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No sound from Radio and no tuning

Hi All,
I have a Chinese head unit in my car with android 5.1
I've been using it for about 2 years but suddenly the radio stopped working.
When i open the app, there is no sound and also the tuner doesn't work, clicking the auto scan, tuner forward and backward does nothing. Also I've accessed the extra settings and there is no radio option displayed.
I'm not sure if this is a hardware or software issue so can anyone help me diagnose the issue further ?
Thanks in advance

I am having the exact same issue with a Seicane unit I put in my Ford Explorer. It just stopped working one day but everything else works as it should.
Android 8.0, 4G+32G, 8-core CPU. I'll have to get more specific specifications later.

android 8.1 head unit - xonrich branded

Firstly hello i am new to the forum
i have been searching the web about this ever since i purchased my android head unit (about a week ago) as i have issues i cant seem to get my head around.
The unit is branded up as XONRICH (CHINESE UNIT) its running oreo 8.1
i previously had the same unit in my other car with no issues how ever was running 7.1 android - the settings seem alot more accessible on the 7.1
so here are my issues if anyone could shed some light on this
1- The time when i set to automatic it is one hour fast even when set to time zone london
2 - the canbus keep forgetting the head unit and not working to turn on and off with key ,reverse cam loss and steering controls - all works again after reset - i here you can set canbus to 0 or faint to amend ?
3 i cant access factory settings to play with any of the above as it is not even listed in the menu ..
4. i can not seem to change the boot logo to a personalized upload

Hello, I have all those problem too with android 8.1 and also :
5 - cannot find accessibility settings to approved some apps like maps navigation or any app required to accept service (error service google play)
6 - brightness app is always automatic at boot (even if I untick auto)
I'm starting to think it's a bad deal

ric69 said:
Hello, I have all those problem too with android 8.1 and also :
5 - cannot find accessibility settings to approved some apps like maps navigation or any app required to accept service (error service google play)
6 - brightness app is always automatic at boot (even if I untick auto)
I'm starting to think it's a bad deal
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me too ... i am sorry to hear you are having the same issues ... i do feel if i could access the factory settings i could probably fix most issues
is your unit also xonrich?
i was wondering if it is possible to flash 7.1 software on to the unit as it is so so much better to use
the manual they send does not match the 8.1 software it is for 7.1 as ive had both units maybe if we could lay our hands on an 8.1 based manual this would help ?

Yes it's bad story, my unit has no name :laugh: I posted here this morning :
https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...units/8227l-android-unit-8-1-chinese-t3905535
It's incredible to not find any combination to reboot into recovery, I tried all I think
The only acces is MCU Update but without any update ... it's difficult
I have instructions.pdf in system, but there is nothing very important

Mine loses qualizer settings if o turn of car or if i change volume

I am sorry to hear your issues . Maybe this brand unit is not ready for Android 8.1. I am owning ATOTO A6 Pro. It works great even though it is Android 6.0.

Mine is same through seicane website

I found a you tube video
sebwillcocks said:
Firstly hello i am new to the forum
i have been searching the web about this ever since i purchased my android head unit (about a week ago) as i have issues i cant seem to get my head around.
The unit is branded up as XONRICH (CHINESE UNIT) its running oreo 8.1
i previously had the same unit in my other car with no issues how ever was running 7.1 android - the settings seem alot more accessible on the 7.1
so here are my issues if anyone could shed some light on this
1- The time when i set to automatic it is one hour fast even when set to time zone london
2 - the canbus keep forgetting the head unit and not working to turn on and off with key ,reverse cam loss and steering controls - all works again after reset - i here you can set canbus to 0 or faint to amend ?
3 i cant access factory settings to play with any of the above as it is not even listed in the menu ..
4. i can not seem to change the boot logo to a personalized upload
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Watch "how to enter into the factory settings Android 8.1 Car DVD GPS radio player" on YouTube
Go to YouTube and type in what is in qoutes. Pomah is the channel

Radio
Mgchata said:
Watch "how to enter into the factory settings Android 8.1 Car DVD GPS radio player" on YouTube
Go to YouTube and type in what is in qoutes. Pomah is the channel
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I also own an Xonrich unit and the only problem I have is that when the radio tuner is working, the audios of other applications, for example radar announcers, do not sound, but if I turn off the tuner or put another audio source, including internet radio, TuneIn for example, these radar announcements are perfectly heard. The only thing they don't hear is with the radio tuner working.
I could not find the appropriate configuration to achieve it.
regards

