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Eonon GA2168K Radio app and Nova launcher issue

Hello all, I just purchased and installed an Eonon GA2168K 10.1" LCD Android head unit. The stock launcher on this unit is terrible. I've installed Nova launcher and everything looks much better now. The issue I'm having is that the stock radio app is nowhere to be found however when I go back back to stock launcher, it is there. Not sure why it's not available in Nova. Has anybody else experienced this problem? Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Yes it is because it is a custom function for the head unit, so standard launchers can't see it.
Give FCC Car Launcher a try - it's great and should hopefully work for you

Thanks for the suggestion. I tried FCC and still no radio. My old Eonon Android unit on 4.4 didn't do this. I have also noticed that this is a very limited version of Android e.g., missing all the settings in the top drop down menu. Hopefully someone is working on a custom ROM for this unit. I really don't want to use the stock launcher.

cere1bro said:
Thanks for the suggestion. I tried FCC and still no radio. My old Eonon Android unit on 4.4 didn't do this. I have also noticed that this is a very limited version of Android e.g., missing all the settings in the top drop down menu. Hopefully someone is working on a custom ROM for this unit. I really don't want to use the stock launcher.
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Yeah your old one would have been a MTCB with Rockchip manufactured by Klyde - this one is basically a completely different software developer and manufacturer.
What is the MCU version out of interest?

Mcu: Ts907.180712

I've also purchased this same unit. I'v tried a bunch of different launchers and all are no go for the radio app. Really driving me crazy that I can't use other launchers without losing the stock radio functionality.

zerocoolak said:
I've also purchased this same unit. I'v tried a bunch of different launchers and all are no go for the radio app. Really driving me crazy that I can't use other launchers without losing the stock radio functionality.
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Good to hear I'm not the only one but sucks at the same time. Though I was starting to worry because I bought this unit refurbished and the software was all screwed up when I got it. It had Apex launcher installed along with a bunch of other non stock apps. These were presumably installed by the the original purchaser and Eonon didn't even bother to reset to factory settings which is something I still have not figured out how to do.
Is your drop down menu bare like mine? Mine only shows the WiFi connection.
Bluetooth is very disappointing too, can't connect anything like bluetooth headphones or a keyboard as it does not show an option to search for devices.
This is not the true android experience I was hoping for.

Ya, mine only has wifi listed in drop-down. I can connect to Bluetooth with my phone just have to go into settings menu. I like the unit, but the custom firmware and launcher that it comes with is kinda garbage. I did get in contact with the seller for the newest update, but it still has issues. Mine has the same radio app issue you described with custom launchers and will not keep a radio preset name. I can set a preset, but as soon as I select another staion whatever is displayed gets saved as that preset name on the channel I was switching from. I did update to the newest 2/21/2019 update, but my unit still has the same bugs. I bought mine through Amazon and I'm pretty sure I'm going to return it as it was not describes as published. This unit could be awesome if it had a better firmware installed on it. I can dump the firmware if anyone wants to take a look at it and possibly fix it's shortcomings.

zerocoolak said:
Ya, mine only has wifi listed in drop-down. I can connect to Bluetooth with my phone just have to go into settings menu. I like the unit, but the custom firmware and launcher that it comes with is kinda garbage. I did get in contact with the seller for the newest update, but it still has issues. Mine has the same radio app issue you described with custom launchers and will not keep a radio preset name. I can set a preset, but as soon as I select another staion whatever is displayed gets saved as that preset name on the channel I was switching from. I did update to the newest 2/21/2019 update, but my unit still has the same bugs. I bought mine through Amazon and I'm pretty sure I'm going to return it as it was not describes as published. This unit could be awesome if it had a better firmware installed on it. I can dump the firmware if anyone wants to take a look at it and possibly fix it's shortcomings.
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I just installed a GA2168K yesterday in my 2006 GTO.
A couple things I noteced... I noticed in the included harness adapter is they have constant battery power and accessory power swapped.
Installed it with their R0008 dash cam that came with it. No DVR app. Finally found the main config menu (hidden by password 8888) and enabled DVR.
It does not detect the camera. it works fine with my GA2170. Went to their website and was looking to see if they had a different camera available, and that is the only one. However, on the R0008 camera product page it gives a list of HU's it isn't compatible with, and the GA2168K is one of those. Sent support an email, hopefully will have an answer Monday on that. The other frustration is that half the settings they show in the user manual and online, aren't showing up in the actual menu's. Hoping they can send me a newer Firmware/OS that enables those... And finally, there is no seperate control for subwoofer like there was in the GA2170 Looks like I need to buy the remote amp level control and run a new cable to the trunk
I also need to add that it is advertised as having 18 FM radio presets and 12 AM presets.
Mine is only storing 6 of each and just goes back to the beginning...

Mine has the 18 fm presets and 12 am. Just have to hit the Fm or am button to go to the next set. As for the DVR cam, I remember reading that it wasn't compatible with DVR cams in the Amazon description where I purchased mine. Specifically list the r0008.
So problems I've noticed so far. I've updated to the latest firmware provided by Eonon support.
The addition of a screen off button is nice, but the brightness settings for auto brightness are still to bright at night. I really wish they would include a brightness slider. Maybe a lower setting on the nite slider.
My wifi does not automatically connect to my phone when i turn on my hot spot. I have to manually go into wifi settings for it to start searching for a signal.
My radio presets will not save properly. They only save what is listed when I change the station. Becomes really annoying since it save whatever song data is displayed. I really would like a way to add a custom name to stations so that it doesn't just save the radio data displayed.
I also really wish I could use the radio app with another launcher like Nova. The radio app contains all the speaker adjustment controls and equaliser settings.
Edit: this is the response I got from Eonon after sending them a similar email for their developer to hopefully look into and correct some of the quirks of the firmware on this head unit for a future update.
Hi，
1, regarding the brightness, currently can not be set lower.
2. Because the WIFI hotspot of the mobile phone will automatically enter the hibernation state after being connected for a long time, when the machine is started again, the WIFI hotspot of the mobile phone is not detected. At this time, it is necessary to manually activate the WIFI hotspot to connect, we cannot change this..
3, currently does not support the storage method you said, thank you for your advice!
4. This is a problem with APP compatibility. There is no way to solve it.
Thank u so much!
Vera
Hmmmm......?
If someone wanted to work on a ROM for this headunit I'm sure I could figure out how to dump it. This head unit has some great potential but has some flaws that I wish the companies devs would fix.

