KingBeats K2 Plus — Firmware Update and wheel buttons - Android Head-Units

Hi guys!
I own a KINGBEATS K2 Plus with Android 11. Since I bought it in 2020 I didn’t get any update in the update section and the Android security updates are stuck at 2020, but says that the system is up to date.
Now, I doubt any new update didn’t come out, so I’d like to know if and how it is possible to update this head unit, plus I can’t get the “voice command” button on the steering wheel working as it is not recognized by the unit, either with the official app, or with the Carlink Kit adapter where I use CarPlay. Some buttons are recognized, some other are just not seen, like the voice command. Also, the answer and reject buttons on the sheen are seen but they open the Bluetooth system on the radio instead of the CarPlay with the CarlinKit system and when I try to set the buttons up during the button setup in the CarlinKit app, it just opens the Bluetooth app in the main head radio.
Can please someone help me?
Thanks so much!

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Joying SWC and Android 6

Hi Guys
Just received my Joying unit back from China. I had to send it away as the LCD went blank even though I could still hear sounds. So Joying were kind enough to fix it for me.
However, even though I asked them not to, they went ahead and wiped my unit and upgraded it to Android 6.0 So I basically lost all my apps I had installed. One of which was the Joying Multikey app for the Joying SWC controller.
I've looked on Joying's website and I can no longer see the product for sale let alone the APK file for it
Does anyone have the Multikey app for the SWC? I have managed to download one from the internet but its not find the SWC controller. Is it possible that the SWC doesn't work on Andorid 6.0? If so is there a fix? As I really need a controller for the unit as using the touch buttons isn't a good way to skip tracks
Also as a side question, is there an alternate remote control I can use for this unit?

New to Android headunits: Bluetooth and firmware questions

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!

Bosion Head Unit PX6 Android 10, 10" Display - Steering Wheel Controls

I have a Bosion PX6 Android 10 head unit.
My car is a Toyota Camry 2010 that came with a basic radio with XM radio and the Bosion 10" is an amazing upgrade for this car.
I am having a problem with the steering wheel controls as they don't set up with the button setup in the vehicle setup menu. I have tried many times with different settings.
The buttons on the left side of the steering wheel sort of work, the ones on the right do not seem to work at all.
In the hidden menu the various CANBUS settings don't really make any difference. There's like 10 different Toyota settings but all act the same as setting the Canbus to 0 (no Canbus?).
Anyone have any suggestions to resolve this?
I'm also looking for Bosion contact info or web page.
okay, the key is in the hidden menu or factory menu, you really need to search (depending in the canbus module you have) the car maker and model.
The canbus must show up and report the version.
The menu you find to setup the buttons in the android will never work.
hang in there you'll get it.
cowboypt said:
okay, the key is in the hidden menu or factory menu, you really need to search (depending in the canbus module you have) the car maker and model.
The canbus must show up and report the version.
The menu you find to setup the buttons in the android will never work.
hang in there you'll get it.
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It sounds like you know what you are talking about. Fyi that I have been through the hidden menu. When you say the canbus must show up and report the version, I am not clear on what you mean. I have tried all 7 or 8 Toyota canbus configs and when I select any, the phone loads an associated program and reboots. None are really making any difference, always the left buttons kind of work and nothing on the right.
Any suggestions you have would really be appreciated.
Where you see the kernel version, os version and mcu version you must have also canbus version.
Can't show it to you now but you should see something like simple and version as 1.13.something
If nothing is there, the canbus config is not yet correct and radio can't detect correctly the canbus box. But you say that some steering wheel buttons are working. In this case. It seems to me that the canbus module in the radio is not yet updated to your car or the canbus box firmware is also not with a version where your car is supported. Contact the seller and claim if you still have time for it.
UPDATE: added aftermarket canbus box has corrected 90% of the buttons. The remaining button is the Voice button to issue voice commands to the phone. This is not a choice within the head unit button mapping. I suppose I should try a different car selection (?).
Anyone know if there is a website for Bosion for manuals and updates?
I don't think so :/ I've tried to get some answers from manufacturer but they aren't well informed, i think. Or they are not willing to tell a secret :/
rkrigsman said:
UPDATE: added aftermarket canbus box has corrected 90% of the buttons. The remaining button is the Voice button to issue voice commands to the phone. This is not a choice within the head unit button mapping. I suppose I should try a different car selection (?).
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what can bus did you buy? for what car?
The car was a Toyota Camry.
kontosoglou said:
what can bus did you buy? for what car?
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Sorry for the delay, I have an aftermarket box from PAC called SW1-RC-1 which works 95% perfectly and allowed me to program the buttons as normal.
I have a 2010 Toyota Camry.
The only issue is the Bosion PX6 Android "10" is that in the setup for the canbus within the head unit, there is no button to map to for the voice button to on the steering wheel. Seems like a very odd issue as the voice button is so normal and I'm still looking for an update or a way to find that button in settings.

