Hello. I recently bought a headunit from Junsun with 4GB of RAM and 64GB storage (it seems that the other versions from Junsun do not have this SoC). Let's collect all information about this version only so we can help each other. I just installed this headunit in a Kia Ceed 2 from 2017. I did not take any screenshots of the software information, but I will add them as soon as I have them.
hi, I have rcently installed this radio on VW Golf 7. I have ine doubt because the radio looks like don't turn off when ignition is off, because when I turn on the car again, the radio start from the main screen. It means the radio don't turn off when the car is off, and on whe the ignition is on. and looks like the radio keep resting but on (with a low battery consumption).
I want the radio switch off automatically when I the igniton is off.
is it possible? do you know any option to change that?
@Balti Lopez: I am returning mine, but I checked the settings. Go to Car Settings (you should have it too), then go to Common and there should be a Sleep option set to ON. You should turn that option to OFF.
tmihai20 said:
@Balti Lopez: I am returning mine, but I checked the settings. Go to Car Settings (you should have it too), then go to Common and there should be a Sleep option set to ON. You should turn that option to OFF.
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May I know what made you decide to return your unit?
gpmg762 said:
May I know what made you decide to return your unit?
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I have 2 major issues: OBD BT app is not launching for me (Junsun support said it is my adapter's fault, the same adapter that they are selling). I tried all I could. The second issue is that it does not recognize any USB stick. I found out yesterday that the USB stick I was using it dead (not sure if it is because of the headunit). Without an USB stick I would not be able to update my headunit (not that there would be an update). When I kind of snapped at them, they just said it is my problem or that I should wait for their engineer to reply. Basically I got my product on November 19-20 and the week after that was spent with me writing them.
My personal take on the software is that it is too simple. I cannot use any of the car launchers I found (like Agama) because the system apps are only available in the default launcher. It is unfortunate because I wanted an unit with 4G/LTE (mobile Internet is working very well). I was fooled that it had a lot of reviews and a lot of orders, but most were mixed. I put it in a Kia Ceed 2 and I found on a Russian forum that Junsun has been put on a blacklist because there are plenty users not happy with their products. I had some issues with the frame for my Kia, it did not fit, some users said they cut the frame (I cut one of the plastic feet).
I have bought Junsun 2/32 4G! I also have problems and I can't solve them with messages! I open dispute and they asked me to cancel it! I wonder if I would like to update firmware where I can find newer version? At settings model is 825X Pro!
tmihai20 said:
I have 2 major issues: OBD BT app is not launching for me (Junsun support said it is my adapter's fault, the same adapter that they are selling). I tried all I could. The second issue is that it does not recognize any USB stick. I found out yesterday that the USB stick I was using it dead (not sure if it is because of the headunit). Without an USB stick I would not be able to update my headunit (not that there would be an update). When I kind of snapped at them, they just said it is my problem or that I should wait for their engineer to reply. Basically I got my product on November 19-20 and the week after that was spent with me writing them.
My personal take on the software is that it is too simple. I cannot use any of the car launchers I found (like Agama) because the system apps are only available in the default launcher. It is unfortunate because I wanted an unit with 4G/LTE (mobile Internet is working very well). I was fooled that it had a lot of reviews and a lot of orders, but most were mixed. I put it in a Kia Ceed 2 and I found on a Russian forum that Junsun has been put on a blacklist because there are plenty users not happy with their products. I had some issues with the frame for my Kia, it did not fit, some users said they cut the frame (I cut one of the plastic feet).
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I have the same issue, on my seat ibiza seek button on wheel don't work
pakyweb said:
I have the same issue, on my seat ibiza seek button on wheel don't work
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I did not have any issues to map the button on my Kia Ceed 2 Steering wheel (2017 model). I cannot debug my unit anymore, I returned it to Germany last Friday.
tmihai20 said:
I have 2 major issues: OBD BT app is not launching for me (Junsun support said it is my adapter's fault, the same adapter that they are selling). I tried all I could. The second issue is that it does not recognize any USB stick. I found out yesterday that the USB stick I was using it dead (not sure if it is because of the headunit). Without an USB stick I would not be able to update my headunit (not that there would be an update). When I kind of snapped at them, they just said it is my problem or that I should wait for their engineer to reply. Basically I got my product on November 19-20 and the week after that was spent with me writing them.
My personal take on the software is that it is too simple. I cannot use any of the car launchers I found (like Agama) because the system apps are only available in the default launcher. It is unfortunate because I wanted an unit with 4G/LTE (mobile Internet is working very well). I was fooled that it had a lot of reviews and a lot of orders, but most were mixed. I put it in a Kia Ceed 2 and I found on a Russian forum that Junsun has been put on a blacklist because there are plenty users not happy with their products. I had some issues with the frame for my Kia, it did not fit, some users said they cut the frame (I cut one of the plastic feet).
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I solved the launcher issue by installing radio apk from “for_launchers” zip file found in this forum
laldoma said:
I solved the launcher issue by installing radio apk from “for_launchers” zip file found in this forum
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I know the file, I have it too. Good to know.
laldoma said:
I solved the launcher issue by installing radio apk from “for_launchers” zip file found in this forum
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Hi. I want to have Internet connection using phone data, by connecting the unit with mobile via bluetooth tethering.
I have paired phone and unit, I have enabled in unit bluetooth connectivity and I have enabled in phone settings Bluetooth tethering but I don't have Internet connection in unit. What else can I do?
Hi,
here my experience with Junsun V1 Pro with MTK 8259 (detailed spec. of device in below screenshots).
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My car is:
Mazda 3, produced 2010 (type BL).
1. The radio station memory is cleared after rebooting the device (i.e. after setting differen CAN Type), so I must always to set the radio channels from beginnig on.
>> this I can handle since I don't have to play with CAN Type setting all the time.
2. I cannot pin any widget, or any shortcut of an app the to any of the home screens! The system hangs up when I trying to pin something.
>> this is to solve by different launcher. I have tried with Nova launcher and took radio, bleutooth etc. app from “for_launchers” zip file. Was working fine.
3. During using a navigation app the music from radio and sounds from navi are not mixed. Radio is playing and when navi sound comes, then radio is reduced and overplayed, I couldn't find option to change it.
>> in the end nothing special, it is a matter of expectation and taste.
4. The reverse camera (gift from Junsun) is not working afer installation according to diagrams.
>> this stays unsolved...
5. After switching car gear to reverse any backview as Warning Line or as Assistance Line are not working, not appearing!
>> is unsolved,
maybe connected with issue no 4. (system doesn't detect camera, so also deosn't activate any backview).
