Android Headunits - UI comparison thread - Android Head-Units

I'd like to start this thread hoping that as many of you as possible will chip in with useful info. I personally researched a lot before buying a HU, especially interested in how the default UI looks like, launcher, radio app, music app, EQ app, settings, etc... Got some useful info from different sellers, re-sellers, Chinese support staff, etc, but nothing compares to a real community, and i wished this info would have been available in a single thread...
My reasons were various: noticed some HU have subwoofer controls in EQ app, some not. Waze looks different (text scaling) on identical sized displays...Some radio apps displayed RDS text, some not... Some launchers and apps look simply horrible, some almost OEM-like...you get the idea Until we can claim that all HUs can be rooted and custom FWs can be installed, many of us will be stuck with whatever you get out of the box.
So i'll start.
To keep things somewhat organised, please post following info besides UI screenshots:
- Make/model
- Source of purchase (which online store)
- HW specs (RAM, ROM, display size, CPU info, etc.)
- SW specs (Android version, MCU, etc.)
- UI images (DEFAULT radio app, media app, eq app, bluetooth app, settings menu, about screen, launcher, etc..)
One more thing: there's many versions of the same thing running around under different store names, etc. If you have a HU that's similar to whatever's been posted here, just link to an existing post. Create new reply only if there's different UI elements or FW features, etc. Thx!

Umecity - model for VW
Allwinner T3 Quadcore @ 1.2GHz
2GB RAM / 16 GB ROM / 9" / Double DIN
Android 6.0.1 (FW dated 2017_03_25)

Infidini - for VW/Skoda
Allwinner R16 Quadcore @ 1.6GHz
1 GB RAM / 16 GB ROM / 8" / DoubleDIN
Android 6.0.1 (FW dated 2016_12_29)
// EDIT: New Android 6.0.1 FW received, dated 2017_03_17
// FW LINK HERE
// Contains New Launcher
// added 2 more shots

i like this thread, I will have to compile pics of my joying

@zerozoneice - I see you have prints for two devices. What would be the main differences between them? How is the audio quality? I am thinking of buying the second one(cheaper) for my MK5 Golf to replace the standard stereo.

tzeus said:
@zerozoneice - I see you have prints for two devices. What would be the main differences between them? How is the audio quality? I am thinking of buying the second one(cheaper) for my MK5 Golf to replace the standard stereo.
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some differences are:
- screen size (advantage 9")
- settings customizations (advantage 8")
- possibility to set standby time when ACC is OFF (10min, 20, 30, 1h, 2h) - advantage 8"
- proper voice-over-navi implementation in the 8" (music volume fades but doesn't stop, navi notifications play, music volume goes back up) - advantage 8"
- audio quality is the same
- big advantage of 9" is that it has subwoofer control (volume/gain, frequency cutoff), whereas the 8" has only a "bass" slider and you need to globally adjust the woofer volume (gain) from the amp itself in the trunk
- working display brightness better in 8" than in the 9"
- better looking radio APK in the 8", but both display RDS info.
as you can see the 8" has more advantages, but somehow i'm running the 9" one now they're both good....
the perfect unit would be the FW of the 8" combined with the screen and UI of the 9"...go figure..

Unbranded - model for Toyota Fortuner, purchased on Taobao China (Aliexpress’ sister site).
Allwinner T3 Quadcore @ 1.6GHz
9” Double DIN
1GB RAM/16GB ROM
Android 5.1.2 (4.4.2 based)

Hi, I have one with these characteristics:
Allwinner model: T3-P2
Board: exdroid
Hardware: sun8iw11P1
Build number: KOT49H
Android runtime: Dalvik 1.6.0
Kernel: linux, armv 7l,3.10.65
android version : 4.4.2
compilation number: K2101
Do you think you can install your ROM in mine?

zerozoneice said:
Umecity - model for VW
Allwinner T3 Quadcore @ 1.2GHz
2GB RAM / 16 GB ROM / 9" / Double DIN
Android 6.0.1 (FW dated 2017_03_25)
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A couple of questions:
1. Can you run Android Auto as a standalone apk/launcher on this unit?
2. Did you try connecting a front dashcam to the Composite video input?
I wonder if the 6.0.1 FW will work with other T3 units. I spoke to my seller’s tech support, he claims that the factory hasn’t deemed Android 6 stable and ready for public use yet.

Xcaptain said:
A couple of questions:
1. Can you run Android Auto as a standalone apk/launcher on this unit?
2. Did you try connecting a front dashcam to the Composite video input?
I wonder if the 6.0.1 FW will work with other T3 units. I spoke to my seller’s tech support, he claims that the factory hasn’t deemed Android 6 stable and ready for public use yet.
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1. Didn't try
2. Nop
3. dupdate.img might work across T3 devices, but don't touch MCU update, it has to be exclusively from your vendor

zerozoneice said:
3. dupdate.img might work across T3 devices, but don't touch MCU update, it has to be exclusively from your vendor
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What's the firmware update procedure?
I tried @velvetpig's instruction but fails for my 'Topway?' unit. Neither the System Update menu under the MCU Update in Settings work.

