Can't shutdown my head unit - Android Head-Units

Hello everyone,
I have the following chinese head unit. When I switch the ignition off, it only closes the screen but the head unit itself keeps operating.
It keeps paired with my bluetooth and hotspot. Doesn't shutdown.
I tried to install an application for shutdown and when I use it is shuts the unit down and then reboot it..
I tried to enter the factory settings and switch it to direct shutdown but no use. I also tried to enter from the factory settings (Engineering debugging menu) and switch it to user settings but still no use.
Can anyone help how to shutdown this head unit?? It keeps draining my battery as it when I tried to measure the parasite load when it is running but screen shutdown and it was 0.6 Amps. which is a lot...
My last resort is to make an external power switch to it.. which I really don't like but what can I do...
Waiting for your feedback as you might help me with it!
Thanks in advance.

Mine has a connector for demo mode that I had to unplug so the head unit will turn off when the switch is off

So you have to physically pull out a connector for it to power off...
But in this case it won't shut down... you will just cut the power off it. Isn't that harmful to the unit hardware and software?

There are two reasons why unit is not to shuting down...
First - in "settings" or "infotainment" area find UNIT TIMEOUT / SHUTDOWN SETTING , must be at value "0 min" instead of max min.
Second - Red wire (ACC+ KEY) from cable harness is connected to 12V battery constant (usually it is yellow wire), switch those and see if helps. Key for ignition must turn unit off when shuts down engine.

Anton TNT said:
There are two reasons why unit is not to shuting down...
First - in "settings" or "infotainment" area find UNIT TIMEOUT / SHUTDOWN SETTING , must be at value "0 min" instead of max min.
Second - Red wire (ACC+ KEY) from cable harness is connected to 12V battery constant (usually it is yellow wire), switch those and see if helps. Key for ignition must turn unit off when shuts down engine.
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I already connected the Acc wire to the Acc, that's why when I switch the engine off and remove my key the unit only closes the screen but it doesn't shutdown.
For the Unit timeout option, or shutdown option, I can't find it on my unit OS... tried the search function and tried going through each and every bailable list and choice but didn't find it!!!!!!!!!

Connect both ACC and +12V wires from HU to car ACC. This way, when ignition is off HU power is off.

m00n61 said:
Connect both ACC and +12V wires from HU to car ACC. This way, when ignition is off HU power is off.
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Don't think that's a good idea. Because this will interrupt power supply completely when you turn off ignition. This way the head unit has no chance to shutdown or switch into sleep mode. It's like removing the battery from your laptop.

smsm_elnabawy said:
I already connected the Acc wire to the Acc, that's why when I switch the engine off and remove my key the unit only closes the screen but it doesn't shutdown.
For the Unit timeout option, or shutdown option, I can't find it on my unit OS... tried the search function and tried going through each and every bailable list and choice but didn't find it!!!!!!!!!
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I don't know your head unit but there may be an ACC delay option.
Some head units allows to set up a waiting time up to 60 minutes before shutdown/sleep.

TorstenH said:
I don't know your head unit but there may be an ACC delay option.
Some head units allows to set up a waiting time up to 60 minutes before shutdown/sleep.
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TorstenH said:
I don't know your head unit but there may be an ACC delay option.
Some head units allows to set up a waiting time up to 60 minutes before shutdown/sleep.
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Exactly, that's my point of view.

TorstenH said:
I don't know your head unit but there may be an ACC delay option.
Some head units allows to set up a waiting time up to 60 minutes before shutdown/sleep.
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I can't find it t all in my options!

smsm_elnabawy said:
I can't find it t all in my options!
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There is an option for that just need to find it, if not in settings or in infotainment area try in factory settings

Okay as an update for the situation,
I couldn't find an option for it, however, I installed an APK file for shutdown and restart.
In addition I rewired it so that the main +12V wire to an (on/off) switch, when I want to shut it down, I just use the APK I installed, wait until it shuts down, when it tries to restart again I use the On/Off switch to permanently power it off....

smsm_elnabawy said:
Okay as an update for the situation,
I couldn't find an option for it, however, I installed an APK file for shutdown and restart.
In addition I rewired it so that the main +12V wire to an (on/off) switch, when I want to shut it down, I just use the APK I installed, wait until it shuts down, when it tries to restart again I use the On/Off switch to permanently power it off....
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Ok , but there is no need for application, on factory settings when you type in PIN codes just enter PIN 1414 and device will shut down, that is code for my device.

