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Windows Vista Sideshow for WinMob 5/6 - preview release!

Hi everyone
Just noticed that microsoft have released a preview beta of Sideshow for Windows Mobile (5/6)
http://blogs.msdn.com/sideshow/arch...n-windows-mobile-released-techready-2008.aspx
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I think there's a few neat functions mentioned: controlling WMP, viewing/controlling powerpoint presentations etc
p.s. someone should post this as a forum attachment without needing to go through microsoft download centre

Here is the file:
http://rapidshare.com/files/119903090/WindowsSideShowforWindowsMobile.zip.html
Here is a video of me trying it on my T-Mobile Wing. I only tried the WMP SideShow.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AA8cAFy9EBI
Note: YouTube stretched it all stupid.

neiltoe said:
Here is the file:
http://rapidshare.com/files/119903090/WindowsSideShowforWindowsMobile.zip.html
Here is a video of me trying it on my T-Mobile Wing. I only tried the WMP SideShow.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AA8cAFy9EBI
Note: YouTube stretched it all stupid.
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Holy crap... I guess I really didn't understand what was going on as I stated in this thread, I had already been doing this kind of stuff using GoGadgets! from another developer. But now I get that its official from MS. They even took the EXACT SAME software that Ikanos Consulting created... sheesh.
Thanks for the video, I always thought that GoGadgets was cool stuff.
Hope this brings more light into this awesomeness.

I have already uninstalled it because I only care about anything "Media Center" SideShow. Haven't found one and haven't really looked for one as of late.
The T-Mo Wing is seriously underpowered but I was actually getting along rather smooth. Also using Bluetooth as the connection is sorta useless if you walk out of range. Which is not too far in my house. Connecting was fast and simple after the initial setup. The today plugin thing is nice but again sorta useless. I really expected it to have controls right there so you wouldn't have to navigate so many pages.
I know I am critical and this is the official first release and it is not even a finished product just a developers release. But it has potential.

very, very, very COOL!

neiltoe said:
I have already uninstalled it because I only care about anything "Media Center" SideShow. Haven't found one and haven't really looked for one as of late.
The T-Mo Wing is seriously underpowered but I was actually getting along rather smooth. Also using Bluetooth as the connection is sorta useless if you walk out of range. Which is not too far in my house. Connecting was fast and simple after the initial setup. The today plugin thing is nice but again sorta useless. I really expected it to have controls right there so you wouldn't have to navigate so many pages.
I know I am critical and this is the official first release and it is not even a finished product just a developers release. But it has potential.
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Yes, it seemed quite quick on your youtube link
An alternative is the old Salling Clicker
It supports wifi and bluetooth and WinXP. Also supports itunes and WMP

Don't forget to check out the Sideshow dev's blog: http://blogs.msdn.com/sideshow/
It has the Runtime and SDK for developing gadgets using managed code (ie .NET), and a prebuilt example

TehPenguin said:
Don't forget to check out the Sideshow dev's blog: http://blogs.msdn.com/sideshow/
It has the Runtime and SDK for developing gadgets using managed code (ie .NET), and a prebuilt example
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You may need this runtime on your PC http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/...72-68e8-4c0c-a239-560c21b66fca&displaylang=en

When I select service on pc side show that instal and can't instal bluetooth peripheral device,What's up?

d112 said:
When I select service on pc side show that instal and can't instal bluetooth peripheral device,What's up?
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make sure you have the MS BT Stack...
What PC do u have? Do you have a BT Radio?

I HAVE hp pavilin dv9500 integral bluetooth?
What is ms bt stack?

d112 said:
I HAVE hp pavilin dv9500 integral bluetooth?
What is ms bt stack?
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Microsoft Bluetooth Stack.
If you have XP SP2 or higher its built in but if you use a 3rd party Stack like from toshiba etc. you might have trouble. you have to figure out what stack you have...

d112 said:
When I select service on pc side show that instal and can't instal bluetooth peripheral device,What's up?
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I went through a bit of a headache getting mine to work. Maybe I can help. I just need you to write in a more coherent manner.

I had a few issues too. If I installed the PPC component before pairing, the PC would not locate and install the appropriate drivers. If I paired first, then enabled the SideShow BT service, the PC would locate and install the drivers just fine. I tried this several times, and that was the only way that worked for me. Weird. YMMV.