[PX5] [RK3368] [S32F0] Autotop Android Headunit - Backup Camera Trajectory Settings and Carplay / Android Auto not working

Hey guys,
I recently bought a Headunit for my Opel/Vauxhall/GM Vectra C by the brand Autotop on AliExpress.
More information here : https://www.aliexpress.com/item/33064243426.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.4d374c4djb2lMm
It is a RK3368 unit with 4gb RAM and 64gb ROM and Carplay function. I mainly bought this unit because I expected two main features from it.
Firstly I wanted to be able to have plug and play Android Auto and the unit came with a dedicated usb cable that had the label carplay on it which only fit in one slot on the back of the radio. Sadly when I plugged my phone in nothing happened so I assume that the unit is in fact not Android Auto ready even though the description says so. Am I doing something wrong/ Do I have to set up Android Auto in some way, first?
I also want to install a backup camera and I saw in some other youtube videos that the PX5 Android 9 and Android 10 devices have something called "Extra Settings" where different parameters of the backup camera can be adjusted. One of the things that can be adjusted is the calculation of the reverse trajectory of the car which is a feature that I would really like to have.
Unfortunately my headunit only has "General Settings" "Factory Settings" and "Steering Wheel" settings. And none of these settings contain any adjustments for the backup camera.
Is there a way to "unlock" these extra settings or are they just not present in my Android Build ?
Ive attached my Build Number for further information down below
Thanks in advance for your help!
Yesterday i also got my PX5 4GB/64GB for my Vauxhall Insignia / Buick Regal 2016.
1. I am also missing the "extra settings". There are some options that might solve my other problem with my...
2. Steering wheel Buttons not working. They are working but not in the android Unit, just in my Board Computer
3. The Board Computer doenst seem to communicate with my new Android Radio ...
It was also said Plug and play and in the Describtion they had an image of exactly the same original Radio that i have/had...
I am so dissapointed but i think there is a wrong Setting in the Factory Settings (code 126) - here a Video of my Settings:
and this is waht i see, when i try to programm the steerin wheel buttons (attachement)
I think it comes all togehter on either the missing "Extra Settings" or in a wrong setting in the Factory Settings :-(
I have the same problem with steering wheel buttons. I got a PX5 4GB/64GB Erisin
Carplay dont work at moment, I am thinking to update de firmware...
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001834561873.html
i found out that a cable was not connected to the steering wheel.
I had to open the plastic-frame above the steering wheel and there was a connector.
Now they work but i still can not programm each button to another function. Still grey screen.
I
DaGamma said:
i found out that a cable was not connected to the steering wheel.
I had to open the plastic-frame above the steering wheel and there was a connector.
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Now they work but i still can not programm each button to another function. Still grey screen.
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I can to program each button in Factory settings --- key --- canbus key setting, they work for me
Can you change the language of the car? After installing the language changed to english from the tachometre. In the car app there is no setting to change language.
I dont mean the android language,

Topway Ts7 update mistake

Hi guys.
I recently installed a Topway TS7 head unit in my Ford Fusion 2014 Hybrid and made the mistake of updating android and MCU both.
now, because of this, the air-conditioning app is no longer available. it still does work, but I can't see the temperature or anything at all concerning air conditioning.
Is there any way to downgrade MCU to the previous version??
also, does updating the android version in any way harm these head units (not meaning updating MCU version)??
I did get a notification to update both android and MCU, but in the MCU menu, it says: "Air Condition: Not Available", so not updating it.
fixed the problem.
Just did the reset and it fixed everything. I won't update MCU anymore
Thanks for sharing your experience. So if I understand well, you was unable to activate your AC ?
But only via the android head unit ?!
You could always do it manually on your car with the specific buttons ? right ?
Just to understand if after updated MCU you AC was totally lost (via your Android Head Unit and via the car buttons (those under your android screen))...
Good Morning,
I do have a “Topway” Andriod 10 after market stereo and my steering mounted controls are not working properly. I have uploaded the picture of wiring and stereo but do not know how to make it work.
Last thing i was told from the dealer is that the Purple & Light Green Wires are for Key 1 & Key2, while the blue one is for ground.
Google LInk for Pictures: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1f7gGH_40RnpAsgjEAlzgK-bGmeSsEcqL?usp=sharing
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