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SMS Notification mirroring and other questions re: A-Sure S3OVB Android HU

Hi All,
I recently treat myself to an A-Sure AS-S3OVB (Running android 5.1.1) headunit for my UK Spec Vauxhall Zafira. I am very impressed with the unit and making a few tweaks has made it into a very impressive piece of kit. I don't know if its MTCB or MTCD or even anything to do with those two things, so Im afraid I can't reliably post inside another sub-forum.
However, I now have a few final things that I would like to TRY to make the unit do...
1...
I want my Notifications from my phone (Not ALL notifications, just ones from SMS to appear on the HeadUnit (BIG CENTRAL SCREEN notification would be ideal) and perhaps read the message with TTS?
Is this possible, and does there exist any software to make this happen?
Essentially, i want my HeadUnit to do all the things it normally does, but also behave in a similar fashion to a smart watch for mirroring notifications.
I have looked at things like PUSHBULLET and the such but have had little success...
2...
I would like to set one of my steering wheel control buttons to fire up google voice search, so as I can tap a button and then say "Play <generic song name> on spotify" - and thus said song will play.
Is its possible using the onboard software, or with a 3rd party app?
3...
I would like to change what the external display says when i am using certain apps (its done through an external CANBUS box but I believe controlled by the software in the HU). For example, at the moment when I am running spotify, my external in car display shows "MP5" - Would be much prettier if i could make it say "Spotify" or "Streaming" or something similar.
Is this possible at all?
4...
Finally, is there any way to get Google TTS to work with my mapping sortware? I use Co-Pilot Live which works 100% in every other way, just it doesnt work output and voice instructions when set to Google TTS. I have a feeling this is more to do with thge funky version of android thats installed as standard on the HU, less so than co-pilot itself.
Can anyone advise? Thanks in advance - I know someone will have an answer as this is seemingly the greatest forum on the whole of the interwebs!!!

tegan1110 said:
Hi All,
I recently treat myself to an A-Sure AS-S3OVB (Running android 5.1.1) headunit for my UK Spec Vauxhall Zafira. I am very impressed with the unit and making a few tweaks has made it into a very impressive piece of kit. I don't know if its MTCB or MTCD or even anything to do with those two things, so Im afraid I can't reliably post inside another sub-forum.
However, I now have a few final things that I would like to TRY to make the unit do...
1...
I want my Notifications from my phone (Not ALL notifications, just ones from SMS to appear on the HeadUnit (BIG CENTRAL SCREEN notification would be ideal) and perhaps read the message with TTS?
Is this possible, and does there exist any software to make this happen?
Essentially, i want my HeadUnit to do all the things it normally does, but also behave in a similar fashion to a smart watch for mirroring notifications.
I have looked at things like PUSHBULLET and the such but have had little success...
2...
I would like to set one of my steering wheel control buttons to fire up google voice search, so as I can tap a button and then say "Play <generic song name> on spotify" - and thus said song will play.
Is its possible using the onboard software, or with a 3rd party app?
3...
I would like to change what the external display says when i am using certain apps (its done through an external CANBUS box but I believe controlled by the software in the HU). For example, at the moment when I am running spotify, my external in car display shows "MP5" - Would be much prettier if i could make it say "Spotify" or "Streaming" or something similar.
Is this possible at all?
4...
Finally, is there any way to get Google TTS to work with my mapping sortware? I use Co-Pilot Live which works 100% in every other way, just it doesnt work output and voice instructions when set to Google TTS. I have a feeling this is more to do with thge funky version of android thats installed as standard on the HU, less so than co-pilot itself.
Can anyone advise? Thanks in advance - I know someone will have an answer as this is seemingly the greatest forum on the whole of the interwebs!!!
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1) try automate or Android auto to bring your phone notifications onto headunit
2) enable "ok Google" on every screen
3) not easy. you have to decompile the app used by mcu and modify it.
4) I don't know if copilot could use Google tts voices (or you have to install own copilot advanced voices). Sygic can use Google tts
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ikerg said:
1) try automate or Android auto to bring your phone notifications onto headunit
2) enable "ok Google" on every screen
3) not easy. you have to decompile the app used by mcu and modify it.
4) I don't know if copilot could use Google tts voices (or you have to install own copilot advanced voices). Sygic can use Google tts
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Thanks for quick reply,
1) I dont use Android Auto, can it be used via Bluetooth, or Wifi, or does it HAVE to be connected by USB cable?
2) I dont have the options to enable "ok Google" on every screen, I know the options SHOULD be there, and I know where they should be... But they are absent!
3) Sounds like a challenge for a project in the future
4) Copilot can use Google TTS as it works just like that on my phone - it just behaves a little differently on the HU, which is why I was wondering if they had left some part of the TTS system out of their build of android or something?
Jamie

tegan1110 said:
Thanks for quick reply,
1) I dont use Android Auto, can it be used via Bluetooth, or Wifi, or does it HAVE to be connected by USB cable?
2) I dont have the options to enable "ok Google" on every screen, I know the options SHOULD be there, and I know where they should be... But they are absent!
3) Sounds like a challenge for a project in the future
4) Copilot can use Google TTS as it works just like that on my phone - it just behaves a little differently on the HU, which is why I was wondering if they had left some part of the TTS system out of their build of android or something?
Jamie
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1) Android auto can be used by wifi
2) Google now works for me.in my unit. The developer should have to remove it.
3) yes
4) strange thing. Have you tried the Google tts if is installed and working?
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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.