6. After switching car gear to reverse the sound level reduction deosn't work!
>> is unsolved,
maybe also connected with issue no 4. (system doesn't detect camera, also deosn't activate any backview, so in the end no sound level change).
7. I did Reset to Factory Settings (through android interface) to correct the problem no.2 (see description above). It helped for a moment, so after some time (~15 minutes) the issue came back, so still I cannot pin any widget or shortcut to any home screen.
8. I cannot find any option to make Screen-Lock.
>> probably dedicated app would help, but I haven't tried.
9. The CAN info are not working with my car, so I cannot see any info about open doors, etc.
>> I was using CAN Type 145, as adviced by seller, but still was not working.
All of above issue I was trying to solve with seller via messages (my english is not perfect, but their ... terrible).
After upgrading the device to a new FW (provided by seller), after few days of discussion, I have decided to return the radio back. I did all according to agreement with seller and via aliexpress system and it worked fine. I got money back (211€) , all good.
The device, beside above described issues, worked really really well, fast and smoothly.
The GPS was catch fast and 4G with sim card slot extension worked really amazing (direct internet access as well as direct phone calls possible!).
The radio reception and the sound quality, also very good!
It is a pity, because the device looks like has a big potential, but the current FW is not perfect, so causing small, but many annoying problems.
Not sure about camera issue (no.: 4+5+6), if it is connected with FW or rather with CAN decoder...
I would consider to buy it again, but first I will wait for a better FW/OS/ROM, so I am looking forward for any news about it!
I hope the info will help some of you.
Greetings!
djborsi said:
3. During using a navigation app the music from radio and sounds from navi are not mixed. Radio is playing and when navi sound comes, then radio is reduced and overplayed, I couldn't find option to change it.
>> in the end nothing special, it is a matter of expectation and taste.
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This is the default Android behavior. Android plays by default one stream and audio streams have different priorities. Some have higher priority than others and only one can be played at one point. Whenever a higher priority sound comes, the current sound volume will be lowered for a while (any notification sound or Navi is considered to have higher priority).
For the other issues I personally blame the firmware. As I said before, their firmware is lacking and it is a shame. You had the 4G/LTE version as I did, I just did not connect the rearview camera.
I have this head unit for an AUDI and here are some things I found:
The radio and other UI components come from the system app called "MainUI" which gets modified depending on the company/seller who puts their own touches to it. It is signed using the AOSP android platform certificate and you can install/replace it with another MainUI and things mostly work. MainUI is also moddable if you know how to recompile the apk as the code is not secured in any way. Simply resign it with the platform certificate and install via adb/usb.
The unit boots up in two different ways depending on how long it has been left off.
* cold bootup which starts with the animated "android" splash- this bootup will allow apps installed to run if it has the BOOT_COMPLETED intent in its manifest.
* Quickboot- this is where the bootup is fast and bypasses normal android boot. In order to have an app start in this bootup mode, you need to set the system property, for example, to start the "navigation" as per settings:
Code:
setprop sys.qb.startapp_onresume "L#P com.ts.MainUI#A com.ts.main.navi.NaviMainActivity#T 2#I 5"
the components are seperated by "#", and the format is L#P <package>#A <activity>
then you can add optional T <number of times run>#I <number of seconds between each run>
In this example it will try to start the navigation activity twice and 5 seconds in between. I noticed that if you just try to run it once, sometimes the UI is not ready and the activity fails. The "L" at the beginning means to try to rerun apps that were already running before shutdown, it only works sometimes.
Sometimes the system properties will not stick and gets reset by the device. I do not know why this is the case. Therefore to make this more permanent change, it needs to be added to the /system/etc/prop.default file.
Changing any system files requires booting into recovery (via android developer options and adb reboot recovery), mounting the system partition and using the root access "su":
Code:
su @#zxcvbnmasdfghjklqwertyuiop1234567890,.
then mounting the system_root as rewritable
Code:
mount -o rw,remount /system_root
Someone else posted the above information in another thread and was also on the russian 4pda forums, but ill add it here as well.
Bluetooth tethering works well generally, although you will find sometimes it will disconnect by itself. In order to fix this, go to the "phone" app and reconnect from there.
Another thing I noticed was if you try to flash another rom, and get into a bootloop, there is no way to enter recovery (via the "RST" button or anything). The "RST" button as it turns out just turns off the device.
In order to fix a bootloop due to bad flash, have the "8259.bin" and "8259.upd" files in a usb disk and when the bootup says "detected", continually swipe the screen left and right. That will initiate a flash mode. This has saved me a few times already.
jazzor said:
Changing any system files requires booting into recovery (via android developer options and adb reboot recovery), mounting the system partition and using the root access "su":
Code:
su @#zxcvbnmasdfghjklqwertyuiop1234567890,.
then mounting the system_root as rewritable
Code:
mount -o rw,remount /system_root
Someone else posted the above information in another thread and was also on the russian 4pda forums, but ill add it here as well.
Bluetooth tethering works well generally, although you will find sometimes it will disconnect by itself. In order to fix this, go to the "phone" app and reconnect from there.
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You can make su and remount in adb shell and /system will rw. And to adding app in quickboot is possible via edit qb_list.xml in /vendor/etc
I also modified stock launcher for mercedes and made knob working across android system as dpad.
Before change something need to make ROM backup with Flash Tool. And after that possible to get usual (not su @#...) root just via patch boot.img with Magisk and flash it back.
Also possible to hide status bar for some apps with adb command
I post some other advices at russain 4pda forum
dev495 said:
You can make su and remount in adb shell and /system will rw. And to adding app in quickboot is possible via edit qb_list.xml in /vendor/etc
I also modified stock launcher for mercedes and made knob working across android system as dpad.
Before change something need to make ROM backup with Flash Tool. And after that possible to get usual (not su @#...) root just via patch boot.img with Magisk and flash it back.
Also possible to hide status bar for some apps with adb command
I post some other advices at russain 4pda forum
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How did you make the backup using flashtool? I tried and it said it does not recognise the system or something. Does the device have to be in fastboot mode or something?
jazzor said:
How did you make the backup using flashtool? I tried and it said it does not recognise the system or something. Does the device have to be in fastboot mode or something?
