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I recently bought a generic android head unit from Ali Express. It actually works well but I really need to connect it to a CAN bus and write some additional software (background: I want to replace the factory unit in a Nissan Leaf, so it needs to display some vehicle info, show the heater settings and set up the charge timer). I have experience in Android app development and embedded Linux, but I'm still a 'noob' when it comes to Android hacking (root access etc).
I'm pretty sure I will need root access to do what I want. It has 'CAN tx / rx' pins on the back, and I am pretty sure they are wired to one of the serial interfaces internally (I will need an adapter to convert UART to CAN as well). I played around with an app to access the serial ports (i.e. ttyxxx) but I didn't have permission to use many of them - probably the ones I wanted!
I don't want to re-write the existing music player, amp control and radio; I just want to add a new app to carry out my vehicle-specific functions.
I tried the root process given here but it didn't work.
Here are the device details:
Model: S07
MCU Version: MTCB-HA-V2.60
Android Version: 4.4.4_01062015
Kernel Version: 3.0.36+ [email protected] #278
CPU: ARM7 1.6G x 2
CPU/SOC is an RK3066 on a modular board. Pictures attached.
It doesn't have any physical buttons except reset - there are touch sensitive buttons for power, back and volume. It has one SD card slot for map data and no USB on the front (several on the back).
I haven't figured out how to get to the recovery console, or connect it to a PC via USB.
Any suggestions for how to root? Or get to recovery console?
Anyone else with a similar device?
Check out the Huefi thread above. It has everything you need. first page covers root. basically, download the rom you want, put it on the GPS SD card, insert it, and wait for it to ask you to update. Once you do that, it will be rooted. there is no other way to root it if it has 4.4.4. DO NOT INSTALL A MCU file for it unless it is for HA devices. HA is the manufacture of the unit, and if you use an MCU file for a different device, you run the risk of loosing the physical buttons on the unit. This can be repaired by going into recovery and flashing the HA MCU, but that is a lot of extra work
Hi! Thanks for your reply.
I was wary about installing a new image because I don't want to lose the existing radio app and amplifier controls (which are specific to the device rather than the RK3066 SOC module, if I have understood the structure correctly).
* Would a new image replace these apps, or are they actually in the MCU firmware anyway?
* Can I back up my current image first? I looked at some backup tools, but they all needed root access... =Catch 22.
Sorry for noob questions... I'm getting the hang of Linux but still new to messing with Android at a low level. I'd love to play around with a stripped Ubuntu or similar on the device, but I don't want to have to write my own software for the radio parts - at least not yet.
BTW do you know how the bootloader system works? Is it possible to boot from SD card or USB (therefore allowing some other OS to be booted without replacing the onboard image)?
MayfairDROID said:
Check out the Huefi thread above. It has everything you need. first page covers root. basically, download the rom you want, put it on the GPS SD card, insert it, and wait for it to ask you to update. Once you do that, it will be rooted. there is no other way to root it if it has 4.4.4. DO NOT INSTALL A MCU file for it unless it is for HA devices. HA is the manufacture of the unit, and if you use an MCU file for a different device, you run the risk of loosing the physical buttons on the unit. This can be repaired by going into recovery and flashing the HA MCU, but that is a lot of extra work
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jcolebaker said:
Hi! Thanks for your reply.
I was wary about installing a new image because I don't want to lose the existing radio app and amplifier controls (which are specific to the device rather than the RK3066 SOC module, if I have understood the structure correctly).
* Would a new image replace these apps, or are they actually in the MCU firmware anyway?
* Can I back up my current image first? I looked at some backup tools, but they all needed root access... =Catch 22.
Sorry for noob questions... I'm getting the hang of Linux but still new to messing with Android at a low level. I'd love to play around with a stripped Ubuntu or similar on the device, but I don't want to have to write my own software for the radio parts - at least not yet.
BTW do you know how the bootloader system works? Is it possible to boot from SD card or USB (therefore allowing some other OS to be booted without replacing the onboard image)?
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I cant help with the bootloader issues, but I can with some of the others:
-Radio and Amplifier apps are the same on all units, or should I say is compatible across all units. If you were to go into the settings, then factory settings and enter 126 as the password, you can see all the settings you need to make sure your unit functions after upgrading your rom image.
-You can not back up your factory image. its not possible. You can always reach out to your seller and ask them if they will send you a copy of the factory firmware.
MayfairDROID said:
I cant help with the bootloader issues, but I can with some of the others:
-Radio and Amplifier apps are the same on all units, or should I say is compatible across all units. If you were to go into the settings, then factory settings and enter 126 as the password, you can see all the settings you need to make sure your unit functions after upgrading your rom image.
-You can not back up your factory image. its not possible. You can always reach out to your seller and ask them if they will send you a copy of the factory firmware.
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SUCCESS! I just downloaded and installed the latest image from Malaysk (I think?) and it looks like it is working well! Radio, music player and amplifier work, and I have root access. Woo! So far so good... Thanks!
Hello Friends, I read your post. Like anything happens
I want to update my Car Stereo Radio Head Unit
Here are the device details:
Model; S07
MTCB-JY-v2.44
MAR 24 2015 9:46:14
ANDROID VERSION 4.4.4_25032015
kernel version
3.0.36+
ROOT @ UBUNTU # 766
Build number
rk3066.eng4.4.4 25032015.13: 08: 43
CPU
arm7 1.6 GHz (x2)
But that is not the screen resolusion 880 // 1024
Knowing that I have to Huifei / KGL, Klyde, or RoadMaster
Thank
aribetty7811 said:
Hello Friends, I read your post. Like anything happens
I want to update my Car Stereo Radio Head Unit
Here are the device details:
Model; S07
MTCB-JY-v2.44
MAR 24 2015 9:46:14
ANDROID VERSION 4.4.4_25032015
kernel version
3.0.36+
ROOT @ UBUNTU # 766
Build number
rk3066.eng4.4.4 25032015.13: 08: 43
CPU
arm7 1.6 GHz (x2)
But that is not the screen resolusion 880 // 1024
Knowing that I have to Huifei / KGL, Klyde, or RoadMaster
Thank
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Hi, I also didn't know the screen resolution, and it is not mentioned on the "About" screen.