5ft24 said:
I just installed a GA2168K yesterday in my 2006 GTO.
A couple things I noteced... I noticed in the included harness adapter is they have constant battery power and accessory power swapped.
Installed it with their R0008 dash cam that came with it. No DVR app. Finally found the main config menu (hidden by password 8888) and enabled DVR.
It does not detect the camera. it works fine with my GA2170. Went to their website and was looking to see if they had a different camera available, and that is the only one. However, on the R0008 camera product page it gives a list of HU's it isn't compatible with, and the GA2168K is one of those. Sent support an email, hopefully will have an answer Monday on that. The other frustration is that half the settings they show in the user manual and online, aren't showing up in the actual menu's. Hoping they can send me a newer Firmware/OS that enables those... And finally, there is no seperate control for subwoofer like there was in the GA2170 Looks like I need to buy the remote amp level control and run a new cable to the trunk
I also need to add that it is advertised as having 18 FM radio presets and 12 AM presets.
Mine is only storing 6 of each and just goes back to the beginning...
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I have the GA9163K (the Mazda version) of this head unit. Apparently the K versions of this model, which generally come with Android 8.1.0, do not support front camera/dvr function. That's what the EONON rep told me anyway.
On my unit, in the advanced menu (code 8888) it had options to change the number of presets on each band and could be selected between 6, 12 or 18 presets on FM and 6 or 12 on AM. It also had the option to enable OT frequency, but not sure what that is as we do not use that here.

Dears,
anybody tried Eonon GA2178 - 10" Android 9 Head Unit?
I'm actually on Eonon GA2168K - 10" Android 8 Head Unit, it's a good device with minor problems.
Anytime developers fix a problem they introduce an other problem and there's no community support for MTK chipsets.
Because of this I'm evaluating the new Eonon GA2178, that is quite similar but based on Rockchip chipset.
Tks!

I found a solution to eonon with no radio,
I installed the GA2180A eonon unit last week and changed the launcher to the paid version of Car launcher by apps lab studio and found the same issue, no radio.
I was able edit the theme and create a widget with 'KWGT Kustom Widget Maker' that basically displayed a picture, I used an radio clipart png file i found with google image search and set the action when clicking the widget to run the Radio activity inside the app installed called com.ts.MainUI8. Your app and activity may be slightly different to mine. I do own the pro key for KWGT, but I don't think that matters.
This is my first post so the system won't allow me to post the google drive link to my custom widget. Feel free to message me for it. It would need modification too.
Depending on the rom installed in yours you may be able to use something like 'Activity Launcher' by Adam Szalkowski to create a shortcut directly to the activity. This is a much easier than the first option, but some roms have the ability to create shortcuts turned off. Mine did so I found widget work around.
The above could easily be adapted to launch other internal activities beside the radio.
Happy to provide more info if I'm not clear. Good luck!

C4rl0sHunt3r said:
I installed the GA2180A eonon unit last week and changed the launcher to the paid version of Car launcher by apps lab studio and found the same issue, no radio.
I was able edit the theme and create a widget with 'KWGT Kustom Widget Maker' that basically displayed a picture, I used an radio clipart png file i found with google image search and set the action when clicking the widget to run the Radio activity inside the app installed called com.ts.MainUI8. Your app and activity may be slightly different to mine. I do own the pro key for KWGT, but I don't think that matters.
This is my first post so the system won't allow me to post the google drive link to my custom widget. Feel free to message me for it. It would need modification too.
Depending on the rom installed in yours you may be able to use something like 'Activity Launcher' by Adam Szalkowski to create a shortcut directly to the activity. This is a much easier than the first option, but some roms have the ability to create shortcuts turned off. Mine did so I found widget work around.
The above could easily be adapted to launch other internal activities beside the radio.
Happy to provide more info if I'm not clear. Good luck!
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hello , i just install the head unit and just like you i can't have the radio app to work on other laauncher exept the ''factory'' one... can you help me to make it work just like you ? or have you find a better way to achieve it ? thanks @ [email protected]

C4rl0sHunt3r said:
I installed the GA2180A eonon unit last week and changed the launcher to the paid version of Car launcher by apps lab studio and found the same issue, no radio.
I was able edit the theme and create a widget with 'KWGT Kustom Widget Maker' that basically displayed a picture, I used an radio clipart png file i found with google image search and set the action when clicking the widget to run the Radio activity inside the app installed called com.ts.MainUI8. Your app and activity may be slightly different to mine. I do own the pro key for KWGT, but I don't think that matters.
This is my first post so the system won't allow me to post the google drive link to my custom widget. Feel free to message me for it. It would need modification too.
Depending on the rom installed in yours you may be able to use something like 'Activity Launcher' by Adam Szalkowski to create a shortcut directly to the activity. This is a much easier than the first option, but some roms have the ability to create shortcuts turned off. Mine did so I found widget work around.
The above could easily be adapted to launch other internal activities beside the radio.
Happy to provide more info if I'm not clear. Good luck!
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I would love more info on how to accomplish this, also. I have an Eonon GA9465B and can't get the radio to work with Agama launcher. Please help
[email protected]

I also have an eonon and would love to get some information [email protected]

I have an UGAR 9 in (model 8227L). It's running Android 9. And has a clunky stock user interface. I used Nova Launcher and "quickshortcutmaker" to create shortcuts to the stock apps that did not show up in my app drawer. Namely the AV-IN and radio apps. So I got that all working pretty well. However, I have not been able to figure out how to get the upper status bar to remain visible. It hides itself after one or two seconds. If you have figured out how to keep the status bar from hiding please let me know. Thank you much

