Hi guys, im going round the bend with my Vauxhall head unit from A-sure, the number on top starts L2OVBR.
I have seen a few posts about upgrading by sd for the S3 models of these same units, but none for my type.
I tried the S3 rom and it trys to load but i get error message about files being missing
INFO: CANT FIND MCU FILE
INFO:CANT FIND STM32VD.BIN
DVD:INFO: CANT FIND B288ROM
INFO:NAND ID EC F1 00 95 41 EC
This is the info i get when attempting to load the S3 rom. I assume the s3 and the L2 are not compatable?
What happened was while playing from usb the usb came loose and turned off, the unit then went blank.
Now when i press the reset with a pin, the car logo will give a quick flash then cut out. I have tried holding pin in for 2 min, tried combination of buttons but still the same.
Any help hould be great, If anyone could link me to the rom i need that would be great, As it does try to load the rom but i cant get the right one. A-sure dont respond to Ebay or facebook or Email.
Thanks for taking your time to read and i hope you can help me.
Regards, Charles
chicrfc said:
Hi guys, im going round the bend with my Vauxhall head unit from A-sure, the number on top starts L2OVBR.
I have seen a few posts about upgrading by sd for the S3 models of these same units, but none for my type.
I tried the S3 rom and it trys to load but i get error message about files being missing
INFO: CANT FIND MCU FILE
INFO:CANT FIND STM32VD.BIN
DVD:INFO: CANT FIND B288ROM
INFO:NAND ID EC F1 00 95 41 EC
This is the info i get when attempting to load the S3 rom. I assume the s3 and the L2 are not compatable?
What happened was while playing from usb the usb came loose and turned off, the unit then went blank.
Now when i press the reset with a pin, the car logo will give a quick flash then cut out. I have tried holding pin in for 2 min, tried combination of buttons but still the same.
Any help hould be great, If anyone could link me to the rom i need that would be great, As it does try to load the rom but i cant get the right one. A-sure dont respond to Ebay or facebook or Email.
Thanks for taking your time to read and i hope you can help me.
Regards, Charles
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Nobody?
wince 7?
Looks like these units are loaded with Wince 7, I have emailed A-sure but no answer as of yet, im not surprised as all over the internet it is reported they aint interested, and when they do they want you to return the unit to china!
I have been looking all over the internet for the files i would need to repair the software but cant find a thing.
I downloaded a file called 117-nav-en-wince6 that was reported to help restore windows on these units but nothing with mine, just a blank screen until you press the reset button and then you would get a quick flash of the vauxhall icon and then goes black again.
Im wondering if something has fried inside the unit? but then it does try to load the wrong android files as it should, and the picture comes up when pressing reset so would imply the graphics chip is ok?
Nobody got any ideas at all?
ran 12v to the unit and canbus connection to rule out the canbus but it still does the same with the canbus box disconnected.
so def a problem with the unit. Am i alone in the forum? lol
Fixed the unit by restoring the software. I now have the software for the L2 and L4 A-sure models
just incase somebody else runs into the same problem, and gets about as much help as i did.
Least its fixed.
same problem
chicrfc said:
Fixed the unit by restoring the software. I now have the software for the L2 and L4 A-sure models
just incase somebody else runs into the same problem, and gets about as much help as i did.
Least its fixed.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
my friend i have
Android 6.0 DVD GPS DAB+ für OPEL Astra H Antara Corsa D Vectra Zafira B Vivaro
and have the same problem,
can you help me?
thanks
hi chris where did you find the file to download have the same issue as you did
Sofia Su6-136A Dead after After trying to Update Firmware
I have android head unit which is working fine when i try to upgrade firmware with SD Card because after some time unfortunately setting has stopped error. After inserted memory card in SD Slot my unit has been died .
Unit only show brightened screen when i insert a memory card with update file in slot, unit making SLOG file on card.
Detail of Unit:
Skystar Su6-136A
1GB Ram
32GB Rom
10" full Touch
No Physical button without DVD
Hello everybody! I need your help.. My android unit sometimes works just fine, but it started to act really strange.. When the music is playing, it freezes like buzzing sound, and then restarts.. Sometimes its just stuck on bootloop.. Any opinions what can i do? I asked the seller for update firmware, I updated it, but same thing keeps doing.. Factory reset from settings wont help.. Please, any opinions?
Head unit is from "Wondefoo" seller on Aliexpress.