In the settings menus, I found some options for recording a video of the display (I don't know why!) and the maximum resolution there was 1024 x 600. I figured that you wouldn't bother to record at higher res than the screen had, so the resolution must be 1024x600. This seemed to work!
My stereo has absolutely NO branding on it anywhere so I don't know whether it's a clone of Huifei or something else, but it worked with the "Malaysk" firmware, which I downloaded from the Huifie file repository (linked from here), under firmware->Malaysk ROM->Malaysk DualCore RK3066).
I picked the bottom one (12th Jun 15, 1024x600 with different launcher).
jcolebaker said:
Anyone else with a similar device?
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I just installed the same unit. Only complaints are streaming music via Bluetooth only works if you open up the Bluetooth app (probably because android doesn't act as a Bluetooth sink). The other issue is, I cannot seem to change the brightness of the screen...its a touch too dim for daylight (I have a convertible) and a bit too bright for nighttime.
Glad to see you got a custom rom working.
Hey jcolebaker, do you think you could post what the LCD model number is? Is it a Hannstar HSD070IFW1-A?
Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
vdubskey said:
Hey jcolebaker, do you think you could post what the LCD model number is? Is it a Hannstar HSD070IFW1-A?
Sent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk
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Sorry not sure what the LCD is - I don't want to pull it apart. It has a board on the back which has the following on it:
BL-TFT-V2.2(HCT)
That's soldered to another board that says:
P/N:BL-7inch-7000-KB-V00 20150311
Update question
Do I burn the update.img file to the sd card or do I simply copy it? And does it have to be my gps sd card or can it be a spare blank one?
Thanks
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dovoto said:
Do I burn the update.img file to the sd card or do I simply copy it? And does it have to be my gps sd card or can it be a spare blank one?
Thanks
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Doesn't appear to be an img file in the context of "burn it" so I think that answers that question (just copy it) The head unit doesn't seem to do anything when I drop it in though (either with it on when I insert it or with it already inserted during a reset). Any thoughts?
dovoto said:
Doesn't appear to be an img file in the context of "burn it" so I think that answers that question (just copy it) The head unit doesn't seem to do anything when I drop it in though (either with it on when I insert it or with it already inserted during a reset). Any thoughts?
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The file should be "update.zip". I used a new SD card - try formatting one with FAT32.
You just copy it to the card and insert it - I think the stock Android image automatically checks for update files that look like this, and loads them. This process worked OK for me - if not then hopefully someone here knows more about the update process than me.
HI !
I also try to root my 2din android without success... I have the same as your and I fail to get recovery and the android can't detect the update.img (or update.zip)
I have tried many tips, my sd card is in fat32, well detected by android ...
Do you have the tip to access to the recovery ?
Thanks
Logicsystem360 said:
HI !
I also try to root my 2din android without success... I have the same as your and I fail to get recovery and the android can't detect the update.img (or update.zip)
I have tried many tips, my sd card is in fat32, well detected by android ...
Do you have the tip to access to the recovery ?
Thanks
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I think the file is "update.img" not "update.zip". Anyway I have not figured out how to get to the boot loader on mine, and I never got any recovery console. Sorry I am too much of a beginner myself to suggest anything.
HI !
I also try to root my 2din android without success... I have the same as your and I fail to get recovery and the android can't detect the update.img (or update.zip)
I have tried many tips, my sd card is in fat32, well detected by android ...
Do you have the tip to access to the recovery ?
Thanks
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Instead of flashing a new image, go to the factory settings and type in *#hct#root#
This should give you root, no need to flash a new image
Logicsystem360 said:
HI !
I also try to root my 2din android without success... I have the same as your and I fail to get recovery and the android can't detect the update.img (or update.zip)
I have tried many tips, my sd card is in fat32, well detected by android ...
Do you have the tip to access to the recovery ?
Thanks
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Bonjour.
If you would like more than root and you're still having trouble getting into recovery with your Hot Audio RK3066 1024x600 2 DIN Head Unit, the steps below have worked for me when the system does not automatically detect the mcu or update.img.
*** Prior to flashing any OEM or Custom ROM firmware, I recommend using a backup app like Titanium to save all your existing apps and data to your external micro sd card or usb memory stick.
1) Install Quick Boot or a similar apk from the play store.
2) Attach a wireless usb or usb keyboard and confirm it is working as intended. I use a Lenovo N5902 but most usb or wireless usb keyboards should work for this task.
3) Make sure you have the update and or mcu image file on your gps micro sd card or an attached usb memory stick (not the zip file).
4) Open Quick Boot, select recovery, and the system will shut down and boot into recovery.
5) Use your usb keyboard to scroll or arrow down to the update option with correct img file location, then press enter to execute the mcu or android firmware update or both.
6) After you update the android firmware, it is highly recommended that you go into the Settings > Backup & Reset, and select reset to factory and check the box to delete all data from the internal sd card. This reset to factory and internal sd card wipe should give your updated android system a clean start and help avoid system issues due to left over data from the previous firmware.
7) Delete the mcu and or update image from your external micro sd card. Done.
Hope this helps...
