Hi All,
I have purchased a 2 DIN Chinese Car Audio System from Chinavision which runs on two OS's. WinCE and Android 4.0.4. The WINCE Partition apparently runs hardware for Bluetooth Handsfree calling etc, USB port for external USB memory/storage (media), 1 x micro SD crd marked on the box as GPS (to store the GPS maps due to internal memory size limitations (4Gb standard with 8Gb upgrade by manufacturer), DTV, analogue radio, 1 x USB that when hubbed will connect to ext drives usb memory sticks while also being read and utilised for wifi dongle/3g dongle (controlled by android OS). The WinCE UI is uite poor with clumsy controls and limited user interface actions.
The Android OS is a little better however seems quite unstable. often hanging and freezing, loss of data from storage, app remnants following uninstalling apps. This OS controls, USB media access, 1 x SC card, 3G and Wifi (though not phone use on 3g as it always freezes and required a hard power down (disconnection of batters/power).
For one or two posts I can see there are others here that have such systems and serge/Gibroid is mentions however I don't seem to be able to get contact..
My questions/goals are to replace the systems android firmware with a smoother running, more stable build of ROM whilst keeping the original functionality (at least) and maybe (if possible) to add the functionality that is missing within the android OS.. such as Bluetooth access, phone access for calls etc..
Also, if at all possible, to upgrade/replace the WinCE OS with a more user friendly version, with a better UI, and the functionality of the original if not better. Basically opening this system to its full potential.
Now, I have to say I am a noob and am not knowledgeable nor experienced at this sort of thing (I have flashed a few phones etc) so would need to know
1) where to get the firmwares
2) where to get the required installation software
3) how to install via sd card input/external storage input as the unit seems not to be able to be connected to a PC
4) how to do a complete system image backup and how to restore should it all go horribly wrong
and
5) step by step instructions on how to do it.. or if a user out there is local and can do it I'd come to you and get it done that way.. (and compensate for your time and expertise)
The system/car unit is liveable as it is (just) but it has the hardware in it that means it is capable of so much more.
Anyone out there that can help??
Cheers
Cheeks :silly:
I also have a N708 based stereo
cheekyleebo said:
Hi All,
I have purchased a 2 DIN Chinese Car Audio System from Chinavision which runs on two OS's. WinCE and Android 4.0.4. The WINCE Partition apparently runs hardware for Bluetooth Handsfree calling etc, USB port for external USB memory/storage (media), 1 x micro SD crd marked on the box as GPS (to store the GPS maps due to internal memory size limitations (4Gb standard with 8Gb upgrade by manufacturer), DTV, analogue radio, 1 x USB that when hubbed will connect to ext drives usb memory sticks while also being read and utilised for wifi dongle/3g dongle (controlled by android OS). The WinCE UI is uite poor with clumsy controls and limited user interface actions.
The Android OS is a little better however seems quite unstable. often hanging and freezing, loss of data from storage, app remnants following uninstalling apps. This OS controls, USB media access, 1 x SC card, 3G and Wifi (though not phone use on 3g as it always freezes and required a hard power down (disconnection of batters/power).
For one or two posts I can see there are others here that have such systems and serge/Gibroid is mentions however I don't seem to be able to get contact..
My questions/goals are to replace the systems android firmware with a smoother running, more stable build of ROM whilst keeping the original functionality (at least) and maybe (if possible) to add the functionality that is missing within the android OS.. such as Bluetooth access, phone access for calls etc..
Also, if at all possible, to upgrade/replace the WinCE OS with a more user friendly version, with a better UI, and the functionality of the original if not better. Basically opening this system to its full potential.
Now, I have to say I am a noob and am not knowledgeable nor experienced at this sort of thing (I have flashed a few phones etc) so would need to know
1) where to get the firmwares
2) where to get the required installation software
3) how to install via sd card input/external storage input as the unit seems not to be able to be connected to a PC
4) how to do a complete system image backup and how to restore should it all go horribly wrong
and
5) step by step instructions on how to do it.. or if a user out there is local and can do it I'd come to you and get it done that way.. (and compensate for your time and expertise)
The system/car unit is liveable as it is (just) but it has the hardware in it that means it is capable of so much more.
Anyone out there that can help??
Cheers
Cheeks :silly:
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Hi,
My N708 also has the same issues, unfortunately I have not been able to use none of serg090909 images to improve my android system.
I have noticed that my system works better if I don't turn it off and on using the button on my stereo, I almost always reconnects fine if i just turn the car's key.