It's annoying that all the fancy new software is made for Vista.
*Crosses Windows Mobile Device Centre off the list
*Crosses Windows SideShow For Windows Mobile off the list

Alright. so a little batch of detailed insturctions about using this:
(during the process make sure your device is DISCOVERABLE)
1. It doesn't REALLY matter if you're using MS STACK or TOSHIBA STACK as long as there is a sideshow service detected.
A. if you have toshiba stack:
right click on the bluetooth tray icon and open the bluetooth devices.
add a new one and detect the service MANUALLY (choose CUSTOM).
if you see a service called "...sideshow..." on the list, you can use it. it is mostly UNprobable that you will.
connect to your device
continue to section C
B. if you have ms stack:
right click on the tray icon.
click options.
add a new device.
pair it using your own passkey.
open the options once more and you see your device in the Devices window.
click on it and click properties.
go to services and, if you installed sideshow on your device, and ran it, you should see Sideshow in the list.. as well as Activesync and a few others maybe.
click ok and it'll try to connect to your device.
(if you can't connect, go to COM ports in OPTIONS And install a new one. i used COM port 3..)
C. go to control panel, go to sideshow, and you should be able to mark V on the gadgets you'd like to use.
2. MS stack: double click the provided file. install it and read the TXT that appears on your desktop for further instructions...
TOSHIBA stack: just install the stack..
make sure you uninstall each before installing the other.
these are both the LATEST versions of both stacks: (up until the day of posting this message of course )
TOSHIBA STACK:
http://rapidshare.com/files/120186967/TOSHIBA_BTSTACK.zip.html
MS STACK:
http://rapidshare.com/files/120187911/MS_BTSTACK.exe.html
i strongly suggest you keep both files on your comp as a cover for any services one might provide while the other doesn't.
for instance, to my knowledge, MS stack works HORRIBLY with Async...
while TOSHIBA stack doesn't work with sideshow at all. (at least from what i've experienced)
enjoy

Go Gadget
Has anyone got the Go Gadget Beta?
I would really like to try it.
I have tried Microsofts version, but I have heard that Go Gadget supports Home Automation.

Can it work via USB ?

Windows CE 6.0 shell question

Hopefully this is the appropriate place. This may be a dead end but I thought I'd ask. EDIT: This probably belongs in the General section but I don't see a delete or move option.
I have a generic Chinese headunit in my car running Windows CE 6.0 with a very limited shell running on it. Is there a way to force it to close out of this or load another on the unit? My input options would be Micro-SD or USB drive via the USB host adapter. I can't even load programs other than whats built in except for the GPS software.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1368340

No offence jwoegerbauer, but I tried ceFFM on WinCe emulator and after correcting couple of Mortscript unclosed quote marks, I still got different Mortscript errors which I wasn't able to correct in a simple way. So I didn't dare to install it on my WinCE 6.0 Chinese GPS tablet at all. I also tried MioPocket Mini from here, it installed without problems on emulator. So I tried it also with the unit itself, but as it is still quite bloated and slow with heavy Mortscripts and also the interface probably needs some better graphics support, it's not very fluid. I ditched it and I am still using the original interface, which is fluid and through which after a very simple "hack" of replacing some exe files and redirecting them through Mortscripts to run my own programs from SD, I can basically start any program.
I suggest You first point to Your navigation path configurator (every Chinese unit should have one) to "desktop.exe" (You'll find it in gpspassion.com somewhere) and after running it You should be able to access the WinCE original interface and take it from there. Also before anything else, try to find out if it is possible to hard reset the device in case You get in trouble (probably not) and if it has a persistent registry (probably does), in which case You'll have to be VERY careful about modifying the registry. For example, my device has a custom shell, so if I would try to replace it with original shell from HKLM\init, it would brick my device as I have read others with the same device have "successfully" accomplished. Most safe would be to continue to use the original interface, maybe if You need some additional programs You could launch the "desktop.exe" any time from the navi shortcut and run the stuff from desktop.
Good luck.