C4rl0sHunt3r said:
I found a solution to eonon with no radio,
I installed the GA2180A eonon unit last week and changed the launcher to the paid version of Car launcher by apps lab studio and found the same issue, no radio.
I was able edit the theme and create a widget with 'KWGT Kustom Widget Maker' that basically displayed a picture, I used an radio clipart png file i found with google image search and set the action when clicking the widget to run the Radio activity inside the app installed called com.ts.MainUI8. Your app and activity may be slightly different to mine. I do own the pro key for KWGT, but I don't think that matters.
This is my first post so the system won't allow me to post the google drive link to my custom widget. Feel free to message me for it. It would need modification too.
Depending on the rom installed in yours you may be able to use something like 'Activity Launcher' by Adam Szalkowski to create a shortcut directly to the activity. This is a much easier than the first option, but some roms have the ability to create shortcuts turned off. Mine did so I found widget work around.
The above could easily be adapted to launch other internal activities beside the radio.
Happy to provide more info if I'm not clear. Good luck!
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I have the same setup... Same head unit, programs, I can't get it to work. Could I get detailed directions or something? It would be greatly appreciated.

General questions about FF-5000 8227L demo

Hi All,
I got a used head unit which is I think an FF-5000 (maybe Xonrich brand?).
* Which is the newest firmware/MCU for this unit?
* Is there any option to replace the factory apps (radio, music player, dsp controller app) to better looking ones?
* I cannot customize the home screen widgtes. Is there any trick for this? I would like to replace the apps shortcuts on the home screen.
* Screen is too bright in night mode however I have already changed it to the minimum.
* This device is able to show canbus info on the screen for example, door status, outdoor temp etc... Is that possible to edit canbus config to show AC status as well?
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"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

bhudcser said:
Hi All,
I got a used head unit which is I think an FF-5000 (maybe Xonrich brand?).
* Which is the newest firmware/MCU for this unit?
* Is there any option to replace the factory apps (radio, music player, dsp controller app) to better looking ones?
* I cannot customize the home screen widgtes. Is there any trick for this? I would like to replace the apps shortcuts on the home screen.
* Screen is too bright in night mode however I have already changed it to the minimum.
* This device is able to show canbus info on the screen for example, door status, outdoor temp etc... Is that possible to edit canbus config to show AC status as well?
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Hi, just use FCC launcher instead of regular one, it has many settings and nice interface. In hidden menu (code 8888) you can change what icons to appear, including AC climate if that option is available, and has other options tweeks for anything, just combine. It won't do any harm to device.
Here is a pic of mine tweeked with FCC launcher :

I have another question regarding ALPS FF5000 - 8227L demo software
If any of you are having problems with radio antenna , I mean the radio signal is to low and sometimes when rainy some radio stations are out of range or with noise or losing signal (AF retunes non stop). What to do to fix that or to amplify signal, now is rather somewhat at low level. Tried with bought radio amplifier but signal is improved by a little. Also tried in advanced settings with RADIO / FM sense bar is up to 40 and no changes in signal. RADIO SETTINGS :
ICC 5
RADIO AREA: EUROPE
FM SENSE 40
AF tune ON
OSC : 4M-12M

I have an infotainment 8227L (FF-5000) based on Android 9 (the number on the start screen).
Screen About Device:
But (maybe after installing an app) the APKs can no longer be installed.
Error: "Error when analyzing the package"
I tried with configurations, I tried with factory reset, I tried with an update from the 8227l-8.bin and 8227l-8.upd files in a usb stick.
But nothing, I can't solve.
Can you help me?
Thank you

For bhudcser:
Hello.
I've encountered the same problem:
Even adjusting the brightness to a minimum is annoying and dangerous for night driving.
There is no possibility to adjust it software.
The brightness depends on the voltage to which the monitor is subjected, which is higher than that of the battery. A good adjustment is achieved with a range of 14 - 19V. Unfortunately their voltage booster (regulated by a square wave that comes microcontroller) is gross.
I tried to change a resistance of the booster regulation, but the results were very unsatisfactory.
Therefore I made an external electronic card and designed a buster. Now I adjust the brightness with the knob optimally. In addition, I have provided a photoresistance placed inside the passenger compartment, which varies the brightness also according to the lighting conditions automatically (for example when I enter or leave a gallery).
Knob Photo resistance
I also intervened on the backlight of the side keys (excessive too...)
I'm sorry to give you this bad news,
but unfortunately nothing can be done by acting on the original configurations.

Hi.
Anton TNT said:
Hi, in device settings / infortainment or accounts / google find option "install from unknown location" , and check that files / package (apk) is fully downloaded - maybe it is better to download them on usb and then install from usb stick thru apk installer.
(sorry I haven't learned how to include quotes yet....)
It happens to me with APKs that before I normally installed from a USB stick, but now (maybe because of an app or I don't know..)
I can no longer install even copying them to the internal memory and trying from there.
I tried to give consent to apps of unknown origin to Google
is italian: means "Less secure app access",
and now is activated.
(Is correct?)
I can't find other references to APKs in the infotainment configuration menus.
I rebooted the device and tried again to install several APKs, but the error "Error while analyzing the package" always appears!
This is my device:
I have set the language of the device in English, so as to show you the message:
A suggest?
Thank you

marv66 said:
Hi.
Anton TNT said:
Hi, in device settings / infortainment or accounts / google find option "install from unknown location" , and check that files / package (apk) is fully downloaded - maybe it is better to download them on usb and then install from usb stick thru apk installer.
(sorry I haven't learned how to include quotes yet....)
It happens to me with APKs that before I normally installed from a USB stick, but now (maybe because of an app or I don't know..)
I can no longer install even copying them to the internal memory and trying from there.
I tried to give consent to apps of unknown origin to Google
View attachment 5441017
is italian: means "Less secure app access",
and now is activated.
(Is correct?)
I can't find other references to APKs in the infotainment configuration menus.
I rebooted the device and tried again to install several APKs, but the error "Error while analyzing the package" always appears!
This is my device:
View attachment 5441049
I have set the language of the device in English, so as to show you the message:
View attachment 5441137
A suggest?
Thank you
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please use this help : https://medium.com/@GuruTechnolabs/...ing-the-package-error-in-android-c2fca91673cb
or try googling it ... I cannot help you seems to me you have outdated version of android