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You need to install MTK drivers and connect laptop to usb port on which carplay works. After that you should enable readback and press reset button in hole. You may try this scatter files. MTK is generated from my device, AC8257 is part of Junsun ROM. I called my scatter as MTK because Flash Tool doesnt know AC chipsets. My device is 4/64 gb, another probably 2/32 gb
Hi, I have this same radio. I tried to connect it to the computer as I read here and I could not do it. What I would like to do is to root it and if I can put the TWRP RECOVERY. I have not been able to extract the boot.img from the firmware.bin. On the other hand, the "back" button has been deconfigured and now the action it does when I press it, is that I turn off the screen. Do you know how to fix it? I have used the "BUTTONS REMAPPER" application but I have not achieved anything.
Best Regards
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OUKU - Unbranded 6.2" 2 DIN Android Car Stereo Radio Head Unit
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System specs:
Operation System: Android 2.3.4
CPU: FREESCALE I.MX535D Cortex A8 1GHz
Ram: DDR3 512M
iNand Momery: 4G
OSD Languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Polish, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese
Russia Map is Not available.
Specification
System
External Memory Up to 32GB/SD Card
Features Built-in Bluetooth, GPS, iPod, RDS, 3D Interface, Steering Wheel Control, WiFi, Subwoofer Output, Games, Touch Screen, SD/USB Support
Digital TV or Analog TV Analog TV
Display Ratio 16:9
Screen Size 6.2 inch
Screen Resolution 800 x 480
OSD Languages English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Polish, Arabic, Chinese, Japanese
Media Type DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, AVI, MPEG4, CD, CD-R/RW, CD+R/RW, VCD, Mp3, WMA, JPEG, Mp4, DVD, WMV, MKV, WAV, JPG, TXT, PDF
Radio Response Bandwidth AM: 522 KHz-1620 KHz;FM: 87.5 MHz-108 MHz
GPS
GPS Card Slot Micro SD Card
Support Map IGO, TOMTOM, Garmin, Sygic, Kudo
Voice Navigation Yes
Amplifier & Interface
Amplifier Max Output Power / Channel Qty 45 Watts x 4
Remote Control Yes
Connector Type 1 x A/V IN, 1 x A/V OUT, 1 x REARCAMERA, 1 x STEERING WHEEL CONTROL, 1 x IPOD, 1 x TV ANTENNA, 1 x POWER, 1 x AUX-IN, 1 x SUBWOOFER, 1 x USB, 1 x GPS ANTENNA
General
Type 2 Din
Color Black
What's in the box
1 x DVD host
1 x Remote control
1 x User's manual
1 x Cable set
1 x iPod cable
1 x WiFi USB Adapter
1 x GPS antenna
1 x Stylus pen
I was hoping to get a decent thread started for this radio as it is a great device and could use some added support from dev's.
Couple questions to kick it off if anyone is reading:
Do you guys just tether your phone to connect to the internet or is there some other way? I currently have t mobile and tethering does work but would love to automate it. There is an app called autotether but it uses Bluetooth and although this radio has Bluetooth there is no option for it in settings so I cannot seem to pair it. Would be awesome to auto tether when you get in your car though. Also, does anyone use the SD card? I bought a 32gb on amazon and formatted it to NTFS but every-time I out it in it says its in the wrong format. So I let the radio format it and hooked it and verified it is still NTFS but it will not play my media. I just tried an mkv file but no luck at all. Anyone know if the radio supports 32gb? Lastly when I use Pandora and turn the radio on and off it comes up saying no video signal. I am pretty sure this is because lack of internet but does this work for others?
Thanks for any help!
Hope we can start getting some people interested. I'm sure other owners of this device have questions as well.
If you format the card with FAT32 you should be good to go. I have a no-name 32GB that works just fine.
Scott
Hey, Gerry from YouTube here. Thanks for starting this thread. I hope this unit and units like it get some love in the future. I'd be thrilled to see some version of CyanogenMod on this thing.
Here's my video review if anyone is interested.
Ouku 6.2" Android Head Unit review
Does it have ROOT???
I just asked Gerald from the Youtube review, is this device rooted? I saw some devices on eBay that run ICS and I was wondering Ouku made their products unlocked and rooted. Thanks.
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And will GingerBreak work on this?
this is beyond awesome to see something in the works...at any rate just got my unit from ebay and its great just a couple questions and things to bounce off anyone that can help...
I saw that it can support Digital and Analog Tv? Im sure im just gonna realize that i ended up with the wrong one (analog one) but its worth a shot to see if it can.
I noticed I can redirect the Navi button, can we do the same for Radio ? and can I get the next and previous tracks to be more of a "global" next vs just a radio or cd?
Not that it matters but is there no "Location Settings" in the menu. I ran Google maps for the first time where it asks you to turn on Wifi Location services but i quickly hit cancel thinking i could do it later only to find out that it wasnt in the menu.
Hope this isnt too many questions, and just so i can give back to the community a tad bit...i noticed somebody on youtube was saying how he didnt have internet. I noticed that I had to set the time before i was able to access playstore, or even play pandora. Anyway hope we can fix some of these minor fixes to in my opinion one of the best head units in this pricerange to date.
gsmarena1644 said:
Not that it matters but is there no "Location Settings" in the menu. I ran Google maps for the first time where it asks you to turn on Wifi Location services but i quickly hit cancel thinking i could do it later only to find out that it wasnt in the menu.
Hope this isnt too many questions, and just so i can give back to the community a tad bit...i noticed somebody on youtube was saying how he didnt have internet. I noticed that I had to set the time before i was able to access playstore, or even play pandora. Anyway hope we can fix some of these minor fixes to in my opinion one of the best head units in this pricerange to date.
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From the Gingerbread manual:
"Enable location services
You must have location services turned on to view your location in Maps and to use
your location to find local resources.
1 Press Home , press Menu , and touch Settings > Location & security.
2 Check the My Location options that you want to use.
Check Use wireless networks to allow the phone to determine your
approximate location by using Wi-Fi and mobile networks.
Check Use GPS satellites to allow your phone to determine your location to
street-level accuracy. (GPS works best when you have a clear view of the sky.)"
I hope that is helpful.
wesley.huddleston1 said:
From the Gingerbread manual:
"Enable location services
You must have location services turned on to view your location in Maps and to use
your location to find local resources.
1 Press Home , press Menu , and touch Settings > Location & security.
2 Check the My Location options that you want to use.
Check Use wireless networks to allow the phone to determine your
approximate location by using Wi-Fi and mobile networks.
Check Use GPS satellites to allow your phone to determine your location to
street-level accuracy. (GPS works best when you have a clear view of the sky.)"
I hope that is helpful.
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yea, thats the menu that i dont have the "location services"
gsmarena1644 said:
yea, thats the menu that i dont have the "location services"
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=MkPqfQAW-XI
Anyone get their units showing the Telephone Menu on top when they boot?