Just stumble into this thread
Actually my goal is to play (downloaded) video in mkv format so I don't have to convert it in order to be recognized by my Head Unit. But in the end, my Head Unit can play mkv file, view office docs, play game and has a customizable menu.
Here what I do :
I'm using Chinese Head Unit which the GPS files are inside an SD card. Just try to remove your SD card safely and copy to a folder (let's say SDbackup) in your PC/laptop. Inside this folder, you will find *.ini file which specify the path to your GPS problem. Open this file. Mine (maplaunch.ini) is look like this :
[igo]
path= mobilenavigator\mobilenavigator.exe;
iconpath= mobilenavigator\igo8.ico;
showname= igo8;
Then search for a PORTABLE (no-need-to-install) shell menu or application launcher, I use GPS Menu. Copy that portable launcher/shell to your SDbackup folder while keeping the folder stucture the same. I have no info about this chine head unit, Therefore I use portable launcher so I dont have to install and taking chance to brick it.
Then edit the executable path in *.ini file above to point at the portable launcher *.exe. (Mine become path= my_gps_menu\gps_menu.exe. I cand do this since the wince only lock the IGO map folder. If it's also lock the path above , then copy the portable launcher files into the folder path (ie mobilenavigator) and rename the gps_menu.exe to mobilenavigator.exe.
Copy the SDbackup folder to a new SD card. Keep your original GPS's SD card as a backup.
Try this new SD card on your head unit. If it's boot up perfectly, then you can edit this launcher to display your existing GPS apps and other apps. "GPS menu" has include some apps like tcpmp video player -which can play mkv & subtitles, music player, document viewer, game etc.(I guess the last two just for showoff ). You can also 'unlock' (accessing the wince desktop) the Head Unit,
Good Luck! and Sorry for my english.

GPS menu (by PEZ and/or SHANEA)
GPS Menu you introduced here isn't a shell in its original sense, it's an application launcher . as you correctly stated.

jwoegerbauer said:
GPS Menu you introduced here isn't a shell in its original sense, it's an application launcher . as you correctly stated.
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Yes, "GPS Menu" is an application launcher.
If this thread starter simply wants to load another program in the Car's head Unit more importantly while Driving, probably all he needs are another GPS, media player and bluetooth apps - with custom GUI/large buttons and perhaps voice (to tell him that he did push the right button).
Maybe he thinks he needs another shell for this. While certainly a shell can do it, a launcher will do it too, That's why I wrote "shell menu/apps launcher".

Legodude522 said:
Hopefully this is the appropriate place. This may be a dead end but I thought I'd ask. EDIT: This probably belongs in the General section but I don't see a delete or move option.
I have a generic Chinese headunit in my car running Windows CE 6.0 with a very limited shell running on it. Is there a way to force it to close out of this or load another on the unit? My input options would be Micro-SD or USB drive via the USB host adapter. I can't even load programs other than whats built in except for the GPS software.
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What Model/Brand is that unit? It Looks familiar, I may have a way for you to get to its built in wince interface without any hacks.
--thesh0ck

Thanks! can you please point me to a link to download the software you used. THe megaupload link is blocked in my country.
adhip said:
Just stumble into this thread
Actually my goal is to play (downloaded) video in mkv format so I don't have to convert it in order to be recognized by my Head Unit. But in the end, my Head Unit can play mkv file, view office docs, play game and has a customizable menu.
Here what I do :
I'm using Chinese Head Unit which the GPS files are inside an SD card. Just try to remove your SD card safely and copy to a folder (let's say SDbackup) in your PC/laptop. Inside this folder, you will find *.ini file which specify the path to your GPS problem. Open this file. Mine (maplaunch.ini) is look like this :
[igo]
path= mobilenavigator\mobilenavigator.exe;
iconpath= mobilenavigator\igo8.ico;
showname= igo8;
Then search for a PORTABLE (no-need-to-install) shell menu or application launcher, I use GPS Menu. Copy that portable launcher/shell to your SDbackup folder while keeping the folder stucture the same. I have no info about this chine head unit, Therefore I use portable launcher so I dont have to install and taking chance to brick it.
Then edit the executable path in *.ini file above to point at the portable launcher *.exe. (Mine become path= my_gps_menu\gps_menu.exe. I cand do this since the wince only lock the IGO map folder. If it's also lock the path above , then copy the portable launcher files into the folder path (ie mobilenavigator) and rename the gps_menu.exe to mobilenavigator.exe.
Copy the SDbackup folder to a new SD card. Keep your original GPS's SD card as a backup.
Try this new SD card on your head unit. If it's boot up perfectly, then you can edit this launcher to display your existing GPS apps and other apps. "GPS menu" has include some apps like tcpmp video player -which can play mkv & subtitles, music player, document viewer, game etc.(I guess the last two just for showoff ). You can also 'unlock' (accessing the wince desktop) the Head Unit,
Good Luck! and Sorry for my english.
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auldthief said:
Thanks! can you please point me to a link to download the software you used. THe megaupload link is blocked in my country.
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I was using Pez GPS Menu. You can google it or try googling "Pez GPS Menu filecrop" (w/o quotes).
I said "was" because for months I've been using iphonetoday launcher taken from here http://code.google.com/p/iphonetoday/downloads/list.
Choose the PND/Pocket Navigation Device version.
However, this only a launcher, so if you want to play .mkv, .mp3 etc you need portable wince apps which bundled in GPS Menu.
Other option, you can use Wolf NCU : http://wolfncu.ru/ for launcher
Or mix it together, like I did. I use iphone today launcher which has icon for Wolf NCU