Hi.
II searched for the solution on the Internet for hours, but nothing.
Since the device does not have an option entry to enable unknown apps, I installed the "Hidden settings" app from the play store and looked for the option.
Finally I found it, but unfortunately it is fixed on "disabled" and does not allow you to change it.
Maybe there is a block created by some previously launched app that has performed operations allowed in root,
maybe I should root the device,
maybe there is a need for some sort of reformatting that only the manufacturer can do....
Unfortunately I can not even resign myself to install only from the play store, because some applications I have only as APK (example that of my dashcam).
I find myself an unusable infotainment!
I don't know what to do anymore...

did you try this?
click on the gear where it says HMI: and put in 8888 as the password,
go to OTHER
find INSTALL and set it to enable
find PROTECTION and set it to DISABLE

Hello.
Thank you for the information.
I did as you indicated, in fact the INSTALL option is disabled.
Unfortunately when I try to activate it, it requires a password!
Is this a known password? Does anyone know it?
Thank you

marv66 said:
Hello.
Thank you for the information.
I did as you indicated, in fact the INSTALL option is disabled.
View attachment 5442569
Unfortunately when I try to activate it, it requires a password!
View attachment 5442571
Is this a known password? Does anyone know it?
Thank you
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3234 I believe. It's on the forums here somewhere. Id look but traveling at the moment. Will update if I find something different

Works!
THANK YOU VERY VERY VERY MUCH !!!!!
YOU SAVED ME.
I am happy to have found a forum of competent people.

Hi.
Is possible in a FF-5000 8227L system obtain an app for vocal commands offline?

marv66 said:
Hi.
Is possible in a FF-5000 8227L system obtain an app for vocal commands offline?
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Hi, you have google voice commands just like in any android, just install search bar with microphone icon and try it

In my FF-5000 8227L device google voice command requires an online link.
I would need to give commands even where there is no telephone network coverage

marv66 said:
In my FF-5000 8227L device google voice command requires an online link.
I would need to give commands even where there is no telephone network coverage
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If your device has wifi connection just connect to internet or just make your mobile phone as main network by creating a hotspot and connect headunit thru it.

My ff-5000 8227L owns 16Gb ROM (... flash) and 2Gb of RAM is mounted in a Jeep.
I often travel into narrow valleys and gorges where there is no internet signal coverage. So I need an app that allows OFFLINE voice commands.

marv66 said:
My ff-5000 8227L owns 16Gb ROM (... flash) and 2Gb of RAM is mounted in a Jeep.
I often travel into narrow valleys and gorges where there is no internet signal coverage. So I need an app that allows OFFLINE voice commands.
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Maybe sattelite connections ? It works with tv tuner usb card bought from ali express, In general this is not tested with headunits yet but it involves a small radio dish antenna and usb port in device (sattelite connections also uses radio frequencies similar to broadband routers/wifi), but I must say it is expensive and complicated.
Following this story you can download a program : https://www.apkmirror.com/apk/saiy-ltd/saiy-assistant/ and use this SAIY app or just use GOOGLE ASSISTANT !

I appreciate every idea ,
but I would avoid complicated and expensive solutions.
When I bought the car there was inserted as standard a navigator + mp3 player that accepted voice commands in different languages, all OFFLINE.
The management of the navigator maps was difficult, rudimentary and with paid updates, with a closed operating system.
I replaced it with the FF-5000 getting an Android system and the ability to load and update apps and maps at will, surf the net and more...
Unfortunately I thought I could use voice commands by simply loading an app, but it seems not so!
It seems almost impossible to me that there is no app for basic, simple,
TOTALLY OFFLINE
voice commands such as:
"Browse to location X",
"Call Mary",
or "Play the music track Y"...

marv66 said:
I appreciate every idea ,
but I would avoid complicated and expensive solutions.
When I bought the car there was inserted as standard a navigator + mp3 player that accepted voice commands in different languages, all OFFLINE.
The management of the navigator maps was difficult, rudimentary and with paid updates, with a closed operating system.
I replaced it with the FF-5000 getting an Android system and the ability to load and update apps and maps at will, surf the net and more...
Unfortunately I thought I could use voice commands by simply loading an app, but it seems not so!
It seems almost impossible to me that there is no app for basic, simple,
TOTALLY OFFLINE
voice commands such as:
"Browse to location X",
"Call Mary",
or "Play the music track Y"...
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This link I gave you , not working ? have you tried any?

HELP!! Change car icons on PX6 10.4 Tesla Unit

I recently purchased one of these head units from China. I like it. It is snappy and works well. After purchasing item, the seller contacted me and said that I needed to pay another 20USD for reprogramming, because of the kind of A/C in my Ram 1500. OK.. I found it odd, but accepted it.
When the unit arrived and I installed it, I was slightly disappointed.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
I was hoping that the software would be tailored to the vehicle. Instead I'm getting these generic images showing when the car door is open and the image of what looks like an Aston Martin. I asked the seller if these can be changed and he said No.
I happen to know that the answer is false as if I would have bought the unit from Phoenix or Linkswell, I would have this..
Clearly that is a Ram.. and the other icons in the youtube video were also correct.
Anyone here knows how to change the vehicle icons?
Also, the reversing camera seems to be of a very low resolution compared to the crystal clear image I used to get with my factory 8" display. Would appreciate help in that area.
I'm not completely upset. These aren't deal breakers in me using the unit. I just wished for a little bit more attention to detail.

Is there anyone that can help me with getting my head unit to appear more factory?
1. I would like to change the vehicle icons to show the Ram or at least a truck.
2. I would like to get the camera to be more clearer.
3. Maybe change the theme a little.

