Hi all. Has anyone experienced the issues sggested in the following article by the site administrator for Pocket PC Addict? It indicates that early produced units had screen alignment issues, and some had a green spot on the screen.
[http://www.pocketpcaddict.com/forum...4-current-issues-htc-tytn-aka-htc-hermes.html
Also can those that have purchased in the US also advise whether they have units with serial numbers above HT 631xxxxx. The article suggests that these problems are not evident in units above this serial number.
Thanks.
Supposedly some have. I haventh had any problems myself.
There are a few problems post on the general forums.
Very easy to find using the search function......
Thanks for the reply and I have seen those posts. I am really interested to find out whether serial numbers higher than 630xxxxx have made it to the USA yet. Naturally only members in the USA are likely to be able to answer that.
Have a great day.
Does anyone know what form these alignment issues take, in detail? I have a UK Vodafone v1605 which has the serial number HT626XXXXX and I can reproduce screen alignment issues by turning on clear type, and trying to scroll through the list using the scroll bar in the remove programs applet.
wwaveydave said:
Does anyone know what form these alignment issues take, in detail? I have a UK Vodafone v1605 which has the serial number HT626XXXXX and I can reproduce screen alignment issues by turning on clear type, and trying to scroll through the list using the scroll bar in the remove programs applet.
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There was a video on youtube or on google or somewhere, I forget.
But on the video person demonstrated the aligment issue by tapping a letter on the virtual keyboard, every so often the keyboard showed the letter next to the letter he was pressing to be pressed. Confusing, but I hope you get the idea.
Video is here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQIVv4b2jOI
Also on the wiki:
http://wiki.xda-developers.com/index.php?pagename=Hermes_Problems
robjhellis said:
It indicates that early produced units had screen alignment issues, and some had a green spot on the screen.
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Not a green spot on the screen...
The "Green spot" means a newer series of devices that have a round green sticker on (i think the bottom of) the box. Supposedly screen alignment issues on these devices are rare.
i have the 628 and jusst started experienceing this problem in the last 2 days for some reason. within that time ive noticed the device freezing and locking up as well. wtf
Yep, that's exactly the issue I have been seeing, except mine is consistent. The guy on the video was getting the misalignment every 5/6 presses whereas mine was everytime. I've noticed in my case that it's much worse with clear type on as well.
All interesting comments. The reference to the "Green Spot" in the URL I posted to start this thread actually refers to "a splotch of green from the screen", so that to me does not sound like "a green sticker" as suggested by Stefan above. I might be wrong though.
Of three suppliers that I have called none have confirmed that they have any units with Serial numbers above HT 630xxxx, and some have gone so far as to state that HTC have not made any units with S/N above that number. Can anyone else comment on that?
The article suggests that these HT 630xxxx devices were supplied as replacements to the asian users with issues.
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All interesting comments. The reference to the "Green Spot" in the URL I posted to start this thread actually refers to "a splotch of green from the screen", so that to me does not sound like "a green sticker" as suggested by Stefan above. I might be wrong though.
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Here's a picture of the Green Spot I thought it was all about....:
http://www.tytn.info/wiki/images/0/0d/Little_green_spot.jpg
I guess it all in the way one reads the article, and I suspect that the author's first language is not English. However it reads:
"And we also found devices with S/N after HT630XXXXX.... would be better. Since we believe they are the "real new ones", and S/N before that, just "rework" ones. The firs bunch of "guinea pigs" in Taiwan got S/N HT624 & HT625, which might have serious alignment problem. Then HTC started to release the "little green spot" version, which has S/N HT630, for changing."
The first sentence appears to indicate units with S/N "after" HT630 are recommended. It maybe that these were supplied as replacements, but I'm not sure it actually says that. The English is a little difficult to interpret on whether S/N 630 is considered fine.
I have read that HTC did actualy admit to problems with the originally released units, so I'm certainly leaning towards waiting to purchase until a supplier can confirm the S/N is above 630.
yep, but i've read some opinions about devices with sn 630xxxx that do have problems too. i have sn627xxxxx and have no problems so far.
there is a bit of luck involved when you buy one.