FYI:
Especially for use on devices with little RAM I recently have published MioPocket Mini 4.0 FV. It's made up on iPhoneToday engine.

Im looking at buying one of thesefor my wife car, do they work OK out of the box,? Is it easy to put on the maps for my country uk?
Thanks Joe

Hi, I'm having a slightly different problem, I have a unit that boots into win ce only, no car ui, no media player, no software, nothing, just a bare windows ce, how would I go about installing relevant launcher software for media player, radio, gps etc? Thanks for any help.

wince device
thesh0ck said:
What Model/Brand is that unit? It Looks familiar, I may have a way for you to get to its built in wince interface without any hacks.
--thesh0ck
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Hi Could you post the solution you have on the forum please?
thanks a lot

win ce only, no car ui, no media player, no software, nothing, just a bare windows c
dicko101 said:
Hi, I'm having a slightly different problem, I have a unit that boots into win ce only, no car ui, no media player, no software, nothing, just a bare windows ce, how would I go about installing relevant launcher software for media player, radio, gps etc? Thanks for any help.
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dicko101,
New to the site, saw your thread and having the same problem with Chinese no name head unit
seller wont return calls, no flash files available.
Everything works if I go to \Mydevice/residentflash2/apps/home.exe
Can you tell me how you got system to boot to menu please?
dnb1951
[email protected]

nokia 5

New range of ANDROID 5.1 head units Quad Core with DAB+ tuner

Hi all,
Long time expecting to get a DAB+ access on in-dash 2DIn unit. Now with Android 5.1, we get it.
there is a range of these new models, mainly for european makes (VW, Mercedes, BMW, Opel, Audi, etc... with Android 5.1, 1 GB RAM, 16 GB ROM, DAB+ included, on this website : http://android-caraudio.com ( the items with reference CNY-****)
Very affordable, all models under 400$ including express delivery.
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Are these MTCD units?
Can we be sure that they really have android 5.1 and not just some fake user interface?
Sent from my SM-N910F using XDA-Developers mobile app

New USB DAB+ module / box sold by Erisin
Hi all, wondering if anyone has seen the new DAB+ module sold by Erisin which connects to the head unit via a USB:-
- sorry can't share link as I'm a new user but search "es351-dab-box-for-android-51-system"
They state that its compatible with their new Android v5.1 head units (see example as follows) as it come preloaded with the correct software:-
- sorry can't share link as I'm a new user but search "es4046b-7-andrdoi-51-car-dvd-gps-dab-for-bmw-e46"
Erisin usually sell Hui Fei type products but I wanted to see if retro fit to my existing head unit (I have a Hui Fei with RK3188, KLD 800x480, KK 4.4.4 and MCU MTCB-KGL-V2.55). Tried emailing / Skyping the seller (Erisin) but so far no reply. Anyone seen this? Know if it will work on earlier models? Know where I could find the Native App? Etc.

nomailing said:
Are these MTCD units?
Can we be sure that they really have android 5.1 and not just some fake user interface?
Sent from my SM-N910F using XDA-Developers mobile app
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I don't clearly see why we should " fake" Android 5.1 since it is open source, freely available....furthermore, the DAB+ function requires android Lollipop. If a device comes with DAB+, you can know it is powered by Android 5.1
Also, the Android 5.1 interface is not really different from Android 4.4....

