Hello Everyone.
I need help identify my headunit if it is based on software that other headunits use, so I can get better support for the built in radio apps etc in launchers like FCC.
The headunit is a custom build unit for the Ford FG Falcon by Kayhan Audio. I think I've seen photos of the same apps on other units on google so I assume Kayhan has used a generic unit to build on. This is my first android headunit so I don't recognize anything.
I have attached some screenshots of apps and the settings about menu, hopefully this will allow someone to identify it for me.
Thank you!
Singularity_iOS said:
Hello Everyone.
I need help identify my headunit if it is based on software that other headunits use, so I can get better support for the built in radio apps etc in launchers like FCC.
The headunit is a custom build unit for the Ford FG Falcon by Kayhan Audio. I think I've seen photos of the same apps on other units on google so I assume Kayhan has used a generic unit to build on. This is my first android headunit so I don't recognize anything.
I have attached some screenshots of apps and the settings about menu, hopefully this will allow someone to identify it for me.
Thank you!
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It looks like it could be an allwinner head unit. Do a search for MCU version which should be a forum showing all MCU version manufacturers.
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Singularity_iOS said:
Hello Everyone.
I need help identify my headunit if it is based on software that other headunits use, so I can get better support for the built in radio apps etc in launchers like FCC.
The headunit is a custom build unit for the Ford FG Falcon by Kayhan Audio. I think I've seen photos of the same apps on other units on google so I assume Kayhan has used a generic unit to build on. This is my first android headunit so I don't recognize anything.
I have attached some screenshots of apps and the settings about menu, hopefully this will allow someone to identify it for me.
Thank you!
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Hey did you have any luck with this?
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Hello people
Last year (2019) I purchased a Pioneer AVIC-Z710DAB head unit for my car. After realizing that the maps on the GPS are very old and awfully expensive to update, I really want to root the device and install an Android- or Linux based custom rom. Obviously I do not want to install a custom rom that does not provide equal functionality to the Pioneer system, but I don't want to keep the Pioneer system any longer as the GPS functionality is useless with old maps and the also old available updated maps are $150. I realize that the rooting and installation of a new system will require some time / work, but this does not matter a long as it's possible to do it!
Does anyone know if there is such a thing as custom roms that support functionality such as Bluetooth mobile devices, GPS, DVD / CD / MP3 discs, DAB+ and rear view camera etc?
Where can I find this rom and installation instructions? I have searched online for hours, but so far I have only found one page containing broken links.
As I am a new member on this forum, I cannot share this link in this post. But the page title is "The AVIC development MOD", from around 2016 and all links are broken / not working.
Any information is highly appreciated!
Best regards,
The norwegian guy
You won´t find anything...
Custom ROM will not be shared in here. There is no community for it.
Nearly all Pioneer head units have a proprietary OS. It seems to be android based.
May be this helps: http://bestandroidtoroot.com/post/pioneer-car-navigation-avic-z710dab-jupiter
rigattoni said:
You won´t find anything...
Custom ROM will not be shared in here. There is no community for it.
Nearly all Pioneer head units have a proprietary OS. It seems to be android based.
May be this helps: Link
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rigattoni said:
Thank you for your reply :laugh: I'll certainly consider trying this one! Perfect!
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Hello. Still have not tried the link I was given by rigattoni, but I was wondering if anyone has any update on this?
I am now considering to buy a new head unit with Android OS. but this seems like a risk. Most of the ones I have seen are to me previously unknown Chinese brands and I do not trust any Pioneer head units with Android OS to work with Google maps and/or Waze amongst other apps!
- Is there any way to replace the OS of a Pioneer unit with Android OS with working standard Android apps and Google Play?
- If not; Are the Chinese head units with Android OS any good? Example brands are Erisin and Eonon, which seem to come with Android 10.
Thank you in advance!
Hi, have y'all seen this info/forum yet? It refers to information regarding development for the Pioneer head unit(s) OP was asking about. Edit: Going back over, I see OP specifically mentions this forum. Well thank you
The AVIC Development Mod
Introduction WhatIsBypass, AdamOutler and myself presentThe AVIC Development ModWe have eliminated the barriers to development on all AVIC units including Android Auto. You can now create your own ROM on an SDCard and boot directly into it. Weve broken all the security and obfuscations, and weve ...
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hi friends, i changed my stereo in the car, before i had an mctd and i had no problem changing android, but now i read this model and i see that no one develops, why? can i change mcu? what exactly is this mcu?
I would like to change android, now I have 9 but the rom I don't like what do you recommend?
...not Android Auto.
In response to your questions: these are an obscure model for which there isn't any active development. They're also really buggy.
Have a think about buying a MTCD and being happy with the bugs, replacing with a certified Android Auto head unit or developing your own ROM.
ops sorry , move in Android Head Units ?