Best to all,
R
wrong thread. sorry
Android dvd s07 update
Hi,
I want update my android car dvd mercedes w203 2006
MCU version: MTCB-KGL-V2.80
Android version:
4.4.4._07012016
3.0.36+
[email protected] #2321
I need files to update, please help
I'm trying to get root on the Avin Avant 2, but unfortunately i've been unsuccessfull despite extensive reading of this fine website. The Specs for the device are as follows:
Android 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean)
Dual Core 1.7Ghz CPU ARMv71
Mali-400MP GPU
Hardware Device Type "Cedric"
My model is the universal unit from avinusa (site down at the time of posting) . Factory options can be accessed with Code "0000" and i've enabled developer options. Allow Unknown Sources is enabled so i can load whatever APK i need via the inernet or flash drive
Things i've tried to get root:
Framaroot, KingRoot, TowelRoot and numerous other Rooting APK Tools - All Failed
RootMyAN21U - Won't install, probably due to signing
Attempting a USB connection - Won't work, i suspect the client mode connection is on the motherboard somewhere.
The unit appears to be vulnerable to all three MasterKey exploits and i've seen other units successfully rooted, so i think it's definitely possible. i've extracted the Settings, SettingsProvider and framework-res Apk's from the device as i've seen these being used as signing sources on other threads.
If someone could rework somthing like RootMyAN21U for me to try with the files i have provided, that would be great! I am open to any other sugestions (or detailed tutorials so i can help myself). A donation is available to whoever provides the solution!
APK'S From Device https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B89NZzCjXoSbWTVwLWVDR0xYU0U
Also, Merry XMAS
it has already root...
For owners of the AVIN Avant-2 unit there is a new software update available. Email tommy for the download link and password.
Software update for the BMW AVIN Avant-2 Update 09-09-2015
Change log:
1. Added ROOT access and SUPERUSER
2. Added EasyConnect app for Mirrorlink support for Android 5.0 phones and AirPlay support without the need of the AirPin app.
3. Removed a lot of apps from the pre_install_apps.zip file making the update process a lot faster. The removed apps are now placed in the optional_app.zip file in the link below.
You can add or remove your choice of app from the pre_install_apps.zip before running the update.
4. Increased userdata partition to 1524MB
And so on...
I not understand
I not Understand
I've emailed support but no reply as of yet. Is this patch uploaded somewhere?
Kaboom22 said:
I've emailed support but no reply as of yet. Is this patch uploaded somewhere?
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Any luck, or any response, respectively? I am desperately waiting for Root/Superuser-support...
fpingoud said:
Any luck, or any response, respectively? I am desperately waiting for Root/Superuser-support...
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Do you have a BMW E46?
If so, you got to take a look on the E46fanatics, just google it, there is a huge thread about your device.
Hi All!
I have the same unit in my car.
But the system is laggy and worst of all I'm having a huge BT-echo at the other side of the line which makes it impossible to have a decent call.
Also android 4.1.1 isn't really supported by the newest app-updates like iCoyote.
Smaller problems:
- System does recognize my iPod but it won't play any music from it
- The radio app shuts down every 10-ish minutes of use
- The status bar on top isn't useful at all and only uses up screenspace that i'd rather use for navigation like Waze.
Conclusion:
It "works" but that's about it.
Question:
Would it be possible to install a more recent version of android which uses the hardware more efficiently and makes the system more stable while keeping the most important functions (obviously).
I've contacted Avin Europe (as I live in Belgium) and Tommy from AvinUSA about this problem but sadly they didn't offer a solution. Even worse, they didn't even reply to me since the end of March.
Hello. I have a MXQPRO which has a rockchip in it, a RK3228A. I have lifted the mobo and heatsink to check but cannot see an image attachment on here Is anyone please able to help me root this box. It's currently running out the box fimware, 7.1 android. It's a bare minimal box with 1GB ram and 8GB storage. I'm wondering if I can do anything fancy with it. I'd like it rooted, TWRP possibly and another faster, possibly better ROM on it. I see https://www.atvxperience.com but don't know if it's something it can run. The computer I'm using is running Windows 10. Thank you x
It comes prerooted . Just install any root apk and you will see root works ..just install supersu from Playstore but if you do that Netflix apk will stop working ...there is no custom firmware so pointless to flash twrp
Hello KevMetal the device says root undetected when opening SuperSU. I tried Magisk manager too but that was showing the zip as not being installed even after I tried to manually patch the latest 17.3 on the site. Can I do anything with this box? It is bare minimum resources but its still not bad and could be even better with a better ROM possibly. I have booted into recovery via the pinhole reset button at boot but nothing goes through I only saw joy at the clear cache option. The atv link I posted above says the latest build supports rockchips can I get on that ROM ? Thanks x
Gourcuff14 said:
Hello KevMetal the device says root undetected when opening SuperSU. I tried Magisk manager too but that was showing the zip as not being installed even after I tried to manually patch the latest 17.3 on the site. Can I do anything with this box? It is bare minimum resources but its still not bad and could be even better with a better ROM possibly. I have booted into recovery via the pinhole reset button at boot but nothing goes through I only saw joy at the clear cache option. The atv link I posted above says the latest build supports rockchips can I get on that ROM ? Thanks x
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install mix explorer file manager ..open it and open "root' section ..you will see a pop screen with strange Chinese lettering ( THAT IS SU PROMPT) figure out which side is "yes' and any other apk like sd maid ( to boost & manage device) ..in mixplorer you can modify "system" like deleting bloat etc ...
magisk is impossible because boot.img is rooted from factory ..so patched ...so no magisk ...i was able to flash an old twrp for Rockchip3229 via flashfire but it's pointless cos it breaks Netflix and we have no custom rom
there is NO the cool Amlogic based roms in atv link will run on our crappy Rockchip based boxes ...I have the 2GB + 8GB Rockchip RK3229 ...So I guess a little bettrr than yours ...