Problem with access to analog radio and phone with a new car launcher.

Hello,
I have this unit: YUNTX Android 10 Autoradio - [4G+64G] - [Integrado CarPlay/Android Auto/DSP/GPS] - Octa Core (https://www.amazon.es/dp/B08XM7C5BR?tag=nextauto-21&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1 ). In BT it appears as AWC5847
I have installed a new launcher (Agama) in the car radio unit, because it is a more powerful and configurable launcher that the original that comes with the unit.
And i have 2 problems (in fact, one problem in 2 applications).
I have installed the Agama app and I cannot use neather the analog radio FM nor the Phone whit Agama. If i assign Radio FM application to the Agama radio button, when i push the button nothing happens and the FM radio of my stereo car device is not started. The same with Phone application.
It seems like if Agama cannot manage the built in applications of my DIN2 stereo device, only the Android aplications.
I have a shortcut for radio and another shortcut for phone in applications wardrobe, but if i assign it to one of the launcher button, it does not do nothing, the radio or Phone is not openned.
If i push my steering wheel radio or Phone button, it works; if i push the button of the original launcher that comes with the unit, it works, but it does not work with the launcher. It is like the original launcher block the radio and the Phone, unless i have put the new launcher as the default launcher.
If i download an alternative application (like Navradio+ or True Dialer), it is a partial solution, because the application starts with the launcher button, but i cannot manage it with the steering wheel buttons, like if the steering wheel buttons for radio and Phone were Block by the system launcher application.
1. Is it a normal problem? How can i solve it?
2. How can i manage the car stereo unit sytem builtin applications (basically, analog radio and phone) with Agama launcher, like i manage the others applications?
3. I dont know if i have root access to the unit. But if not, please could you tell me how can I have root access to the car unit?
Thank you.
Best regards.

montarelonf said:
Hello,
I have this unit: YUNTX Android 10 Autoradio - [4G+64G] - [Integrado CarPlay/Android Auto/DSP/GPS] - Octa Core (https://www.amazon.es/dp/B08XM7C5BR?tag=nextauto-21&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1 ). In BT it appears as AWC5847
I have installed a new launcher (Agama) in the car radio unit, because it is a more powerful and configurable launcher that the original that comes with the unit.
And i have 2 problems (in fact, one problem in 2 applications).
I have installed the Agama app and I cannot use neather the analog radio FM nor the Phone whit Agama. If i assign Radio FM application to the Agama radio button, when i push the button nothing happens and the FM radio of my stereo car device is not started. The same with Phone application.
It seems like if Agama cannot manage the built in applications of my DIN2 stereo device, only the Android aplications.
I have a shortcut for radio and another shortcut for phone in applications wardrobe, but if i assign it to one of the launcher button, it does not do nothing, the radio or Phone is not openned.
If i push my steering wheel radio or Phone button, it works; if i push the button of the original launcher that comes with the unit, it works, but it does not work with the launcher. It is like the original launcher block the radio and the Phone, unless i have put the new launcher as the default launcher.
If i download an alternative application (like Navradio+ or True Dialer), it is a partial solution, because the application starts with the launcher button, but i cannot manage it with the steering wheel buttons, like if the steering wheel buttons for radio and Phone were Block by the system launcher application.
1. Is it a normal problem? How can i solve it?
2. How can i manage the car stereo unit sytem builtin applications (basically, analog radio and phone) with Agama launcher, like i manage the others applications?
3. I dont know if i have root access to the unit. But if not, please could you tell me how can I have root access to the car unit?
Thank you.
Best regards.
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To help you in any way... you need to give some useful information about your new unit.
We need to know :
MCU version of the unit
CPU installed.
Additionally: There are already tons of threads for this particular Launcher,

Thank you for your answer.
I attach a protocolo with my car unit details

Hardware: AC8257 8 core 4 GB 64 GB ROM LPDDR4 1024x600
S.O: KC1G0101-P01-0.1.1.4.9.1 - 20210805
MCU: STM32 - 20210626-11-BD2-57
Android 10

montarelonf said:
Hardware: AC8257 8 core 4 GB 64 GB ROM LPDDR4 1024x600
S.O: KC1G0101-P01-0.1.1.4.9.1 - 20210805
MCU: STM32 - 20210626-11-BD2-57
Android 10
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Well Agama lacks of the ability to start system-apps as FM and player as they are started internally in the system app.
You can´t do a lot...
FM can most problably started with Tasker, but you need to find the correct app call in Tasker. Then you may be able to add a button in Agama for FM.
The phone is most probably the same, but not that easy.
There could be a chance in future that you are able to get another ROM installed: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-px6-mcu-stm32-rk3399-with-android-9.4111653/ but Malaysk just has one for Android 9, not for Android 10.... but there are rumors that he is working on it.... You may ask him?!?