More than likely there's an issue with all the devices but it's only apparent with a certain cocktail of applications or uses.
The Vario II and M3100 have only been out for days, so I feel that this is clouding the issue and it is correct that this is likely a generic issue.
My TyTN has a serial starting with HT630XXX and I see the problem intermittently as well...
For what it's worth, I've had a 626 for 2 weeks and haven't had any screen alignment issues as yet...
[crosses fingers, touches wood, rubs a rabbit's paw etc]
Must admit since reducing my today plugins to the minimum and assigning the close button from Pocket Plus to the Voice Speed dial button, the device has been rock solid and very responsive! 8)
I'm now wondering if the issues are due to people not closing down their apps correctly. The reason I say this is when I installed O2 plus this morning the screen simply refused to align. I was on the screen alignment utility for four attempts prior to aligning.
Could anyone who has issues with alignment state if they use a proper close app like the one from SPB Pocket Plus or Magic button or just use the OK button?
Hi, I am experiencing the same screen alignement issues on my 4 day HTC TyTN. This seems to be a general bug.
My serial number is HT628....
The question is: is it hardware, or firmware problem?
BR,
Joe
Anyone else have this HU?
Uses the RK-PX5 octocore 1.6ghz processor.
Android 8.0 Oreo, 4G RAM, Octa-core & 32G ROM, Split Screen and PIP Multitasking
Had mine for about a month, and really like it
Thinking to get it. I currently have GA2162. Just wondering how quick wifi signals are on it? Considering it has no external wifi antenna like GA2162.
I was concerned about that as well. Seems to pick up WiFi just as good as my GA2160 did. All the Xfinity wifi going down the road it grabs. Much more responsive as well.
Can u confirm it's really on 8.0 ?
Thanks mate. I’m going to order it tomorrow.
I just got this model. Like it so far but just a few things I want to change.
Any luck with doing anything with the home screen? or modifying it in general?
I am looking to change the home screen apps to something besides the preinstalled ones. and change the ugly ass clock.
I a trying to remap the NAVI button to something other than google maps.
Thanks
very dim screen, brightness set to 100%
5ft24 said:
Anyone else have this HU?
Uses the RK-PX5 octocore 1.6ghz processor.
Android 8.0 Oreo, 4G RAM, Octa-core & 32G ROM, Split Screen and PIP Multitasking
Had mine for about a month, and really like it
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Hi, anyone who had this unit suffers same issue as mine, very low brightness, dim LCD screen, unpleasant to view in most time of the day, otherwise versatile in function, anyone know the issues or how to fix it, change firmware or hardware?
how this is compared to the similar faced pumpkin HU : AE0273B
Looks identical tome, and why one is 60 dollar more than the other? screen brightness ( different grade of light source, different wifi chip, etc....) Any one can afford to buy two of them and make a compassion review?
eonon said:
Hi, anyone who had this unit suffers same issue as mine, very low brightness, dim LCD screen, unpleasant to view in most time of the day, otherwise versatile in function, anyone know the issues or how to fix it, change firmware or hardware?
how this is compared to the similar faced pumpkin HU : AE0273B
Looks identical tome, and why one is 60 dollar more than the other? screen brightness ( different grade of light source, different wifi chip, etc....) Any one can afford to buy two of them and make a compassion review?
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I asked the very question of pumpkin on amazon and this is what they replied
"We checked the list of Eonon,and we consulted with our engineer,he informs that the bluetooth and wifi module are different,we use higher chip for this model.
We guarantee that our products and customer service would not disappoint you."
i still went ahead and bought the pumpkin. the screen is fine i added a matt screen protector as for changing the firmware i have been unable to root it and the factory reset only wipes apps and a few settings. not a full return to factory settings (found that out the hard way)
I got mine yesterday. Super responsive. Have not noticed any issues so far. As far as the brightness, my truck is limo tinted, and my radio is at a slight angle. It really does not bug me. I like it overall. I have not tried to root yet, but that is my next step. I can confirm OREO 8 on the unit.