Help and additional problems
sebwillcocks said:
Firstly hello i am new to the forum
i have been searching the web about this ever since i purchased my android head unit (about a week ago) as i have issues i cant seem to get my head around.
The unit is branded up as XONRICH (CHINESE UNIT) its running oreo 8.1
i previously had the same unit in my other car with no issues how ever was running 7.1 android - the settings seem alot more accessible on the 7.1
so here are my issues if anyone could shed some light on this
1- The time when i set to automatic it is one hour fast even when set to time zone london
2 - the canbus keep forgetting the head unit and not working to turn on and off with key ,reverse cam loss and steering controls - all works again after reset - i here you can set canbus to 0 or faint to amend ?
3 i cant access factory settings to play with any of the above as it is not even listed in the menu ..
4. i can not seem to change the boot logo to a personalized upload
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Hi.
I also have some issues with the time on the unit being one hour fast, but after it's been on for a minute or two and GPS is fixed the time changes to the correct time.
Where did you buy your canbus for the unit? I have a Volvo V70 '04 which I want the steering wheel buttons to work with.
I'm also having trouble with the Bluetooth option missing in the settings list. Its only possible to pair the unit with Bluetooth trough the phone pair function on the unit. I really want to pair my OBD2 adapter to my unit but am unable to do so when there is no Bluetooth menu.
Is there a possible way to add this function to the unit trough a software upgrade or such?

HELP ME - iMars 7 Inch 2 Din for Android 8.0

Hello good afternoon!
I recently bought an iMars 7 Inch 2 Din for Android 8.0 Car Stereo Radio MP5 Player 2.5D Screen GPS WIFI bluetooth FM with Rear Camera.
arrived working perfectly, but after an unfinished update the device stopped starting android getting stuck on the home screen.
As I can't access the interface, I can't restore the equipment.
How do I resolve? how to make a hardreset without entering the system? I made several combinations with the reset button that comes on the equipment and even then nothing goes into the mode to do the hardreset.
I thank you for your attention!
Best regards

Not Android auto, requested this thread be moved to Android head units.

Chinese Head Unit - How Frustrating Can It Be

Hello All,
There is much information on this forum which has helped me so far on this android head unit journey but I am almost at the position where I might throw the damn thing out of the window and reinstall the basic manufactures head unit.
I bought the head unit from a dealer who is no longer in business and cannot contact them which closes off the normal route for enquiry.
The headhunt appears to be a generic Chinese manufacturer. The config shows as:
MCU Ver: DH200729T512188X611200805
FrameWork: 9 PQ2A.190305.002 eng.work2.20201208.100955
Android Ver: 9
App Ver: 2020120801T_1280x480_970
Tablet: rkpx6
The bluetooth function has been disabled which was originally a problem when using an iPhone as you have to hotspot every time. I overcame this with a wifi dongle and 4G card.
The GPS is terrible as well (part of the problem is the number of high rises that shadow the road). One of the main reasons for upgrading was the navigation which I generally cannot use.
So I thought a CarLinkit adapter would solve all of my problems which it did - although I get horrible screen interference that makes the unit completely unusable. The interference is completely random and CarLinkit have said that the problem is the head unit and not the adapter.
I've removed the adapter now and have to use my phone for navigation which works but doesn't solve the problem I originally tried to solve.
I seem to remember that the android version was originally ver 8 and it appears to have upgraded itself to version 9. When I play music know it takes about 2 minutes for the sound to come out of the speakers (even though the music appears to be playing). It only happens on the first boot of the head unit.
I'm currently banging my head against a wall with this technology and it appears that updating and not knowing exactly what you are doing could brick the system.
So my questions boil down to:
a) are my carlinkit issues really related to the head unit?
b) why would sound be delayed by 2 minutes after the unit has started?
c) what is the latest software I can apply to this head unit?
d) is there a better unit that I can install that will be much more reliable out of the box? there appears to be other head units available although I need a RHD option which many of the sellers on AliExpress saying isn't available.
Hopefully, I can gain some experience from others on this forum.
Thanks in advance,
DC