Model : 8227L
Android version : 8.1.0
Kernel version 3.18.79 (gcc version 6.3.1 20170404 (Linaro GCC 6.3-2017.05) )
Build number : alps-mp-o1.mp5
Custom build version : alps-mp-o1.mp5
Bump
bumbazs said:
Hello everybody! I need your help.. My android unit sometimes works just fine, but it started to act really strange.. When the music is playing, it freezes like buzzing sound, and then restarts.. Sometimes its just stuck on bootloop.. Any opinions what can i do? I asked the seller for update firmware, I updated it, but same thing keeps doing.. Factory reset from settings wont help.. Please, any opinions?
Head unit is from "Wondefoo" seller on Aliexpress.
Model : 8227L
Android version : 8.1.0
Kernel version 3.18.79 (gcc version 6.3.1 20170404 (Linaro GCC 6.3-2017.05) )
Build number : alps-mp-o1.mp5
Custom build version : alps-mp-o1.mp5
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Bump
bumbazs said:
Bump
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
It could be the overheating of cpu, check your temperatures. Have you experienced similar problem before ?
julien_blanche said:
It could be the overheating of cpu, check your temperatures. Have you experienced similar problem before ?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thats what checked first.. The CPU temp at working time is 60 Highest.. i put the radiator and fan on the cpu, nothing.. Tried to heat the radio with air heater fan to 90 celsius, and it working just fine.. its just random reboots.. :/
BUMP!
I still need help to fix this issue.. Anybody..? :/
Quick reminder : Sometimes it work great, i drive and listen to music like for 30-60min and then it freezes! Leading to restart, sometimes its stuck on booting, in the bottom corner its says something about " >>Fastboot mode.. After that i have to reset unit using little button for like 5 times till i can boot to system again.. It freezes and restart faster, when i just navigating in menu, like settings.. The seller told me, that they cant give me android 9.0 flash because its not gonna work on my unit.. Next thing they said, that there is possibility im getting these freezes because i dont have CAN BUS decoder, but i dont believe them, because i got other android units which works fine without this decoder..:crying:
Was A fix found for this?
(
Adrunkmango said:
Was A fix found for this?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Still not..
So I'm having a similar problem and I have turned off google sync and it seems to have made it better
Clearing the cache of application and then resseting sometimes corrects the problem
Hi everyone, I bought a used 2014 Nissan Maxima S and the previous owner installed an aftermarket, unknown android radio. Worked fine the first year, but recently after getting an alternator replacement (not sure if that means anything but mentioned in case) my radio is stuck in a freeze & reboot loop. The radio isn’t even picking up signal, nor bluetooth signal. This is an unknown, old android device but attached is the device details. Could anyone help me identify the issue? Maybe even help me identify the device model itself, it would
be greatly appreciated.
qjbthereal2002 said:
Hi everyone, I bought a used 2014 Nissan Maxima S and the previous owner installed an aftermarket, unknown android radio. Worked fine the first year, but recently after getting an alternator replacement (not sure if that means anything but mentioned in case) my radio is stuck in a freeze & reboot loop. The radio isn’t even picking up signal, nor bluetooth signal. This is an unknown, old android device but attached is the device details. Could anyone help me identify the issue? Maybe even help me identify the device model itself, it would
be greatly appreciated.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Maybe we're taking about this device:
Eincar Quad Core R16 1.6G Android 5.1
Good Day I would like to start this forum on Eincar Radios. I found the user manual and support poor and would like to contribute my findings and ask for help in areas where I'm stuck. Also based on my experience I find the carjoying support...
forum.xda-developers.com
There is also a link to a firmware in the thread. I wouldn't invest too much time in the old head unit. Try to flash the firmware and if it doesn't work thinking about a newer device.
I think that your battery is to low in Ampers and simply cannot support multimedia device as some Chinese multimedia devices uses more that 20A when connected to battery and if not charged by alternator. Alternator must charge/recharge battery and it is not culprit for this situation, I would first check battery (like if it empty and not charging and if it has at least 64Ah for stable run of multimedia). You can check battery state with multimeter device.
Second, most probably, you should check wiring connecting from battery and multimedia device - 12V wire and red wire ACC/KEY ignition. If they have voltage either when engine is off -12v constant or with contact/engine running - 12v, then battery is not responsible and it is ok.
