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.
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I have one of the latest Joying 2GB Sofia headunits, don't think it really matters which one.
What I do not have is a reversing camera and as I am not driving a bus or heavy goods vehicle I don't intend to get one.
So my questions are
1. Can change or tweak something so when I put the car in reverse the screen doesn't change (I know I could cut the reverse wire to the headunit but I like the feature which reduces the volume when reversing)
2. If the above is not possible is there a way to remove the reversing lines which show on the black screen when I am reversing? I am aware that there is an option for this but if I disable the revering lines in the settings I get a black screen with green text saying "no signal" when reversing.
Thanks
Test the wire, maybe is defective
FOr me works perfectly with Opel Joying 2gb
I have encountered the same issue. I do realize that if I leave the car in reverse long enough eventually there will be signal. The weathet has became cold I am not sure if there's anything to do with it
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Hi All,
I just got this unit from amazon. I have the quad core 2GB RAM 16GB ROM 10.1" version which came with Android 8.1. Installation was easy and the unit seems very nice and fast enough but when ever I try to open an app like spotify or youtube or even OBD apps the screen goes black with "DO NOT operate while driving" error. I tried installing a third party launcher and it caused this error every time I tried to go to the home screen. Google maps does not cause this issue.
I currently wired the rear cable to ground just in case wiring causing the issue but that did not help. Under the settings there is no option in the video section which would allow me to turn off this error. Overall the rom on this as is looks half baked missing bunch of options. I do not even have a system update option for me to flash a different firmware.
Any suggestions that could help me get rid of this annoying issue and use this unit properly?
Thank you all.
Seems nobody cares but I finally figured out the solution. Under settings>car options>about there is another settings button. If you select that and enter "8888" it will take you to the deep settings menu where in drive options you change "Break" to "0". This will get rid of this bug permanently.
Thanks in anyways.
I care
I just had the same exact problem with the same radio
thanks so much for taking the time to update your post!
Do you have anymore information on tips and tricks for this radio?
Hi, tried this on my mekede head unit, took a few minutes to figure out which menu to follow and the part to alter but it worked great. Awesome. Cheers
Eonon ga2168k
Good job on figuring it out... I went through this with the same exact head unit...
Let me expand on this "problem" a little further please...
So most head units now are more than just a radio/CD player ..specifically ones with DVD players (or ones that can play any video really) the manufacturers can be held liable for people getting into an accident while driving because they were watching a movie or had a movie playing (Cant fix stupid) on their head unit located on the dash (as well as it being illegal in most (if not all) states in the USA).
REAR DVD players are exempt from this because... well they are in the rear... and not in the driver's line of sight.
With that being said, one wire on the harness that came with this unit (wire #23 I think) is labeled " BRAKE CONTROL" - IF (a big IF here) EONON set this up like most other head unit manufacturers that make an in dash DVD/video display, this wire needs to be connected to the brake switch so that it receives a signal saying that the brake is "on" and the vehicle is not moving...therefore "SAFE" to operate this unit (watch a movie, video, make setting changes, brew you a cup of coffee, paint your nails etc etc etc......)
Because there is NO REALLY good diagram for wiring this to the brake switch... you are left with a guess as to how it is to be done. (Should just be a positive connection from parking brake to wire.... I think... I guess...)???
This brake safety feature has been in other units for years and a LOT of people negate this circuit (I wont list the ways... it's easy to figure out) I even know of some car installers that worked for a national electronic retail store that would "bypass" this circuit in the customer's cars.
I am glad Eonon put this programming control into the back end of the unit because I, (having installed a few radios in numerous vehicles I have owned) REALLY didnt want to go through the trouble of bypassing the circuit... so shutting it off, on The unit was just as well for me. 1 less wire to worry about.
Just go into the root menu as stated above, and select "BRAKE" then adjust to 0. This removes all enable/disable requirements for that circuit.
Great unit so far... wish Eonon would spend more time writing a more informative instruction manual.. and maybe hire an American or British to actually write the darn thing so people could understand it.
Hope this helps.
I have the same unit but I can't get the panel to light up. Anyone knows how to wire to the car to get the panel to light up?
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I have the same unit but I can't get the panel to light up. Anyone knows how to wire to the car to get the panel to light up?
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Panel as in the buttons not on the touch screen? (Ie power, volume up volume down )
Wire (I believe its orange or blue in color if my memory serves me well) regardless it has a tag on it that says "ILL" or ILLUM... that's for illumination. You need to figure out what wire in your car is for illumination for the stereo... if you cant, run a wire from your headlight switch that controls the parking light. USUALLY, there is a wire for the stereo to make it light up when the headlights are turned on. You just need to find it.
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Panel as in the buttons not on the touch screen? (Ie power, volume up volume down )
Wire (I believe its orange or blue in color if my memory serves me well) regardless it has a tag on it that says "ILL" or ILLUM... that's for illumination. You need to figure out what wire in your car is for illumination for the stereo... if you cant, run a wire from your headlight switch that controls the parking light. USUALLY, there is a wire for the stereo to make it light up when the headlights are turned on. You just need to find it.
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Yep. In the Eonon harness, it's an Orange wire with a tag on it that says "ILL". just hook it to any wire that feeds your dash lights.
Dears,
anybody tried Eonon GA2178 - 10" Android 9 Head Unit?
I'm actually on Eonon GA2168K - 10" Android 8 Head Unit, it's a good device with minor problems.
Anytime developers fix a problem they introduce an other problem and there's no community support for MTK chipsets.
Because of this I'm evaluating the new Eonon GA2178, that is quite similar but based on Rockchip chipset.
Tks!
Brake setting
On my Ga2172 the brake setting shows open close or speed, so which is it to watch video on the move?
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.
I just got a 2020 Subaru Ascent and the factory head unit suuuucksss!
Trying to index a 480gig SSD makes it lag so much!
The only thing you can do with the steering wheel is next track and volume. Everything else you need to look at and touch the screen.
And every time you browse the folders it starts back at the root with no way to jump to where you were.
I'm considering the Joying 9.7" 8.1 head units that can do portrait. All three look to be the same with Intel Airmont eight-core 1.8GHz SC9853i. Am I missing something that they all seem to have the same features?
The first one is $65 cheaper for some reason but has a motor to rotate the screen.
https://www.joyingauto.com/joying-a...tatable-screen-car-audio-system-4gb-64gb.html
https://www.joyingauto.com/joying-9...n-android-8-1-0-car-radio-with-4g-module.html
https://www.joyingauto.com/joying-9...io-head-unit-with-sim-card-slot-4gb-64gb.html
I'll be customizing almost everything about the head unit so single/double DIN doesn't really mater. I'll be making a custom bezel for the screen to go over the factory unit and remote mounting the rest.
The factory head unit has to stay because it controls parts of the car. The new screen will be hinged or something so you can access the factory unit.
With all the threads about problems, wanting to get root and the default apps not working well, it makes me want to build my own.
What would be the challenges to making my own Android system?
In my previous car I had a mini-ITX Windows computer running RideRunner.
Thanks.