Well...
The car pictures are included in the firmware and you can´t change that yourself without rooting the device, searching for the system apps which includes the different car pictures, creating your own pictures in the same shape, size and so on and put them back into the apps. You need to have a good knowledge of PSP to position and move the own pictures to the same view as the given one.
You probably need a couple of days to get that working and not look crappy.
Example: You need to create pictures for each door opening, you need to have pictures for all of them of the car from the exact same angle and this is needed for all pictures you want to exchange. Nearly not possible.
The cam picture is related to your camera. Seems that it is not of a good quality with low resolution.
Theme changes... forget it. No chance.

rigattoni said:
Well...
The car pictures are included in the firmware and you can´t change that yourself without rooting the device, searching for the system apps which includes the different car pictures, creating your own pictures in the same shape, size and so on and put them back into the apps. You need to have a good knowledge of PSP to position and move the own pictures to the same view as the given one.
You probably need a couple of days to get that working and not look crappy.
Example: You need to create pictures for each door opening, you need to have pictures for all of them of the car from the exact same angle and this is needed for all pictures you want to exchange. Nearly not possible.
The cam picture is related to your camera. Seems that it is not of a good quality with low resolution.
Theme changes... forget it. No chance.
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Thank you for the reply. It sounds like a mission to root the device and change the icons, but I guess vendors like Phoenix and Linkswell have multiple employees that can do that easily.
As for the cam picture, on my stock 8" factory Uconnect, it was really clear. Only after switching to the android unit, is the picture quite a low resolution. It is still usable though.

These vendors don´t do anything.
The software development is outsourced to another company and they just work on requirements. To adapt a software to your specific car... costs a lot of money, because the graphics need to be taken and worked on... Even don´t think about the possibility to get this changed by the vendor.
If you want to get it... you need to do it yourself. I started a while ago with it and gave up after some days because I did not get the relevant pictures in the right angle.
Ah one thing additional: You are not able to update your unit afterwards, otherwise all your changes are lost.
Example: Only for the door thingi, you need to create these new files:

@knightjp You will find these and all the others in the launcher.apk.
The files I showed are in \res\drawable-w720dp-hdpi-v13, but you need to look first if one change in there changes anything on your radio. Not a fast thing... and you need to use the radio on bench instead in car, because you need a long time.

@rigattoni Thank you for the information. How do you access launcher.apk?

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@rigattoni Thank you for the information. How do you access launcher.apk?
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Just use 7zip and unzip the apk on the desktop to work on it.
Attention: You need to exchange the files in the zip file itself (APK is just the same as a zip file).

rigattoni said:
Just use 7zip and unzip the apk on the desktop to work on it.
Attention: You need to exchange the files in the zip file itself (APK is just the same as a zip file).
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Thank you for the info. I mean where would I find the launcher.apk so that I can make a copy of it to a USB and then work on it. I'm browsing through the file manager on my unit and I can't seem to find it.
Sorry.. I'm new all of this..
This are the details of my unit. I did manage to find a group on Facebook where one guy said that he could help. But then he said that my unit is a 1600x1200 resolution display and he doesn't have the custom firmware ready for these units yet.
Tesla Style. Firmware and HeadUnits | Facebook
Custom firmware for PX3/PX6 Tesla style headunits for ANY vehicle types. Supported Android versions: 7.1, 8.1, 9 Donation link: https://boosty.to/teslafw.
www.facebook.com
Maybe he can help you.

rigattoni said:
You need to use a file manager as FX with root right add-on. With the internal file manager you won't find anything... And the unit needs to be rooted.
I don't need anything I just sold the unit.
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Ok.. How do I root the device?
Sorry.. I’m just new to all of this.

knightjp said:
Ok.. How do I root the device?
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upload your firmware. maybe it is possible to root.

localos said:
upload your firmware. maybe it is possible to root.
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How do I do that? I do have to apologize. I'm totally a newbie at this.

Do you think that this will work for my unit?
Gen 4 2014-2018 Ram Radio Updates (DGPU10-4RR-4A) - LinksWell, Inc.
Download Links for Update files: Dropbox Link
www.linkswellinc.com

Well... I am not in the position to verify that this is the right firmware for your particular unit.
You need to ask there, not here.
No one on this forum would be able to answer that.

rigattoni said:
Well... I am not in the position to verify that this is the right firmware for your particular unit.
You need to ask there, not here.
No one on this forum would be able to answer that.
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I've checked with Linkswell. They said that the firmware only matches the radios they sell. Not sure I believe them since their radios are made in the same factory that mine was. They just put their own firmware on it.
Its fine. This group on Facebook have custom firmware that look really good and pretty much factory.
Tesla Style. Firmware and HeadUnits | Facebook
Custom firmware for PX3/PX6 Tesla style headunits for ANY vehicle types. Supported Android versions: 7.1, 8.1, 9 Donation link: https://boosty.to/teslafw.
www.facebook.com
I'm happy to wait until they've got something out.

@knightjp
These units are too different as it would be possible to flash something from another supplier.
If you would have a MTC* unit it would be easy to exchange between different suppliers, but not for these units.
I even would not rely on any facebook groups... Too much idiots running around there. If you want to change something which is not done by the supplier, just do it yourself. You just need to make sure that you are able to reset the stuff if somethings going wrong.
Even to flash any firmware provided by someone else should only be done if the original firmware is available for getting the radio back working. Don´t use any firmware without having the original firmware.

@rigattoni I completely understand what you are saying. However this group came highly recommended by a number of forums, threads posts; specific to my vehicle and others. The users who have received custom firmwares from the group and are completely happy. They actually say that it is in many ways better than the stock.
Considering I have no experience with "rooting", etc., I don't want to do anything that will completely ruin the device unless I have clear instructions, step by step. I like the unit and it works well, despite the little things that make my OCD flare up.
So I will just wait.

knightjp said:
@rigattoni I completely understand what you are saying. However this group came highly recommended by a number of forums, threads posts; specific to my vehicle and others. The users who have received custom firmwares from the group and are completely happy. They actually say that it is in many ways better than the stock.
Considering I have no experience with "rooting", etc., I don't want to do anything that will completely ruin the device unless I have clear instructions, step by step. I like the unit and it works well, despite the little things that make my OCD flare up.
So I will just wait.
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See you back here asking how to recover your bricked unit

knightjp said:
@rigattoni I completely understand what you are saying. However this group came highly recommended by a number of forums, threads posts; specific to my vehicle and others. The users who have received custom firmwares from the group and are completely happy. They actually say that it is in many ways better than the stock.
Considering I have no experience with "rooting", etc., I don't want to do anything that will completely ruin the device unless I have clear instructions, step by step. I like the unit and it works well, despite the little things that make my OCD flare up.
So I will just wait.
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I go fully with Marchnz.
At least if you not really know what you are doing and make an own question mark behind each instruction, you should not change anything yourself. Keep it as is and be lucky with the performance. Those small things like a different car on the screen... well... You loose more if you brick the unit.
The problem is, that this firmware needs to be made for your paricular head unit involving the MCU and built in hardware and not just for a specific car. Wrong firmware can brick the unit and if you are not able to help yourself out of this dilemma... you would be lost, because none of the current user would be able to explain the unit specific way to get out of this issue.
So I would say: If you don´t know out of memory to root this device and don´t have the original MCU and firmware... kepp your fingers away from the internals.... just some famous 2 cent.