Third, all multimedia devices has master reset or factory settings included if booting of device fails. It is triggered with all five fingers pressed on lcd screen, and when message detected or erasing or reseting to factory settings appears. After that procedure multimedia device starts with default options as if would start for the first time (beware : erasing option deletes all settings and files stored on device).
Try with that options first and let us know what happened and if situation is resolved...
Greets...
Anton TNT said:
I think that your battery is to low in Ampers and simply cannot support multimedia device as some Chinese multimedia devices uses more that 20A when connected to battery and if not charged by alternator. Alternator must charge/recharge battery and it is not culprit for this situation, I would first check battery (like if it empty and not charging and if it has at least 64Ah for stable run of multimedia). You can check battery state with multimeter device.
Second, most probably, you should check wiring connecting from battery and multimedia device - 12V wire and red wire ACC/KEY ignition. If they have voltage either when engine is off -12v constant or with contact/engine running - 12v, then battery is not responsible and it is ok.
Third, all multimedia devices has master reset or factory settings included if booting of device fails. It is triggered with all five fingers pressed on lcd screen, and when message detected or erasing or reseting to factory settings appears. After that procedure multimedia device starts with default options as if would start for the first time (beware : erasing option deletes all settings and files stored on device).
Try with that options first and let us know what happened and if situation is resolved...
Greets...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
What are you talking there?
These units don´t even take 3 Amps!
My PX6 with a 12.8" screen, currently working on my bench at a power supply, takes in the first 2 sec. about 1.7A and calms down to 1.4Amps when the booting process is completed (after ~3-4 sec.)
--------------------------------
The issue here is, that the radio was not complete off, when the battery was disconnected.
Most probably this leaded to a corrupt boot sector and here you are.
@qjbthereal2002 : Sorry to say, but this old unit is not worth to spend time on repairing or searching for a possibility to get it back to life.
Get rid of it and have a look for a new and properly working one. Have a look in this forum https://forum.xda-developers.com/f/fyt-android-head-units.12445/ and you are at home.
rigattoni said:
What are you talking there?
These units don´t even take 3 Amps!
My PX6 with a 12.8" screen, currently working on my bench at a power supply, takes in the first 2 sec. about 1.7A and calms down to 1.4Amps when the booting process is completed (after ~3-4 sec.)
--------------------------------
The issue here is, that the radio was not complete off, when the battery was disconnected.
Most probably this leaded to a corrupt boot sector and here you are.
@qjbthereal2002 : Sorry to say, but this old unit is not worth to spend time on repairing or searching for a possibility to get it back to life.
Get rid of it and have a look for a new and properly working one. Have a look in this forum https://forum.xda-developers.com/f/fyt-android-head-units.12445/ and you are at home.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There is a multimeter tool to read amps and voltage from device ... I still think it is matter with ampers and voltage.
Old devices sometimes can at peak take up to 15 Ampers and usually fuse is arround 10A, when device surpases that device reloads or reboots or just shuts down. I've seen one problem with that. Just sharing my experiences...
Maybe it is Rigatonni right I don't know. I would try all available options.
Anton TNT said:
There is a multimeter tool to read amps and voltage from device ... I still think it is matter with ampers and voltage.
Old devices sometimes can at peak take up to 15 Ampers and usually fuse is arround 10A, when device surpases that device reloads or reboots or just shuts down. I've seen one problem with that. Just sharing my experiences...
Maybe it is Rigatonni right I don't know. I would try all available options.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
15 amps... what? May be if you use an external amplifier, connected to the same fuse, which would be a nogo.
15 Amps... ever heard about Ohm´s law? That would mean this unit would burn around 180Watts in peak... Never ever. I don´t know your multimeter, but to be honest... Don´t trust this device.
At least since 2012 (I am in "this business" since then with working with head units of any kind) I never have seen a single head unit taking more than 5Amps. In this case we are talking about some OEM units. with integrated better amplifiers.
I never have seen any Android head unit taking more than 3Amps in the past 8 years now.
Even if the unit would consume 15 Amps, the fuse would immediately burn and it would not recover as long as you change the fuse.
After burning the fuse it would not even show the boot logo.
No this is no explanation for the behavior of this particular head unit.... never ever.
Fact for some older head units is, that special circumstances as removing the power while booting or shutting down, lead to a bad boot sector. Nothing else. Can be repaired if you have the right tools and the knowledge, but does not make any sense for this old head unit. It has done it´s work for some years now... Rest in peace.
rigattoni said:
15 amps... what? May be if you use an external amplifier, connected to the same fuse, which would be a nogo.