Dreadnaughtz said:
Hi all, wondering if anyone has seen the new DAB+ module sold by Erisin which connects to the head unit via a USB:-
- sorry can't share link as I'm a new user but search "es351-dab-box-for-android-51-system"
They state that its compatible with their new Android v5.1 head units (see example as follows) as it come preloaded with the correct software:-
- sorry can't share link as I'm a new user but search "es4046b-7-andrdoi-51-car-dvd-gps-dab-for-bmw-e46"
Erisin usually sell Hui Fei type products but I wanted to see if retro fit to my existing head unit (I have a Hui Fei with RK3188, KLD 800x480, KK 4.4.4 and MCU MTCB-KGL-V2.55). Tried emailing / Skyping the seller (Erisin) but so far no reply. Anyone seen this? Know if it will work on earlier models? Know where I could find the Native App? Etc.
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DAB+ requires Android 5 Lollipop. It can't work with former versions. Huifei also sells now DAB+ tuner for their Android 5 units.
On android-caraudio.com, you can get DAB+ with products XTRONS, HUIFEI, and serie CNY-**** as described here above ( in serie CNY, the DAB+ is already included in the offer, while for others, it comes as an option- And CNY is cheaper, as well....)

Dreadnaughtz said:
Hi all, wondering if anyone has seen the new DAB+ module sold by Erisin which connects to the head unit via a USB:-
- sorry can't share link as I'm a new user but search "es351-dab-box-for-android-51-system"
They state that its compatible with their new Android v5.1 head units (see example as follows) as it come preloaded with the correct software:-
- sorry can't share link as I'm a new user but search "es4046b-7-andrdoi-51-car-dvd-gps-dab-for-bmw-e46"
Erisin usually sell Hui Fei type products but I wanted to see if retro fit to my existing head unit (I have a Hui Fei with RK3188, KLD 800x480, KK 4.4.4 and MCU MTCB-KGL-V2.55). Tried emailing / Skyping the seller (Erisin) but so far no reply. Anyone seen this? Know if it will work on earlier models? Know where I could find the Native App? Etc.
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For retrofitting use one of the dab+ USB dongles
https://www.carjoying.com/joying-di...iversal-android-car-auto-radio-head-unit.html
http://nl.aliexpress.com/item/USB-2...676073593.html?spm=2114.48010108.12.11.AaWt5e
I use Android 4.4 and have the joying dab dongel which is the same as the other one. It working great on my mx hui.
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getehem said:
DAB+ requires Android 5 Lollipop. It can't work with former versions. Huifei also sells now DAB+ tuner for their Android 5 units.
On android-caraudio.com, you can get DAB+ with products XTRONS, HUIFEI, and serie CNY-**** as described here above ( in serie CNY, the DAB+ is already included in the offer, while for others, it comes as an option- And CNY is cheaper, as well....)
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DAB+ dongles also work on android 4.4. i'm using it myself. For a good reception connect the dongle to an external caraerial. The aerial delivered with the product isn't that bad anyway.

Tumke32 said:
For retrofitting use one of the dab+ USB dongles
https://www.carjoying.com/joying-di...iversal-android-car-auto-radio-head-unit.html
http://nl.aliexpress.com/item/USB-2...676073593.html?spm=2114.48010108.12.11.AaWt5e
I use Android 4.4 and have the joying dab dongel which is the same as the other one. It working great on my mx hui.
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DAB+ dongles also work on android 4.4. i'm using it myself. For a good reception connect the dongle to an external caraerial. The aerial delivered with the product isn't that bad anyway.
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Thanks. What App do you use to control the dongle?

Dreadnaughtz said:
Thanks. What App do you use to control the dongle?
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Check the Pictures and my link in this threath: http://forum.xda-developers.com/and...ment/adding-dab-functionality-t3208344/page10

Android Car Stereo 9" : support request

Hello everyone
I am new to this forum and i hope to find the support i need.
Last month I bought a 9 "car radio with android 10 (2gb ram and 16 + 64Gb internal memory) on Aliexpress.
The stereo is fine and it is very nice, but the operating system is very rigid, and I cannot do many things: it is customized.
Bluetooth is the first problem: it does not have a setting and it is not possible to pair a device with a PIN other than 0000.
I asked the seller (Ossuret) for support, very kind, but not prepared at all.
Furthermore, the initial screens and default apps cannot be changed.
On the card it's android 10, but i can't install some apps:
YES: TomTom, Torque (but without OBD2)
NO: Netflix (only an old release). Disney +
ultimately, I ask if it is possible to install a firmware that makes it very similar to an android tablet.
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no reply?
nobody can help me?