Hello KevMetal. I installed MiXplorer 6.29.20. I did not receive a prompt message when clicking on root it just showed me the section with many files within. Can I install root required apps? I haven't tried SD maid yet.
twrp is such an easy tool. Thank you for the explanation. I did try obtain files via seller or sellers but not many can help. One did send over links for RK3229.
1,firmware flash tools and drivers on Windows .
link:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1bU_K2I1AIPoJO6kqBPENLAC8wXTxWDEk
2, firmware of mxqpro rk3229 1+8
link:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ACOUGb1XlNTgRtOAaxEDdAIfME6fPoxC
The box is running 7.1 out the box like I said above. Is that any better? Or is it same stock image. I'm confused I would have liked to try different ROMs atv looks good.
Is there anything I could do to this box? By the way thank you for your help I didn't think I would get much of a response having searched google and got pretty much nothing x
Gourcuff14 said:
Hello KevMetal. I installed MiXplorer 6.29.20. I did not receive a prompt message when clicking on root it just showed me the section with many files within. Can I install root required apps? I haven't tried SD maid yet.
twrp is such an easy tool. Thank you for the explanation. I did try obtain files via seller or sellers but not many can help. One did send over links for RK3229.
1,firmware flash tools and drivers on Windows .
link:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1bU_K2I1AIPoJO6kqBPENLAC8wXTxWDEk
2, firmware of mxqpro rk3229 1+8
link:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1ACOUGb1XlNTgRtOAaxEDdAIfME6fPoxC
The box is running 7.1 out the box like I said above. Is that any better? Or is it same stock image. I'm confused I would have liked to try different ROMs atv looks good.
Is there anything I could do to this box? By the way thank you for your help I didn't think I would get much of a response having searched google and got pretty much nothing x
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np problem . but i explained to you . the soc ( system on chip ) is the processor . we have the cheapest, less common , 0 developer chip ..ROckchip ( budget Chinese)
of course the ATV looks great but it is a custom but made for an Amlogic chip ...being able to port that to our device would be like saying you are waiting someone to put ios from apple on your Huawei ...just not gonna happen
if mixplorer is opening root and you can see files there and select or copy or paste there YOU HAVE ROOT ..ROOT=access to root filesystem
i will check the firmware but if it is links from manufacturer it is probably just stock in case you need to restore ....so the same but i will look
*i just looked __its the same as stock__it is just in case you need to factory restore your box cos it won't boot so its pointless
just install any apks you want by copy pasting them direct into /system/priv-app folder and delete the ones you don't need to boost your system ..sd maid is great for cleaning you cache and optimising system but you can forget getting something on the level of atv but at least you can delete the Chinese apks or sysyem apks bloat using mixplorer
just focus your attention on getting kodi running well and just leave twrp cos it won't be useful to you .......i mean what do you wanna do with it ? why is it so useful for a tv box ...i will sesrch for the twrp recovery.img i flashed but remember after flashing it and updating "root" supersu your netflix apk won't work anymore so is it really worth it ? for what just to backup up to sd ? personally i would just focus on making box boot direct to kodi ...remove all bloat .with mix root exploree..load kodi to max with plugins and that's the best you gonna get
you are one of 10 guys with this box and nobody will develop custom roms for it . sorry bro
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https://forum.freaktab.com/forum/tv-player-support/rk3288-devices
look here for recovery or to boot linux from sd card ...but again what will you gain ?
https://forum.freaktab.com/forum/tv-player-support/rk3288-devices/17987-new-3288-ez-root-tool
but you better make DAMN sure you have Rockchip3228 & not 3229 .....
https://forum.freaktab.com/forum/tv-player-support/rockchip-based-tv-players/rk3229-devices
http://4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=723460&st=100
I wanted root, or twrp root installed because of the basic magisk manager app but that was purely because magisk is soon easy to use. I'm not a pro with this so the app you suggested mixplorer is still getting around my head. I probably bar the easy functionality of magisk would have rooted viper4android on.
I did open the box and remove the heatsink of the processor to check for sure and it did say RK3228A. I took a picture but I don't see an upload attachment tab only a link attachment!
I used the box for streaming. Its not bad at all, low resource but it does stream well. Live tele streaming isn't bad but it is hit and miss because of crap software, I don't think its well supported as oppose to playing off a downloadable file. I don't use kodi. Only apps which are lightweight.
I wanted to try different roms for the fun of it really if at all possible. Thanks for the stock image verification its the first port of call when playing around so thanks again in case I mess things up or want to go back
Regarding freaktabs links. Are they all flashed through computer or can I use the built-in system recovery? Will they work. Sorry. I should register there too but like I said above I didn't find much with a google search when attempting to find files etc. for RK3228A so pretty dumbfounded on how to do anything with the box. Any help is much appreciated. I don't know how to do this if I'm honest the connection to PC is playing up not detecting the box at all with or without the power in the box. Any help would be greatly welcomed if I'm honest mate I know its a low resource box but I'm sure something decent could get on it from another chip may be. There isn't a RK3228A section on freaktab.
Regarding atv again. It may be for another rockchip but it says on the site the new release of firmware supports rockchips. Can you find it. And if you download the package it does have a 1gb/8gb version. Maybe for another boz I don't know but maybe for this one.
Gourcuff14 said:
I wanted root, or twrp root installed because of the basic magisk manager app but that was purely because magisk is soon easy to use. I'm not a pro with this so the app you suggested mixplorer is still getting around my head. I probably bar the easy functionality of magisk would have rooted viper4android on.
I did open the box and remove the heatsink of the processor to check for sure and it did say RK3228A. I took a picture but I don't see an upload attachment tab only a link attachment!
I used the box for streaming. Its not bad at all, low resource but it does stream well. Live tele streaming isn't bad but it is hit and miss because of crap software, I don't think its well supported as oppose to playing off a downloadable file. I don't use kodi. Only apps which are lightweight.