I have also discovered that the volume between the two systems is very different, if you play music, audio-books or use the Gps you will notice a huge difference in volume between the two systems... I'm using a volume booster to soften the difference.
I too am searching for something that can improve the WinCe side... it sucks... My bluetooth phone app is just useless! (I'm not able to synchronize any contacts).
You can go here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2607632) to find out how to make an image of your system (at least of its android side).
Cheers
Norvati
Hi
I have the same system.
I am currently talking with the seller to try and sort the unfortunate bug I keep getting. The android part stops accepting touch screen input. Happens when I initially boot the system by switching the car on and will only clear if I power it down for 25 seconds then power up. The android side then reboots.
You can reinstall-initialize the android side by removing your key, holding the reset button down, inserting key and starting car while holding down the reset button, hold for 10 seconds, then release and turn on the stereo. When you go into the GPS/android side after that, you will be asked to calibrate the screen again and the android startup wizard begins.
I managed to get the Gibroid system running, so ask me any questions you have about doing that. It gives a much nicer, larger storage space android section, but I still suffer from the android side not accepting screen input when i start the car 50% of the time.
I agree the bluetooth functionality in the WINCE part is borderline criminal with no sorting of phone book. Would love to be able to tinker with it.
Gibroid install help
naivri said:
Hi
I have the same system.
I am currently talking with the seller to try and sort the unfortunate bug I keep getting. The android part stops accepting touch screen input. Happens when I initially boot the system by switching the car on and will only clear if I power it down for 25 seconds then power up. The android side then reboots.
You can reinstall-initialize the android side by removing your key, holding the reset button down, inserting key and starting car while holding down the reset button, hold for 10 seconds, then release and turn on the stereo. When you go into the GPS/android side after that, you will be asked to calibrate the screen again and the android startup wizard begins.
I managed to get the Gibroid system running, so ask me any questions you have about doing that. It gives a much nicer, larger storage space android section, but I still suffer from the android side not accepting screen input when i start the car 50% of the time.
I agree the bluetooth functionality in the WINCE part is borderline criminal with no sorting of phone book. Would love to be able to tinker with it.
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Hi,
You say you were able to get the gibroid working on your system can you explain to me how and what you did? I use all the tools that are recommended apart from thelivesuit, It simply doesn't accept any of the gibroid img files available here and on 4PDA that I was able to find. The touch screen on my unit just binks (black on black). I also have tried maybe 5 different sd cards.
Thanks in advance for your help.
P.S. At the moment my system doesn't even work it just gets stuck on the android (word) screen.
Cheers
Norvati
Hi
I to would like to hear how you got gibroid to boot, as I to only gets black screen trying to boot.
Have tried with 4 different sd cards, 2 different sdcard to pc adapters without luck !
Regards Bo
same here
xdabca said:
Hi
I to would like to hear how you got gibroid to boot, as I to only gets black screen trying to boot.
Have tried with 4 different sd cards, 2 different sdcard to pc adapters without luck !
Regards Bo
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Mine wont connect wifi. Says nothing about the hardware but is got the option to do it and the usb too. I have all the exact problems. Wish I knew what to do...
i am having a few issues too.
i tried serge images but it was very unstable and SO didnt run every times and when it did it its very laggy, screen blinks and others issuses.
on the native system its usualy to ask me for calibrate screen and restart all the SO to factory stage.
but now its stuck on android green logo screen. i already try to reset it but still on the same. can anyone help please?
arantes87 said:
i am having a few issues too.
i tried serge images but it was very unstable and SO didnt run every times and when it did it its very laggy, screen blinks and others issuses.
on the native system its usualy to ask me for calibrate screen and restart all the SO to factory stage.
but now its stuck on android green logo screen. i already try to reset it but still on the same. can anyone help please?
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i have same problem stuck on Android loading screen how to hard rest with recovery mode ?
what is the combination for go to in recovery ?
PIPO Tablets Common Questions and Answers
1. Q: What to do if the PIPO Tablet cannot connect with WiFi?
A: First make sure that the wireless routing that provide network services works properly.
Then make sure there is some distance between the tablet pc and the wireless routing, and no walls or other obstacles separating.
Last, make sure to insert the right user name and password.
2. Q: What's wrong with the long time for turning off the PIPO Tablet?
A: The speed of turning off your PIPO tablet depends on how many apps you have opened, and too long a time maybe you have opened many apps at the same time, which resulted a slower speed. Another reason, maybe the device has been used for a long time, and the too hot body leads to the lower speed for turning off your tablet.