15 Amps... ever heard about Ohm´s law? That would mean this unit would burn around 180Watts in peak... Never ever. I don´t know your multimeter, but to be honest... Don´t trust this device.
At least since 2012 (I am in "this business" since then with working with head units of any kind) I never have seen a single head unit taking more than 5Amps. In this case we are talking about some OEM units. with integrated better amplifiers.
I never have seen any Android head unit taking more than 3Amps in the past 8 years now.
Even if the unit would consume 15 Amps, the fuse would immediately burn and it would not recover as long as you change the fuse.
After burning the fuse it would not even show the boot logo.
No this is no explanation for the behavior of this particular head unit.... never ever.
Fact for some older head units is, that special circumstances as removing the power while booting or shutting down, lead to a bad boot sector. Nothing else. Can be repaired if you have the right tools and the knowledge, but does not make any sense for this old head unit. It has done it´s work for some years now... Rest in peace.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
This does not read very friendly, but it is true.
bumbazs said:
Hello everybody! I need your help.. My android unit sometimes works just fine, but it started to act really strange.. When the music is playing, it freezes like buzzing sound, and then restarts.. Sometimes its just stuck on bootloop.. Any opinions what can i do? I asked the seller for update firmware, I updated it, but same thing keeps doing.. Factory reset from settings wont help.. Please, any opinions?
Head unit is from "Wondefoo" seller on Aliexpress.
Model : 8227L
Android version : 8.1.0
Kernel version 3.18.79 (gcc version 6.3.1 20170404 (Linaro GCC 6.3-2017.05) )
Build number : alps-mp-o1.mp5
Custom build version : alps-mp-o1.mp5
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I have the same unit and the same problem!
chormiak said:
I have the same unit and the same problem!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
You should install Logcat Reader (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dp.logcatapp) and check for errors if an update of the firmware doesn't help.
Hello to the community.
I bought this unit 5 days ago, for the simple reason that it was the only unit with 4GB of RAM for under 100 euros! I bought it from banggood using a coupon code I saw in a youtube video.
I haven't installed it in my car yet, I've got it on my desk with power applied and keep playing with it.
I searched many forums to find any information I could about it and ways to improve it, so I decided to start a new thread here and keep all information together.
HARDWARE
7inch LCD, 2 DIN
8core Allwinner T8
4GB RAM
32GB ROM
STM32 MCU
Android 8.1 (NOT 9.0 as falsely stated)
HIDDEN "FACTORY SETTINGS" MENU
Settings - System - About Devices
Alternately tap on the Kernel Version - OS Version (3 times)
Be careful when playing around this engineering menu. Many people, including myself, pressed some button that shouldn't be pressed and ended up with a screen that didn't respond correctly to touches.
If you end up in a similar situation, don't panic and follow this simple procedure:
Connect a USB mouse.
Enter the hidden engineering menu.
Go to the "Other" tab. Find "Touch Learning":
Step1:Screen learning - you adjust the touch ... =>
Step2:Key learning - press "RESET" => touch the "Power" button and select Power at the left short touch = = OK ... then the "Back" button then "Volume +" and "Volume -" => now press "Save & exit" and you're done.
PIN when needed: 666666
The "Developer Options" menu cannot be unlocked like in any other Android device.
In order to have access to this menu, simply install QuickShortcutMaker from the Play Store and find it on the menu. Don't forget to press the little star on the right to move it on Favorites.
I hope there are other users of this unit out there and get this tread going. Next post will be about rooting this device!
Have fun.
ROOTING THE YUEHOO YH-605
DISCLAIMER!!!!!
A. Dealing with firmware modifications and "upgrades", always involves a certain amount of risk bricking your device! DON'T attempt anything if you don't fully understand this and you are not prepared to end up with a "dead" device.
I'm not responsible for anything you try, don't come whining afterwards to me if anything bad happens, you accept full responsibility for your acts.
B. Having said that, I consider this procedure pretty safe. We'll be using the "update procedure" to install new firmware from an SD card. If something goes wrong, you can try to install the original unmodded firmware and go back to a working device.