I wanted to try different roms for the fun of it really if at all possible. Thanks for the stock image verification its the first port of call when playing around so thanks again in case I mess things up or want to go back
Regarding freaktabs links. Are they all flashed through computer or can I use the built-in system recovery? Will they work. Sorry. I should register there too but like I said above I didn't find much with a google search when attempting to find files etc. for RK3228A so pretty dumbfounded on how to do anything with the box. Any help is much appreciated. I don't know how to do this if I'm honest the connection to PC is playing up not detecting the box at all with or without the power in the box. Any help would be greatly welcomed if I'm honest mate I know its a low resource box but I'm sure something decent could get on it from another chip may be. There isn't a RK3228A section on freaktab.
Regarding atv again. It may be for another rockchip but it says on the site the new release of firmware supports rockchips. Can you find it. And if you download the package it does have a 1gb/8gb version. Maybe for another boz I don't know but maybe for this one.
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mmm well i haven't and didn't see anything on atv saying rockchip support ..
you can flash using batchtool in the link you already have or twrp ....what you don't seem to understand is that there is nothing for you to flash ...there are no custom roms for your device .,.you can try "porting" a rom which is to say taking a rom from another box with the same chip as yours and then patch fstab and swapping out ramdisk etc
search "porting" in xda to learn it .if you have atv rom with rockchip support share it with me ...
for now in freaktab they have a section for your chip ..go search for people with your box and try to port roms . i can't help you more
search in xda "porting" to learn how to port rom to your box ......
for basic understanding of root and root access to system folder i explained it well . if you need to know more sesrch xda university to learn information starting from basic beginning.
good luck bro
* one last thing * you have a problem
* your stock rom for restore is RK3229
__you say you have 3228A 100% certain ....
see the problem here ?:silly:
Hello. Thank you for your response it is much appreciated like I said thank you again. It says rockchip support on atv on the main page under the heading [ WE HAVE GONE BEYOND EXPECTATIONS…200K+ installs! ] at the top near the bottom of the paragraph.
I understood you when you said the box itself this exact model holds no support but I was wonder whether you could use another ROM. I will search port thank you.
I didn't see a RK3228 section on freaktab. I will have to post in another section or an open subforum.
Regarding stock firmware sent over. They say, a seller I mean who sent it said it will go on. I'm not sure how true that is being the same for a different chip. They messaged "3228A /3229 is the same . just different name for customers .3228A is for biger" lol
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Hello. Thank you for your response it is much appreciated like I said thank you again. It says rockchip support on atv on the main page under the heading [ WE HAVE GONE BEYOND EXPECTATIONS…200K+ installs! ] at the top near the bottom of the paragraph.
I understood you when you said the box itself this exact model holds no support but I was wonder whether you could use another ROM. I will search port thank you.
I didn't see a RK3228 section on freaktab. I will have to post in another section or an open subforum.
Regarding stock firmware sent over. They say, a seller I mean who sent it said it will go on. I'm not sure how true that is being the same for a different chip. They messaged "3228A /3229 is the same . just different name for customers .3228A is for biger" lol
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Jajaja, well i don't know in regards to 3228A and 3229 being the same ...if i were the manufacturer I wouldn't bother confusing people with two names
Obviously if the two are the same then obviously roms from both would work .
There is however a BIG section for RK3228 in Freaktab with more stuff than the RK3229 section cos it's older ...if they are the same that would be great news cos you could use stuff from both
We SOT luck regarding finding ready to go 123flash nice custom rom for our type of tv box .....
Could you please post a link to the Rockchip support bit on ATV page .. it's worth it to PM Ricky and asking him if there is ACTUAL working support for RK3228A&RK3229 but the only models I saw listed were Amlogic models in the "good" "popular" but more pricey boxes all starting with 9xx etc....
Hello again Sorry I couldn't see attachment support on my phone. I've now logged onto xda on a PC and I see upload ability. See below for pictures although it's being a bit for me, the attachments sorry if you cannot see them please let me know.
I cannot see the RK3228 section under Rockchips on freaktab. See the first attachment below to see screenshot taken of the rockchip section on freaktab.
And the second attachment is one taken from https://www.atvxperience.com/ homescreen which says rockchip support.
threads I have posted on both sites are here
https://forum.freaktab.com/forum/tv...players/rk3229-devices/751994-mxq-pro-rk3228a
https://forum.atvxperience.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=308
there is also a picture of the mxqpro mobo taken by myself on both links.
Gourcuff14 said:
Hello again Sorry I couldn't see attachment support on my phone. I've now logged onto xda on a PC and I see upload ability. See below for pictures although it's being a bit for me, the attachments sorry if you cannot see them please let me know.
I cannot see the RK3228 section under Rockchips on freaktab. See the first attachment below to see screenshot taken of the rockchip section on freaktab.
And the second attachment is one taken from https://www.atvxperience.com/ homescreen which says rockchip support.
threads I have posted on both sites are here
https://forum.freaktab.com/forum/tv...players/rk3229-devices/751994-mxq-pro-rk3228a
https://forum.atvxperience.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=308
there is also a picture of the mxqpro mobo taken by myself on both links.
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Okay cool will check it out .
Hello KevMetal. Can I use MiXplorer to root an ad blocker? I have tried blockada, stopad, adaway but they don't block in-app ads. Also can you recommend an equalizer? I'm not sure what else I can tune up tbh. Thank you x
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Hello KevMetal. Can I use MiXplorer to root an ad blocker? I have tried blockada, stopad, adaway but they don't block in-app ads. Also can you recommend an equalizer? I'm not sure what else I can tune up tbh. Thank you x
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I don't know why root isn't working for you ...install supersu ( from playstore)..when it asks to update binary just ignore it ... then open any app that neeeds root and see if a su prompt appears ..