rigattoni said:
Well Agama lacks of the ability to start system-apps as FM and player as they are started internally in the system app.
You can´t do a lot...
FM can most problably started with Tasker, but you need to find the correct app call in Tasker. Then you may be able to add a button in Agama for FM.
The phone is most probably the same, but not that easy.
There could be a chance in future that you are able to get another ROM installed: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-px6-mcu-stm32-rk3399-with-android-9.4111653/ but Malaysk just has one for Android 9, not for Android 10.... but there are rumors that he is working on it.... You may ask him?!?
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Thanks a lot.
I have seen that for other devices there are apks for radio, phone, ... (For_Launchers.zip with radio.apk, phone.apk, navigator.apk, ...) that are installed like any apk on the device and allow the use of the native built-in radio, telephone, ... of the device in third-party launchers. For example here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/car-launcher-ag.3672779/page-15#post-86494267
Am I right?
Is it possible for my device?

montarelonf said:
Thanks a lot.
I have seen that for other devices there are apks for radio, phone, ... (For_Launchers.zip with radio.apk, phone.apk, navigator.apk, ...) that are installed like any apk on the device and allow the use of the native built-in radio, telephone, ... of the device in third-party launchers. For example here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/car-launcher-ag.3672779/page-15#post-86494267
Am I right?
Is it possible for my device?
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You could try Fcc Car launcher first in the free version.
It could be possible that Fcc can help out there... at least a try would shed some light, right?
AGAMA would not fix that.

rigattoni said:
You could try Fcc Car launcher first in the free version.
It could be possible that Fcc can help out there... at least a try would shed some light, right?
AGAMA would not fix that.
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I am trying with FCC too, but the problem is the same.
I think that the solution is to have Radio.apk and Phone.apk for my unit, as those that i put in my previous message but for my radio car unit

You don´t get an apk for both... They are part of the system.apk and you can not get any other apk to connect to the radio or phone.
Don´t even think about any similarities to a phone or tablet.... Android car radios are completely different.

rigattoni said:
You don´t get an apk for both... They are part of the system.apk and you can not get any other apk to connect to the radio or phone.
Don´t even think about any similarities to a phone or tablet.... Android car radios are completely different.
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But I have seen that for other devices there are apks for radio, phone, ... (For_Launchers.zip with radio.apk, phone.apk, navigator.apk, ...) that are installed like any apk on the device and allow the use of the native built-in radio, telephone, ... of the device in third-party launchers. For example here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/car-launcher-ag.3672779/page-15#post-86494267
Why in this case this apk are provided and they work?

montarelonf said:
But I have seen that for other devices there are apks for radio, phone, ... (For_Launchers.zip with radio.apk, phone.apk, navigator.apk, ...) that are installed like any apk on the device and allow the use of the native built-in radio, telephone, ... of the device in third-party launchers. For example here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/car-launcher-ag.3672779/page-15#post-86494267
Why in this case this apk are provided and they work?
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Try it...

I have tried it a few days ago and it doesn´t work, because these apks are for another device, not for my device.
For this reason, I was trying to get the right apks for my device.

montarelonf said:
I have tried it a few days ago and it doesn´t work, because these apks are for another device, not for my device.
For this reason, I was trying to get the right apks for my device.
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As I wrote already... FM and Phone are not separate apps on most of the units. They are implemented in the system.apk (or however it is called on your device) itself and just called internally by internal requests. May be you can use Tasker to find the correct requests, but I would not bet on that. I even don´t know if it is possible to call Tasker tasks in your preferred launcher. I know that it is possible in Fcc.

Yes, I am trying with Tasker, but, until now, I am not able to identify the Applications that opens Radio, and Phone, to put them in a Tasker task.
Thanks

montarelonf said:
Yes, I am trying with Tasker, but, until now, I am not able to identify the Applications that opens Radio, and Phone, to put them in a Tasker task.
Thanks
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Use application QuickShortcutMaker to identify and test the activities.

TorstenH said:
Use application QuickShortcutMaker to identify and test the activities.
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Thank you. I Will try it.

[Firmware] QF001 (ROCO K706) Head Units with UIS 7862a/7862s (not FYT based)

The purpose of this thread is to consolidate links to firmware updates for these devices. Please do not use this thread for discussion. Go to the General Discussion thread for that. If you have a comment regarding one of the posts here please quote it and make your comment on the General Discussion thread.
In this thread post new links to update and MCU files with a brief description, the version, and in the case of MCU files post the devices it is for (S1-S4 or S5-S8). If you have a picture of the System Information screen that would be great too. Also if you have change logs you can post them here as well.