Nexet said:
hi friends, i changed my stereo in the car, before i had an mctd and i had no problem changing android, but now i read this model and i see that no one develops, why? can i change mcu? what exactly is this mcu?
I would like to change android, now I have 9 but the rom I don't like what do you recommend?
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Get rid of it. Unless it is an MTCx unit, there is little point in investing time or money.
Hi all,
Some time ago I found a thread on here that directed people how to reimage the head unit with an Android Auto. Is this possible for all head units, or are there things to watch out for? I tried searching but could not find the relevant info(Could be on me).
If I go into About Device of the Head Unit all it shows me RK3368 as name, no more info. All I can find is a thread how to update a headunit with the PX5 to Android 10, which it is already running. If possible I'd really like to flash Android Auto on it, as the current solution feels a bit like a bandaid solution.
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Found some more info. It's a S32F0 MCU, with a PX5 board.
Still trying to figure out if it's MTCB or MTCD and if I can flash Android Auto on it. Any help would be appreciated
DragonSlayer3X6 said:
Found some more info. It's a S32F0 MCU, with a PX5 board.
Still trying to figure out if it's MTCB or MTCD and if I can flash Android Auto on it. Any help would be appreciated
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Okay so here is an obvious question - why on earth would you put Android Auto on a real Android device? Android Auto is a scaled down version of true Android with some "lite" functionality and support for some basic apps. Android Auto is for those who (for some reason) can't install a proper Android Head Unit.
To put it simply, you can do everything on your Android that you can on Android Auto but not the other way around.
You have S32F0 as MCU, meaning it's not MTCx. Luckily for you, you can still use the only mod that matters - Malaysk. Forget anything else. With Malaysk you can customize your head unit with nearly no limitations to make it fast, user friendly and overall just awesome.
Go to this thread and follow it's instructions.
iceblue1980 said:
Okay so here is an obvious question - why on earth would you put Android Auto on a real Android device? Android Auto is a scaled down version of true Android with some "lite" functionality and support for some basic apps. Android Auto is for those who (for some reason) can't install a proper Android Head Unit.
To put it simply, you can do everything on your Android that you can on Android Auto but not the other way around.
You have S32F0 as MCU, meaning it's not MTCx. Luckily for you, you can still use the only mod that matters - Malaysk. Forget anything else. With Malaysk you can customize your head unit with nearly no limitations to make it fast, user friendly and overall just awesome.
Go to this thread and follow it's instructions.
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Hi Ice,
Thank you for you answer!
My main reason is the ability to mirror screen. I don't have a 4G dongle attached to my radio, as that is quite expensive over here. So I was thinking to be able to use my own phone as mirror onto the radio to navigate, play spotify etcetera.
For example I can copy my phonebook to the head unit, unfortunately both me and my wife use the car, which causes a very long contact list with duplicates etc.
What I've seen with friends is that Android Auto fixes some of those issues, as you don't run a seperate instance of the phonebook or whatever, but it's a mirror from your phone.
I've seen Malaysk's post, but also read in the thread there are quite some issues and support is flaky at best. Are those posts stirring sh*t for no reason, or do they have a point?
Finally, the seller claims my headunit is real Android 10, with build number 205150. I cannot find anywhere if this is real Android 10, or the so called fake android 10.
DragonSlayer3X6 said:
Hi Ice,
Thank you for you answer!
My main reason is the ability to mirror screen. I don't have a 4G dongle attached to my radio, as that is quite expensive over here. So I was thinking to be able to use my own phone as mirror onto the radio to navigate, play spotify etcetera.
For example I can copy my phonebook to the head unit, unfortunately both me and my wife use the car, which causes a very long contact list with duplicates etc.
What I've seen with friends is that Android Auto fixes some of those issues, as you don't run a seperate instance of the phonebook or whatever, but it's a mirror from your phone.
I've seen Malaysk's post, but also read in the thread there are quite some issues and support is flaky at best. Are those posts stirring sh*t for no reason, or do they have a point?
Finally, the seller claims my headunit is real Android 10, with build number 205150. I cannot find anywhere if this is real Android 10, or the so called fake android 10.
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Mirror screen functionality on Android Head Units is shaky at best.
You don't need 4G dongle - hotspot from your phone to give access to the Internet on your head unit - that way you can run any Android app on the head unit, Spotify, YouTube, Internet Radio etc etc. Make sure to give full permissions to your phone
Use BlueTooth on your phone to use handsfree calling. Use Google Voice to dial any number (no need to mess with Contact Books), your wife can do the same and your Android Head Unit will not sync contacts back to your phone
I know Malaysk developer as I'm also a Russian-speaker and his work is exemplary. If anything, his firmware is by far more stable and effective compared to anything you get from factory. People who complain about it, simply do not have the right skills of installing it and using it. Spend some time with Malaysk tutorials - well worth it. Malaysk also offers ROOT natively and Viper4Android which means you can tweak most parameters on your head unit and considerably improve the sound in your car.