C. This procedure was executed by me to my own YH-605b, with the following characteristics:
Hardware Information: 8-Core AllWinner - ROM 32GB - DDR3 4GB - 1024x600 - d2
Kernel Version: Linux 4.4.89 - Wed Aug 28 16:11:04 CST 2019
OS Version: KC1D01I1-O49-3.0.4.3.5-IVT-20190828
MCU Version: STM32-20190828-11-KC2-30
If anything is different in yours, please consider if you want to try this, even more
D. I received my unit 5 days ago. I haven't installed it to my car yet. It is sitting on my desk with just power applied to it. This means that no sound, steering wheel controls, or any other car related stuff have been tested. I'm just testing it as an Android device and everything seems to work fine. This also means that the next one who tries the procedure, has to test everything afterwards inside the car and kindly return feedback! I'm not planning in installing this unit in my car any time soon, to tell you the truth I get more pleasure in "playing" with it on my desk, than having it entertaining me in my car Unfortunately, we are living in strange times and right now it helps me kill my time and learn stuff.
E. After the "upgrade", everything will be factory reset. Self-explanatory, just have this in mind, any changes you had made or apps installed will be gone.
F. As far as I can understand, iGO is installed by hand on the device, after manufacturing, during final testing. This means that after the "upgrade", the application will not be there. If you want to keep it, just copy the iGO folder to an SD before the procedure and copy it back and reinstall the application afterwards. As far as I can see, everything else will be there. If something is missing, please report back so everybody will know.
By the way, if anyone could send me the iGO folder, would be nice
G. From my research, people kept telling that the way to do an upgrade is by using the "hidden" internal SD card slot. That's what I used, but by mistake at some point I realized that the external works too! So, you should be able to use the SD card slot on the front face left for the procedure, if this does not work, then be prepared to dismantle the device and use the internal one. Warranty void alert!
PROCEDURE!!!!!
Funny enough, the procedure will be a LOT shorter that the disclaimer! I'll try to keep things as simple as they can be...
1. You will need a microSD card, at least 4GB. Maybe it can work with a USB flash drive, but I didn't have the time to test it.
2. Download the zip file, using the following link.
https://mega.nz/#!YRZl1ADC!JGyl9Occ6CMmxxftkUDOyFxXSn2Fh8kTVI7XLn6qrPY
The file contains the already rooted image of the original firmware, done by me. Also, the PhoenixCard folder which is needed to prepare the SD card, a short video of how to use PhoenixCard (not done by me), and the Magisk Manager application for the device.
3. Extract everything, best to your root directory, e.g. C:\ .
4. Watch the short video. Execute the PhoenixCard application and "burn" the image to the SD card. Give it time, it will seem that it froze but eventually it will finish. Safely unplug the SD card from the computer.
5. Insert the SD card on the device and boot it up. There should be a progress bar if everything is going OK. Wait for it to finish, there should be a brief message like, "CARD OK". The screen then will start to change colors from gray to black and flickering. Don't worry, give it a minute or two and then remove power.
6. Remove the SD card and power it up. If everything went well, it should boot up to factory restored Android. Connect to wifi and enter your Google Play credentials, as usual.
7. Copy from the computer to your SD card, the Magisk Manager apk. Insert the SD card to the device and using ES File Explorer install the application, following the suggested steps.
8. Open Magisk Manager and follow the suggested step. The application should do its magic, reboot and you are done! You've finally got a rooted device
For anyone that tries this, please give feedback, it's essential in order to help others. If anything goes wrong, don't panic and explain what happened, I'll try to help.
If something goes very wrong, try to burn the SD card with the original image provided and "upgrade" it with this.
Original firmware:
https://mega.nz/#!9JYFGYCI!QBHeC1c3sV4Dap0iQlZUyTE8eEld7w86vjmZqwMWeok
If someone is interested in the procedure of patching the original firmware, please tell me and I will prepare a short tutorial.
Have fun
I love this unit!
Hi, by any chance when you "open" the unit did you see anyway to add external mic. Because the one in the screen is very poor quality.... Also tried any car launcher like FCC that works with Bluetooth? It is very hard to find people with technical knowledge on this....
SimonC78 said:
Hi, by any chance when you "open" the unit did you see anyway to add external mic. Because the one in the screen is very poor quality.... Also tried any car launcher like FCC that works with Bluetooth? It is very hard to find people with technical knowledge on this....
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Unfortunately, I reassembled the unit in order not to overheat too much, due to its poor design. I didn't see anything, but perhaps because I wasn't looking for an external mic connector
Maybe you could use an external USB one, just a suggestion.