hk_fooey said:
Hello All,
There is much information on this forum which has helped me so far on this android head unit journey but I am almost at the position where I might throw the damn thing out of the window and reinstall the basic manufactures head unit.
I bought the head unit from a dealer who is no longer in business and cannot contact them which closes off the normal route for enquiry.
The headhunt appears to be a generic Chinese manufacturer. The config shows as:
MCU Ver: DH200729T512188X611200805
FrameWork: 9 PQ2A.190305.002 eng.work2.20201208.100955
Android Ver: 9
App Ver: 2020120801T_1280x480_970
Tablet: rkpx6
The bluetooth function has been disabled which was originally a problem when using an iPhone as you have to hotspot every time. I overcame this with a wifi dongle and 4G card.
The GPS is terrible as well (part of the problem is the number of high rises that shadow the road). One of the main reasons for upgrading was the navigation which I generally cannot use.
So I thought a CarLinkit adapter would solve all of my problems which it did - although I get horrible screen interference that makes the unit completely unusable. The interference is completely random and CarLinkit have said that the problem is the head unit and not the adapter.
I've removed the adapter now and have to use my phone for navigation which works but doesn't solve the problem I originally tried to solve.
I seem to remember that the android version was originally ver 8 and it appears to have upgraded itself to version 9. When I play music know it takes about 2 minutes for the sound to come out of the speakers (even though the music appears to be playing). It only happens on the first boot of the head unit.
I'm currently banging my head against a wall with this technology and it appears that updating and not knowing exactly what you are doing could brick the system.
So my questions boil down to:
a) are my carlinkit issues really related to the head unit?
b) why would sound be delayed by 2 minutes after the unit has started?
c) what is the latest software I can apply to this head unit?
d) is there a better unit that I can install that will be much more reliable out of the box? there appears to be other head units available although I need a RHD option which many of the sellers on AliExpress saying isn't available.
Hopefully, I can gain some experience from others on this forum.
Thanks in advance,
DC
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Any android head unit with less than 2GB RAM will be a dead zone to run apps or the OS. Apps crash a lot and OS doesn't perform well. I am not sure about your head unit's RAM capacity.
Alternatively, I would suggest uninstalling/disabling the apps that you don't really require through system settings >> apps

chinese head unit for opel insignia - 8581

Hello, after many month of thinking what to put in my car, I decided not to risk with ones straight from china , even though they have a great design , their prices went quite up. So I bought one from my country which again is Chinese but has 2 years warranty. It has the following specs: Android 11 - octa-core CPU, 4 GB RAM, 64GB ROM, RDS, DSP, CARPLAY . A decent launcher design. After I had it put in my car there are some problems of course...
First of all my dashboard became Chinese , secondly the steering wheel controls don't work. I searched for information and found that I can go in factory settings and change the can bus software or something. I found out I can get in these settings with the password 3368 . And there are many types of CAN BUS settings. Around 5-6 have Opel Insignia . So far I tried 3 and it doesn't work - it doesn't prompt me to reboot but I do it anyway. Also in the navigation "car settings" it just seems like it doesn't talk with the car at all. At least I got to put the Opel logo for boot up animation.
Climate control works from the old knobs , and does not visualize on the screen - this is not really a problem for me but still wonder why doesn't it work. Also i got a OBD II dongle which lights up when i plug it in and the navi Bluetooth finds it , but i cant connect to it - it wants a passcode and 0000,8888,3368 don't work .
Now for what DOES work - the new rearview camera starts when I put it in reverse , but the lines don't bend. Music comes out of the speakers . Blinkers and hazards and chimes have e new bad sounding beep , but at least there is some communication with the car. Sport and Tour buttons work ! The mechanics which put in the new unit took out the whole cd changer , I don't know why and if it was necessary and if it is a problem. Park assist also work and the button but it also has changed chime sounds.
When i contacted the sellers they told me they just sell, and don't know much about installations.. they told me its model is just "8581" not really helpful like the Chinese supports which i expected to avoid.
Any help will be greatly appreciated !! Mainly i want to fix my dashboard to be in English again(when the battery disconnects and the computer resets , it usually goes back in German, never Chinese) And the other thing is to get the steering wheel buttons to work and along with it to have more communication between the car and the navigation unit.

Try reading forums and posting what has been tried, or at least try to figure out what the unit is

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The problem was a wrong connection on one of the many cables . Now everything works , and im quite happy with the unit. I dont know in what standby mode it stays but it boots up for seconds, another 5 seconds for the wireless car play and the music starts automatically from Spotify and the maps are ready to navigate. My car leveled up

ivosto said:
The problem was a wrong connection on one of the many cables . Now everything works , and im quite happy with the unit. I dont know in what standby mode it stays but it boots up for seconds, another 5 seconds for the wireless car play and the music starts automatically from Spotify and the maps are ready to navigate. My car leveled up
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Hi mate hope your well I've currently got the same problems you had with my trip going Chinese and steering wheel not working or the heating on the radio any more information would be great cheers

tommytommy1990 said:
Hi mate hope your well I've currently got the same problems you had with my trip going Chinese and steering wheel not working or the heating on the radio any more information would be great cheers
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Hi all, I have same problem can anyone help at all. Thanks in advance