Xcaptain said:
What's the firmware update procedure?
I tried @velvetpig's instruction but fails for my 'Topway?' unit. Neither the System Update menu under the MCU Update in Settings work.
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yea because that's a different platform (R16)
for T3 i think you can try this method HERE
...at own risk though...

Related

How to get the same volume then before you reboot the hu

Hi,
I want to know how to desactivate the option who put back volume to 12 after each reboot
Up
Mini Franki said:
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I think you could use this RK3066 HeadUnit
Depends on whatradio you have as you didn't tell us
Service app for RK3066 car HeadUnit family. Android 4.2 and 4.4
Features:
- Call via bluetooth from Android apps request. Best usage with True Contacts app!
- Media buttons remap from CAN/Key inputs to andorid (all custom players support)
- Direct control of media players - Media button emulation, PCradio app direct control (root required)
- Auto start music app on boot or on Phone headunit key
- Tune volume on speed (steps: 60, 100, 120 km/h)
- Background volume change (no stock or system UI)
- Safe volume level set on start/stop headunit
- Supprot of both old and new Headunit versions
- Call History widget included
- Media keys correctly sorted and handled on headunit boot-up
IF CALL DO NOT WORK: Change BT Api version in settings.
App is full open-source: https://github.com/petrows/RK3066-Headunit-service
Supports head units on Rockchip RK30SDK platform: RK3066 (Android 4.2.2 and 4.4.X)
- Klyde (KLD)
- Roadmaster (RM)
- Hui Fei (KGL)
- Microntek
- SMARTY
- TWIN
- Many other brands on RK3066 chipset
I already tried this app and i get a workaround with it and xposedmtc. With xposedmtc i overrighted the stock volume app and with rk3066 headunit, i put 22 for the safe volume. That work for get my prefered sound at start but that didnt fix my problem.
I want to get the same volume at start then when i close the radio like the stock 4.2.2 rom. I didnt found anything about it after several search. The only thing i found, is a workaround

