Hi all,
Recently put an Android head unit in my 2009 Fiesta. It's took me a while to work out some kinks, but I'm fairly happy with most of it now.
The last piece of the puzzle really is that it puts the dash display into km for both the trip distance and the odometer. I also lose the mpg, ambient temp, etc. I have tried various settings on the head unit, choosing the right vehicle (Fiesta 2008-2012 although there are 2 different wiring looms changing in 2010 for these pre-facelift cars) and tried using the "car set" app which promises to give climate control under one button (none of this works as my car doesn't have this) or car settings on the other button which just crashes/closes the app.
I have also tried re-uploding the as-built files to the ECU using ForScan, but this only works if I have the car set up with the original radio and it changes back when I re-install the Android unit. I have also tried changing the settings in ForScan but this has produced no changes on the dash. For now I have removed the can box from the head unit which means my dash is back in miles (but none of the other functions are back) but the buttons, door open, etc do not work on the headunit.
Any help with the above is appreciated. I have done a lot of searching, but not found anything helpful yet, except at one point I found a post advising to install a linked to APK which I think was an update for the car set app, but which I cannot find again!
Many thanks, Dee.
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Hi ive recently bought a android PX3 head unit, installed it ok but it has changed my milage into KM as im in the UK i need the speedo in MPH, there is a app installed called control settings, in this there is a milage setting set to < KM > but it wont change, most of the settings in the control settings app like temp set to C wont change to F either, indicators set to one flash etc the only setting that i can change is CD indicator.
would anyone know if this could be a software bug with the MCU or the android version?
where would i look for a update? i dont even know who the manifacturer is.
The head unit has no physical buttons only a reset hole so can anyone please tell me how i would get to the recovery screen?
ive never had a android head unit before so dont know much about these units.
Can anyone please help me change/fix this setting or another app or update i can install that can change the milage back from KM to miles,
model px3
android 7.1.2
kernel 3.0.101+
mcu MTCE_KSP2_V2.70a_1
thanks for any help
regards
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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CTSFO004...sh=item4413f7f882:g:bXAAAOSwhChZrEtd#shpCntId
would this work with the HU, just connect upthe 3 wires? and not connect the HU plug connector that goes to my info screen?
regards
I have the same problem, in the US with a BMW 90 android head unit. I think there is a bug in the MCU firmware that reverts back to Metric units on boot. Lucky for me, I am able to change things from Control Settings app but I do have to do it every time the unit boots. I have reported this to the seller of my head unit but they don't have any solutions. I am hoping they will fix it in the near future.
did you ever get your problem sorted as I now have the same problem
Hi no the seller didnt want to know and just fobbed me off for months before blanking me on whatsapp, no firmware updat as promised, nothing, so what i did was got a set of these:T - 3 Car Intelligent Steering Wheel GPS, hang up/answer, volume setting, music Controller with Noctilucent Function buttons https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Zee...191.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.68734c4dUQL81J whicc work quite well, ive also recently ordered a button stalk like how the older radion buttons were: Car steering wheel button remote control lights car navigation DVD / 2 din android Bluetooth wireless Universal remote control,
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Car...596.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.68734c4dUQL81J but im still awaiting delivery of it.
ill be very happy with the stalk as well as the buttons ive stuck to the centre consol, no where near as cool as the steering wheel controls but i really needed my speedo in MPH
anyways hope this helps somewhat not perfect but better than the speedo flashing between KM/MPH
regards
shadowfoxmi said:
I have the same problem, in the US with a BMW 90 android head unit. I think there is a bug in the MCU firmware that reverts back to Metric units on boot. Lucky for me, I am able to change things from Control Settings app but I do have to do it every time the unit boots. I have reported this to the seller of my head unit but they don't have any solutions. I am hoping they will fix it in the near future.
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I know this is old but I have the same issue with my Joying head unit and my BMW e90. On start up, I have to go into my settings and set everything to American/Imperial units. Did you ever find a fix to this? It's driving me nuts.
Hi!
I'm new here and am wondering if someone could help me out.
I got an Android headunit through a local workshop. I thought it'd be an upgrade, and in some respects it is, but it's been giving me endless problems. I've also eventually come to the realisation that the mechanic is pretty clueless about troubleshooting software issues (I suppose he's more of an installer) so I'm pretty much on my own here. He's talking to his supplier but has been established these Chinese suppliers aren't usually helpful.