Also, I didn't have time to play with other car launchers yet, when I do I will report back.
Have fun.
Hello my friend!
First of all my congratulations on the topic, it is the first I see about the YUEHOO YH-605b Head Unit.
I am from Brazil and I acquired this head unit recently, but unfortunately my experience with it was not good. Here are some bugs I found and some things I didn't like:
1. The main screen is horrible, very different from my previous head unit with Android Oreo 8.1, what I liked most about it was that the widgets already appeared on the main screen, on this device the main screen is black and without any widget from apps
2. The music and videos freeze out of nowhere during playback
3. I cannot synchronize my phone's phonebook with the device's phonebook, the message appears synchronizing... remains forever and does not sync any contacts
4. The image on the reverse camera is horrible, the same camera had a very good image on my old head unit.
5. The touch screen is terrible when you touch the corners of the screen.
My question to you would be these:
* Could this root procedure done by you fix some of these bugs?
* Is there a firmware update to fix these problems?
* Can you tell me if is possible to update the operating system of this unit to Android 10 or downgrade to Android 8.1?
I look forward to your responses.
Super
Well have done it and all went very well.
Phoenix Card can be a little flakey but apart from that really reall good.
Thanks a lot been hopeing for this for a while.
I would be intersted in the processe so if you do a little guide that would be super.
And again thanks a million.
Jon
Hi,
I also have this headunit, and have noticed it is unstable when trying to run more than 1 app simultaneously eg launch Igo then try to operate a split screen app, it crashes before even selecting another app.
I have checked with some fake memory apps and it appears to only have 2gb memory.
2gb should be sufficient to run simultaneous apps without crashing to launcher, is it possible to fix the incorrect memory amount (and android version) with root?
The launcher also seems to be memory heavy, it appears to take nearly 1gb on its own. I assume all the apps etc on the first page are a part of the launcher, so replacing it may not be possible without loosing functions.
I will upload the igo folder when i get a chance, it's a shade under 8gb so will take me a couple of days!
I'll leave a link when it's done.
Dave
obfripper said:
Hi,
I also have this headunit, and have noticed it is unstable when trying to run more than 1 app simultaneously eg launch Igo then try to operate a split screen app, it crashes before even selecting another app.
I have checked with some fake memory apps and it appears to only have 2gb memory.
2gb should be sufficient to run simultaneous apps without crashing to launcher, is it possible to fix the incorrect memory amount (and android version) with root?
The launcher also seems to be memory heavy, it appears to take nearly 1gb on its own. I assume all the apps etc on the first page are a part of the launcher, so replacing it may not be possible without loosing functions.
I will upload the igo folder when i get a chance, it's a shade under 8gb so will take me a couple of days!
I'll leave a link when it's done.
Dave
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Thank you obfripper for your eye-opening message!
I knew that the OS version was spoofed, but I could have never thought that they would spoof the RAM amount too! Silly me.
Unfortunately, you are right. I checked with "Fake Device Test" and your point came true. And for the fact that I was still skeptical, I double checked with a terminal emulator with the "free" command, same result :'(
As for your questions, I searched for restoring the correct amount of RAM in the OS. It's a very difficult procedure, you literally have to recompile the kernel, which is something I don't have the knowledge, neither the time to do. Guess we are stuck with a scam device.
As far the launcher goes. Some apps are indeed dependent on it, some are not. Some people replaced the default apps with others (radio, phone etc) but many of them have issues and don't work, so I'm staying away of trying to replace them. The launcher could be replaced with the stock one with some effort, but although I don't like it being too simple and too "golden", I find it convenient so I decided to keep it.
The only thing I will do is change the "golden" theme which I hate, to a more fancy "green" one. This will happen soon and I will share it when it's done.
I ordered my unit in early March from banggood. I entered their site and opened a complain asking for full refund for being scammed. I'm pretty sure I'll get at least half of my money back and then I will be a little more satisfied with my purchase.
Thank you Dave for all the interesting information and I will keep you updated.
@MarkoDiMarko
Will the device be stable when I install your custom rom. I've also this device and the navigation app keeps closing itself. When the root will fix it I hope I have a stable device. I use TomTom for navigation.
****tyNL said:
@MarkoDiMarko
Will the device be stable when I install your custom rom. I've also this device and the navigation app keeps closing itself. When the root will fix it I hope I have a stable device. I use TomTom for navigation.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
There will be no difference in stability, neither better or worse.