The firmware linked in the first opening post of the general thread.
blue_one said:
The latest firmware i´ve got from the seller (Disclaimer: use it at your very own risk!):
1.31 GB file on MEGA
mega.nz
Release notes (translated from chinese by google):
2022-11-26 update record:
1. Add the OTA function of the traveler.
2. Add font size menu
3. Option to increase sleep time
4. Add bluetooth music control on Home Launcher, share with music and radio control
5. Add fan control APP
6. Solve the problem that Spotify still plays the sound when making a Bluetooth call
7. Add the external power amplifier switch (the default is off and half off, when connected to the external power amplifier, turn on this switch to reduce the POP sound)
8. Add a fiber optic coaxial switch (default off, the noise floor will be smaller if you turn it off, turn on this switch when using optical fiber or coaxial network cable)
9. Modify the headlight detection, mute setting items can be saved after power off
10. Click Save on the radio to save the name of the currently displayed RDS station
11. Solve the problem that the google calendar app cannot run
12. Solve the problem that the music is in some cases (such as igo front desk), and the music is not playing, so the button is pressed
13. Optimize the problem that the radio sometimes has no sound
14. The protocol APP has added translations in more than a dozen languages such as Polish
15. Optimize the problem that sometimes there is no MCU version in the car settings
16. All models turn off the original car radio by default to avoid complaints that the radio has no effect (if you have the original car radio, turn it on yourself)
17. Added support for Luzheng Renault Arkana and other models, updated Audi Mercedes-Benz to be fully compatible, and supports knobs
18. The stations added to the information list of all stations are displayed according to the current band
19. The main interface opens the function of adding widgets (displayed on page 2)
20. When modifying the search, press the home button to return to the main interface, and then enter the radio, the search stops
21. When modifying the search, press the home button to return to the main interface, press the button of the radio control on the main interface, the search does not stop
22. Solve the problem that nova launcher cannot open QF APP
23. carplay closes the background connection by default
24. Put the carletter/zlink5 app icon on the home page
25. Update to simple caprlay app to 5.3.18
26. Display the fan APP according to the serial number date (the boss does not display the fan APP, and the board after 2022-12-22 displays the fan APP)
2022-11-05 update record:
1. Modify the name of the radio RDS station
2. Modify the default background of the AUX interface
3. Added equipment, display, reversing, and system display pages in the car settings, and moved some settings in the factory settings to the new settings page and general page
4. Modification of Polish language strings on the main interface and car settings
5. Wright adds square control key support (the Wright APP has a probability of being useless when it is in the background)
6. Optimize the sleep wake-up function and reduce the situation of ACC restart
7. Solve the bullet box problem of Kugou and other apps
2022-10-19 update record:
1. Solve the problem of re-ignition and cold start after loading the car, and solve the problem that the radio station cannot be saved after power failure
2. Install all currently available launchers in the machine, allowing customers to choose from multiple options
3. Adjust the default launcher to the blue one, optimize the four displays on one screen, optimize the animation showing the speed of the car, and the power of the mobile phone
4. Allow installation of third-party launchers
5. Add our company's current common protocol options
5. Optimize some black screen INT problems
6. RDS saves the station to display the name of the station, you can edit the name of the station by yourself, and optimize the use of RDS
7. Fix the bug "The current band is not memorized after the search station is disconnected from B+ (the actual broadcast station 107.5 is FM2, and the display interface is band 1)"
8. Fix the bug "When switching from FM1 to FM2/3 while receiving a radio station, it still plays 87.5 instead of the stored radio station"
9. Update carplay, fix POP sound and other issues, but still need to reactivate
10 Adjust the sound balance ratio, navigation, radio, Bluetooth music, phone calls, local music, video and other sound outputs are consistent
11. Solve the problem that the other party cannot hear the sound when making a Bluetooth call after running Google Assistant
12. U disk recognition optimization, compatible with more U disk.
13. Replace two built-in music
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20221128 Firmware
20221126 MCU for S1-S4 devices.
Hammelo said:
Hello everyone,
I'm new to this forum and wanted to join this discussion. I also recently got an android radio with hizpo's Qf001 built in. https://www.ebay.de/itm/394318953952
I have the following problems with the device: 1) The USB port on the front of the user is not working. However, the USB port for charging works.
2) I wanted to install FCC and create my own launcher. Unfortunately FCC doesn't start automatically and crashes after a while when I start it manually.
3) What I totally miss about the device is the GALA function, as well as Speed Volume Control. You can install the apps for it, but the device doesn't allow the apps to control the volume. I wrote to the seller on ebay and he sent me the following message
Dear Customer,
sorry for your trouble.
Please try updating the device and see if it can solve the problem.
The system firmware link:
https://jitufirmware1128.oss-eu-central-1.aliyuncs.com/update.zip
The MCU doc link
https://jitu375344745mcu1126.oss-eu-central-1.aliyuncs.com/mcu.bin
1.Download the two firmwares to your computer from the two links, they are <Update.zip> and <MCU.bin>, please do not unzip them.
2.Copy the <Update.zip> document to your Udisk root path. Copy the <MCU> document to your Udisk root path.
3.Connect your Udisk to our player, then follow Settings-General-System-Upgrade, and then it will update itself, please don't turn off the power during the upgrade. And the player will restart. This step takes about 6 minutes.
4. When you have finished upgrading the system, follow Settings-General-MCU-Upgrade - select the upgrade file - confirm and it will update itself. This step takes about 1 minute.
5.After you update everything, we also need to enable the Weather APK, please connect your cell phone wifi hotspot name as FYQP5QRG and YOU connect the player wifi to your cell phone hotspot, and then it will die Weather - Activate APK. If you are using an iPhone, please don't connect your iPhone to our player via Bluetooth before you enable Weather APK. This is very important. After enabling the Weather APK, you can connect your iPhone normally via Bluetooth.
6.The MCU upgrade may cause the touch screen and touch panel to work improperly. Please use your five fingers to touch the screen and enter calibration mode to adjust the touch screen. And regarding the touch panel, please follow the steps Settings-Factory-8888-OK-Touch-Learn button, this way YOU can set it right.
7.After the upgrade, you need to set the correct CANBUS type. If your car has CANBUS system, please follow the steps Settings-Factory-8888 ok-Car-Model
8. Firmware upgrade may cause the Carletter APK not to ACTIVATE. Please take a photo of the QR code and send it to us, we will activate it for you.
For the USB issue, could you please try formatting the USB flash drive to see if it can be recognized?
Or try to enter 8888 in factory settings and select USB mode as 1.1.
Please try it and let us know the result.
Many thanks for your effort.
Sincerely
Jerry
I did the update. But nothing has changed
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20221128 Firmware
MCU for S5-S8 devices. (I think)
janolelapin said:
Hi, Which seller exactly sold you the radio.
I asked Ossuret about the firmware "2022.11.26_v1.12", but Ossuret spoke only "https://jitufirmware1128.oss-eu-central-1.aliyuncs.com/update.zip"
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20221216 Firmware.
20221216 MCU for S1-S4 devices. (I think)
****gsxr said:
Hello, I have solved my problem with the name of the stations after updating the device.
The seller sent me some update links dated December 16, I think they are more modern than the ones here.
I leave the links in case anyone he needs them.
https://jitufirmware1216.oss-eu-central-1.aliyuncs.com/update.zip
https://jitu375344745mcu1216.oss-eu-central-1.aliyuncs.com/mcu.bin
Thank you very much for this post about our unit.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachments/1000007598-jpg.5795859/