There are 2 things which I can't figure out:
1. On day 1, the bluetooth worked. I could pair my iPhone with the headunit through the unit's stock "bluetooth/dialer" app. But the unit wouldn't power back on after it was installed the first time. Mechanic told me the the unit came shipped with a wire switched around and once he corrected that problem, the headunit has been working pretty reliably. Bluetooth stopped working after this, however. I've done a factory reset, tried the RST button upfront but to no avail.
I've go to settings and searched for "bluetooth" (yes, noted that it's hidden on these units!) and made sure it's switched on. Occasionally, I see my phone's name appear on the "settings" page, but I can't pair it with the unit. It remains stuck on "pairing." It still searches endlessly in the bluetooth/dialer app.
Is there anything else I should look into?
2. Can the OS and firmware be upgraded on my unit? I unfortunately, have no idea what brand/model the headunit is. My car's pretty rare in my country (Renault Clio 2015) and the headunits on Aliexpress were for a lower-end version with different connectors. The workshop got a unit for my model through its Chinese contacts, but it came in a non-descript box. Here's the info I've gotten from the Settings screen:
Processor type: QuadCore-T3
Android Version: 7.1.1
MCU version: T5.3.21-63-9B1-C06101-180904
System version: V8.3.2_20180919.193359_ZH5-N
I'll be going through the forum to learn as much about Android headunits but would appreciate any help in the mean time.
Thanks!
Spent some time looking around the forums. Thought I'd log what I've discovered for others who may be searching for similar info.
To recap, I have an Android head unit with no branding. Initially, all I had was the info from the "about device" screen, which provided a bunch of numbers.
I got more information by downloading a hardware info app. There are a few but they generally work the same by providing you with more hardware info (ie. clues).
Discovered I have an Allwinner T3 P3 system. I'm sure I'm lumping several things together but it was enough info to search the forum with.
Discovered this wonderful thread which is generally about Android units based on the above chipset.
Within that thread I came across this one which was extremely helpful. It details how there are 3 types of Allwinner T3 P3 systems which are all different as far as firmware is concerned. Links to their respective firmware are provided, as well as some info on how to reset/recover the system. Glad I found this as I have a better idea how these things work, and more importantly, it cautions against what NOT to do (and risk bricking your headunit).
The the post also links a Russian site that has even more info on my unit from the Allwinner T3 P3 family. Will explore this next (thanks Google translate!).
Will also try to do a factory recover to see if I can fix the bluetooth problem. It worked on Day 1 so at the very least I know the hardware works. That said, who knows if the hardware was fried when the wires were switched around.
Solved the bluetooth problem. Answer was in the Russian thread posted above!
Thank you, just got a unit with same MCU version and your post has helped me identify this thing!
Hi Ultimax,
I have a small question. I have the same car as you ( a 2015 clio 4) and I'm wondering about the Canbus configuration to use to get the steering wheel boutons to work? Looked everywhere and nothing on this topic so I'm really waiting for your directions..
jmouin said:
Hi Ultimax,
I have a small question. I have the same car as you ( a 2015 clio 4) and I'm wondering about the Canbus configuration to use to get the steering wheel boutons to work? Looked everywhere and nothing on this topic so I'm really waiting for your directions..
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Hey!
Glad to help!
What headunit comes installed in your Clio 4? Is it a R-Link TomTom unit (without the USB port next to the screen) or the more basic MediaNav (with the USB port next to the screen)?
If it's the MediaNav headunit, you're in luck. There are quite a few aftermarket Android headunits which are supposedly plug and play, including steering wheel buttons. At least that's what's claimed. I know Pioneer Europe has a headunit which is a 1 for 1 replacement for the stock unit. It even comes with a new plastic front so it fits perfectly and a new wiring harness.
https://www.pioneer-car.eu/eur/products/sph-evo62dab-clio
If it's the R-Link TomTom unit, then I'm afraid you're out of luck. This is the version of Clio 4 I have unfortunately. I've searched high and low on the internet for a suitable wiring harness+CANBUS which would allow me to use the factory steering wheel buttons but couldn't find any. The closest I came was one I got from China through a local installer, but only the volume and channel up/down buttons worked. The Android headunit itself which came with the CANBUS was sh!t and I was tempted to go back to the factory unit. Only thing keeping me from doing so was I'd already spent too much time and money getting it to work somewhat.