Noob question: Apps behavior and wheel control on custom roms.

Hi Guys!
My new android head unit has a very ugly and poor designed software for using while driving, so I'm already thinking about trying a custom firmware or return it and be back to my stereo + cellphone + BT.
Maybe if I list my issues if you can tell me if a custom rom can solve my problems.
If I can't solve it, maybe it can be useful for developers.
1- Sound switching: Some apps like the FM radio do not pause when another app try to use the audio output, so if a want to run, for example, the Deezer, I have to stop the radio first and only after that I can play the music. (could not find another good radio app)
It is not only annoying, but it is kinda dangerous to look soo much to the screen while driving. In the ideal scenario, when I choose the source using the steering wheel control, the chosen app will play in it last state (the music play keep playing the last song, the radio play the last station etc).
2- Automation: For example, in my original stereo, if I remove the USB stick while playing it will go back to the radio or bluetooth and keep playing music. And if I insert it again, it will detect that is the same USB stick and start to play from the same music again.
3- Steering wheel button mapping: Some apps (mostly the radio again) do not respond to the same logic as the others softwares, so, if I press the pause button, mostly apps will stop/pause playing, but the radio will try to find the next station.
Another problem is that the unit wheel software do not map long pressing the keys, so the numbers of commands are very limited.
4- Fast and accurate volume control: That problem is addressed by the Agama launcher using a gesture on the central ring on the main screen and it works very well, almost like a physical button. But again I could not use the Agama as my solution cause I cannot use the steering wheel control to change the source. In the Agama, If I press the source button to go the bluetooth receiver or the radio, it will stay on the app screen and I have to press the home button to have the main screen again.
If you made it until here, LOL, I think it may work something like this:
- You could choose the main apps to be selected by the source button (kinda like it is now, but you can choose how many sources you have).
- In the SWC (steering wheel control) some buttons would be global and others could be send to the application on the source "slot". Long pressing mapping too.
- Some commands of the SWC could change depending on the chosen source, so it can be more useful in different apps.
- Automation: if you are stopped, you can use the apps and the screen as a normal tablet, but if you reach a chosen speed, the unit will go to the home screen and the apps will run in second plane, unless it is in the list of apps that can stay on the main screen while moving (custom).
- Widgets to control radio and music apps could share the same area on main screen and will be show depending on the source choose.
- When moving, the main screen could priorize gestures to control main functions like volume and screen brightness or turn screen off. The gesture priority could stay on until the first single touch gesture. If you are stopped, the first single touch will enable the "tablet mode" again to permit full use of the unit. The gesture priority would be back as soon you reach the set speed again.
Hope it can be useful. =)

Better you return it. ;-)

TorstenH said:
Better you return it. ;-)
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Sorry to say, but Torsten is right.
Nevertheless... You even did not tell anything about your unit.
What make, which MCU and of course the current used firmware.
May be one would be able to give some answers...

rigattoni said:
Sorry to say, but Torsten is right.
Nevertheless... You even did not tell anything about your unit.
What make, which MCU and of course the current used firmware.
May be one would be able to give some answers...
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Sorry, I did read the rules, but when I was trying other launchers, the unit stopped to show the screen after the google logo.
At the time I started to write that giant message I was waiting to the seller to send me the recovery files/procedures, so I would be able look at the MCU model and put it in the specific forum. Happen that he did not sent it yet and I could do it. =)
If I can use your patience for one last question before the weekend, can I run those ROMs in virtual machines to see how they work? I do not have much time to decide to return it, so I'm trying to make the best use of this time.
It is 2-din 9 inches generic capacitive buttons unit with automatic Android Auto and Carplay. (2g+32g 4 cores uis8141 CPU). It has a very good screen, it is very fluida and looks amazing in the car. My main problem it is not drive friendly.
I'm not that laze guy. I did watch and read tons of reviews in forums before decide to buy and honestly, I was not expecting to looking for a custom rom so soon, cause nobody tells how it is not drive friendly. To me, I would only change the launcher for a better looking one.
Another option would be keeping it as a learn lesson and join the development group to try yo make my own mods.
Thank you for any extra help!

Rogerio Prazeres said:
Sorry, I did read the rules, but when I was trying other launchers, the unit stopped to show the screen after the google logo.
At the time I started to write that giant message I was waiting to the seller to send me the recovery files/procedures, so I would be able look at the MCU model and put it in the specific forum. Happen that he did not sent it yet and I could do it. =)
If I can use your patience for one last question before the weekend, can I run those ROMs in virtual machines to see how they work? I do not have much time to decide to return it, so I'm trying to make the best use of this time.
It is 2-din 9 inches generic capacitive buttons unit with automatic Android Auto and Carplay. (2g+32g 4 cores uis8141 CPU). It has a very good screen, it is very fluida and looks amazing in the car. My main problem it is not drive friendly.
I'm not that laze guy. I did watch and read tons of reviews in forums before decide to buy and honestly, I was not expecting to looking for a custom rom so soon, cause nobody tells how it is not drive friendly. To me, I would only change the launcher for a better looking one.
Another option would be keeping it as a learn lesson and join the development group to try yo make my own mods.
Thank you for any extra help!
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There is unfortunately no single custom ROM for these UIS8141.
There are 2-3 other threads talking about these units, but that´s it. Just search in this forum for UIS8141.
By the way... Even if you find any other firmware for these units, I would not recommend to use it. You need to give the Chinese guys at least some time to answer. They start working at least 6hrs earlier (for Europe) and leave work 4-6 hrs earlier than we do.
Wait until Monday and send a reminder early in the morning, that your unit has stopped working.