Also you can see in the menu that i dont have the location and security option? do you guys have one?
gsmarena1644 said:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=MkPqfQAW-XI
Anyone get their units showing the Telephone Menu on top when they boot?
Also you can see in the menu that I don't have the location and security option? do you guys have one?
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My unit does not show the telephone menu on top when it boots but it does show it on top when you receive or make a phone call.
It seems that although this is Android 2.4.1 it is a somewhat stripped version of it. For example bluetooth is not in the settings nor is this location option you are looking for. I'm not sure how you would get that option to present itself again. My only suggestions would be to try another app that requires this and see if that prompts you to enable it, look for a shortcut app in the play store that does the same thing, or restore back to factory.
I for one am super happy with this radio. It does far more than any top name brand market radio available but could be that much more awesome with ICS or a non limited version of android. Would be super cool if one of the devs got one and made it happen! I mean think about it.. Android in your car, it's awesome! No more car docks, no more where do I mount my phone! Just a huge awesome touchscreen with Google maps.. Lets do this!
Hopefully someone much more advanced than I will buy one and root it so we can make this happen. :silly:
vwman said:
If you format the card with FAT32 you should be good to go. I have a no-name 32GB that works just fine.
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Hey Thanks, it worked well.
Compliments of Gerry and his YouTube video review, linked are the update files for this unit. These files upgrade the units MCU version from 2.8.42 to 2.10.6-1-10-1 and System from 2.12.10 to version 2.12.32. This does not update the version of Android. Honestly I don't think anyone's knows exactly what the update does but hopefully it helps performance in some way and who doesn't want to be up to date. I am not sure where Gerry received these files and I hope he does not get mad at me for posting them here. :silly:
Instructions, there is a PDF file inside or check out Gerry's video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKNN69cmk2o
Enjoy!
http://www.cnkick.com/litb/Downfile/421645ROM_MCU2.10.6-1-10-12.12.32.zip
Where did you bought your unit from?
Got mine on eBay like most others.
Oh btw, anyone know how to get text messaging app to work without a sim card?
What don't you like about it??
I was looking at getting one.
DEVICES:
NEXUS 7 32GB STOCK
(NO ROOT)
T-MOBIL LG G2X (LG-P999)
STOCK (ROOTED)
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Manage Bluetooth devices
Where do you manage Bluetooth devices? I am looking at getting a ODB2 Bluetooth read and running Torque on the stereo. I don't see it in the normal place that I am used to looking on my phone.
Thanks
Don't think obd 2will work within bt ,the bt is only for phone and music play back.
I have a Wi-Fi obd 2on order, will let you know if it works.
Sent from my HTC HD2
This is the unit I have in my Vw
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181006539336?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649
The left hand SD slot is not in operation, so I put my nav and music files on a 32GB card in the GPS slot.
Here's a review I did
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWNtc-Mg3JU&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Sent from my HTC HD2
vwman said:
Where do you manage Bluetooth devices? I am looking at getting a ODB2 Bluetooth read and running Torque on the stereo. I don't see it in the normal place that I am used to looking on my phone.
Thanks
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Jake Bullit said:
Don't think obd 2will work within bt ,the bt is only for phone and music play back.
I have a Wi-Fi obd 2on order, will let you know if it works.
Sent from my HTC HD2
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Is that true? I ordered a odb2 bt and in sequence i will buy this unit, but now i will wait your test with this Unit X Odb2!!!!
Hi Everyone,
Searched for this topic and couldn't find a thread on this. Anyone have any experience with these headunits? I've seen them advertised for BMW, Mercedes replacement headunits. Apparently they run Android 5.0, have 1gb of ram, so I'm assuming they are some variant of the PX3 or RK3188 chipset, and they are also rooted per some other users.
Here is a link to the one I bought although they are available through a host of other resellers as well:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/10-25-HD-A...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
1. Keep original CD/Radio function,no need tear down the original car's CD/radio player.
2. 10.25"hd capacitive touch screen, resolution (1280*480)
3. BT Phone Book, BT music
4. MP5/SD/USB/1080P playing/AV
5. Reversing tracks display
6. Built in special Can Bus decode box
7. Built in GPS, compatible with 2D/3D map
8. Compatible with external DVR/360°panorama /Auto reversing viewing
11.OSD Language:English/Chinese/Taiwan etc.
12.Support Phone Link
13.Platform:Android 5.0
14.Power Supply: DC 10.8- 14.4V
15.GUI: Similar to AUDI original navigation system GUI
16.Support MMI control
I've gone into the settings and there is no real information there. Is there a way to go into recovery on these units and get an image dump to figure out how we can modify some of the settings? The two that I would like to adjust are the temperature readout in degrees Farenheit instead of Celcius and the distance in MPH instead of Km/h. Thanks.
Do you have any videos over-viewing the system, This looks interesting
Yes, If you do a youtube search for 10.25 android, you should be able to pull up a number of videos.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kCFLNeIl24 is one from Chris, one of the resellers that is active on the other forums and provides some support for install and such.
One of the drawbacks seems to be that the temp and speed are locked to the metric system and not imperial that is commonly used in the US.
I just installed mine on my 2010 C300. Liking it so far but would like to be able to root it so I can use folder mount to store app data to SD card. By the way, where is the SD sd slot? Also, I can't get phone mirroring to work.
Do they have them in 10.1" ? Some 10.1" units seem more up-to-date and more ram
Looks like on android 5.0 you can use sd card as main storage to install apps so I won't need to root. I'm going to try a 64 gb card and see if it's recognized.
Also if you guys are brave enough, maybe this root method will work on these. Although it's only been done on the android 4.4.4 of the 10.25 inch Avin units.
https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/showpost.php?p=22191036&postcount=391
d3funct said:
Do they have them in 10.1" ? Some 10.1" units seem more up-to-date and more ram
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I have a 10.1" in my other car and you are right, the 10.1" units are more up to date, more recent version of android, 2gb of ram and a faster processor usually. They are very responsive. Unfortunately, for the 10.2" units, these are made for specific BMW, Mercedes cars (and others?) that do not have other screen options since other size screens would look out of place or are not specifically made for these cars. Hope that helps.
aznmode said:
I just installed mine on my 2010 C300. Liking it so far but would like to be able to root it so I can use folder mount to store app data to SD card. By the way, where is the SD sd slot? Also, I can't get phone mirroring to work.
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The SD card slot is on the back of the monitor/screen on the right (passenger) side. There should also be a slot for a sim card, but from what I read in the other forums, it seems that sim cards are not working? Not sure on that.