It's the factory ROM, only patched to be rooted with Magisk.
I'm also contacting banggood. It's not working stable with the tomtom navigation app. I think that's becouse the app will use more ram than that's actualy available and then crash.
MarkoDiMarko said:
Thank you obfripper for your eye-opening message!
I knew that the OS version was spoofed, but I could have never thought that they would spoof the RAM amount too! Silly me.
Unfortunately, you are right. I checked with "Fake Device Test" and your point came true. And for the fact that I was still skeptical, I double checked with a terminal emulator with the "free" command, same result :'(
As for your questions, I searched for restoring the correct amount of RAM in the OS. It's a very difficult procedure, you literally have to recompile the kernel, which is something I don't have the knowledge, neither the time to do. Guess we are stuck with a scam device.
As far the launcher goes. Some apps are indeed dependent on it, some are not. Some people replaced the default apps with others (radio, phone etc) but many of them have issues and don't work, so I'm staying away of trying to replace them. The launcher could be replaced with the stock one with some effort, but although I don't like it being too simple and too "golden", I find it convenient so I decided to keep it.
The only thing I will do is change the "golden" theme which I hate, to a more fancy "green" one. This will happen soon and I will share it when it's done.
I ordered my unit in early March from banggood. I entered their site and opened a complain asking for full refund for being scammed. I'm pretty sure I'll get at least half of my money back and then I will be a little more satisfied with my purchase.
Thank you Dave for all the interesting information and I will keep you updated.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Hi,
two days ago I received the same radio from banggood. Have you already got any feedback concerning your complain from banggood? Did you get any money back?
_KoSTeK_ said:
Hi,
two days ago I received the same radio from banggood. Have you already got any feedback concerning your complain from banggood? Did you get any money back?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
I opened up a dispute and they asked for photos and video, showing the problem.
I decided to upload a video on Youtube and send them the link, you can watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bRxONGk_BA
Offers, declines and counteroffers started and continued. The biggest amount someone else got back and keep the device, was 40 euros + 2200 BG points. So, that was my last counteroffer to Banggood and that is what I got.
Good luck with the dispute!
MarkoDiMarko said:
I opened up a dispute and they asked for photos and video, showing the problem.
I decided to upload a video on Youtube and send them the link, you can watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bRxONGk_BA
Offers, declines and counteroffers started and continued. The biggest amount someone else got back and keep the device, was 40 euros + 2200 BG points. So, that was my last counteroffer to Banggood and that is what I got.
Good luck with the dispute!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
After a month struggling with Banggood they refunded me about 35euro. It seems, that through this whole time they have not considered my offers. It was very difficult to negotiate with them, consultant send very similar propositions and information all the time. I also wrote a negative opinion about the product but they did not post it at the auction.
They seems to change cpu in the device...new one purchased on 17/07 has cpu allwinner t3 with max 1200 Mhz same fake 4 Gb memory and fake android....but came with already rooted firmware but not properly working root.
I had the imprudence to buy a radio tape recorder for $ 113 YUEHOO YH-605 on banggood.com.
Everything in it is good according to the description and a video with disassembly and display of components confirms this. Unless the amplifier is soldered from 7388 to 7850.
But in fact it was not what was in the description.
Instead of Android 9 installed 8.1
Allwinner T3L 4 Core 1.2GHz is installed instead of Allwinner T8 8 Core 1.8GHz
Instead of 4GB of RAM, only 2GB is installed. But this is understandable. Allwinner T3L works with no more than 2GB.
bluetooth does not interface with anything other than the phone, you can forget about ELMs and bluetooth adapters for diagnostics of gas equipment (in my case Stag).
Which radio chip is soldered is not clear, the sticker was ripped off by the conspiracy the Chinese and without removing the shielding protection of the soldered one is not possible.
I can't add a photo. I have less than 10 posts. Who disassembled and who has a photo of a sticker with a radio chip designation? I have not yet been able to get the firmware from the seller in order to understand what kind of chip is indicated in it.
"translate by google", sorry.
Seems they brought out a yh-605b version
Ordered mine from banggood (deal price £90 delivered with insurance) from eu warehouse (to the uk)
I ran the fake test device app and although android version is still scammed, they have greatly improved the memory issue! Over 3gb ram (I'll run the test again and update my post with exact figures today).