20221216 Firmware.
20221216 MCU for S5-S8 devices.
fjavierb said:
Hello.
A few weeks ago I bought an Ossuret S8, and received the latest firmware dated 1612. From what I'm reading, it seems that some have not received it yet.
I attach the download links.
The system firmware link：
https://jitufirmware1216.oss-eu-central-1.aliyuncs.com/update.zip
The MCU document link
https://jitu321077708mcu1216.oss-eu-central-1.aliyuncs.com/mcu.bin
I have it installed, and to say that everything seems to work fine, except for the volume for bluetooth music, android auto and car play is much lower than the radio and cannot be controlled.
The seller has not given me a solution yet.
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20221228 Firmware.
20221226 MCU. Poster states MCU is for S4 device. I tried it on my S2 device and it refused to flash..
xdsbx said:
Just get new update.zip for my 4/32 S4
Works like a charm
https://jitufirmware1228.oss-eu-central-1.aliyuncs.com/update.zip
Mcu.bin
https://jitu321074745mcu1216.oss-eu-central-1.aliyuncs.com/mcu.bin
I had issues with loudnes on installed apps before. Now i can switch the launcher. Preinstalled spotify is gone!
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20230401 firmware auto update (see instructions) with MCU for S5-S8 (I think) devices.
isash said:
Uploading to google drive. Expect link
HIZPO_S5
drive.google.com
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Instructions.
****gsxr said:
I forgot to mention that the update process changed and now the seller gave me these instructions:
Hi friends, please upgrade your radio according to this file, system upgrade: decompression copy QF folder to the root directory of the formatted U disk, the machine is fully powered on and plugged into the USB cable, the machine will automatically upgrade after detecting the U disk file, do not power off or other operations during the upgrade process, upgrade about 8 minutes, the upgrade will automatically enter the main interface. If the machine does not upgrade action, try another USB interface. Do not shut down, power off or other operations during the upgrade process.
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Original link to file that vendor provided.
lefterisa3 said:
Good morning!
Just purchased an S8 unit..
Seller send me today this firmware and mcu.
Its 4/01/2023
https://musetransfer.com/s/n7po6ikso
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Change log.
blue_one said:
Spoiler: Firmware update notes
2023-01-04 update record:
1. Solve the problem that some machines fail to upgrade
2. Optimize fan control logic(2)
2023-01-03 update record:
1. Optimize the fan control logic(1)
2. Hide button sound settings
2022-12-30 update record:
1. Solve the problem that the fan icon is displayed on the rework board with the flash replaced.
2. Solve the problem that Spotify is stuck after Wright Android auto plays the map sound
3. The main interface adapts to a third-party media player: Youtube Music
4. Turn off Bluetooth after connecting to carplay
5. Solve the problem that Zhijian carplay displays a black screen on the 2K screen
6. Modify the problem that the custom widget cannot accept third-party background broadcasts
7. Save the AF and TA switches, and send them to the mcu after booting
2022-12-25 update record:
1. Solve the problem of differential upgrade failure
2. Add the function of switching between Wright and Zhijian carplay
3. Compatible with third-party media players: Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Youtube
4. Solve the problem that after the carplay is connected, the power is cut off, and the bluetooth cannot be operated when it is turned on again
5. After the carplay is connected, turn off the bluetooth and prohibit the operation of the bluetooth
6. Solve the problem that the phonebook is downloading but not turning around
7. Increase the logic of starting the pass track service when acc is on; increase the logic of starting the pass track service every minute
8. Modify the square control learning string
2022-12-16 update record:
1. Realize that the third-party APP can be uninstalled
2. Add Bluetooth contact collection function
3. Solve the problem that the Wright carplay screen freezes
4. Display the original car battery voltage in the status bar
5. Add the setting item of reversing function, which is turned on by default. When the reversing function is turned off, it will not enter the reversing process when reversing
6. Control the subwoofer output in the DSP (in the DSP bass enhancement interface, add the subwoofer gain adjustment function)
7. Modify the emmc drive capability and optimize the boot card logo problem
8. The original car volume and original car backlight adjustment logic are added to the status bar
9. Put the font size setting item in the Carsetting->Display menu
10. Do not kill carplay background service when ACC is turned off
11. The main interface is radio, which can display the name of the station
12. Adjust the UI of the main interface and fix the display fonts of some controls
13. Adjust the radio UI, some UI display fonts do not change with the system font size
14. Modify the text display color to avoid the color from being too white and too bright
15. The Bluetooth address book is only allowed to be viewed by the current user
16. After connecting to carplay, disable bluetooth
17. Fixed the problem that the customer reported the error in the Vios Volkswagen MQB pop-up window
18. Add the function of custom factory setting password
19. Modify the home page background of the main interface to be displayed as the system wallpaper
20. Optimize the logic of starting navigation, DVR, OBD, and TPMS applications on the main interface. When the started application does not exist, the pop-up window defaults to the application selection prompt box
21. Modify the problem that the U disk can't scan the files every day after waking up from sleep
22. Modify the factory-specific test tool: configure the size of ddr and flash, and then conduct a comparison test with the actual size of the machine
23. After restarting the machine after a power failure, the default backlight value is not set
24. Modify the logic of starting OBD and TPMS on the main interface. When the default application of OBD or TPMS is empty, add the logic of optional application
25. Add default OBD software and default TPMS software selection setting items in the general setting interface
26. Solve the problem that the machine sometimes restarts, and the data of the colorful lights is not synchronized to the MCU
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20230104 firmware, regular update.zip.
No MCU file.
Telperion said:
Here's the 2023-01-04 firmware via Hizpo:
update_hizpo-20230104.zip
drive.google.com
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20230109 Firmware.
20230103 MCU for S5-S8 devices.
janolelapin said:
Hi Guys,
I just received the january firmware update for the "QF001 (ROCO K706) Head Units with UIS 7862s":
Update.zip:
https://jitufirmware20230109.oss-eu-central-1.aliyuncs.com/update.zip
mcu:
https://jitu321077708mcu20230103.oss-eu-central-1.aliyuncs.com/mcu.bin
If someone is interested.............................!
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20230103 MCU for S1-S4 devices. I tried this and it said it was 20221216 but maybe I did something wrong.
CieploZimno said:
Hello,
For those who answer for the S1, S2, S3, S4, the firmware are the same than S5, S6, S7, S8.
Perhaps only the MCU change?
Got this link for my S2 MCU :
https://jitu375344745mcu20230103.oss-eu-central-1.aliyuncs.com/mcu.bin
Edit : Does someone have a VW gen MK5 and have battery drain?
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nyp42 said:
20221216 Firmware.
20221216 MCU for S5-S8 devices.
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Hi, Use my MCU: https://jitu321077708mcu20230103.oss-eu-central-1.aliyuncs.com/mcu.bin
And I'm going update with "1216fw". With this MCU I updated with "1126 fw " given by my seller Ossuret!