As far as I know, it already comes rooted, so don't think you need to root. Have you been able to install SuperSU from the play store? I'm having some problems with my install since it seems mine did not ship with the right cable, so haven't messed around the OS yet.
Anyone able to get an image dump to look into some of the options?
harlam said:
The SD card slot is on the back of the monitor/screen on the right (passenger) side. There should also be a slot for a sim card, but from what I read in the other forums, it seems that sim cards are not working? Not sure on that.
As far as I know, it already comes rooted, so don't think you need to root. Have you been able to install SuperSU from the play store? I'm having some problems with my install since it seems mine did not ship with the right cable, so haven't messed around the OS yet.
Anyone able to get an image dump to look into some of the options?
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Thanks. Found out about the sd card slot from mother BMW forum.
I would check if I can install supersu but I can't install any more apps. I've only installed waze, gboard, LMT pie. It shows I have 12 gb of space left in internal but even if I select internal storage as installation memory, it still tells me I'm out of space. Are you able to install more apps?
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harlam said:
The SD card slot is on the back of the monitor/screen on the right (passenger) side. There should also be a slot for a sim card, but from what I read in the other forums, it seems that sim cards are not working? Not sure on that.
As far as I know, it already comes rooted, so don't think you need to root. Have you been able to install SuperSU from the play store? I'm having some problems with my install since it seems mine did not ship with the right cable, so haven't messed around the OS yet.
Anyone able to get an image dump to look into some of the options?
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I removed Waze so I can install supersu but supersu states I'm not rooted. So I do not think these come rooted. Maybe someone got lucky and got one rooted.
Another question for you. When you are listening to OEM radio and you switch to youtube, does your audio switch? I thought mine did the other day but now it won't. When I play youtube videos, the stock radio audio is still present and won't switch over unless I go back to the command and set audio from AM/FM to Aux.
Weird. Got into my car again for lunch and audio auto switch worked again from OEM radio to youtube. Then I switched back to OEM Radio then back to youtube and it didn't auto switch. So i thought maybe it only works after a reboot so I did a restart on the android side under settings > system. Car was still on and Radio still playing while screen rebooted. After complete reboot, went to youtube again and still audio didn't auto switch.
Will try it again when I'm off work when the car has not been restarted for a few hours. Maybe once the car has completely shut down is when it will work.
UPDATE: Fix for my memory issue (for now)
Root with Kingroot
Install Foldermount and move app data to SD card (I currently have a 32gb sd card in the unit)
harlam said:
Hi Everyone,
Searched for this topic and couldn't find a thread on this. Anyone have any experience with these headunits? I've seen them advertised for BMW, Mercedes replacement headunits. Apparently they run Android 5.0, have 1gb of ram, so I'm assuming they are some variant of the PX3 or RK3188 chipset, and they are also rooted per some other users.
Here is a link to the one I bought although they are available through a host of other resellers as well:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/10-25-HD-A...e=STRK:MEBIDX:IT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649
1. Keep original CD/Radio function,no need tear down the original car's CD/radio player.
2. 10.25"hd capacitive touch screen, resolution (1280*480)
3. BT Phone Book, BT music
4. MP5/SD/USB/1080P playing/AV
5. Reversing tracks display
6. Built in special Can Bus decode box
7. Built in GPS, compatible with 2D/3D map
8. Compatible with external DVR/360°panorama /Auto reversing viewing
11.OSD Language:English/Chinese/Taiwan etc.
12.Support Phone Link
13.Platform:Android 5.0
14.Power Supply: DC 10.8- 14.4V
15.GUI: Similar to AUDI original navigation system GUI
16.Support MMI control
I've gone into the settings and there is no real information there. Is there a way to go into recovery on these units and get an image dump to figure out how we can modify some of the settings? The two that I would like to adjust are the temperature readout in degrees Farenheit instead of Celcius and the distance in MPH instead of Km/h. Thanks.
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Do you have issues where the OEM output won't show up on screen? Android side is still there however.
Anyone know where we can get the home luancher APK for W204?
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Anyone know where we can get the home luancher APK for W204?
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Hi,
I managed to get the complete firmware and other update files from my supplier. The files include the BCLauncher.apk that is the actual home launcher for the Mercedes units. I have tried to unpack it but it seems to be password protected.
I noticed you have posted some very informative info on this unit at mbworld. If you are interested I can send you the files to play around with, maybe you can find a way to crack that launcher. Just PM me here or over at mbworld. I am really itching to make some long overdue changes to that launcher....
Hi ... i’m keen to see if I could make some improvement on the launcher and firmware ... would you mind uploading to Dropbox or Google drIve hence I can download and have a try could you also share some screenshots for the home screen, system version for reference. Thanks.
I’ve got the same issue for the off market tablet on my Benz too, can you please share the files to me too?
I have one of that display in my cla 45 amg. With root and some modding it is not bad. But they are not running android 5.1.1 like it says. When you look in build.prop you will find api number of 4.2.2
so i played today with my display and i debloated it (removed all unneded apps like telephone, contacts, wallpapers etc etc) and created a swap partition on my external sd card and with kernel auditor changed the governour from hotplug to ondemand one. now the display is faster and for example it dont needs anymore 30 seconds for open spotify. i cant upload a rom since my display have a modded scatter file for have 3gb data partition and not only 1gb
I'm thinking of getting one for my W204 C-Class. However, i don't like the "style" that much. Does anyone know if there is a 7" or 8,8" Version of those HUs out there, that integrate with the factory control joystick of the Mercedes?
I just bought this unit off amazon.
It's a Podofo Android 2din with 8.1
I hate the stock user interface. I've tried using some of the launchers like webcarguru but every time i switch back the the home screen my bluetooth music stops or the built in radio app stops. i'm just sick of seeing Adele on my home screen. I like the other UI's like UI4 and UI5. How do i switch to those?
I also hate the fact that my iphone can only play via bluetooth and only charges via the cable.
I know it's not a fancy radio but i expected a little more i guess as far as tailoring it to my needs.
I want to tweak the radio but I haven't really gotten any straight answers as to what my radio actually is by just searching and what root will work or which firmware or roms to use. Any help is appreciated.
Android: YT9216B_00002_V004_20190728
Android OS: Android 8.1 Go
XY Auto: 3.0 (8227L)
CAN Bus 3.0 (8557L)
Flash: 16G
CPU: A7 1.3GHz x 4
Display: 1024x600
MCU: 3.1 (8227L)
Model Number: 8227L_demo
Kernel:
3.18.22
[email protected] #19
Build number:
android-trunk-m0.AC8227L-V1.0
Maybe you should return it if you feel that way. My question is what made you want to buy it?