Rogerio Prazeres said:
At the time I started to write that giant message I was waiting to the seller to send me the recovery files/procedures, so I would be able look at the MCU model and put it in the specific forum. Happen that he did not sent it yet and I could do it. =)
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I hope you've written them a short, simple and easy to understand message. Often enough their answers doesn't fit to the question.

rigattoni said:
There is unfortunately no single custom ROM for these UIS8141.
There are 2-3 other threads talking about these units, but that´s it. Just search in this forum for UIS8141.
By the way... Even if you find any other firmware for these units, I would not recommend to use it. You need to give the Chinese guys at least some time to answer. They start working at least 6hrs earlier (for Europe) and leave work 4-6 hrs earlier than we do.
Wait until Monday and send a reminder early in the morning, that your unit has stopped working.
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Thank you! They send me file to reload the firmware using an USB stick and it is working again.
I was think all those Chinese tablet style units had similar software, like the cellphones works, but the Android is very modified. Next time I will try to buy one with a more popular CPU and firmware.
I do realize if I use the original launcher and apps and change only the standard navigation app it works fine, with a very limited interface in terms of customization and information, but works.
The most interesting part (in a bad way) is the system does not allow android widgets to work, so any launcher like Vivid that uses widgets to do custom screens are useless.
I also kinda make it work using the Agama launcher and the NavRadio to control the radio but still a not so fluid experience. The original is "better".
Thank you anyway, you did help a lot.

TorstenH said:
I hope you've written them a short, simple and easy to understand message. Often enough their answers doesn't fit to the question.
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It is a good tip. I'm not having problem to talk to the Chineses on AliExpress. They just answer only on question per day. LOL
Since this seller in specific sells a lot of these units, I was expecting a better custom service, but it is very crude. No site, no online detailed user manuals... they did send me a very poor quality video on youtube to show how to force the USB upgrade. The seller store is LEHX.
Thank you for the help!

Rogerio Prazeres said:
It is a good tip. I'm not having problem to talk to the Chineses on AliExpress. They just answer only on question per day. LOL
Since this seller in specific sells a lot of these units, I was expecting a better custom service, but it is very crude. No site, no online detailed user manuals... they did send me a very poor quality video on youtube to show how to force the USB upgrade. The seller store is LEHX.
Thank you for the help!
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Same problem with other sellers. The Chinese support is very weak and they don't know much about the devices they are selling. Especially if the question is not standard you often get no valuable answer.

Rogerio Prazeres said:
Thank you! They send me file to reload the firmware using an USB stick and it is working again.
I was think all those Chinese tablet style units had similar software, like the cellphones works, but the Android is very modified. Next time I will try to buy one with a more popular CPU and firmware.
I do realize if I use the original launcher and apps and change only the standard navigation app it works fine, with a very limited interface in terms of customization and information, but works.
The most interesting part (in a bad way) is the system does not allow android widgets to work, so any launcher like Vivid that uses widgets to do custom screens are useless.
I also kinda make it work using the Agama launcher and the NavRadio to control the radio but still a not so fluid experience. The original is "better".
Thank you anyway, you did help a lot.
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You may try Fcc Car Launcher. This is a widget based launcher and works with a lot of different CPU combination.
By the way:
Exactly this is the reason I buy from Klyde.
I can get in contact with Klyde via WeChat and if I have something special, I have a direct connection to the developer and get information or new firmware within 1-2 days.
I don´t buy this kind of things on AliExpress. I never did that and I won´t do that at all. Cheap small things for some bucks... okay, but nothing over $100.

rigattoni said:
You may try Fcc Car Launcher. This is a widget based launcher and works with a lot of different CPU combination.
By the way:
Exactly this is the reason I buy from Klyde.
I can get in contact with Klyde via WeChat and if I have something special, I have a direct connection to the developer and get information or new firmware within 1-2 days.
I don´t buy this kind of things on AliExpress. I never did that and I won´t do that at all. Cheap small things for some bucks... okay, but nothing over $100.
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Me too. I think was the first time I bough something over $50 on Aliexpress. Here in Brazil, if you buy anything under $50 for personal use you do not need to pay import fees.
About the Fcc Car Launcher, I did realize the unit are not allowing widgets from any source to be installed, so none of those nice Launchers work as intended.
But it is getting better. The radio integration is better using the NavRadio app from here and now I'm trying to work around the widget problem.
Found some users here that are unlocking the widgets installation on the Amazon Fire Tablet using the ADB and the config files looks identical to mine. If I can find a USB drive that works, maybe I can make the widigets work and make it look a little better.
After the initial frustration, I'm kinda enjoying tinkering with it. Still not sure if I will install it cause I'm very serious about security while driving.
Thank you again. Regards!
By the way, the only reason I'm insisting on it is cause I think it fits very well on my car (a mk2 Ford Focus) and since it has native Carplay, maybe it will be not so bad to use. We will see...
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install apps on GAC Trumpchi GS8 2022 factory OEM head unit.