nyp42 said:
20230109 Firmware.
20230103 MCU for S5-S8 devices.
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Becareful: this firmware https://jitufirmware20230109.oss-eu-central-1.aliyuncs.com/update.zip if you see the screen of the "HU" the date is really 2022 11 26 as shown in the screen after update:

janolelapin said:
Becareful: this firmware https://jitufirmware20230109.oss-eu-central-1.aliyuncs.com/update.zip if you see the screen of the "HU" the date is really 2022 11 26 as shown in the screen after update:
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You didn't mixed up your downloads by any chance?, the firmware from the link shows on my screen date 20230109
I have a S7, 6/128gb.

Meteordust said:
You didn't mixed up your downloads by any chance?, the firmware from the link shows on my screen date 20230109
I have a S7, 6/128gb.
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Normally no, but I'm going verify updating next day on my "HU"!
You're right , I did update today and now I've:

Does any of you know the factory reset password?

There are two passwords for factory reset:
225588, Erase app and other general data
22558800, erase all data, including the setup data of factory settings

Hi good people,
I have the S4 version (Ossuret) running on 20221126. Does anyone know whether there is a newer version for the S4? Also, is there a list of the changes when you update to a newer version? I see in this thread some firmware update links, but what are they exactly adding/removing/changing?
And does personal data such as downloaded apps get removed when updating the firmware?
Thanks!

DGTheJoker said:
Hi good people,
I have the S4 version (Ossuret) running on 20221126. Does anyone know whether there is a newer version for the S4? Also, is there a list of the changes when you update to a newer version? I see in this thread some firmware update links, but what are they exactly adding/removing/changing?
And does personal data such as downloaded apps get removed when updating the firmware?
Thanks!
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Can all be found going over the thread and there even is an "Firmware" thread...