Pine Automotive Multimedia - Cheap

Hello XDA. No real question or in-depth review in this thread, I just like to share an observation over a Chinese Android Head Unit I just bought last Saturday.
imagebam 93d3b0503078602
imagebam 1fa46c503078622
Geek Bench 1197804
I'm sorry there's no picture. As this is my first post, I am prevented from posting outside links.
Priced at USD $214, the unit came with the following specs (Generated from Settings and CPU-Z):
Code:
Model number KZCAR
Android version 4.1.1
Baseband version v0.4rc1
Kernel version 3.0.8
[email protected] #241
Fri Mar 28 18:30:52 CST 2014
Build number crane_kzcar-eng 4.1.1 JRO03C
20140619.140400 dpt911C_6.75
MPEG Version Number[I] [EMPTY][/I]
MCU Version Number V0.77 2014-06-16
Bluetooth Version v.6.6.8
Serial Number 140603116236709
Code:
[B]SOC[/B]
Cores 1
Architecture 1x ARM Cortex-A8 @ 1.01 GHz
Revision r3p2
Process 55 nm
Clock Speed 60 MHz - 1.01 GHz
CPU 0 1008 MHz
CPU Load 100 %
GPU Vendor ARM
GPU Renderer Mali-400 MP
GPU Load 0 %
Scaling Governer unknown
[B]DEVICE[/B]
Model KZCAR (crane_kzcar)
Manufacturer unknown
Brand SoftWinner
Board crane
Hardware sun4i
Screen Size 5.83 inches
Screen Resolution 800 x 480 pixels
Screen Density 160 dpi
Total RAM 812 MB
Available RAM 330 MB (40%)
Internal Storage 0.98 GB
Available Storage 0.11 GB (10%)
[B]SYSTEM[/B]
Android Version 04.01.01
API Level 16
Bootloader unknown
Build ID crane_kzcar-eng 4.1.1 JRO03C 20140619.140400 dpt911C_6.75
Java VM Dalvik 1.6.0
OpenGL ES 01.00
Kernel Architecture armv7l
Kernel Version 3.0.8 (20140619.140400)
Root Access Yes
System Uptime 01.40.45
Features
Disc slot for DVD Audio, Video CD, and Audio CD.
Analog TV and its extendable antenna.
Front AUX input.
Two front Micro SD slot.
Reverse camera input.
A single bluetooth module dedicated to phone calls (Along with a dialer app). Inaccessible from Android system.
Since it's still at Android version 4.1.1, some application that requires API beyond level 16 cannot be installed.
Installed apps
Code:
Google Maps 6.14.1 Google Play Store
Google Play Music Google Play Store
Nova Launcher Google Play Store
AutoMate - Car Dashboard Sideload (Google Play Store says it's incompatible with the device)
Quirks
Hardware
Only 4 hardware buttons; Eject disc, Mute/Power, Volume Up, and Volume Down.
Hardware buttons are hard to press and made a loud clicky noise.
The external storage cover fell easily.
The bezel surrounding the screen protrudes too far which made navigation around the screen's edge difficult.
Too slow to even load Google Play Music's cover art properly (Blank grey boxes).
Software
Lags, even when doing simple activities e.g. volume change and notification bar swipe.
Applications that requested immersive mode can't go back since the Home-Menu-Back buttons are presented as softkey only. Swiping from the top does nothing.
Radio app opens automatically at every boot (Cold and standby). Undesirable as I have Automate running at startup.
Brightness level reset itself to max level at every boot (Cold and standby).
Google Maps Navigation still uses the old 2D UI due to the API limitation.
The unit's rootable using KingRoot with a bit of a glitch. The app states that the process failed; but at the next reboot, root is present.
The home screen are slow, unintuitive, and full of system-crawling animations. Fortunately, there's Nova Launcher.
I'll fix the post's formatting and write more information as I go, but so far I'm not yet impressed and considering getting another unit. But for now I would very much appreciate any input however trivial from XDA.
Thank you and sorry for any spelling/grammar mistakes.
Update : For future references :
Android version 4.3 (Jelly Bean MR2, API 18) is the bare minimum for a head unit as Google Maps Navigation with the latest UI requires it.
Knob volume buttons are so much easier and safer to use on a car head unit.
I'd hate to get off topic; including on my own thread, but I don't want to clutter the subforum so here goes.
Can anyone tell me the differences between Joying unit model number JY-UL124 and JY-UL135? Spec wise I can see no difference. Are both of them MTCD? Both has :
Code:
CPU RK3188
RAM DDR 3
RAM Capacity 1 GB
Internal storage 16 GB
Version Android 5.1.1
Screen size 7"
Thank you.
all I can see about those Joying, is the knob is in a different place
CadillacMike said:
all I can see about those Joying, is the knob is in a different place
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Yeah that's the most I can surmise too.