The Android Attorney said:
Maybe you should return it if you feel that way. My question is what made you want to buy it?
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Well I bought it because of some misleading info on Amazon. I tried to return it and they ended up refunding me but letting me keep the radio.
Now I just want to improve it. Different UI, add subwoofer output. It looks like from what ive been reading it's a matter of rooting and finding the right firmware. It seems like this unit is the same as all the others people are modding or updating.
Hello, I bought this unit too (the exact like martinique78) but my unit is total waste of money, it can't even properly go on playstore to update it own apps, do you guys have this issue too ?
I cannot install a single other app, I already tried deleting cache of playstore and so on...
Thanks
Kiwi.987 said:
Hello, I bought this unit too (the exact like martinique78) but my unit is total waste of money, it can't even properly go on playstore to update it own apps, do you guys have this issue too ?
I cannot install a single other app, I already tried deleting cache of playstore and so on...
Thanks
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I didn't have any issues with the play store on the stock rom or the one i'm using now.. I did finally find a better ROM for this unit and flashed it in. I also relocated one of the video out RCA's to the subwoofer output pin to get sub control.
Basically I have been reading and tweaking this unit to make it what I want.
martinique78 said:
Basically I have been reading and tweaking this unit to make it what I want.
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HI,
do you have a link and "how to" for installing the alternative ROM ?
I`m looking for a rom/apps which shows album covers for music and have an RDS-Function.
At first I had some trouble with the battery, too as the device did not turn off when ignition was off....2 days later battery down.
I had to remove a cable connection and now the radio is out when i turn off ignition and put the car key out.
Hope that the (new) battery now lives for the next 5 years...
lost mail said:
HI,
do you have a link and "how to" for installing the alternative ROM ?
I`m looking for a rom/apps which shows album covers for music and have an RDS-Function.
At first I had some trouble with the battery, too as the device did not turn off when ignition was off....2 days later battery down.
I had to remove a cable connection and now the radio is out when i turn off ignition and put the car key out.
Hope that the (new) battery now lives for the next 5 years...
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I don't know of a good link that describes the process very well. A lot was taken from a russian site using google translate. I can describe what I did that worked for me.
1. Get SPflash tools - https://mega.nz/#!LAl1FI6D!CJa2AHokZkZj120q5C4Dn_vuPeea-N6eSp2FJ6js2xY/view
Install the drivers for mediatek located in the download file. (this will take a while and give you warnings for possible risk installing) If you have windows 10 there is more work needed to install due to security. Just look up installing mediatek drivers on windows 10 for a youtube video.
2. Get or make a male to male type A usb cable.
3. Open flash tool click download. Choose (MTK_AllInOne_DA.bin) for Download agent. Should be located in the Same extracted folder you opened up the flash tool.
4. Locate a rom that works for your version radio. Should be YT9216/17 or YT9218. This is the rom I am using right now. Only flash this if you have the same radio as me.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/17cFt2W7YaKiA20TilCP5bF6lJhsIfYEl/view
5. Choose the scatter file inside the folder of whichever rom you downloaded and load it into flash tool where it says scatter-loading file. Go down to the list and and check every box but UNCHECK Preloader. Hit download button.
6. With the radio powered up, plug in the male to male usb cable into USB-1 on the radio and the other end into your computer. Hit the reset button on the front panel. You should see hear the laptop connect and the flash tool should show download progress. DON'T REMOVE POWER OR TOUCH ANYTHING!!!
7. Once you see download complete on the flash tool, remover the USB from the radio and hit the reset button on the radio again. The radio should reboot as normal with your new rom. It will take a while for the first boot but after that it should start up right away.
Post the about device info before you do this though so I can tell you if it is the same as mine. As for finding apps and roms that work for you it's just a matter of trying each one out.
Are you trying to see album art from a memory stick, usb connected music player, iphone or android phone, bluetooth? Depending on what you're trying to use it's a different route or not possible.
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So I bit the bullet and bought myself this head unit:
https://a.aliexpress.com/_9JZiHu
Ad stated that unit is 4gb ts8, but unit shipped and arrived is 6gb TS10.
Plugged everything up unit works nice and smooth as expected, but one seriously annoying bug.
Phone connected to HU and when I try to make a phone call I can hear receiver speaking, but they can't hear me.
Head unit does have internal mic. And Mike does work with other apps
I've checked permissions and Bluetooth app does not even request mic permission.
Any ideas? Suggestions? Anyone else got similar issues?
Maybe custom ROMs available etc?
I've managed to enable USB debugging, got passwords for engineering mode, extra settings etc...
Pics of my headunit attached
sciux said:
So I bit the bullet and bought myself this head unit:
https://a.aliexpress.com/_9JZiHu
Ad stated that unit is 4gb ts8, but unit shipped and arrived is 6gb TS10.
Plugged everything up unit works nice and smooth as expected, but one seriously annoying bug.
Phone connected to HU and when I try to make a phone call I can hear receiver speaking, but they can't hear me.
Head unit does have internal mic. And Mike does work with other apps
I've checked permissions and Bluetooth app does not even request mic permission.
Any ideas? Suggestions? Anyone else got similar issues?
Maybe custom ROMs available etc?
I've managed to enable USB debugging, got passwords for engineering mode, extra settings etc...
Pics of my headunit attached
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Hi there, did you have any luck with this? I've just received the same head unit and found the same problem. I've had a quick troubleshoot but haven't had any success so far. Thanks
coombsee said:
Hi there, did you have any luck with this? I've just received the same head unit and found the same problem. I've had a quick troubleshoot but haven't had any success so far. Thanks
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I did actually managed to sort it out. Store suggested connecting external mic to 3.5mm plug on the harness that came with head unit. Did that, but nothing changed.
Can't remember exactly what I did, but it's something down the lines of Google Voice setting that it's setup to constantly listen for "hey Google" you have to disable that and than "hey Google" function will only work when you in the maps etc not constantly whilst head unit is on.
If you can't find that setting let me know I'll find it and explain in detail how to do that.
If you have the same issue as me I'm positive that this might be the cause
sciux said:
I did actually managed to sort it out. Store suggested connecting external mic to 3.5mm plug on the harness that came with head unit. Did that, but nothing changed.
Can't remember exactly what I did, but it's something down the lines of Google Voice setting that it's setup to constantly listen for "hey Google" you have to disable that and than "hey Google" function will only work when you in the maps etc not constantly whilst head unit is on.
