I have a chogath Android 8.0 all winner t8 questions ihave,
1. Can i root this, if so is there directions anywhere or is rooting it vehicle specific.
2. Does anyone have the climate software they come with ?
I have it but when i try to open the app icon it keeps force closing like right away more like the screen just kind of flashes.
3. My climate control used to work never the display but the controls. Then they just stopped working i turned my car on one day and the fans were blowing but ihad no control over it. I can't turn it off and the buttons don't illuminate when ipush sc on or dual on nothing like the boards dead. I plug my old head unit back in and that works for control. I have 03 Accord ex with factory navigation
4. Are there other software and apps i can use that i can customize ?
5. Is px5 chip better then the t8 chips ? What's the difference
Hi all,
I bought an Android HU from Aliexpress for my 2016 Volvo S60.
It is a PX3 device but I am not sure if it is a MTCD/E or something like it.
It is only a display unit with an android/MCU board and has no amplifier etc.
Normally it shows the original car menus (stretched to >8 inch wide) on it and when you push and hold the menu
button on original car console it switches to Android UI. In short, it is a little different then usual Android HUs.
I am pretty satisfied with the unit but there is one deal breaker for me. When I stop the engine and remove the key from car,
Android HU shuts off instead off sleeping. So when I want to use the car again, it takes 40-50 seconds the unit to boot.
I have also a Px5 unit in my VW car and it instantly awakes when I start the engine.
What I want to ask is if it is a software option? Can I somehow make the unit sleep.
Do you think this unit compatible with Hal9K or Malaysk Px3 roms?
If PX3 sleeping not possible can I use a PX5 board to upgrade the unit?
Thanks in advance...
P.S: I attached a couple of photos of the unit. There is also some factory setting page shots.
Factory setting password of the unit is 1314....
No one no help?
I did it again....
Since last weekend I have the new Pumpkin here and test it extensively at my test place before I install it in the car.
Link to the radio: https://www.autopumpkin.de/autoradi...a-ram-4gb-rom-32gb-unterstutzt-fast-boot.html
Data
Scope of delivery:
2 DIN Unit
10.1 inch glossy screen, with metal frame
Cable set with 2 USB ports
User manual English/German
PX5
64-bit 8-Core Cortex-A53 1.5GHz
Android 9, build number 201907251651
MCU: CSN2_06252ß19_163051 (Despite this MCU the device is obviously a KLYDE device)
Here again an information to the MCU:
It is a PX5, but with a newer mainboard. The CSN2 devices are not firmware-compatible to the known PX5 boards, so there are no custom-roms at the moment.
First impression:
I must say, the first impression is very good.
The first startup was done after about 20 seconds.
The original launcher is as usual from Punpkin, as well as the apps included.
What's new:
Additional USB on the front panel
2 micro SD trays on the front panel
Volume control knob (illuminated)
Knob for App switching (illuminated)
App called "Tachograph," a new app for the Pumpkin USB-Dashcam.
Caravan, an app that supports rear view camera and front camera and you can switch between both cams. (did not try it...)
Sync (I don't know what it's for yet)
CD player for external CD players
An app called "Joykey Study" for certain OEM-Key-Pads, I have to do some research myself...
VoiceControl App Looks like an app for Apple's friends. The app doesn't work for Android phones (at least for mine).
The Settings menu was cleaned up, also the menu for the "factory settings". Here you don't find the strange menu anymore, but it's neatly clean arranged. Unfortunately not in German, but I think you can live with that.
Display of the battery voltage in the status bar is now possible in the "Personal settings".
Also the settings of the phone can be displayed now. Here you can see the field strength and the battery status at the top of the status bar.
The radio runs very smoothly and I was able to install all the apps I needed without any problems. Root was possible with the well-known ADB method without any problems.
The screen is connected to the radio with a flat cable plug, just slide it on and click into place.
You can turn the screen with a little effort in all directions and the holder makes a very stable impression.
First Tests:
The working temperature is important for me. With active route guidance, DAB+ active in the background, Blitzer.de active, the temperature stays ~60°C... and that without any optimization.
Yesterday I installed the radio. The first thing I noticed was, that Pumpkin is finally keeping the usual EUR installation dimensions for this radio. My previous radios always needed a reworked installation frame. A new frame is therefore due because the existing frame was reworked to fit my other units....
Potential for improvement:
Developer menu is password protected. The PW is even not known at Pumpkin. It's marked as secret... But i´m on it.
I got the information from Pumpkin that the new Android 9 design from Pumpkin is still in work. I'm curious when that will come. So I'll show you some pictures as soon I will get it from them.
On my car the phone keys don't work right now, they are not recognized by the app. So I had to change my voice key so that I can answer a call via the steering wheel and hang up (double assignment of the actions goes via long click).
Recommendation:
For me its´s a clear YES, because I don´t need any custom rom. I just use another launcher.
Please comment on the 10-inchness implementation
Did you have to cut into your car plastics? Or does it stick out an leave a gap? Was there a snug adapter with no gaps and no cutting?
Does it tilt/rotate? If it does, does it stay in place when you are operating it or wiggle under your fingers? Does it stay still on bumpy roads? Etc.
Aadieu said:
Please comment on the 10-inchness implementation
Did you have to cut into your car plastics? Or does it stick out an leave a gap? Was there a snug adapter with no gaps and no cutting?
Does it tilt/rotate? If it does, does it stay in place when you are operating it or wiggle under your fingers? Does it stay still on bumpy roads? Etc.
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The unit is exactly 2-DIN large so there is no gap and nothing has to be cut from cockpit plastic at all.
The screen stays completely in place even when placing the hand on the top and using the thumb for a screen touch on bumpy roads.
... and yes, it stays still on bumpy roads.
For my car (Mitsubishi ASX) I need a car specific adapter, because the OEM unit is 2-DIN high but about 6cm wider than 2-DIN but with just a 6" screen and lousy firmware/UI and OS. The adapter I buyed needed to get cut, because nearly all 2-DIN chinese units are not really 2-DIN, they are a bit larger. To get the chinese units in my car, I had to cut the hole larger.
With the new unit I would be able to use the original size... so I have to buy a new one.... unfortunately...
You can tilt and rotate the screen to get rid of any glare and you can move the screen up and down, to get the right position at your dashboard.
Until now I don´t see any bad behavior.
Looking around at all the options, I'm overwhelmed but what's out there. Looking for recommendations on a cheap-ish double din unit to drop in to a my spare/offroad truck. Looking for something with reasonable aftermarket rom/firmware support.
Biggest thing I need is one that supports fast boot. The truck is a manual and I regularly stall it on the trails. Most annoying thing with my current ancient Kenwood nav head unit is that it takes over a minute to boot whenever I stall and restart, and I also have to restart the nav each time. It'd be really nice to have something that will retain memory for at least a few minutes when I have to restart the truck.
I can fit anything from 7" to 10"+. Just looking for something that will be fairly well supported for a little while....
Edit: would also prefer "hard buttons" and a real volume knob vs. all touch buttons.
Picked up a 1999 Honda Accord. I know at least a 7" double din unit would fit in there, but are there any units with an 8" or larger screen and based on PX6 that can fit in there (photo attached)?? I have space at the bottom, but the concern is the unit blocking or rubbing the climate control stuff.
P.S. - I'm aware some modification will be necessary to get things to better fit