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I got mine yesterday. Super responsive. Have not noticed any issues so far. As far as the brightness, my truck is limo tinted, and my radio is at a slight angle. It really does not bug me. I like it overall. I have not tried to root yet, but that is my next step. I can confirm OREO 8 on the unit.
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if you manage to get root, please let us know how
The unit is great. Far better than GA2162 but as expected wifi has poor coverage should have given that external antenna as optional.
Anyway can anyone tell me how to stop the HU to kill the app like my camera recording after it comes back from sleep. GA2162 never used to do it.
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emanresu_ said:
I just got this model. Like it so far but just a few things I want to change.
Any luck with doing anything with the home screen? or modifying it in general?
I am looking to change the home screen apps to something besides the preinstalled ones. and change the ugly ass clock.
I a trying to remap the NAVI button to something other than google maps.
Thanks
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Hold onto the app icons for few seconds, it will ask to select an app.
No you cannot get rid off ugly ass clock but you can move the main page to end and modify the first page with widgets and icons.
Go to settings >navigation and there will be an option to select an app for navigation physical button.
thanks, f/u the dim screen issue
omniajet13 said:
I asked the very question of pumpkin on amazon and this is what they replied
"We checked the list of Eonon,and we consulted with our engineer,he informs that the bluetooth and wifi module are different,we use higher chip for this model.
We guarantee that our products and customer service would not disappoint you."
i still went ahead and bought the pumpkin. the screen is fine i added a matt screen protector as for changing the firmware i have been unable to root it and the factory reset only wipes apps and a few settings. not a full return to factory settings (found that out the hard way)
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Great feedback info, should be very helpful for any others who want to buy one of these HU, if I knew these info ahead, I will buy the pumpkin, I did a review atAmazon site to share my experiences. I had a hard time to return it (GA2170, Eonon brand), I did note that pumpkin has the way better Wi-Fi antenna ( before I bought this Eonon while doing the research on both HU), I aslo paid a attention to the other Xtron brand, but I gave that up due to that model didn't have a large physical button, my theory is that, if you use it during driving ( in motion or in darkness), a physical button is way better than the touch feel button ( although flush surface Xtron panel looks cool and better), even I'm minimalist kind of thinking, I still think with large physical button is the way to go ( design) , Both the internal and external mic-phones the Eonon are not flattering at all.
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I got mine yesterday. Super responsive. Have not noticed any issues so far. As far as the brightness, my truck is limo tinted, and my radio is at a slight angle. It really does not bug me. I like it overall. I have not tried to root yet, but that is my next step. I can confirm OREO 8 on the unit.
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Thanks! regarding the ambient light, mine is Honda fit, much lighter than yours ( bright ) But that's not my issue, I personally found, even during cloudy ( with flurries the weekend in NE) days, it's uncomfortable to view, by view, I mean you watch some photos/videos, not just their app screens ( where they did a greater contrast icon design and the fonts does look clear to me, in any condition except direct sunlight. ).
I tried Youtube videos, ( CNN news, etc), I tried DVD quality movies ( Kill the messenger and Fast and furious 6), in cloudy and around sunset days (weekends), very disappointing, .... I don't wish to have more bad words to bad-mouth any sellers, I'm just trying to tell what I felt and want to know what other users have and think.