Android unbranded for car lost Zlink

Hello all,
I've just got an Android unbranded tablet for my car (BMW E82) yesterday.
It's a 10.25 touch screen with Android 10.
Under System Information, I can read: version HY: V2.32.4core.201113.
I can enter to factory settings via 8888 code.
It came with Zlink already installed, and I could make it work perfectly yesterday with my iphone & wireless carplay.
(I can't remember actually if it was Zlink or Zlink5 but it worked good).
Today, I mistakenly cliked on reset to factory, and after the headunit rebooted, the Zlink app is not present anymore.
I am struggling to get it back...
I have found some Zlink apk files in forums, but none worked for me.
Does anyone know if it's pre-installed somewhere on the head unit, and I just need to enable it ?
Or should I install it with an apk file ?
Thank you in advance,

alec0178 said:
Hello all,
I've just got an Android unbranded tablet for my car (BMW E82) yesterday.
It's a 10.25 touch screen with Android 10.
Under System Information, I can read: version HY: V2.32.4core.201113.
I can enter to factory settings via 8888 code.
It came with Zlink already installed, and I could make it work perfectly yesterday with my iphone & wireless carplay.
(I can't remember actually if it was Zlink or Zlink5 but it worked good).
Today, I mistakenly cliked on reset to factory, and after the headunit rebooted, the Zlink app is not present anymore.
I am struggling to get it back...
The Zlink app that I have found in Play Store asks for an activation... Which seems to not be free.
Does anyone know if it's pre-installed somewhere on the head unit, and I just need to enable it ?
Or should I install it with an apk file ?
Thank you in advance,
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i think you can find it in settings then in factory settings it might your factory setting have password 1617 or 2010 try any one of this password. there you will find the option name feature settings in there find “phone connected” or something like this tick that option and you are ready to rock again.
https://youtube.com/@rajuradios
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rooblevarn said:
i think you can find it in settings then in factory settings it might your factory setting have password 1617 or 2010 try any one of this password. there you will find the option name feature settings in there find “phone connected” or something like this tick that option and you are ready to rock again.
https://youtube.com/@rajuradios
do not forget to subscribe my channel if it helps you buddy
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Hi Rooblevarn,
Thank you for your reply.
I tried the 1617 and 2010 passwords, but they don't work on my Head unit.
The only password that worked for me so far it's 8888.
I can then get into a factory menu as shown in attached picture.
I have looked everywhere in those menus, but I can't find anythink similar to "phone connected".
I suppose that Zlink app was installed manually by the vendor before he sold me the head unit, and the only way for me to get Zlink back, is that the vendor send me the file that match this unit to be installed....
Problem is that I don't have vendor contact.

I've been in contact with one of the vendors of an Android 11 HU I recently purchased,
#1 - It's tough to communicate with them
( they are all in China, and it's clear they translate English using Google-T )
I don't know the specific build for your system, but Zlink is somehow tied into the entire Android Build Version which they custom build for each HEAD Unit.
I have provided two different files here. READ this carefully.
The file starting with:
gongban_92_Zlink - is the older version of Zlink. It may be less resource intensive, but it works similarly to the new Zlink5 version.
The file starting with:
gongban_F92XX_Zlink5 - is the newer version of Zlink ( or at least as new as it can get) ( This was given to me by the manufacturer's tech dept in March of 2023. )
The way I was told to install these is to:
- Save which ever one you want to install onto an empty USB stick.
- DO NOT change the name or the extension of the file.
- Plug in the USB stick
- Open Your App Drawer > Find Car Settings > Find System Information
- There could be a button on that System Information screen that says: Android Update ( This button was greyed out(unaccessible) until plugged in my USB drive.)
- You hit that button and wait for the update to finish. everything is automatic from that point.
- When successful you would notice a new Zlink app in your app drawer. It might even automatically launch after system reboots.
BEFORE YOU GO TRYING THESE STEPS THOUGH:
Understand that these apps are custom built to access bluetooth and Wifi functions of the Android system.
If they are not installed correctly they might
A: Not work at all
B: Brick your device
Here are some photos of the specs of my device and some screen shots of how the settings pages look and where you can find update options (given you have the right update files):
How old Zlink app looks:
How new Zlink5 apps looks:
Settings Page:
and finally ABOUT FACTORY SETTINGS and your app disappearing:
When you hit Factory Settings ( and get into the main screen:
You should see an option called APPS:
When you enter that there could be a screen with the header: XYZ apps
XYZ apps is a custom system settings app which forces apps to boot with the head unit, and never allows them to force quit. ( This app in not attainable on the app store - is what I mean by custom)
Before you go installing any updates or files, find the APPS section in factory settings and see if Zlink is on that list.
The list is "check-able" - like toggles or check marks
- If you see the app there and it is UNCHECKED then CHECK IT, go back a page and find Reboot.
Then see if you app appears again.
If you don't see it.. well.. that's beyond my understanding, but most likely you would need to install them through a USB port like I detailed above.
Weather or not MY attached files will be suitable for your system is a whole other question.
One other thing:
- I'm not a developer and I don't know how build versions work on Android and how each aspect of each function affects other aspects:
But it is clear that the Chinese devs who write these Android builds are forcing certain apps to run in the background.
Having said that.
NEVER connect your Android head unit to Wifi and use it to access Personal Information or store passwords.
These aren't ATT or Verizon head units. They are made by a foreign company who is most likely under the umbrella of laws and regulations which allow the military to snoop on customer data in the name of the motherland...
The only way I use my headunit, is for it's radio, and the Android Auto function for navigation.. (whenever Zlink isn't crashing)
I don't allow any internet connection to the unit as it is not necessary. As a driver all you need in a car is a map and some tunes.