Recovery and rom
Hi and thanks for your correct observations and info about this device.
Me too I found the same limitations, but before to change it I would try to change the rom. My questions are:
1) what is the exact botton sequence to enter into recovery mode? (I found it long time ago, but I don't remember anymore).
2) Do someone know a rom that I could add to the device to try to remove the limitation indicated below? "Malaysak" rom or CM rom?
Thanks to anyone that could help me..
Bye
Kerio G said:
Hello XDA. No real question or in-depth review in this thread, I just like to share an observation over a Chinese Android Head Unit I just bought last Saturday.
imagebam 93d3b0503078602
imagebam 1fa46c503078622
Geek Bench 1197804
I'm sorry there's no picture. As this is my first post, I am prevented from posting outside links.
Priced at USD $214, the unit came with the following specs (Generated from Settings and CPU-Z):
Code:
Model number KZCAR
Android version 4.1.1
Baseband version v0.4rc1
Kernel version 3.0.8
[email protected] #241
Fri Mar 28 18:30:52 CST 2014
Build number crane_kzcar-eng 4.1.1 JRO03C
20140619.140400 dpt911C_6.75
MPEG Version Number[I] [EMPTY][/I]
MCU Version Number V0.77 2014-06-16
Bluetooth Version v.6.6.8
Serial Number 140603116236709
Code:
[B]SOC[/B]
Cores 1
Architecture 1x ARM Cortex-A8 @ 1.01 GHz
Revision r3p2
Process 55 nm
Clock Speed 60 MHz - 1.01 GHz
CPU 0 1008 MHz
CPU Load 100 %
GPU Vendor ARM
GPU Renderer Mali-400 MP
GPU Load 0 %
Scaling Governer unknown
[B]DEVICE[/B]
Model KZCAR (crane_kzcar)
Manufacturer unknown
Brand SoftWinner
Board crane
Hardware sun4i
Screen Size 5.83 inches
Screen Resolution 800 x 480 pixels
Screen Density 160 dpi
Total RAM 812 MB
Available RAM 330 MB (40%)
Internal Storage 0.98 GB
Available Storage 0.11 GB (10%)
[B]SYSTEM[/B]
Android Version 04.01.01
API Level 16
Bootloader unknown
Build ID crane_kzcar-eng 4.1.1 JRO03C 20140619.140400 dpt911C_6.75
Java VM Dalvik 1.6.0
OpenGL ES 01.00
Kernel Architecture armv7l
Kernel Version 3.0.8 (20140619.140400)
Root Access Yes
System Uptime 01.40.45
Features
Disc slot for DVD Audio, Video CD, and Audio CD.
Analog TV and its extendable antenna.
Front AUX input.
Two front Micro SD slot.
Reverse camera input.
A single bluetooth module dedicated to phone calls (Along with a dialer app). Inaccessible from Android system.
Since it's still at Android version 4.1.1, some application that requires API beyond level 16 cannot be installed.
Installed apps
Code:
Google Maps 6.14.1 Google Play Store
Google Play Music Google Play Store
Nova Launcher Google Play Store
AutoMate - Car Dashboard Sideload (Google Play Store says it's incompatible with the device)
Quirks
Hardware
Only 4 hardware buttons; Eject disc, Mute/Power, Volume Up, and Volume Down.
Hardware buttons are hard to press and made a loud clicky noise.
The external storage cover fell easily.
The bezel surrounding the screen protrudes too far which made navigation around the screen's edge difficult.
Too slow to even load Google Play Music's cover art properly (Blank grey boxes).
Software
Lags, even when doing simple activities e.g. volume change and notification bar swipe.
Applications that requested immersive mode can't go back since the Home-Menu-Back buttons are presented as softkey only. Swiping from the top does nothing.
Radio app opens automatically at every boot (Cold and standby). Undesirable as I have Automate running at startup.
Brightness level reset itself to max level at every boot (Cold and standby).
Google Maps Navigation still uses the old 2D UI due to the API limitation.
The unit's rootable using KingRoot with a bit of a glitch. The app states that the process failed; but at the next reboot, root is present.
The home screen are slow, unintuitive, and full of system-crawling animations. Fortunately, there's Nova Launcher.
I'll fix the post's formatting and write more information as I go, but so far I'm not yet impressed and considering getting another unit. But for now I would very much appreciate any input however trivial from XDA.
Thank you and sorry for any spelling/grammar mistakes.
Update : For future references :
Android version 4.3 (Jelly Bean MR2, API 18) is the bare minimum for a head unit as Google Maps Navigation with the latest UI requires it.
Knob volume buttons are so much easier and safer to use on a car head unit.
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Premier AN-740 (witson w2-k7xxx) info. thread