However, I recently installed a new Pioneer headunit. My local installer managed to replace the Android unit with it. He couldn't get the steering buttons to work though. He said he'd have to custom program one which would be pretty costly. So, I've given up on using the factory steering wheel buttons.
A cheap workaround is to use an aftermarket steering wheel control kit. You attach new controls to your steering wheel (either clipped, glued or recessed into new holes drilled into your steering wheel). The controls are powered by a long-life battery. The control unit is paired wirelessly with a receiver which you connect to the your headunit via the KEY1/KEY2 (Pioneer calls them Input 1 and 2), ground and ACC wires. Most headunits have these wires.
This is the option I'm going for. My kit hasn't arrived yet but I'm optimistic it'll work.
FYI, this is the one I bought:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000584816400.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.317a4c4dfTx6k3
There are other designs too. Just search the site for "universal steering wheel control radio"
Hope this helps!
Hey folks, I'm hoping you smart people can help me out since I don't know too much about android head units or cars for that matter. The car I drive is a 2015 Volkswagen Golf Comfortline TDI.
I bought a Joying Auto 10.1" 8GB/128GB android radio specifically for the Golf MK7 (the SKU is JY-VQ155N4G-B) and almost everything works quite well. The steering wheel controls work, the door opened indicators work, backup camera works, but the OSD of the HVAC information does not. The only thing that works around that is if the fans are turn on or off. There seems to be no information for AC, heated seats, fan speed, rear defrost, etc. The canbus selection in the settings seem to have the correct one selected VolkswagenGolf 7 -> XP (H) so I'm wondering if my car just doesn't provide that information to the rest of the system or if something else could be going on.
Any help would be appreciated! Thank you.
Hello!
I recently bought and received one of them aliexpress android head units. Not sure what the name of it is though but it looks just like the rest of them with the capacitive buttons on the left side.
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I got the one called "F 4G 64G".
I have a 2015 Volvo S60 and I managed to install it in the car with canbus etc. Haven't managed to get the sound working as it seems I need some sort of adapter to the factory amp for it to work.
Today I changed to summer tires triggering the TPMS system and discovered that there's no apparent way to reach the Sensus system without pulling the head unit out and connecting the old original screen.
Pretty much all of the head units I've seen have some sort of app to reach the original Sensus UI, like a passthrough of sorts, but I can't find anything like that on this one.
Does anyone know how I can reach Sensus? Is it possible to download an app from play store or sideload it somehow, or Is there some magic button combination to press on the AC dash?
Kind of an hassle to reach vital functions that the Android unit doesn't seem to support, like TPMS, service information, oil level etc...
Hello everyone, just a quick one.
If i swap current canbus with another one from different HU which worked perfectly on the same car, will i do some damage if i do so?
On new android HU i have some issues with dual AC where on previous head unit ac worked perfectly.
Thank you for answer.
Regards
Yes switching canbus to another unit will work but it ust be configured in canbus settings correctly for car model and year, otherwise steering wheel controls, doors etc. won't work.
There is a chance for instability with car system especially for RAISE canbuses
Anton TNT said:
Yes switching canbus to another unit will work but it ust be configured in canbus settings correctly for car model and year, otherwise steering wheel controls, doors etc. won't work.
There is a chance for instability with car system especially for RAISE canbuses
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Tried to swap on my unit, no change.
On my new one i have no dual ac, only operated by left knob.
Old android worked perfectly, this one, new one, crap head unit.Cost me a fortune, for nothing.
dragandragan said:
Tried to swap on my unit, no change.
On my new one i have no dual ac, only operated by left knob.
Old android worked perfectly, this one, new one, crap head unit.Cost me a fortune, for nothing.
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You must have same software version for car model in order to work with some other canbuses. Try with new canbus but other models of car - similar models or some other year of the car (like ie. if Peugeot 308 has mk1 and mk2 - divided by year choose each one of them and restart, see then if all works, if not try other models of same brand like ie. Paugeot 307 408 406 etc.) , something must work. It helped me find right canbus software after installment of new multimedia.