alec0178 said:
Hi Rooblevarn,
Thank you for your reply.
I tried the 1617 and 2010 passwords, but they don't work on my Head unit.
The only password that worked for me so far it's 8888.
I can then get into a factory menu as shown in attached picture.
I have looked everywhere in those menus, but I can't find anythink similar to "phone connected".
I suppose that Zlink app was installed manually by the vendor before he sold me the head unit, and the only way for me to get Zlink back, is that the vendor send me the file that match this unit to be installed....
Problem is that I don't have vendor contact.
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no problem its just starting of my help you have not seen its end yet
try to download from here.
zLink App Download for Android
url.zjinnova.com

akm6p said:
I've been in contact with one of the vendors of an Android 11 HU I recently purchased,
#1 - It's tough to communicate with them
( they are all in China, and it's clear they translate English using Google-T )
I don't know the specific build for your system, but Zlink is somehow tied into the entire Android Build Version which they custom build for each HEAD Unit.
I have provided two different files here. READ this carefully.
The file starting with:
gongban_92_Zlink - is the older version of Zlink. It may be less resource intensive, but it works similarly to the new Zlink5 version.
The file starting with:
gongban_F92XX_Zlink5 - is the newer version of Zlink ( or at least as new as it can get) ( This was given to me by the manufacturer's tech dept in March of 2023. )
The way I was told to install these is to:
- Save which ever one you want to install onto an empty USB stick.
- DO NOT change the name or the extension of the file.
- Plug in the USB stick
- Open Your App Drawer > Find Car Settings > Find System Information
- There could be a button on that System Information screen that says: Android Update ( This button was greyed out(unaccessible) until plugged in my USB drive.)
- You hit that button and wait for the update to finish. everything is automatic from that point.
- When successful you would notice a new Zlink app in your app drawer. It might even automatically launch after system reboots.
BEFORE YOU GO TRYING THESE STEPS THOUGH:
Understand that these apps are custom built to access bluetooth and Wifi functions of the Android system.
If they are not installed correctly they might
A: Not work at all
B: Brick your device
Here are some photos of the specs of my device and some screen shots of how the settings pages look and where you can find update options (given you have the right update files):
How old Zlink app looks:
View attachment 5862517
How new Zlink5 apps looks:
View attachment 5862519
Settings Page:
View attachment 5862523
and finally ABOUT FACTORY SETTINGS and your app disappearing:
When you hit Factory Settings ( and get into the main screen:
You should see an option called APPS:
When you enter that there could be a screen with the header: XYZ apps
XYZ apps is a custom system settings app which forces apps to boot with the head unit, and never allows them to force quit. ( This app in not attainable on the app store - is what I mean by custom)
Before you go installing any updates or files, find the APPS section in factory settings and see if Zlink is on that list.
The list is "check-able" - like toggles or check marks
- If you see the app there and it is UNCHECKED then CHECK IT, go back a page and find Reboot.
Then see if you app appears again.
If you don't see it.. well.. that's beyond my understanding, but most likely you would need to install them through a USB port like I detailed above.
Weather or not MY attached files will be suitable for your system is a whole other question.
One other thing:
- I'm not a developer and I don't know how build versions work on Android and how each aspect of each function affects other aspects:
But it is clear that the Chinese devs who write these Android builds are forcing certain apps to run in the background.
Having said that.
NEVER connect your Android head unit to Wifi and use it to access Personal Information or store passwords.
These aren't ATT or Verizon head units. They are made by a foreign company who is most likely under the umbrella of laws and regulations which allow the military to snoop on customer data in the name of the motherland...
The only way I use my headunit, is for it's radio, and the Android Auto function for navigation.. (whenever Zlink isn't crashing)
I don't allow any internet connection to the unit as it is not necessary. As a driver all you need in a car is a map and some tunes.
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Thank you for your reply ! It helps to understand a lot of things.
Well, today I went back to the (physical) shop where I initialy bought the device last week.
I told them that Zlink is no more available and to me, it's the most important feature on the tablet.
They tried to reapply a new Reset factory settings, expecting that Zlink will be back with that, but it wasn't back. As they couldn't find a solution, I asked to replace the HU.
At first, it was a 2/32 GB (Android 10), and they replaced it with another with 8/64GB (Android 11) from the same manufacturing (on the box I can read J-1018)
Wouah ! Now it makes all the difference !
The device is much faster, and now when I go to factory settings (with 8888), I can find there a menu, like the one you are mentionning, called in my device "Type selection" as seen in attached picture.
This menu was not present in the previous 2/32 GB device...
Now as per the seller, even if I hit on Reset factory settings, I will always have the ability to restore Zlink (which a built-in version, quite old as it is 3.8.8 but it does the job).
I think we could have found a solution on the 2/32 GB (Android 10) with the help of your files. But I don't have anymore the device, so can't test it.
I hope someone else from the forum with the same problem can test them, and reply back if they are helpful.
In all cases, I am happy that this issue occured on the first device, because thanks to that, I have now a 8/64 GB instead, and I can only recommend to anyone buying a new Android HU, to choose as minimum 4 or 8GB of RAM, and 64 or 128 GB for stock memory. It is the minimum nowadays.