Hi!
I have a GAC (Trumpchi) GS8 2022. It does not support android auto or installing any apks. there is no file explorer on board. Also, I cannot access the factory settings as require a password. all I was able to get this snapshot when the settings page briefly appeared upon cancelling the password entry prompt . Can anyone let me know how I can get into the system settings or atleast enable developer options and USB debugging. It has easyconnect and I'm currently using my mobile to run apps on the mirrored screen. But I'm guessing the head unit in android based, so I can install some apps or atleast HeadUnit Reloaded for "native" android auto via self mode. Appreciate any tips. If you know what password works to get me into factory settings, please let me know.
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Hey there, did you get a response to your query. I just received my 2023 GS8 and realised Apply Car Play is not supported - only Easy Connect.
How did you get into the config menu to see the password prompt?

michbrown said:
Hey there, did you get a response to your query. I just received my 2023 GS8 and realised Apply Car Play is not supported - only Easy Connect.
How did you get into the config menu to see the password prompt?
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Sorry to say:
You won´t get anywhere with these units.
This may be Android as OS, but it´s closed software and you won´t be able to install anything. The implementation of Android is exactly stripped to the OEM needs.
I also would not recommend to try to hack these units, as you would get rid of the warranty and to brick the unit is not that difficult by using any other firmware.
Firmware is installed by the seller. so I would ask him why this is not possible.

rigattoni said:
Sorry to say:
You won´t get anywhere with these units.
This may be Android as OS, but it´s closed software and you won´t be able to install anything. The implementation of Android is exactly stripped to the OEM needs.
I also would not recommend to try to hack these units, as you would get rid of the warranty and to brick the unit is not that difficult by using any other firmware.
Firmware is installed by the seller. so I would ask him why this is not possible.
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Okay. Shame and thanks for the quick response.

Is there any apk file for a Picasou android box in order to detect from the android system which doesnt come up with built in apple carplay option.

michbrown said:
Hey there, did you get a response to your query. I just received my 2023 GS8 and realised Apply Car Play is not supported - only Easy Connect.
How did you get into the config menu to see the password prompt?
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I was driving a GS7 earlier and the wireless android auto feature was absolutely working fine thru a device called Picasou Android box when i plugged it to the usb slot. This was possible as the GS7 had inbuilt apple carplay in it.
But now i have upgraded my car to the new GS8 2023 and for a shock i couldnt find the apple car play option in it and only carbitlink/screen mirroring is supported. I was so dissapointed. After a lot of research i found out a solution where if we can install the autokit app in the car console, you can use a device like carlinkit and your wireless android auto and apple carplay will work fine like before. I am posting a insta video posted by a carlinkit dealer where he demostrates the wireless carplay and android auto options on GS8 2023 model vehicle. Hope i have been helpful to you.

Thanks for posting this. The video looks good. The key question is how to install the carlinkit apk? I’ve managed to find the config menu but do not know the PIN. Have you figured it out?
ReNish83 said:
I was driving a GS7 earlier and the wireless android auto feature was absolutely working fine thru a device called Picasou Android box when i plugged it to the usb slot. This was possible as the GS7 had inbuilt apple carplay in it.
But now i have upgraded my car to the new GS8 2023 and for a shock i couldnt find the apple car play option in it and only carbitlink/screen mirroring is supported. I was so dissapointed. After a lot of research i found out a solution where if we can install the autokit app in the car console, you can use a device like carlinkit and your wireless android auto and apple carplay will work fine like before. I am posting a insta video posted by a carlinkit dealer where he demostrates the wireless carplay and android auto options on GS8 2023 model vehicle. Hope i have been helpful to you.
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michbrown said:
Thanks for posting this. The video looks good. The key question is how to install the carlinkit apk? I’ve managed to find the config menu but do not know the PIN. Have you figured it out?
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Yes.You get into the search mode of the navigation and follow the below steps
1.Press and hold the , for 3 seconds and select language.
2.once the language screen comes up, select the search button on the top right hand corner of the screen.
3.This is where u can plug in a USB with a .apk file and install the app.

ReNish83 said:
Yes.You get into the search mode of the navigation and follow the below steps
1.Press and hold the , for 3 seconds and select language.
2.once the language screen comes up, select the search button on the top right hand corner of the screen.
3.This is where u can plug in a USB with a .apk file and install the app.
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Hi ,
I followed the step but unable to connect the carlinkit. Also autokit app is not shown in the app drawer. every time I have to install the app to open it.
Did it work for you ?

njs_uition said:
Hi ,
I followed the step but unable to connect the carlinkit. Also autokit app is not shown in the app drawer. every time I have to install the app to open it.
Did it work for you ?
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hey there,
Firstly thanks for helping me also move closer to getting this working. I followed your instructions and installed the APK - and just like you it seems I have to keep installing to open it once I exit. I purchase the Carlinkit AI Tbox and although the configuration shows it's happy, the box is not detected. I would also like to know where in the Android menu structure I can have the app on my main GAC apps and also how to launch Carlinkit! Any help is really appreciated.

Hello everyone, I have a question about the language pack for this head unit. I only see Chinese. how to make it into english?
Is there any firmware or can it be done in the menu?

michbrown said:
hey there,
Firstly thanks for helping me also move closer to getting this working. I followed your instructions and installed the APK - and just like you it seems I have to keep installing to open it once I exit. I purchase the Carlinkit AI Tbox and although the configuration shows it's happy, the box is not detected. I would also like to know where in the Android menu structure I can have the app on my main GAC apps and also how to launch Carlinkit! Any help is really appreciated.
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Towards the end of the video, the user swipes from the left side of the screen to access a slide in dock with apps. Try that and let us know. Maybe @ReNish83 can help. He seems to have it set up.

ReNish83 said:
I was driving a GS7 earlier and the wireless android auto feature was absolutely working fine thru a device called Picasou Android box when i plugged it to the usb slot. This was possible as the GS7 had inbuilt apple carplay in it.
But now i have upgraded my car to the new GS8 2023 and for a shock i couldnt find the apple car play option in it and only carbitlink/screen mirroring is supported. I was so dissapointed. After a lot of research i found out a solution where if we can install the autokit app in the car console, you can use a device like carlinkit and your wireless android auto and apple carplay will work fine like before. I am posting a insta video posted by a carlinkit dealer where he demostrates the wireless carplay and android auto options on GS8 2023 model vehicle. Hope i have been helpful to you.
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Hello friend I installed Nova 7 Launcher to install autokit.APK, and after I bought Carlinkit device, it works properly, I have iPhone and CarPlay wireless work some times and other not
This is my first problem, and second problem is Nova is default launcher, how can you enter to autokit if your launcher is default launcher? Not exist how add autokit button to include it in Home Screen , so if your phone connects and you push home, how can you back to CarPlay or android car? Also t launcher request me install Google play services
If you can help me please, GAC GS8 2nd gen
Regards