You can use mixplorer to copy any apk into system to make it a system apk or to delete any apk too since you can enter /root/system/ folder even if su prompt doesn't work
adaway won't work
I found the twrp custom recovery and even a custom rom but it's only
Hello KevMetal. I installed SuperSU. When I open the app it says Root undetected then closes. I tried to open it several times but closes again I'm not sure what's going on there. App version 2.82.
Making of a system app. For example viper4android? I tried a normal install but it doesn't install drivers at first boot just stuck on trying to install drivers.
Is there any such in-app ad blocker?
What's the ROM like any good? Would the custom twrp kill anything if I was to install something like viper4android?
Thanks for your help x
Gourcuff14 said:
Hello KevMetal. I installed SuperSU. When I open the app it says Root undetected then closes. I tried to open it several times but closes again I'm not sure what's going on there. App version 2.82.
Making of a system app. For example viper4android? I tried a normal install but it doesn't install drivers at first boot just stuck on trying to install drivers.
Is there any such in-app ad blocker?
What's the ROM like any good? Would the custom twrp kill anything if I was to install something like viper4android?
Thanks for your help x
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Uuuf ...i would recommend trying twrp recovery at your own risk ...you might brick ...if you don't you don't need any custom rom ....just flash supersu .zip and adaway zip then you are good to good ... you can try an adblocker that uses a vpn to block ads ...sound mods like viper might break stuff ...you might get force closes or reboots if the install is a fail but if you are brave enough to risk bricking and flashing twrp you might as well try other package...i didn't try the custom rom but theoretically it comes optimized ..as in all chinese apps renoved ..esfilexpkorer..root & so on ..i think they also improved playback to get better video ..but i have only read about ..like i said from the start the only thing i did was twrp ...install supersu and sdmaid for optimization ..but root broke the Netflix apk and root didn't get me any closer to finding something that lets me use amazon video ..so finally I just restored to get Netflix apk working ( NONE ) of any of the netflix apks I downloaded worked ...only the original that came with the box and it stopped working with root ...so no more questions ..press thanks and flash something and you tell me what happened. :highfive:
Hello KevMetal.
OK I don't want to do anything crap. The box looks to be locked. I'm curious to see what could load up but at the same time cannot be bothered to be honest with the lack of support I should have known better reading of chip support before buying but having said that it is still a nice little box. I have removed a fair bit off the machine stock preinstalled crap and it is running OK.
I am reluctant to ask but having gone through all this chat could I at the very least have a look at the files you mention please? I probably won't do anything because I'm annoyed it isn't well supported but still just to have a look please, thank you x
The optimized ROM was what was appealing to be honest with you. May be on a different box now. I shall read, or at least look to see which is popular. Thank you again x
Hello. Can a lock be put on these MXQPRO. I tried settings, screen lock but it doesn't appear, the lockscreen doesn't appear after being set with a pin.
I haven't bothered loading a ROM. I'm just going to try optimize it as much as possible. Shame.
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Hello. I have a MXQPRO which has a rockchip in it, a RK3228A. I have lifted the mobo and heatsink to check but cannot see an image attachment on here Is anyone please able to help me root this box. It's currently running out the box fimware, 7.1 android. It's a bare minimal box with 1GB ram and 8GB storage. I'm wondering if I can do anything fancy with it. I'd like it rooted, TWRP possibly and another faster, possibly better ROM on it. I see https://www.atvxperience.com but don't know if it's something it can run. The computer I'm using is running Windows 10. Thank you x
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Hiya mate I think you have a rk3229 chips as they only used 3 chips on this board the AMLogic S905, S905x and RK3229.
https://chinagadgetsreviews.com/?s=Mxq+pro.
your board r329q v3.0 is a mxq 4k rk3229 chip
Hello pcmender2005. The chip itself says RK3228A. Its compatibility is unknown to me. There are pictures of the board here sorry if they are not clear enough I think one of them was uploaded at full image size..
https://forum.freaktab.com/forum/tv...players/rk3229-devices/751994-mxq-pro-rk3228a
https://forum.atvxperience.com/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=308
Is there anything I can do with it. Thank you for your response. I find optimized apps for example are smooth running so it was pure optimization was what I was after and in most cases modded ROMs offer that. ATV says of rockchip support but I don't know whether it supports mine and how I could get it on. Again thank you for the response x
Hello
I have just bought a new car that had an after market android system, however it is in recovery system v4.4.24, and runs Kitkat. I’m unable to use the system as the SD card provides doesn’t have the correct firmware on it to update the system. Does anyone know where i can download the correct firmware? apologies for lack on specific information; this is all I have to work with! thanks
Hi all,
If you want to greatly improve the way your head unit works, sounds and looks like - you've come to the right place!
Why install this?With any of these packages you will greatly improve:
Stability
Speed
User Interface
Sound tweaking options
Customization options
We wanted to share these all-in-one software packages with you, that we put together using various sources as well as our own modifications for Chinese Android Head units with 1Gb RAM and 16Gb FLASH drive, no physical buttons, with screen resolution of 1024x600 px. (It will not work on Tesla-style units):
YT9213AJ (with Audio Chip types: TDA, CSC or SCS)
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YT9216B & YT9217B (same package)
YT9218CH
Disclaimer
We do not create the software itself but rather use research and put together different mods and hacks into one package that includes very user-friendly step-by-step instructions on how to install it all. You will find the links to original posts in the instructions pdf's if credit is due. The software might include smaller changes made by me and has been fully tested in real units.
The Software Packages contain:
YT9213AJ custom firmware
YT9216B/YT9217B custom firmware with split-screen option
YT9218CH custom firmware
ROOT (SuperSU)
TWRP Recovery
Viper4Android / Viper4A / ViperFX
Custom UI (Car Launcher)
Custom Boot Animation
!! TAKE A PICTURE OF YOUR SYSTEM INFO AND KERNEL VERSION BEFORE DOING ANYTHING TO YOUR HEAD UNIT !!