Anton TNT said:
Ok , but there is no need for application, on factory settings when you type in PIN codes just enter PIN 1414 and device will shut down, that is code for my device.
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Really?? didn't know that.. I will try it and let you know the result.
Thanks a lot

Did you find a solution for this issue? My head unit stays in sleep mode forever and does not turn off, although I have set the sleep delay in factory settings correctly.

kabelgleichung said:
Did you find a solution for this issue? My head unit stays in sleep mode forever and does not turn off, although I have set the sleep delay in factory settings correctly.
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What is wrong with sleep? Answer: Nothing!

kabelgleichung said:
Did you find a solution for this issue? My head unit stays in sleep mode forever and does not turn off, although I have set the sleep delay in factory settings correctly.
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Sleep delay? Are you talking about ACC delay?
Nothing is forever but how long is your forever? Usually the head units stay in sleep mode for around three days before shutdown.

TorstenH said:
Sleep delay? Are you talking about ACC delay?
Nothing is forever but how long is your forever? Usually the head units stay in sleep mode for around three days before shutdown.
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Yes ACC delay. The delay is configurable. I have set it to 10 - there is no unit, but the unit does not turn off after 10 (seconds|minutes|hours). As maximum is 3600, I presume the unit is not days.

kabelgleichung said:
Yes ACC delay. The delay is configurable. I have set it to 10 - there is no unit, but the unit does not turn off after 10 (seconds|minutes|hours). As maximum is 3600, I presume the unit is not days.
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ACC delay means: how long to wait before entering sleep mode after ignition is off. This has nothing to do with the sleep duration. I don't know any head unit which allows to configure sleep duration.
[ign off] --> [ACC delay] --> [start to sleep]

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shutdown process with eunavi

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I just installed a eunavi head unit.
First of all it doesn't have acc delay off function. There are no options in the menu and the seller told me that it's not possible. I tried to connect the acc line with an external battery but the unit still turns off while cranking the engine. (I have verified that all the connections are correct). I suspect that it has to do with the voltage drop of the car battery while cranking the engine. My next project will be to install an auxilary battery (a small one, 12V 2Ah). While the engine is running, the unit will be using the main battery. The small one will be there to supply current while the engine is cranking and it will be charged from the car while the alternator is working. It will also power the acc line using a delay off circuit.
My question has to do with the shutdown process. When I put the key on the off position, the unit turns off almost immediately. There is no any message on the screen telling me that it's turning of. I put an ammeter on the power line to see what's happening while it's turning off. After cutting the acc line, in less than 1", the current dropped from ~900mA to 50mA, after 1" to 33mA and then to 16mA. After 3-4" it dropped to 3mA and it stays there. Is this normal? Could this behaviour harm the unit? Should I be concerned? How could I check it's shutting down correctly?
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anyone?
I've noticed that if I shutdown the unit (by turning off ACC power) while some apps are open (like the music is playing), the next time I turn it on, the apps are opening automatically. It this a good sign that the unit is shutting down properly or the same thing would happen if it shuts down violently (by cutting the power line).
Could anyone explain us how the MCU shuts down the unit properly? Does is trigger a pin on android to perform shutdown or it sends a command using a communication protocol (like UART).
I don't know what happens on mine but I suspect that the MCU cuts the power on the Android if it doesn't get power on the ACC line. I was thinking if that would be possible to send a shutdown signal on Android (using hardware or software mod) when the ACC power is off.

[Question] Head Unit that doesn't shut down / go to sleep

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Also do not know what head unit you have but it sounds like it is not wired up correctly.
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Hi, I bought a Chinese navigation for a Peugeot 307, the problem is that the maximum time I can set to stay on after cutting the ignition is a maximum of 5 minutes, I need more time because I often listen music at a nature outing. Do you want a solution? Navigation has android 10. I will attach some pictures with the navigation.
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The ignition has 3 positions...OFF, Accessory, On. On is a temporary position used to start the engine.
If I'm not mistaken, the setting is for how long it will take the head unit to completely turn off after the ACC has no power and the ignition is OFF. So, if you leave the ignition in accessory mode, then the radio will continue to be powered during the entire time. My Sorento has a 15 minute timer where if it is left in accessory mode, it will power down that mode...to save battery. When this happens, I open and close the door.
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Hi, my ignition has only two positions, off and on, I miss the accessories position. I understand that this is the case for all 307 models. In the first image you have the starting position, when I put it in this position, the navigation starts, but for a maximum of 5 minutes I can set it in image 2. I checked with a meter and the pulse which gives it is to the bus, from 3 to 4.5v when the ignition is on. Is it possible to modify a file in the android system to increase that shutdown time by a maximum of 5 minutes as much as possible?
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