After a lot of searching here and elsewhere I was not able to find a unit that matches these parameters. The unit was branded as Premier AN-740 which is obviously just a sticker label. Any help with identifying this unit will be greatly appreciated.
About Device LINK http://ibb.co/nMEroA
About vehicular platform 1/2 LINK: http://ibb.co/nBWU8A
About vehicular platform 2/2 LINK http://ibb.co/hyiFgV
Update: The stock ROM for this unit accepts 8888+OK as "secret code" to get to the opening logo customization screen. Maybe this provides a clue?
Update #2: Droid HW report
DEVICE
Model: evb3561sv_w_65_m0 (full_evb3561sv_w_65_m0)
Manufacturer: TS356XXPH-
Baseband Version: MOLY.LR9.W1444.MD.LWTG.MP.V94.P6, 2017/05/15 10:24
RIL Version: mtk gemini ril 1.0
Build Number: full_evb3561sv_w_65_m0-userdebug 6.0 MRA58K 1510921099 test-keys
Build Fingerprint: alps/full_evb3561sv_w_65_m0/evb3561sv_w_65_m0:6.0/MRA58K/1510921099:userdebug/test-keys
Bootloader: unknown
Java VM: ART 2.1.0
OS Version: Marshmallow (6.0)
SDK: 23
DISPLAY
Resolution: 1024x600 pixels
Software Density: 240 dpi (hdpi)
Refresh Rate: 57.44 Hz
PROCESSOR
CPU Architecture: AArch64 Processor rev 4 (aarch64)
Board: unknown
Chipset: MT3561S
Cores: 4
Clock Speed: 221 MHz - 1248 MHz
Instruction Sets: arm64-v8a
CPU Features: fp asimd evtstrm aes pmull sha1 sha2 crc32
CPU Governor: Not Available
Kernel Version: 3.18.19
Kernel Architecture: aarch64
GRAPHICS
Renderer: Mali-T720
Vendor: ARM
OpenGL Version: OpenGL ES 3.0
RAM
Total: 1897 MB
Java Heap: 128 MB
STORAGE
Internal: 11 GB
External: 7.2 GB
PRIMARY CAMERA
Resolution: 0.4 MP
Flash: No
Video Resolution: WVGA, 800x480
Supported Resolutions:
Image:
800x480
Video:
800x480 (WVGA)
SECONDARY CAMERA
Resolution: 0.4 MP
Video Resolution: WVGA, 800x480
Supported Resolutions:
Image:
800x480
Video:
800x480 (WVGA)
FEATURES
Bluetooth: Yes
Bluetooth LE: Yes
GPS: Yes
NFC: No
USB Accessory: Yes
WiFi: Yes
WiFi Direct: Yes
BATTERY
Technology: Li-ion
Health: Good
SENSORS
Not Available
Created by Droid Info
Update #3: ROOT!
I was able to root my device using the procedure outlined here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/android-auto/android-head-units/ownice-c500-root-t3558760
Using the longer password and with some minor command line alterations (see screenshot here https://ibb.co/njSw5q). Hope this helps someone.
My next goal is to get to the factory settings. If anyone gets the code for that please post it here.
head unit info
Hello, it seems that I have the same head unit. Mine is unbranded and it's shaped to fit a 2008 suzuki swift, however all the codes seems the same.
What I got until now is that 8888 is the boot logo code selection and I can access to the engineering mode menu by dialing *#*#3646633#*#*
I'm trying to perform a factory reset because I accidentally delete the "su" executable and I cannot access it anymore even with the password, howevere there is a factory reset password that I can't find on the net. The next step will be trying to access the "RST" button and check what it does.
Hi Mr. Purple,
Thanks for your code
MrDeepPurple said:
I can access to the engineering mode menu by dialing *#*#3646633#*#*
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I can confirm that it works for me as well. I was not however able to locate the FM Radio settings I was looking for (let me know if you find those).
Good luck with the factory reset, and let us know how it turned out.
Updates
I have some news:
The actual model seems to be the witson w2-k7xxx (in which xxx is the code of the shape of the front panel, mine is w2-K7658).
schwrz said:
l. I was not however able to locate the FM Radio settings I was looking for (let me know if you find those).
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I managed to access the system menu with the code 3711 and here there are the FM settings!
Here follows what I discovered by trying and trying again and searching on the net:
CODES (to be inserted in Settings > software version > small gear icon near HMI):
3711 -> factory settings
8888 -> boot logo settings
6666 -> a chinese text that reports "no update files where found" appears (probably the update code)
7777 -> a chinese text that reports "no update files where found" appears (probably the update code)
0 -> MCU update page
How to access the engineering mode:
dial *#*#3646633#*#*
How to access the firmware update page:
Click the RST button
touch the screen (and move your finger) until a writing appear on the top left
if a binary file is present in the root of the SD card, then the update begins
How to perform a factory reset: (/system partition is left unchanged, only user data is wiped)
Click the RST button
touch the screen with five fingers (and move them) until a writing appears on the top left
The factory reset procedure will begin. It lasts for 10 minutes
I mailed witson for a firmware update (in order to override the /system partition and restore the su executable) but they ask me for a serial number that is written on the unit. I will disassemble it in a couple of days and if I manage to get this update, I will post it there. However it seems that each model has its own custom firmware that supports only one button layout. If I flash a firmware of the same family (w2-k7xxx) but from a different model, the buttons may not work.
Maybe you can find your own model on witson website
MrDeepPurple said:
I have some news
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Wow man, you've really been busy! I'm definitely going to try out those codes and knowing who the manufacturer is will help as well. The user interface here definitely looks familiar, though I'm a bit confused as to how you were able to discover the XXX code in the W2-K7XXX part number of your unit. In any case thanks again for all the info and keep us updated, especially if you manage the much needed firmware update...
schwrz said:
though I'm a bit confused as to how you were able to discover the XXX code in the W2-K7XXX part number of your unit.
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Well, my HU has the panel that fits only in the 2008 suzuki swift, so I used the search engine on their site to look for "Suzuki Swift" and there I got the part number!
However if you have a standard panel maybe you can go in product page, then on the left column select "+ For Universal All-in-one" and see if one of the model is the one you own. In that page I see only 4 Android 6.0 headunit: W2-K7900G, W2-K7927G, W2-K7902 and W2-K7924 (I can't send link because I'm new on XDA, but you can easily find them)
From the photos you posted, it seems that your HU is the W2-K7927G
MrDeepPurple said:
From the photos you posted, it seems that your HU is the W2-K7927G
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Yes, I think so too ( Link for anyone interested). It would be nice to be able to confirm that this is indeed the exact model before we attempt a firmware update as flashing the wrong firmware is almost guaranteed to brick the unit (i'll try to search for th exact P/N in the "hidden" menus). Besides, now that I have all these secret menus to play with, maybe I can fix the problems I experience without a firmware update. The biggest two issues are speaker noise while idling (even when radio and music player are off) and waaay too jerky FM reception (unit is constantly trying to find a better frequency for the current station - I was told that I need to lower the FM sensitivity in the technician menu to fix that). If I can fix these two issues, I can definitely live without a F/W update. Did you experience any of these issues or is it just my particular model / unit?
schwrz said:
Did you experience any of these issues or is it just my particular model / unit?
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yes, the idle background noise is too loud too on mine. The reception seems fine, just a little worse than the suzuki stock radio definitely usable. However if you find a solution for both, I think I will try it too! At the moment I'm stuck to solve the "su" problem!
sorry to hear that.
i assumed the factory reset took care of the SU problem.
Other updates
schwrz said:
sorry to hear that.
i assumed the factory reset took care of the SU problem.
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Unfortunately the factory reset only reset the user partition, but the /system partition is left unchanged.
However after two weeks of mails, I finally got a firmware update binary from Witson.
I don't know if it's compatible to your radio, however i mailed to [email protected], they asked me for a product code placed on top of my Head unit and then sent me the update after I provided the code.
Here a picture of the location of the product code on my unit (it's the top side of the box):
{
"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"
}
Maybe you can ask for a firmware too with your serial and then we can check if it's the same file.
Now I'm trying to fixing a network bug that made my cellular network connect to a roaming operator (TIM) instead of my operator (three) due to a wrong priority assignment.
As always nothing but helpful information from MrDeepPurple (seen them in concert not too long ago hehe). I feel kind of ashamed for not contributing anything.
MrDeepPurple said:
... they asked me for a product code placed on top of my Head unit and then sent me the update after I provided the code.
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I plan to take apart the center console in my car during this weekend so I'll be sure to check for that code - in addition to a few other things I've been saving for this event such as debugging that horrible background noise we talked about. I plan to disconnect the HU from all peripherals one by one until I find the culprit. If the HU itself is generating that noise I'll need to rethink my strategy. As for the radio reception, I did find the radio sensitivity setting thanks to your help and lowering it did help a little, but it turns out I've been kind'a stupid not noticing how short the antenna the previous owner put on the car was. With that size it was physically impossible to get good reception, so I just ordered an OEM antenna from the car manufacturer and hope to be done with this problem. The moral of this, I think, is that even though this HU is pretty sh**ty, we shouldn't be so quick to blame everything on it as there are other components in the system. One thing to note to anyone fiddling with the system settings from the codes MrDeepPurple provided, be aware that saving the settings will RESET YOUR HOME SCREEN TO STOCK so if you want to try out different settings do it all in one go, otherwise you'll end up having to replace all your widgets and things to the way you like them about a zillion times.
MrDeepPurple said:
Now I'm trying to fixing a network bug that made my cellular network connect to a roaming operator (TIM) instead of my operator (three) due to a wrong priority assignment.
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It seems that the problems never end with this HU - is this bug due to the firmware update?
At this pace by the time we get them to perform adequately they will be outdated.
Anyways good luck and keep updating.
schwrz said:
It seems that the problems never end with this HU - is this bug due to the firmware update?
At this pace by the time we get them to perform adequately they will be outdated.
Anyways good luck and keep updating.
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yes, this happens on a random OTA update I received a month ago. I didn't even know that this HU can have OTAs. However I'm not able to select network type (2G, 3G, 4G) anymore because the menu is greyed and instead it appeared a menù with PLMN editing. I didn't even know what a PLMN was before that.
However this menù is totally useless, the selection and the editing of PLMNs is resetted when you exit this menu. The PLMN which has the highest priority is TIM, then comes three UK (why uk? iI'm in italy!!). I read that there is a sqlite db accessible only with root permission that contains those informations so I need root to access it.
schwrz said:
As always nothing but helpful information from MrDeepPurple (seen them in concert not too long ago hehe). I feel kind of ashamed for not contributing anything.
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You contributed to find the correct way to root this HU that is the most useful information to me by now!! Thank you!
well, it seems that the root procedure doesn't work on mine.
After all the steps on Ownice C500 post (even with the short password on forfan executable and the long one with the su executable) it seems that the root doesn't work. When I try to run the su command on a terminal emulator it returns 1. It's a generic error code, so there should be something missing. However I'm not scared to test it now that I have the firmware update files.
Did you use the su executable in the Ownice C500 post?
Are the other file useless (libsupol.so, sukernel and supolicy) ?
MrDeepPurple said:
well, it seems that the root procedure doesn't work on mine.
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so with the firmware update they also patched the system against rooting?
makes me think twice before updating...
MrDeepPurple said:
Did you use the su executable in the Ownice C500 post?
Are the other file useless (libsupol.so, sukernel and supolicy) ?
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Having performed the root two months ago I'm sorry to say I don't really remember much. However two things are clear from the screenshot (third post in this thread):
1. I used the longer password.
2. Only the actual su file is copied and given execution permissions.
Not sure what's the source of that 'su' executable but it's probably from the link given as I can't recall doing otherwise.
Today I received a new update binary, I will try to upload it soon and check if it solves my problem
schwrz said:
DEVICE
Model: evb3561sv_w_65_m0 (full_evb3561sv_w_65_m0)
Manufacturer: TS356XXPH-
Baseband Version: MOLY.LR9.W1444.MD.LWTG.MP.V94.P6, 2017/05/15 10:24
RIL Version: mtk gemini ril 1.0
Build Number: full_evb3561sv_w_65_m0-userdebug 6.0 MRA58K 1510921099 test-keys
Build Fingerprint: alps/full_evb3561sv_w_65_m0/evb3561sv_w_65_m0:6.0/MRA58K/1510921099754[/U]:userdebug/test-keys
Bootloader: unknown
Java VM: ART 2.1.0
OS Version: Marshmallow (6.0)
SDK: 23
DISPLAY
Resolution: 1024x600 pixels
Software Density: 240 dpi (hdpi)
Refresh Rate: 57.44 Hz
PROCESSOR
CPU Architecture: AArch64 Processor rev 4 (aarch64)
Board: unknown
Chipset: MT3561S
Cores: 4
Clock Speed: 221 MHz - 1248 MHz
Instruction Sets: arm64-v8a
CPU Features: fp asimd evtstrm aes pmull sha1 sha2 crc32
CPU Governor: Not Available
Kernel Version: 3.18.19
Kernel Architecture: aarch64
GRAPHICS
Renderer: Mali-T720
Vendor: ARM
OpenGL Version: OpenGL ES 3.0
RAM
Total: 1897 MB
Java Heap: 128 MB
STORAGE
Internal: 11 GB
External: 7.2 GB
PRIMARY CAMERA
Resolution: 0.4 MP
Flash: No
Video Resolution: WVGA, 800x480
Supported Resolutions:
Image:
800x480
Video:
800x480 (WVGA)
SECONDARY CAMERA
Resolution: 0.4 MP
Video Resolution: WVGA, 800x480
Supported Resolutions:
Image:
800x480
Video:
800x480 (WVGA)
FEATURES
Bluetooth: Yes
Bluetooth LE: Yes
GPS: Yes
NFC: No
USB Accessory: Yes
WiFi: Yes
WiFi Direct: Yes
BATTERY
Technology: Li-ion
Health: Good
SENSORS
Not Available
Created by Droid Info
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I just buy and new android head Units is name DynaVin 2GB 16GB with 4gLTE .
The "Droid info" i get only 2 was difference from yours as below shown .
1)build number difference from 1510921099 mine 1511340754
2)build fingerprint difference 1510921099754 mine 1511340754
I Found 2 Bug
1) Minor Noisy Sound when in idle mode .
2) Waze Hang when using 4G Lte . Reseat 4G Card then be ok again
Anyone can provide some ideal ?
k5235 said:
I just buy and new android head Units is name DynaVin 2GB 16GB with 4gLTE .
The "Droid info" i get only 2 was difference from yours as below shown .
1)build number difference from 1510921099 mine 1511340754
2)build fingerprint difference 1510921099754 mine 1511340754
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I think it's the same head unit, probably the differences are only on firmware release version
k5235 said:
1) Minor Noisy Sound when in idle mode .
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This is a common bug, schwrz was trying to solve that but it seems to affect all the radios with the MTK3561
k5235 said:
2) Waze Hang when using 4G Lte . Reseat 4G Card then be ok again
Anyone can provide some ideal ?
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I've never tried waze on it, only google maps and sygic and they both works fine! Well, sygic is a bit slow and laggy but still usable.
MrDeepPurple said:
I think it's the same head unit, probably the differences are only on firmware release version
I've never tried waze on it, only google maps and sygic and they both works fine! Well, sygic is a bit slow and laggy but still usable.
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The main reason I've put Android in the car is be able too use Waze properly (i.e. no weird phone holding gadgets) so yes, I can confirm that Waze works fine on this HU. Otherwise I'd have replaced it long time ago.
As for the idle noise, I currently tend to think it's a hardware rather than software issue. I'm going to take apart the center console and see what's what as soon as I receive some parts I'm waiting for (for which I also need to take apart the center console - no sense in doing it twice). Will report my findings.

RDS function not working

Hi, I have chinese android car head unit with this specification:
Model: CY-CT068
Android version: 7.1
Allwinner quad-core T3 , CPU 1.2Ghz ; Cortex A9 architecture
RAM: DDR3 1GB
ROM: 16GB
• 7 inch 2-DIN touch screen TFT LCD display,
• 1.2G Quad Core CPU with 1G DDR3
• Build in 16G Flash Memory for Music/Navigation Map Data/Video
• AM/FM/RDS Radio, Auto Memory Store/Preset Scan
• Build in WIFI
• Support Mirror Link for Smart Phone
• Build in GPS receiver, with the GPS antenna compatible with Waze/Navfree/Google Map etc
• Support Steering wheel control
• Multimedia Player Compatibility with all format
• Build in radio, FM/AM with available for any market. (Europe, Australia, South America, North America, Russia, Japan, etc.)
• Super High Definition with 1024 x 600 pixel
• Build in RDS
• SD/MMC card USB-reader support MP4, DIVX, JPEG, MP3 and WMA playback, Can support maximum 32G compatibility
• Build in 4X45W Hi Fi amplifier output
• 2 Channel RCA Output/1 Channel Video Output/2 x Rear USB Input
• Volume/Fader/Balance/Treble/Bass Control
• DSP Preset Flat POP ROCK CLASS JAZZ CUSTOM
• Build-in Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP/Hands Free/Phone book
• Preset Multi EQ Settings
• Support Bluetooth MP3 Player Function (Attention: This function can only be realized when the mobile phone supports Bluetooth Audio Output)
• Support Rear-view camera
• Support DVR input,easy to control DVR on the display screen.(DVR is optional, need to buy DVR seperately)
• Support TPMS.(TPMS Kits are optional, need to buy the kits seperately)
• Built-in Canbus, support the steering wheel control and original information displaying
• Voltage: DC 12V(24V need to add a power adapter);
• Current: 30 mA
• Output power: 4 * 45 W
• Operating temperature: -30 degrees-80 degrees
• FM frequency: 87.5-108MH AM frequency: 522-1710KHZ
In Extra settings there is an option to set radio region and I set it up to Europe, and also in Conf I checked "RDS" checkbox. Restarted head unit but when I start radio app I get new text box with "None" info displayed. Tried other regions but without success getting RDS info.
Am I missing something here?
BTW MCU version is T5.3.19-150-13-C07101-181008 and System version is V8.2.3_20180713.155939_SPX2
You might have to enable/turn it on in the radio app, sometimes it can be a bit hit and miss if it works
RossMacgill said:
You might have to enable/turn it on in the radio app, sometimes it can be a bit hit and miss if it works
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Radio app shows text box "None" where(I assume) should be shown RDS info after I've turned it on in Extra settings of unit. Cannot find any additional settings within radio app. Strange.
Does somebody have another radio apk just to try?
On my head unit there is a switch to turn rds on/off in the factory settings section
Bob_Sanders said:
On my head unit there is a switch to turn rds on/off in the factory settings section
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I have it also but when I tick RDS check box radio app just gets text line showing "None" but no real rds info about radio station.
RossMacgill said:
You might have to enable/turn it on in the radio app, sometimes it can be a bit hit and miss if it works
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Here you can see "None" text box.
dbagy said:
Here you can see "None" text box.
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Not sure what the "NONE" is but I don't believe it has anything to do with rds. It's too small an area. The RDS usually runs where the channel numbers are.
Have you enabled "RDS" in "FACTORY" settings. (you have to use the default password for your machine to get into factory settings.)
Bob_Sanders said:
Not sure what the "NONE" is but I don't believe it has anything to do with rds. It's too small an area. The RDS usually runs where the channel numbers are.
Have you enabled "RDS" in "FACTORY" settings. (you have to use the default password for your machine to get into factory settings.)
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Here are the pics from factory settings-Extra settings , I enter password and here I can adjust radio region and in Config info I enable RDS. When I enable RDS, "None" text box shows otherwise it is not showing.
Bob_Sanders said:
Not sure what the "NONE" is but I don't believe it has anything to do with rds. It's too small an area. The RDS usually runs where the channel numbers are.
Have you enabled "RDS" in "FACTORY" settings. (you have to use the default password for your machine to get into factory settings.)
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Can you maybe send me apk file of your radio app?
Tnx in advance.
dbagy said:
Can you maybe send me apk file of your radio app?
Tnx in advance.
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My system is not rooted and I can not get into the system/app folder to copy the apk. I doubt my radio app would work on yours anyway. I'm a px6 on android 10
You can TRY Navradio+.... but there is a note saying it's not really compatible with allwinner T3
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.navimods.radio
Bob_Sanders said:
My system is not rooted and I can not get into the system/app folder to copy the apk. I doubt my radio app would work on yours anyway. I'm a px6 on android 10
You can TRY Navradio+.... but there is a note saying it's not really compatible with allwinner T3
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.navimods.radio
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Tried Navradio+ free version but no luck. Seems that RDS won't work.
Thanks.

My AllWinner T3L Head unit setup

Hi All,
I decided to post my experience with chinese head units that are available in aftermarket sellers in India.
these are normally rebranded by the seller and I decided to buy one from a prominent aftermarket brand.
I decided to buy a 2GB RAM 8GB storage unit with Android Auto and Car Play support.
Till this point I had no experience with these head units and had seen few in cabs so far.
The moment I installed them and started using them, the first reaction was I have wasted a good sum of money. the performance is just horrible, the things are not seamless and GPS and Maps are just too slow.
But soon enough my tinkering abilities kicked in and a lot of research on xda and 4pda got me good inputs to start tinkering around the Device.
I have not finally settled on my setup of the device and the performance is good enough for day to day use.
Here is what it looks like now
Device:
AllWinner T3L 2GB 8GB
Firmware:
V8.1.1_20220823.094651_THEME1
Rooted: Yes with Magisk 25.2
Softwares:
Google Maps
Youtube Music Premium with offline support
Magisk + Modules
DPI Changer: i changed from default DPI 160 to around 210 which gives me larger menus and fonts and display. to operate in car you need bigger buttons obviously
KTweak: for performance tweaks
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.draco.ktweak
GitHub - tytydraco/KTweak: A no-nonsense kernel tweak script for Linux and Android systems, backed by evidence.
A no-nonsense kernel tweak script for Linux and Android systems, backed by evidence. - GitHub - tytydraco/KTweak: A no-nonsense kernel tweak script for Linux and Android systems, backed by evidence.
github.com
I use magisk module version of it
Tempo: to reduce overall animation speed to improve performance
Tempo — Adjustable System Anim - Apps on Google Play
Curated animation speeds for your device.
play.google.com
Tlink5 5.2.60 Dingwei for Android Auto
List of TLINK versions availables
Hello! I'm a new user of a ONWICE T10 Android Head Unit and tester of a lot of versions of TLINK APK, specially for CarPlay. After begging a lot I get a possible latest version of that app but still doesnt works decently. I dont know if it...
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Somehow Wireless Auto works fine for me with this version and with 2.4Ghz Wifi
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