I even asked myself, could these type android HU is designed for its multifuction, only, not really for imaging/video displaying, cause you're driving ( in motion), not sit in a couch to enjoy a movie night ( in a 7'; TFE lcd screen). the fundamental design is for information display ( like GPS, BT phones calls) not for entertainment. In another word, I should not expected such HU for that kind of purpose, but I what I though is that I want use it while I'm waiting for someone ( eg, airport pickup, after school , activities pickups) while in a stop condition. I won't watch video during driving ( in motion), plus all manufactures advertise their HU for such entertainment.
eonon said:
Great feedback info, should be very helpful for any others who want to buy one of these HU, if I knew these info ahead, I will buy the pumpkin, I did a review atAmazon site to share my experiences. I had a hard time to return it (GA2170, Eonon brand), I did note that pumpkin has the way better Wi-Fi antenna ( before I bought this Eonon while doing the research on both HU), I aslo paid a attention to the other Xtron brand, but I gave that up due to that model didn't have a large physical button, my theory is that, if you use it during driving ( in motion or in darkness), a physical button is way better than the touch feel button ( although flush surface Xtron panel looks cool and better), even I'm minimalist kind of thinking, I still think with large physical button is the way to go ( design) , Both the internal and external mic-phones the Eonon are not flattering at all.
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Thanks! regarding the ambient light, mine is Honda fit, much lighter than yours ( bright ) But that's not my issue, I personally found, even during cloudy ( with flurries the weekend in NE) days, it's uncomfortable to view, by view, I mean you watch some photos/videos, not just their app screens ( where they did a greater contrast icon design and the fonts does look clear to me, in any condition except direct sunlight. ).
I tried Youtube videos, ( CNN news, etc), I tried DVD quality movies ( Kill the messenger and Fast and furious 6), in cloudy and around sunset days (weekends), very disappointing, .... I don't wish to have more bad words to bad-mouth any sellers, I'm just trying to tell what I felt and want to know what other users have and think.
I even asked myself, could these type android HU is designed for its multifuction, only, not really for imaging/video displaying, cause you're driving ( in motion), not sit in a couch to enjoy a movie night ( in a 7'; TFE lcd screen). the fundamental design is for information display ( like GPS, BT phones calls) not for entertainment. In another word, I should not expected such HU for that kind of purpose, but I what I though is that I want use it while I'm waiting for someone ( eg, airport pickup, after school , activities pickups) while in a stop condition. I won't watch video during driving ( in motion), plus all manufactures advertise their HU for such entertainment.
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Totally agree......
I road around today and I did notice at times the screen being hard to see. I put n youtube, and videos were hard to see at noon. Sux, I love the unit. Needs more contrast. At night, it is perfect.
Hello. I have installed this unit today on my alfa147. Is all ok also the dab+ kit. I have only 2 problem. The dimension of the display borfer that dont put perfectly in my double din chassis and i cant use the gsm dongle because oreo see the usb but i dont have the 3g menù in the configuration.
Cpu and display ok. Very beautiful the split screen with navigator and radio.
After some test, i have found some problem...
1 - The display, with sun, is not bright
2 - After every reboot, i lost my wheel command configuration
3 - My USB 3g Dongle is not compatible with Oreo and i must do the root for install PPP Widget for use it
I have send a message to eonon via messenger and they send me the link for a firmware upgrade EONON-px5_8.0_kld10_ota_20180131.rar
Now i try this one but probably i install the Malaysk Custom ROM , but i'm not sure because this rom is too younger.
has anyone already installed this rom on this hu?
Multiple reviews for the Pumpkin unit mention that their Google login information was stolen, and one mentions Google Play debits against their account.
For those with this unit - do you have any issues with the top bezel obstructing the notifications bar at the top of the display?
the head unit has worst wifi ever and Bluetooth sometimes messes up too. Anyway, anyone knows how to prevent it from killing the background running apps after it comes back from sleep?
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the head unit has worst wifi ever and Bluetooth sometimes messes up too. Anyway, anyone knows how to prevent it from killing the background running apps after it comes back from sleep?
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Haven't had any issues with mine other than constant power and switched power were reversed on the adapter harness. WiFi is as good as my GA 2160 was with the external antenna, and no issues with Bluetooth... Actually better than my old one!
capo76 said:
Hello. I have installed this unit today on my alfa147. Is all ok also the dab+ kit. I have only 2 problem. The dimension of the display borfer that dont put perfectly in my double din chassis ...