Doesn't matter what Android version you have. You should go with Malaysk firmware for Android 9 (most stable). You will need to get a "rollback" software to successfully install it if your Android is anything but version 9. For that you'll need to purchase MOD Installer Pro 2 for €10
Whatever is possible to do your Android Head Unit will only be possible with Malaysk. If Malaysk can't support it, then it's simply not doable.
You can also look into "profiles" on your Head Unit. I.e one profile will have your stuff, and the other one will have your wife's.
I have bought a PX6 and A FYT Meekde 700 unit. Neither have been able to connect to my standalone ECUs Bluetooth module. I read somewhere on here most devices do not support full stack Bluetooth. I will admit the fine inter-workings of Bluetooth are outside my wheelhouse. I have a syvecs ecu and would like to be able to display my cars information through their app onto my headunit. I can connect to the device via phone and laptop no issues.
Any suggestions? Is there a android headunit that may work?
Edited for MCU versions
FYT Medeke 700 is MCU Version 2021.10.09 10:12:29 YIN_53_L6315_G23P48F64_E60_V1.0
PX6 is RK3386 MTCE_AW_v3.78_1
Nobody knows what a px6 and mekede is.
Postt android system info including mcu versions
FYT Medeke 700 is MCU Version 2021.10.09 10:12:29 YIN_53_L6315_G23P48F64_E60_V1.0
PX6 is RK3386 MTCE_AW_v3.78_1
@marchnz You originally suggested to me a FYT would solve the problem. Here
Unit seems to function overall better in most ways. Though using the android headunit along with the Syvecs app was the sole reason for the purchase.
Indianbrandon said:
FYT Medeke 700 is MCU Version 2021.10.09 10:12:29 YIN_53_L6315_G23P48F64_E60_V1.0
PX6 is RK3386 MTCE_AW_v3.78_1
@marchnz You originally suggested to me a FYT would solve the problem. Here
Unit seems to function overall better in most ways. Though using the android headunit along with the Syvecs app was the sole reason for the purchase.
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That's odd, I even have my valentine one working via BLE.
Yeah im not sure what the cause could be. The headunits wont connect to it at all. No issue connecting to any other device i have tried.(Android tablet, Phones, Ipad) everything else works flawlessly.
Pondering dividing down carputer/tablet headunit install. Just dont want to lose other functionality like steering wheel controls.
Any insight or testing that can help narrow down a solution please let me know. Willing to pay for a solution at this point.
Indianbrandon said:
Pondering dividing down carputer/tablet headunit install. Just dont want to lose other functionality like steering wheel controls.
Any insight or testing that can help narrow down a solution please let me know. Willing to pay for a solution at this point.
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I will not be the one delivering any solution, but as you should have the unit rooted, have you ever pulled the logs while trying to connect? Search for Logcat extreme and set the log level to Debug. May be you can find the issue in there.
I haven't yet. I will
Indianbrandon said:
FYT Medeke 700 is MCU Version 2021.10.09 10:12:29 YIN_53_L6315_G23P48F64_E60_V1.0
PX6 is RK3386 MTCE_AW_v3.78_1
@marchnz You originally suggested to me a FYT would solve the problem. Here
Unit seems to function overall better in most ways. Though using the android headunit along with the Syvecs app was the sole reason for the purchase.
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Have a look at the RealDash app for Android, can work better for you than the Syvecs one.
matt205gti said:
Have a look at the RealDash app for Android, can work better for you than the Syvecs one.
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This actually could work just need to set up the xml file. And see what adapter real dash needs. I will have to do some more research but looks promising so far. Thank you very much.
The xml file is straightforward to do.
Canbus adapter that looks like this one work well.
https://a.aliexpress.com/_EvNoiMl
Hi everyone,
I’m looking to see if anyone has seen or has any ideas about integrating bi-directional functions into the OS. I’ve seen a lot of scan tools built on Android that let you check and operate the system modules on the vehicle. Seems like a great tool to have for any vehicle problems so I was hoping to find something similar to the scan tools that I can run on Android Auto OS. Maybe I am over looking something. My plan is to use a Raspberry Pi 4b 8gb model for my project. Thanks for any advice.
I'm looking for a bidirectional USB dongle that will integrate with the android head unit. I'm not as worried about the AA functionality so much, but it would be cool.
Android head unit (chinese origin greybox) or Genuine Android Auto head unit?
marchnz said:
Android head unit (chinese origin greybox) or Genuine Android Auto head unit?
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Eonon rk3566 so Chinese head unit...has android 11 and Android auto if that helps. Running vivid launcher as home screen but haven't figured out how to get it to connect to my phone's data without initiating Android auto.
Not Android-auto, requested moderator moves to (Android head-units) forum.