3. Q: Why can't the PIPO Tablet be formatted?
A: Maybe there are some important processing are running with the device, if formatted straightly, it will lead to failure. We sincerely suggest users stop all the apps before the formatting.
4. Q: Why can't it be opened in the tablet when downloading the games?
A: The compatibility of the Android games depends on the game developer at a great extent. The game may not provide the supporting with this device.
5. Q: How to deal with the crash of the PIPO Tablet?
A: When it comes to the crash, users can find out a reset button which is not obvious on the device and appeared as a small hole, press the reset button with a sharp and thin tool, restart your tablet and the problem will be quickly solved.
6. Q: What to do if the tablet can't identify the 32GB TF card?
A: Use the FAT32 to format your TF card, and then choose the slower formatting and it will be solved.
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A: Recovery the Factory Setting of you tablet or upgrading the firmware.
15. Q: What to do if the touch screen fail to work?
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16. Q: What to do if the power of the tablet is not displayed correctly?
A: Upload the corresponding firmware on the PIPO Official website, and upgrade your tablet again(There will be corresponding product model firmware and unified upgrading tools, after downloading the tool, it will be attached with upgrading guide, please upgrade your tablet according to the direct operation).
Hello,
Rather an unusual problem, i dont intentionally want to go the difficult ADB way, being the novice I am. However I cannot access a usual settings in my current favorite ROM, so I need a way to get to it.
I have been using this ROM on my S4 i9500. I am unable to find an option in the ROM for Day Dream. In other ROMs, when on the daydream setting screen, there is option via the menu button, to choose when the DayDream should work "While Charging" or "While Docked" on while on either of them.
In Ozcan 6.3 ROM we can only choose the daydream to be ON or OFF, the menu button does not work to let us choose the conditions for daydream.
In my case I have a Samsung multimedia dock which I normally use for charging as well. So when I dock the phone , it is recognized as "Docked" hence the daydream is never activated. Otherwise if I simply connect a charger to mobile, the daydream starts after a while.
So I need to know is there a way we can change this settings to be able to daydream also when the phone is DOCKED, it serves me well as being a bed side alarm clock.
I guess there should be a way to change this settings directly via the ROM settings files or via ADB. Only need your guidance and support to know how.
Hope I was able to explain my problem.
Thanks.
I am using Tasker to do some scheduling tasks and it is working all flawlessly. Now there is one thing where I am stuck at.
I want to turn airplan mode on and power off my phone whenever the charging turns off. For this, tasker needs the device to be rooted.
Can you guys please suggest me what are the minimal steps I need to take to make this happen (minimal modification to the system) At this point of time I dont want to use the other amazing features which rooting provides but just powering off my device and turning airplane mode on using tasker / MacroDroid.
I have two samsung tablets on which I want to make this happen. One is Samsung Tab S4 and the other one is Samsung Tab A 10.5.
I am wating to use an Android tablet for the main dash in my car running the MSDroid app. There are a few key requirements I need to meet to be able to keep my car road legal using this and I am hoping someone will know how to make this stuff happen from a software point of view.
- The device must power up and down when the key is turned off and on
- When powering up the device must load straight in to the MSDroid app and automatically connect via Bluetooth to the ECU
Any advice would be very greatly appreciated, thank you
RotorKartel said:
Any advice would be very greatly appreciated, thank you
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Even bad advice?
I don't like too much in my face, so I put a little OLED display where the coolant temperature was.
It's run off a little microcontroller that connects directly to my (ancient, 1995) OBD-1 ECM.
It also spits out that data over USB to my Android navigation tablet so I can see a full screen OBD.
The little display can show OBD codes if they pop up.
The lower left line of the display shows engine running time (when it's running).
I find that important to make sure that I get a coffee every hour.
The images are of the old blue in emulation mode, the new yellow (engine off) and the OBD app.
Renate said:
Even bad advice?
I don't like too much in my face, so I put a little OLED display where the coolant temperature was.
It's run off a little microcontroller that connects directly to my (ancient, 1995) OBD-1 ECM.
It also spits out that data over USB to my Android navigation tablet so I can see a full screen OBD.
The little display can show OBD codes if they pop up.
The lower left line of the display shows engine running time (when it's running).
I find that important to make sure that I get a coffee every hour.
The images are of the old blue in emulation mode, the new yellow (engine off) and the OBD app.
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Thanks,
I'm running an aftermarket ecu on a street/strip car and need to run a tablet for what I want.
As per original post, there are two key things I need to do which will need modded Android software.