If you can't find that setting let me know I'll find it and explain in detail how to do that.
If you have the same issue as me I'm positive that this might be the cause
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That was 100% it. Turned the 'Hey Google' activation off and problem solved. Thanks!
Glad I could help. I remember being frustrated fumming looking for answers for almost a week... With seller being let's say close to useless they did try...
I came across answer online somewhere where same issue was happening with a phone not headunit so thought worth a try and it worked
Anyway, good luck
Could you please give a screenshot of the setting you changed or at least where in the settings the function is.
Go to applications/car settings/ click on the left button ---more/ Google services and preferences/ click on account services/ search, assistant & voice/ voice/ voice match.
First line should say hey Google access your assistant any time you say "hey Google" when your screen is on. Turn this off.
This worked for me. I'll make a short video just in case
ludditefornow said:
Could you please give a screenshot of the setting you changed or at least where in the settings the function is.
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As promised, sorry video seems a bit blurry phone failing to focus
You have gone over and above. Thank you. Found never have thought to delve that deep into settings for the solution.
I did try to be helpful, because I know how frustrated I was being unable to make a phone call or rather switch to hands free mode on the phone every time there was a call. And it really bugged me. It was obvious that it was software not hardware issue since mic worked everywhere else.
Seller couldn't explain anything either and I ended up ripping my brand new cars dashboard 4 times trying to work it out... So I kind of understand and if it helps somebody else I'm more than pleased with taking 10minutes of my time to do so .
Good day sir
sciux said:
I've managed to enable USB debugging, got passwords for engineering mode, extra settings etc...
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Would you mind sharing all the codes that you have for the unit please.
ludditefornow said:
Would you mind sharing all the codes that you have for the unit please.
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extra settings- 123456
developer mode- 7890(**). (**) is your current time. example ..if u try it at 3.00 o'clock just key in 789003. did u get it?
A generic firmware update for TS10 deviced. (link expires in a week - probably worth somebody reuploading)
TS10.1.2_20210106.173438_THEME1.zip
1 file sent via WeTransfer, the simplest way to send your files around the world
wetransfer.com
Place the file in the root of a USB and hit the system upgrade button in the settings.
After the update, go to settings - car settings - extra setting - 123456 - config info - choose the options that were ticked prior to the update (BC6 for me)
The update file is titled: TS10.1.2_20210106.173438_THEME1.zip
Presumably from 6th Jan 2021
Headunit reloaded works very well (for seamless android auto support) on these TS10 units for those who have not tried!
rnakpatel said:
Place the file in the root of a USB and hit the system upgrade button in the settings.
After the update, go to settings - car settings - extra setting - 123456 - config info - choose the options that were ticked prior to the update (BC6 for me)
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Do you have any screen shots of the UI and the specs with this ROM?
Is it only suitablefor 6gb / 128 gb models or will the 4gb/64gb models also accept this?
rnakpatel said:
A generic firmware update for TS10 deviced. (link expires in a week - probably worth somebody reuploading)
TS10.1.2_20210106.173438_THEME1.zip
1 file sent via WeTransfer, the simplest way to send your files around the world
wetransfer.com
Place the file in the root of a USB and hit the system upgrade button in the settings.
After the update, go to settings - car settings - extra setting - 123456 - config info - choose the options that were ticked prior to the update (BC6 for me)
The update file is titled: TS10.1.2_20210106.173438_THEME1.zip
Presumably from 6th Jan 2021
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hi rnakpatel , that is my HU detail. can i use firmware that u post for update?
ludditefornow said:
Do you have any screen shots of the UI and the specs with this ROM?
Is it only suitablefor 6gb / 128 gb models or will the 4gb/64gb models also accept this?
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I can't tell you with confidence what units are compatible. I do note it has settings for screen resolution - this is on my 720p device. I also note I needed to adjust the config info setting to match what my stereo comes with after flashing. The canbus receivers are set up using a database queried online and car specific apps and logos are automatically added.
The update is excellent - everything works very well. Head unit reloaded works with wireless android auto and wired (though a little buggy wirrless)
This
Thanks for this. It is useful.
A couple of questions.
1. Can you run that config again if something is incorrect? If so what is the name of the APK? Or do you need to load the whole ROM again to get to that stage?
2. There is BC6,7,and 8. Do you know what specs they refer to?
3. 20210302_221437.jpg shows a mic gain. Could you please advise on the setting path you used to get to that setting page.
Thanks again.
ludditefornow said:
Thanks for this. It is useful.
A couple of questions.
1. Can you run that config again if something is incorrect? If so what is the name of the APK? Or do you need to load the whole ROM again to get to that stage?
2. There is BC6,7,and 8. Do you know what specs they refer to?
3. 20210302_221437.jpg shows a mic gain. Could you please advise on the setting path you used to get to that setting page.
Thanks again.
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Can you access the extra settings menu on your current firmware (password 123456)
I would copy the settings for BC6/7/8 from there.
You can update the config as often as you like. This sounds like a risky update, probably not worth attempting if you don't currently have similar software with similar settings.
Another password might be useful for somebody:
Enable USB debug: [email protected]
Is anyone able to help me identify what unit this is? Its meant to be a higher end unit but finding it really sluggish and also looking at some of the reports its using > 6GB of ram OOB out of 8GB (Not sure how the 2GB unit would have worked) .
Sometimes when turning it back on from standby when playing music etc its really jumpy as its its doing something in the background. Anyone got any recommendations on apps to show what using up all the CPU?
It appears to be a UIS8581 based unit, I have run the HWGetinfo tool on it but its reporting its not a FYT unit.
Post Android system information, including MCU version
The version is retuned as "ZLH_AD_OS_1.24" and the MCU "ZLH_QXLA20830A_Q5H0_8581_13"
Rob_Quads said:
The version is retuned as "ZLH_AD_OS_1.24" and the MCU "ZLH_QXLA20830A_Q5H0_8581_13"
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This is a completely known unit in here. Try search yourself in this forum for ZLA_ you won´t find anything.
Bit harsh - I have been search but how am I meant to know to search for ZLA not ZLH? Also, searching for "ZLA_" returns a total of 1 hit, a google search for `XDA developers "ZLA_"` also returns just a couple hits not in this forum?
I'm also with the same thing.
Rob_Quads said:
Bit harsh - I have been search but how am I meant to know to search for ZLA not ZLH? Also, searching for "ZLA_" returns a total of 1 hit, a google search for `XDA developers "ZLA_"` also returns just a couple hits not in this forum?
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ZLA was a typo... sorry.
My posting was not meant to be harsh, but this unit is really completely unknown on XDA.
Yeah that looks like the BMW equivalent to mine with a slightly different CPU
Bhold89 said:
I'm also with the same thing.
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Talking with the seller, mine was sold by COIKA.
It seems that it follows some patterns that are very similar to other HU's, you just need to make the following to update for example, the boot logo:
Folder structure:
- HUTUpdate
- OS
- bootanimation.zip
- logo.png
- upgrade.en (empty file)
- upgrade.system (empty file)
So, if you find other examples of HU types that are Android-based, this may work.
To upgrade the MCU is
- HUTUpdate
- mcu
- upgrade.mcu
- BMW_8581.bin
I was trying to make backups with other tools, but no success yet.
BMW_OS_8581_1920_720_1.86.zip
drive.google.com
This worked for me as an update, but I have a BMW. Hope this helps!
Just unzip the HUTUpdate to a blank USB
simonb123 said:
BMW_OS_8581_1920_720_1.86.zip
drive.google.com
This worked for me as an update, but I have a BMW. Hope this helps!
Just unzip the HUTUpdate to a blank USB
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Which HU do you have?
I have also an UIS8581 Unit von Coika. I have software version ZLH_AD_OS_1.86, and MCU LZH_qxha20830A_Q3H0_8581...
I have also some problems... the bluetooth does only work as a headset. you cant switch it on and use it as a normal conection for apps.
Once you switch to original system and then back, all apps are closed( spoitify etc) you need to restart them...
also my sim does not work at all, cause there is no APN setting in the system. once i try to enter it it says user is not able to change settings...
all in all the system is nor really well programmed and has lot of bugs.
If there is anyone who can help with get all the normal functions back pls contact me?
Best regards
Thomas
Bhold89 said:
Which HU do you have?
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MTK8581a 8/128 for BMW
Tom1386 said:
I have also an UIS8581 Unit von Coika. I have software version ZLH_AD_OS_1.86, and MCU LZH_qxha20830A_Q3H0_8581...
I have also some problems... the bluetooth does only work as a headset. you cant switch it on and use it as a normal conection for apps.
Once you switch to original system and then back, all apps are closed( spoitify etc) you need to restart them...
also my sim does not work at all, cause there is no APN setting in the system. once i try to enter it it says user is not able to change settings...
all in all the system is nor really well programmed and has lot of bugs.
If there is anyone who can help with get all the normal functions back pls contact me?
Best regards
Thomas
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Hi i have the same unit on my audi q3 with the same firmware 1.86, also i have problem with bluetooth but i want aks you if you turn off the original bluetooth of your car ? Do you use zlink for carplay/android auto? Thanks
Mikdiba86 said:
Hi i have the same unit on my audi q3 with the same firmware 1.86, also i have problem with bluetooth but i want aks you if you turn off the original bluetooth of your car ? Do you use zlink for carplay/android auto? Thanks
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I use my phone via original Bluetooth on the car. I don't use zlink anymore. As I have the headunit online it makes it easier to use gmaps etc directly.
Do you have a SIM card installed? Does it work? My one does not connect as there is no apn and I cannot set new one. Did you bought it from coika?
Tom1386 said:
I use my phone via original Bluetooth on the car. I don't use zlink anymore. As I have the headunit online it makes it easier to use gmaps etc directly.
Do you have a SIM card installed? Does it work? My one does not connect as there is no apn and I cannot set new one. Did you bought it from coika?
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i use only zlink...because i like the home of carplay..i don't use the sim card ...yes i bought from coika by aliexpress. for me you need disable original bluetooth of car..and use only headunit..one question..but the our unit is mtcd?
I don't know who is the main manufacturer. Coika says they are the own manufacturers. But don't belieb them. Struggling with the service people since days... Apps are closing after you switch to car system... bluetooth is only working with mobile phone...no obd device etc... SIM card is not working...but they keep me waiting
Similar unit here (Mercedes version):
Version: ZLH_BZ_OS_1.80
MCU: ZLH_BZL221030A_8581_13
Android version 12 (fake - it's 10 - see below)
More info in attached photos.
The 8888 code gets you into factory settings, as in this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-not-fyt-based-read-first-post-first.4525675/
I installed the "Fake Device Test" app and it closes after 1 or 2 seconds (possible sabotage by the device?) but I managed to get the OS info by quickly flicking down the screen while videoing it, then playing back in slow motion. This confirmed the Android API level as 29 (ie Android 10). It also seems to confirm the claimed 8GB RAM and 1920x720 screen are correct.
I want to have a poke around with ADB and busybox, but so far haven't been able connect. The unit claims to be rooted.
Wireless Android Auto works, but one minor annoyance is that my phone seems to give up on Android Auto before the unit is ready to connect. A quick toggle of bluetooth and reconnect to the unit once it's ready is necessary. Also, you need to use a cable for AA when the ZLink app on the device is set to HD - wireless AA on HD delivers a pillarboxed display.
And despite all the images on AliExpress showing 5 icons per page in the launcher, I've only got 3 per page. Is this launcher configurable?
I don't know why exactly, but I have a nagging suspicion that the screen might be a lower resolution than reported, I need to see what the kernel/sysfs says. Do these units have a dmesg somewhere? Or could there be a problem caused by the screen being reported as only 7 inches, as I saw in the output of one of the System Info apps I tried? (Screen is actually 10.25 inches.
One thing I really want to do is get a full backup in case of future problems. Is using TWRP possible on these devices? There is a 1.5 GB "update.zip" on the internal storage, I need get a copy and examine it.
Investigations continue, I'll report back. In the meantime, does anyone have any thoughts on the above?
Tom1386 said:
I have also an UIS8581 Unit von Coika. I have software version ZLH_AD_OS_1.86, and MCU LZH_qxha20830A_Q3H0_8581...
I have also some problems... the bluetooth does only work as a headset. you cant switch it on and use it as a normal conection for apps.
Once you switch to original system and then back, all apps are closed( spoitify etc) you need to restart them...
also my sim does not work at all, cause there is no APN setting in the system. once i try to enter it it says user is not able to change settings...
all in all the system is nor really well programmed and has lot of bugs.
If there is anyone who can help with get all the normal functions back pls contact me?
Best regards
Thomas
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I have gooting a new 9" android unit for AUDI. With same seller and issue.
Thinking of making a thread
simonb123 said:
BMW_OS_8581_1920_720_1.86.zip
drive.google.com
This worked for me as an update, but I have a BMW. Hope this helps!
Just unzip the HUTUpdate to a blank USB
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I have AUDI ill compare because folder structurer is similar