!! ALWAYS BACKUP YOUR UNIT BEFORE MAKING ANY CHANGES TO IT !!
DOWNLOAD #1
YT9213AJ (with audio chip) supermod package & drivers
DOWNLOAD #2
YT9216B & YT9217B supermod package and drivers
DOWNLOAD #3
YT9218CH supermod package and drivers
STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE (upgrading from working stock firmware):
DO NOT SKIP ANY STEPS, AND INSTALL EVERYTHING IN THE CORRECT ORDER. STEPS 5 AND 6 ARE MOST CRITICAL.
Proceed to download the software package for your unit and the drivers package in the same folder
It's highly recommended to do these upgrades with your unit connected on your desktop, rather than in the car. Video Guide
Install the Mediatek & ADB drivers on your Windows computer. Video Guide - use the same principle for ADB drivers.
Backup your current system by exporting a full memory dump. Video Guide
Import back your memory dump from step-5 to ensure it fully works. This is how.
Install the package. Separate instructions are included in every folder of the downloaded zip file. Follow them by the order.
IF THIS SOFTWARE PACKAGE HAS BRICKED YOUR HEAD UNIT AND YOU HAVE YOUR BACKUP AVAILABLE, follow the steps below:
DO NOT SKIP ANY STEPS, AND INSTALL EVERYTHING IN THE CORRECT ORDER.
It's highly recommended to do these upgrades with your unit connected on your desktop, rather than in the car. Video Guide
Install the Mediatek & ADB drivers on your Windows computer. Video Guide - use the same principle for ADB drivers - (download link is in the video description)
Watch this video on Test Point recovery
Import back your memory dump. This is how.
If successful - try to install the software package again or stay with your original one
IF THIS SOFTWARE PACKAGE HAS BRICKED YOUR HEAD UNIT AND YOU HAVE NO BACKUP AVAILABLE, follow the steps below:
Share the pictures of your System Info and Kernel in this thread and I'll try to help you
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IF YOUR HEAD UNIT HAS PHYSICAL BUTTONS: this software has only been tested on head units with no physical buttons (like volume). Before making any changes, access the CAR SETTINGS -> FACTORY SETTINGS -> ENCODER SETTINGS on your head unit and take a screenshot of the current settings (see example below). After installing the package, go back to these settings and adjust them if needed. If that doesn't help and if you can't successfully re-calibrate the buttons after installing the firmware, restore your backup.
** IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO RESTORE YOUR UNIT, PLEASE CONSIDER DONATING IT TO US @ ExtremeMOD, SO WE CAN BUILD MORE MODS AND TUTORIALS
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[9213AJ][YT9213AJ][V4A][VIPER4ANDROID][ViperFX][ROOT][TWRP][8227L][YT9216B]
Hello, is it true Android 9.1 or fake based on 6.0 ?
It's 6.0 as most of these units and frankly that's the best version for the hardware otherwise it'll be really slow.
Hi,
Could you show us some screenshot / pictures how this Android look like?
How look the radio app?
Google maps run smoothly?
what exact brand and model is the hu? serial number would be helpful, also links to where to buy it
I have YT9213AJ car stereo 2 gb and 16 gb memory but it lost Google account and some app delete auto and Google account not support . When I formated / reset it again Google account working well but after update it also delet my google acoount and play store also delete what should I do now?
Sorry if this is off topic.
I have this same unit(purchased a week ago) and the music quality is very bad, very flat, system equalizer doesn't work, Volume 1 is too loud.
I have used viper before on phones connected to head units with great success. After viper is this unit now providing clear sound and bass? My setup is using factory amp.
I am still in my return window and wanted an opinion before rooting or sending it back.
Can you check if this image is latest, can you adapt your image based on this latest image, published on 2nd of November, it shows Android 9.1 and has kernel 4.4
gongban_YT9216BJ_ui1-hw-ota-v6.5.zip
http://file.xygala.com/?dir=uploads/XY公版/9216/9216BJ/Andriod_9.1/外文/横屏/1024X600/UI1_v6.5
How did you?
How did you install TWRP and Viper? my hu is 2/16..I tried to memory dump your rom but it say invalid lenght..
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QUOTE=iceblue1980;83842081]Hi all,
Wanted to share this MOD with you that I created for 8227L_demo Android Head unit, model: YT9213AJ with 1Gb RAM and 16Gb FLASH drive. You can use this to debrick your unit or to fully install the latest firmware (Aug2020) with fully working:
YT9213AJ_00011_V001_20200806
ROOT (SuperSU)
TWRP Recovery
Viper4Android / Viper4A / ViperFX
Scatter file (should work for any 8227L YT921xx device)
Full Memory Dump
Download link
How to use
Download the file and unzip it onto you PC hard drive
Make sure Mediatek drivers are correctly installed on your PC (you can view many guides here on XDA on how to properly install them)
Download FlashTool version 5.1824 (or you will get transfer errors with reading DRAM or Scatter file) - if this version doesn't work try other versions between v5.1736 and v5.1916
In Flash Tool, 'write to memory' both BOOT1 and ROM_USER file (search for instructions on XDA on ow to import memory dump) using the information from "Memory Map.txt" file (shows what memory values to type in when importing in the Flash Tool) and you will need USB-A cable for this. During this step make sure your head unit is completely disconnected from car battery or any other power source
When installation is complete (import can take roughly 20 min), restart the unit in TWRP Recovery mode (use the Shutdown app that came pre-installed with the mod) and in TWRP pick "Wipe Cache / Dalvik".
Done!
If you are doing brick recovery, you can follow the very same method with Test Point method also fully described here on XDA Forums.
Enjoy!