Yes, I had the same issue and I wrote a similar review on Ebay and Amazon sites to warn the potential buyers to look deeper before buying, we may say that their HU dimension is not up to ISO standard, sub mm bigger.
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After some test, i have found some problem...
1 - The display, with sun, is not bright
very disappointing screen, no scale ( contrast) adjustment, there is brightness level adjustment function, and just 3 weeks, my GA2170 had more issues now, the illumination light flicking every 6 seconds every time I switch light on. quite annoying, and lcd screen will also flick at the same pace, dim, bright, dim, bright. very concerning about protuct's quality now, I'm contact them see what's the bottom of it. (noting if I disable the night mode brightness adjustment in the factory setting, the flicking will be much flaster at interval of every second
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the head unit has worst wifi ever and Bluetooth sometimes messes up too. Anyway, anyone knows how to prevent it from killing the background running apps after it comes back from sleep?
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Totally agree, that's the other reviewer mentioned about the pumpkin, which had superior chips, but a bit expensive than GA2170
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Which slot is the GPS card and which one is the SD Card.
Lables are top to bottom but slots are side to side.
Hello everyone,
I bought a new Tesla Style android unito for Ford Fiesta 2010 and today arrived. I did installed it (I had to cut some plastic on my car to be able to install it), but the unit have big problems with the screen, as you may see on attached picture. I have to mention that touchscreen is working, on all corners or all buttons I'm pushing, just the image is not working.
This is the unit I'm talking about: aliexpress.com/item/4000022496112.html
I did contacted the seller and he told me to try reinstalling the unit software, I did tried but notthing changed, even on installation display was the same, as you may see on this video: drive.google.com/file/d/1hgqfd4W-57PYZFKGQa5Mjws05eIN-nv6/view
Because I'm new, it seems I'm not able to post pictures, so I have uploaded some of them here: imgur.com/a/kExwFrH
Seller told me that he will talk tomorrow morning with their engineer and come with a solution, but in the meantime, maybe some of you had similar issues or you may have a clue on what's wrong.
I'm really sorry about the links, I'm not trying to promote or make spam, but I can't show you the issues otherwise.
Thank you!
Seller told me that TFT board is damaged and he sent another one by post. As soon as I get it, I'll see if this fixes the issue, in case someone else have same issue.
Seller sent another TFT board, but the issue wasn't sorted out and he did sent another unit. I've got it today and is working perfect so far, I still don't know what was wrong with the other one, but I'll send it back to the seller. Anyway, my issue was sorted out, so this thread can be closed.
I recently installed a Dasaita Vivid 11 PX6 Android Head Unit in my car. However, I have noticed the screen is quite blue. The things that should look white look completely blue. Does anyone know how to adjust the screen temperature of the screen? I have checked if there is a setting in "Factory Settings" under 126, however I have not been able to find anything. I have also looked through every setting menu and option, but no dice.
Let me know if there is any more info needed, I would really love to get this figured out. I've searched extensively on this thread for a solution to this so if this has been asked before, I apologize. Regardless, thank you for your help!
Also meant to mention, if there is simply an app that lets me change the white balance, that would work as well.
nbhagat said:
I recently installed a Dasaita Vivid 11 PX6 Android Head Unit in my car. However, I have noticed the screen is quite blue. The things that should look white look completely blue. Does anyone know how to adjust the screen temperature of the screen? I have checked if there is a setting in "Factory Settings" under 126, however I have not been able to find anything. I have also looked through every setting menu and option, but no dice.
Let me know if there is any more info needed, I would really love to get this figured out. I've searched extensively on this thread for a solution to this so if this has been asked before, I apologize. Regardless, thank you for your help!
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What did reseller suggest when contacted for support?
marchnz said:
What did reseller suggest when contacted for support?
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I actually emailed them a day before I posted this so I am just waiting on them to get back to me as well. In the meantime, I wanted to see if I could figure it out myself.
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I actually emailed them a day before I posted this so I am just waiting on them to get back to me as well. In the meantime, I wanted to see if I could figure it out myself.
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Be sure to check MTCD forums too.