Hi! I have zsdx too qnd pretty sure this is android 8.1 (you can check it on aida64, the sdk version should be same for 8.1)
And yes there is no bluetooth settings to change the pin. So torque is no go via bluetooth, you can buy the wifi one.
Netflix or other streaming won't work in the sense that these head units don't have widewine support. But some old apks can be installed

abhifx said:
Hi! I have zsdx too qnd pretty sure this is android 8.1 (you can check it on aida64, the sdk version should be same for 8.1)
And yes there is no bluetooth settings to change the pin. So torque is no go via bluetooth, you can buy the wifi one.
Netflix or other streaming won't work in the sense that these head units don't have widewine support. But some old apks can be installed
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thanks a lot for your reply.
i already know what you write :
- Netflix : i've installed the rel 4.16.0 build-15122.
- Disney+ : no solution
- OBDII : i've ordered a WiFi one, not yet arrived, but i believe will be ok because i tried successfully an OBDII with USB cable.
my request is, if possible, to install a different version of Android, in order to be free to manage it and install all the common Apps.
thanks again for your help

ewwel said:
thanks a lot for your reply.
i already know what you write :
- Netflix : i've installed the rel 4.16.0 build-15122.
- Disney+ : no solution
- OBDII : i've ordered a WiFi one, not yet arrived, but i believe will be ok because i tried successfully an OBDII with USB cable.
my request is, if possible, to install a different version of Android, in order to be free to manage it and install all the common Apps.
thanks again for your help
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Sadly even xda and 4pda don't have any modified firmware which may help. I was looking for a firmware with better equaliser but didn't yield much

abhifx said:
Sadly even xda and 4pda don't have any modified firmware which may help. I was looking for a firmware with better equaliser but didn't yield much
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thanks.
as i can, i will check withAIDA64.

you are right.
it is android 8.1

abhifx said:
Hi! I have zsdx too qnd pretty sure this is android 8.1 (you can check it on aida64, the sdk version should be same for 8.1)
And yes there is no bluetooth settings to change the pin. So torque is no go via bluetooth, you can buy the wifi one.
Netflix or other streaming won't work in the sense that these head units don't have widewine support. But some old apks can be installed
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Hi Friend
i got the OBDII WiFi. i can connect to the stero and Torque can recognize it.
but now there is another problem : if I connet the OBDii to the stero, i have to disconnect the modem / router i have in the car to use internet (TomTom, whatsapp),
how can i solve?
thanks for your help

ewwel said:
Hi Friend
i got the OBDII WiFi. i can connect to the stero and Torque can recognize it.
but now there is another problem : if I connet the OBDii to the stero, i have to disconnect the modem / router i have in the car to use internet (TomTom, whatsapp),
how can i solve?
thanks for your help
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HI
what I understand is that this device also supports the internet from Bluetooth. however, I have not been able to wrap my head around it. you might want to have a look at it

Parking sensor interface for head unit

Hi!
I'm working in a hack for a universal parking sensor and I have the microcontroller code ready.
I would like to know if there's some Android developer interested to work in this project.
I don't pretend pay for this app. The project can be open source or the developer can sell the app in the Play Store.
The initial idea is to show the sensors readings in the head unit to eliminate the needs of a additional display over the console.
{
"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"
}
This feature is available in some stock head units as show below.
The app should work in float mode to allow the user to place over the rear camera image.
Also it could work on smartphone like FenSens.
Also there's this project as reference.
I have published some information about the circuit for hack the parking sensor and a code for test in this repository:
GitHub - FernandoGarcia/ParkingSensor: Interface for a parking sensor with 8 sensors.
Interface for a parking sensor with 8 sensors. Contribute to FernandoGarcia/ParkingSensor development by creating an account on GitHub.
github.com
The final code is not available yet.
Basically the controller will send a JSON via BLE to head unit.
If someone is interested let me know.
Best regards.

This seems damn cool how far have your gotten with this?

Hi!
I have the sensors installed on car and the microcontroller is sending data via BLE.
I can see the data using "nRF Connect for Mobile" app running in the head unit.
Missing an interface as shown above.
Best regards.

seen your github page seems like your solo working on this im impressed how far you gotten.looks like your inching closer and closer to having something amazing

Looks brilliant, it would be great if the app could work with factory fitted sensors too.

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Looks brilliant, it would be great if the app could work with factory fitted sensors too.
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Hi!
It's complicated because each manufacturer has your own communication protocol.
Best regards.