The manual they provided shows a different stereos wire diagram which is confusing...
Does anyone know if the 8 pin (female on the stereo) is where the steering wheel controls plug into? Im struggling to get it working on a seat altea (factory fitted vw engine) i have the right adaptor so everything else works fine!
Also which igo files are safe to delete or are there any that need to stay? I use google maps and galaxy note 10+ 5g is the no brainer processor to run sat nav ?
Thanks ?
tina333 said:
Does anyone know if the 8 pin (female on the stereo) is where the steering wheel controls plug into? Im struggling to get it working on a seat altea (factory fitted vw engine) i have the right adaptor so everything else works fine!
Also which igo files are safe to delete or are there any that need to stay? I use google maps and galaxy note 10+ 5g is the no brainer processor to run sat nav
Thanks
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
As I can remember hooking it up, you use the "KEY1" cable, plus I used a ground to connect them to the 2 pins that came from my car.
I have already lost the "iGO" folder during update But I remember that there was a folder named "iGO" that contains all the files. If you use a file explorer, I'm pretty sure you will find it and remove it safely.
I have a similar unit I purchased back in March from aliexpress. I stumbled across this post as I'm hoping to find a root solution. Mine passed the android version test on Fake Device Test app even though it's reporting as 9.0 in about device, actual is 8.1, so kinda weird it's reporting correctly everywhere but the about device section. Ram was advertised as 2GB on my device, reported accurately. The sellers page said that if it has 4 cores it is T3 and 8 cores is T8 but everything on mine is reporting as T3-P1, including Fake Device Test app and CPU-Z, even though it does show it indeed has 8 cores. Your devices specs seem to fit closest to my device of any I've seen posted about. My device specs are as follows:
Android Version = 9
Hardware Information = 8 Core Allwinner -ROM 32GB - DDR3 2GB - 1024x600
Kernel Version = Linux 4.9.118 - Wed Oct. 16 13:55:41 CST 2019
OS Version = KC1C01D5-O55-1.0.4.3.1 - BLINK_NETWORK - 20191016
MCU Version = STM32-20190924-11-KC1-38
I figure these units were probably pieced together with spare parts they had a fair amount of. I want to try your root method, but I'm a bit leary of flashing anything to this unit in fear it won't work again. I at least need to make a full back up of each partition before doing much of anything. Due to the minor differences in our Kernel, OS and MCU versions I hesitate to flash the file you provided in Post 2. I learned my lesson a few years ago on an older MTCB unit that I spent two or three days recovering after flashing an incompatible file. Would you be willing to provide the steps taken to achieve root access? Thank you in advance!
Steve1698 said:
I have a similar unit I purchased back in March from aliexpress. I stumbled across this post as I'm hoping to find a root solution. Mine passed the android version test on Fake Device Test app even though it's reporting as 9.0 in about device, actual is 8.1, so kinda weird it's reporting correctly everywhere but the about device section. Ram was advertised as 2GB on my device, reported accurately. The sellers page said that if it has 4 cores it is T3 and 8 cores is T8 but everything on mine is reporting as T3-P1, including Fake Device Test app and CPU-Z, even though it does show it indeed has 8 cores. Your devices specs seem to fit closest to my device of any I've seen posted about. My device specs are as follows:
Android Version = 9
Hardware Information = 8 Core Allwinner -ROM 32GB - DDR3 2GB - 1024x600
Kernel Version = Linux 4.9.118 - Wed Oct. 16 13:55:41 CST 2019
OS Version = KC1C01D5-O55-1.0.4.3.1 - BLINK_NETWORK - 20191016
MCU Version = STM32-20190924-11-KC1-38
I figure these units were probably pieced together with spare parts they had a fair amount of. I want to try your root method, but I'm a bit leary of flashing anything to this unit in fear it won't work again. I at least need to make a full back up of each partition before doing much of anything. Due to the minor differences in our Kernel, OS and MCU versions I hesitate to flash the file you provided in Post 2. I learned my lesson a few years ago on an older MTCB unit that I spent two or three days recovering after flashing an incompatible file. Would you be willing to provide the steps taken to achieve root access? Thank you in advance!
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If every version is not the same as yours, do NOT use my patched version, this would be a recipe for disaster.
First make sure you have some original firmware you can always revert to (you can only be sure if you have already tested it and everything went on smoothly) and then we can discuss how you can patch the original firmware, if I can remember the procedure after so many months