[9213AJ][YT9213AJ][V4A][VIPER4ANDROID][ViperFX][ROOT][TWRP][8227L][/QUOTE]
Can this work on 2Gb RAM / 32Gb ROM?
iceblue1980 said:
Hi all,
Wanted to share this MOD with you that I created for 8227L_demo Android Head unit, model: YT9213AJ with 1Gb RAM and 16Gb FLASH drive. You can use this to debrick your unit or to fully install the latest firmware (Aug2020) with fully working:
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Hello!
I have a YT9213A (without last "J"), with 2Gb RAM and 32Gb ROM, and I wish to root it in order to change the radio app with a mod made by a 4pda member.
Can I root it without reflashing the entire firmware?
If not, will yours be compatible with my unit?
EDIT: PS: The download link is not working for me, please fix it.
Thanks in advance.
kamikazedc said:
Hello!
I have a YT9213A (without last "J"), with 2Gb RAM and 32Gb ROM, and I wish to root it in order to change the radio app with a mod made by a 4pda member.
Can I root it without reflashing the entire firmware?
If not, will yours be compatible with my unit?
EDIT: PS: The download link is not working for me, please fix it.
Thanks in advance.
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Sorry I wouldn't recommend it.
kamikazedc said:
Hello!
I have a YT9213A (without last "J"), with 2Gb RAM and 32Gb ROM, and I wish to root it in order to change the radio app with a mod made by a 4pda member.
Can I root it without reflashing the entire firmware?
If not, will yours be compatible with my unit?
EDIT: PS: The download link is not working for me, please fix it.
Thanks in advance.
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K4f said:
Hi,
Could you show us some screenshot / pictures how this Android look like?
How look the radio app?
Google maps run smoothly?
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It's super fast. With this mod you can easily install custom radio app or use one included. Here is a video I made showcasing similar unit but with exactly the same software -
gorgutron said:
Sorry if this is off topic.
I have this same unit(purchased a week ago) and the music quality is very bad, very flat, system equalizer doesn't work, Volume 1 is too loud.
I have used viper before on phones connected to head units with great success. After viper is this unit now providing clear sound and bass? My setup is using factory amp.
I am still in my return window and wanted an opinion before rooting or sending it back.
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Viper will improve the sound considerably however the main reason for poor sound quality in this unit is the built in amplifier chip which is YD7388 and is absolute crap. If you have basic soldering skills, replace it with TDA7850 and a 10000 UF 25V capacitor and together with Viper, your unit will sound like a very hi end head unit.
codecxbox said:
How did you install TWRP and Viper? my hu is 2/16..I tried to memory dump your rom but it say invalid lenght..
[
QUOTE=iceblue1980;83842081]Hi all,
Wanted to share this MOD with you that I created for 8227L_demo Android Head unit, model: YT9213AJ with 1Gb RAM and 16Gb FLASH drive. You can use this to debrick your unit or to fully install the latest firmware (Aug2020) with fully working:
YT9213AJ_00011_V001_20200806
ROOT (SuperSU)
TWRP Recovery
Viper4Android / Viper4A / ViperFX
Scatter file (should work for any 8227L YT921xx device)
Full Memory Dump
Download link
How to use
Download the file and unzip it onto you PC hard drive
Make sure Mediatek drivers are correctly installed on your PC (you can view many guides here on XDA on how to properly install them)
Download FlashTool version 5.1824 (or you will get transfer errors with reading DRAM or Scatter file) - if this version doesn't work try other versions between v5.1736 and v5.1916
In Flash Tool, 'write to memory' both BOOT1 and ROM_USER file (search for instructions on XDA on ow to import memory dump) using the information from "Memory Map.txt" file (shows what memory values to type in when importing in the Flash Tool) and you will need USB-A cable for this. During this step make sure your head unit is completely disconnected from car battery or any other power source
When installation is complete (import can take roughly 20 min), restart the unit in TWRP Recovery mode (use the Shutdown app that came pre-installed with the mod) and in TWRP pick "Wipe Cache / Dalvik".
Done!
If you are doing brick recovery, you can follow the very same method with Test Point method also fully described here on XDA Forums.
Enjoy!
[9213AJ][YT9213AJ][V4A][VIPER4ANDROID][ViperFX][ROOT][TWRP][8227L]
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Will not work with your unit. Sorry
How did you?
I have a dump of my radio..I would like to insert twrp and viper..How did you insert that to your firmware?
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I have a dump of my radio..I would like to insert twrp and viper..How did you insert that to your firmware?
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You don't "insert" modifications per se or at least this isn't how I did it. I modified everything first and only then performed the memory dump.
Hello,
XYAuto just released a new build for 9213A!
Here is the download link:
http://file.xygala.com/?dl=11e9beab97f54d9ad64f8be5f2fd7c8a
Does anyone know whats the difference between 9213A and 9213AJ?
Here is the latest version for 9213AJ BTW:
http://file.xygala.com/?dl=01c3d91a126931efc3b6765179a8af08
kamikazedc said:
Hello,
XYAuto just released a new build for 9213A!
Here is the download link:
http://file.xygala.com/?dl=11e9beab97f54d9ad64f8be5f2fd7c8a
Does anyone know whats the difference between 9213A and 9213AJ?
Here is the latest version for 9213AJ BTW:
http://file.xygala.com/?dl=01c3d91a126931efc3b6765179a8af08
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The download link is asking me to login.
How do I get to register?
amritpal2489 said:
The download link is asking me to login.
How do I get to register?
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Here you get the login Data:
http://file.xygala.com
log: xyauto
pass: 123456
maniac2002 said:
Here you get the login Data:
http://file.xygala.com
log: xyauto
pass: 123456
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Thanks a lot.. You are a saviour...
Can you also point me to a YT9216CJ latest FW as I am not able to go through the links