Hey @FernandoSouza - mighty cool project. Did you get it to work? I would try and replicate it once it runs reliably, if you permit. Quick question - many Android HUs can interpret sensor information that comes via the canbus, had you considered going down that route? Again: kudos for your work!

@FernandoSouza
Having been looking around for something like the end result of this, I would be quite interested in seeing what I can put together in order to display the output of your sensors, if you were still looking for an app developer? It's been a little while since I've done some mobile, so I'm a tad rusty, but if you have details of the message format you're transmitting, I can see what I can come up with for it? I am quite happy for any app code to be released under the same terms as the rest of the project details

This project is awesome! I've just stumbled upon this and would really like to help with development! What's the current status?

Hi!
I'm so sorry, I have missed some posts here.
@17sixa The MCU side is working fine but I haven't the Android UI for the head unit.
Canbus I think a little bit complicated since each manufacturer has your own protocol.
@Shojy the message is a simple JSON as you can see in green in this image:
Any help would be so much appreciated since it could be a kick to start the development on Android side.
Best regards.

Nice job.
Still, RFCOMM is the lowest of the food chain.
Maybe look into custom GATT and no JSON?

Hi @Renate !
I think BLE is cheap and simplest way to make a MCU talk to a HU but any more specific suggestion is welcome.
I have no idea about what GATT really is.
I'll publish the final code on Github so I can get more help to improve it.
Best regards.

BLE is fine. I like BLE.
I just meant instead of sending JSON over an unstructured RFCOMM it might be cleaner just sending GATT "characteristics".
Then you can "read" a value if you like or get a "notify".
Technically speaking, you're already using GATT. See that "Generic Access" at the top?
You save having to use Jackson or other JSON parser.

@FernandoSouza
Wow, that's just what I've been looking for since I installed my M700S. I will follow this treath. Unfortunately I can not help because I do not understand anything about computer science. Anyway thank you for the work you do and for what you will do

Hi!
I have published the current code that I'm using in my car actually.
It's available in this folder.
@Renate if do you have some knowledge about ESP32 code when you can please, take a look in this pieces of code and tell me what I have to change to use custom GATT characteristic instead JSON.
Best regards.

Hey man ,
I think this product is exactly what you are looking for right ? : https://www.aliexpress.com/item/100...3!sea!MY!185370336&curPageLogUid=EoVLhuQVO0C7
But instead of CAN BUS , implementation by BLE and overlay also sound neat

harrez said:
Hey man ,
I think this product is exactly what you are looking for right ? : https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002766313049.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.5.e15a1809jjFlFL&algo_pvid=83d3db15-c55b-44a2-9080-f4d04a410cf2&algo_exp_id=83d3db15-c55b-44a2-9080-f4d04a410cf2-2&pdp_ext_f={"sku_id":"12000022082274023"}&[email protected][email protected]!12000022082274023!sea!MY!185370336&curPageLogUid=EoVLhuQVO0C7
But instead of CAN BUS , implementation by BLE and overlay also sound neat
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Good find! Thanks for the lead, will be interesting to see what units it is compatible with.
Keep in mind that units installed with canbus, this unit would take over canbus, disabling any factory canbus integration, such as heater controls.

harrez said:
Hey man ,
I think this product is exactly what you are looking for right ? : https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002766313049.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.5.e15a1809jjFlFL&algo_pvid=83d3db15-c55b-44a2-9080-f4d04a410cf2&algo_exp_id=83d3db15-c55b-44a2-9080-f4d04a410cf2-2&pdp_ext_f={"sku_id":"12000022082274023"}&[email protected][email protected]!12000022082274023!sea!MY!185370336&curPageLogUid=EoVLhuQVO0C7
But instead of CAN BUS , implementation by BLE and overlay also sound neat
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Hi!
Thanks for your reply!
Yes, I need to work with BLE to make the APP compatible with any car model that has an Android HU.
The overlay is important to put the parking sensor interface over the rear camera image.
Best regards.

So far , from what i see , the speaker is also act as can bus transmitter to the android headunit . it connect via DISP port on the sensor box . My question is , does all sensor box using the same protocol when communicate with the DISP ?
Blue connector is to connect to the android headunit via CAN BUS port.
Yellow connector is to connect to the DISP port in the sensor box

I believe that the main box works as any other model and the buzzer can be replaced by a display like this:
The buzzer unit translates the main box signal to CAN protocol..
Each manufacturer has a protocol for main box that should be decoded as you can see here: