No DAB+ Signal - MTCD Android Head Units Q&A

heyho,
i've bougth a official supported dab+ usb staff antenna for my radio.
after starting the stock dab+ app it says: connecting... now im plugging in the usb antenna it the app is ready (so far it seems the antenna is working).
but now, on the top left there is a signal bar with no green bars.
i've already tried some postions in my car (see photo ) and some other locations which are marked online as very good dab+ area but still no f*** signal.
i've already contacted the erisin support, they want me to send the unit back from china to europa (i have to pay for shipping, hahah...) and they will check the device... realy!?...
MTCD KGL 1.92a_2

Youre sure it's a dab+ antenna ? For me it looks like a dvb-t external antenna.

danielloe said:
heyho,
i've bougth a official supported dab+ usb staff antenna for my radio.
after starting the stock dab+ app it says: connecting... now im plugging in the usb antenna it the app is ready (so far it seems the antenna is working).
but now, on the top left there is a signal bar with no green bars.
i've already tried some postions in my car (see photo ) and some other locations which are marked online as very good dab+ area but still no f*** signal.
i've already contacted the erisin support, they want me to send the unit back from china to europa (i have to pay for shipping, hahah...) and they will check the device... realy!?...


MTCD KGL 1.92a_2
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Same Problem here.
I have the second unit and still the same problem.
I installed the Antenna as discribed in the manual, but it doesn't work.
Erisin said they tested all products bevor shipping, it must be an installation error from my side...

Hi all,
I have the same DAB+ box. It is not only an antenna. For me it looks like a complete receiver box for DAB+. It has to be installed before starting the app. Maybe before booting the head unit. I'm not 100% sure. But not afterwards.
BTW: I'm not happy with this tool. Fo me it doesn't make any sense to have a receiver box with a fixed connected antenna with a magnetic socket. How will you install this in a car? A connection for a separate car antenna would be much more better.
Kind regards
Ricki2411

Ricki2411 said:
Hi all,
I have the same DAB+ box. It is not only an antenna. For me it looks like a complete receiver box for DAB+. It has to be installed before starting the app. Maybe before booting the head unit. I'm not 100% sure. But not afterwards.
BTW: I'm not happy with this tool. Fo me it doesn't make any sense to have a receiver box with a fixed connected antenna with a magnetic socket. How will you install this in a car? A connection for a separate car antenna would be much more better.
Kind regards
Ricki2411
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i already installed the antenna fix into my car. still no signal etc.

I have the same problem on two units.
- Erisin ES4046B with RK3188 and Android 5.1.1
- Erisin ES6046B with PX5 and Android 6.0.1
The application works, so the DAB + key is recognized but does not pick up the signal.
Does anyone have a solution to this problem?
Thank you.

im currently out of this issue.. i have sold my antenna..
i will order a 3rd party antenna with android driver.
I will post my feedback later this month

danielloe said:
im currently out of this issue.. i have sold my antenna..
i will order a 3rd party antenna with android driver.
I will post my feedback later this month
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what type of dab+ adapter are you using?

I have a 3rd party window antenna but that's no party either. The signal is lost many many many times
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I have this one (my second one of the same type and model, I shipped the first one back, that had even worse reception)
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danielloe said:
heyho,
i've bougth a official supported dab+ usb staff antenna for my radio.
after starting the stock dab+ app it says: connecting... now im plugging in the usb antenna it the app is ready (so far it seems the antenna is working).
but now, on the top left there is a signal bar with no green bars.
i've already tried some postions in my car (see photo ) and some other locations which are marked online as very good dab+ area but still no f*** signal.
i've already contacted the erisin support, they want me to send the unit back from china to europa (i have to pay for shipping, hahah...) and they will check the device... realy!?...
MTCD KGL 1.92a_2
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What are good areas for the antenna?
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[Head Unit] XTRONS TD626A - 2DIN 4.4 Unit w/ Screen Mirroring

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Vendor Specs:
Vendor Site:
XTRONS Website
Experience:
My Car:
KIA Ceed 2008
Installation:
Installation was pretty easy. Once I got rid of the middle console and removed the old Radio, the installation was easy. Stuff all the adapters (WIFI, 3G, GPS) where it makes sense and fix the Radio. You need a 2DIN Install-Cage for your Car, so get that ahead of time. I won't go deeper into the installation, there are numerous "how-to"s that do this way better than I can
Getting Started:
After the installation, the unit gives you no basic steps like you would assume from Android (the timezone, user, mail stuff). General Language is set to English, the Keyboard has an additional Asian keyboard as well so set this to your desired language asap. The unit is fast, the UI is well thought out for Car use. CD play and DVD (region 2, Europe) was no problem and also fast. I added another Bluetooth Adapter because the onboard bluetooth has the known limitations for this kind of head units (only phone connection) and I want to use my Bluetooth ODB2 Adapter.
Until now, I have only positive things to say about this unit. I had a China-Unit before, which broke down after a year of usage and where the hardware quality just wasn't good (wobbly buttons, display kept getting pushed in because it was not mounted correctly and so on). This has a good hardware quality (until now )
Over the next few days, I will configure the Bluetooth stuff and I will see how well configurable the hardware buttons are (for example: Start Spotify instead of the music app when I press on Music and so on).
If you also Plan to get an Android Unit and don't want to wait for Android Auto (and the fact that all units will start at around 1000 € probably ), this may be your unit.
They ship from the UK (even have a warehouse in Germany, where I come from) so if you are in Europe, you don't have to worry about taxes and so on. Also, shipping was very fast (like.. Amazon fast).
Please tell me your experience with this device
Additional pictures:
Spyware?
I have installed this unit this past weekend and I really like it. I have a question though about the possibility of having pre-installed spyware from the chinese on these android devices. How would I go about detecting the possibility that there is something lurking somewhere?
Bockiii said:
Vendor Specs:
Vendor Site:
XTRONS Website
Experience:
My Car:
KIA Ceed 2008
Installation:
Installation was pretty easy. Once I got rid of the middle console and removed the old Radio, the installation was easy. Stuff all the adapters (WIFI, 3G, GPS) where it makes sense and fix the Radio. You need a 2DIN Install-Cage for your Car, so get that ahead of time. I won't go deeper into the installation, there are numerous "how-to"s that do this way better than I can
Getting Started:
After the installation, the unit gives you no basic steps like you would assume from Android (the timezone, user, mail stuff). General Language is set to English, the Keyboard has an additional Asian keyboard as well so set this to your desired language asap. The unit is fast, the UI is well thought out for Car use. CD play and DVD (region 2, Europe) was no problem and also fast. I added another Bluetooth Adapter because the onboard bluetooth has the known limitations for this kind of head units (only phone connection) and I want to use my Bluetooth ODB2 Adapter.
Until now, I have only positive things to say about this unit. I had a China-Unit before, which broke down after a year of usage and where the hardware quality just wasn't good (wobbly buttons, display kept getting pushed in because it was not mounted correctly and so on). This has a good hardware quality (until now )
Over the next few days, I will configure the Bluetooth stuff and I will see how well configurable the hardware buttons are (for example: Start Spotify instead of the music app when I press on Music and so on).
If you also Plan to get an Android Unit and don't want to wait for Android Auto (and the fact that all units will start at around 1000 € probably ), this may be your unit.
They ship from the UK (even have a warehouse in Germany, where I come from) so if you are in Europe, you don't have to worry about taxes and so on. Also, shipping was very fast (like.. Amazon fast).
Please tell me your experience with this device
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Hi, could you make a photo of your Settings->About screen? Would be curious about the system version and the MCU Version you have.
Does the radio already play when booting up or do you have to wait until the boot is completed?
Thanks!
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Hi, could you make a photo of your Settings->About screen? Would be curious about the system version and the MCU Version you have.
Does the radio already play when booting up or do you have to wait until the boot is completed?
Thanks!
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I have the same unit and have been running it for a few weeks. I really like this head Unit and would very much like to root it as it does NOT come rooted. I would like a "safe" way to gain root access.
Crescendo84 said:
I have the same unit and have been running it for a few weeks. I really like this head Unit and would very much like to root it as it does NOT come rooted. I would like a "safe" way to gain root access.
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Hi,
unfortunately (for me ) this isn't an AN21-u, but a HuiFei device (Rockchip 3066). the first post explains how to root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2660662
Good luck!
TheSSJ said:
Hi,
unfortunately (for me ) this isn't an AN21-u, but a HuiFei device (Rockchip 3066). the first post explains how to root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2660662
Good luck!
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You asked for the Settings/About screen for this unit (TD-626A) didn't you?
Of course, you are right. Thanks for the pics
I read somewhere you wanted to root the unit, that's why I provided you the link to the huifei forum.
Have fun with your xtrons!
Xtrons and spotify
Hi Bockiii
How did you get on using spotify?
I cant get the next and previous buttons to work with spoifty, could you?

Apple CarPlay Dongle - Autoplay - Not working correctly

Hello all!
I have bought the Apple Carplay Dongle with the app called AutoPlay. (https://www.amazon.de/gp/product/B076D2BP4S) The App and the dongle have the newest version.
The problem is that the head unit will start completely new or the connection get lost to the device. I tried several devices (iPhone 5S, iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone X) - I also changed the lightning cable.
The usb from my device is working. Maybe I do something wrong?
I used a XTRONS, Android 8, Octa-Core, 4GB RAM, 32GB ROM device.
Some suggestions would be great.
Just curious, what did the reseller suggest?
marchnz said:
Just curious, what did the reseller suggest?
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They told me that everything worked fine at their devices. I bought it at a german reseller. Is it possible to get in touch with the creator?
I attached a photo of my versions. Maybe you have some ideas?
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Have you tried using a powered USB hub? These Carplay dongles often need more than 500mA
Does anyone know the Autoplay Android app developer? We need some help for mapping one bmw button that does not work on Android 7.1
mnikitas said:
Does anyone know the Autoplay Android app developer? We need some help for mapping one bmw button that does not work on Android 7.1
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The original adaptor appears to be made by Carlinke. They have a website of the same name - you should start there (sorry, I can't post external links yet).
I had to buy a USB splitter to get my CarPlay dongle to work reliably. A single USB port just wasn’t enough.
Now in the cold time of the year I have a problem with the dongle. The dongle is not connect over the usb to the android device. The app says that I have to connect the box. Is this normal? - After some time of driving it is working.
Now it is the problem that I have to restart my device to get the box recognized by the app. Did someone have some suggestions?
yfain said:
They told me that everything worked fine at their devices. I bought it at a german reseller. Is it possible to get in touch with the creator?
I attached a photo of my versions. Maybe you have some ideas?
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looks like you have the carlinkit dongle like mine, you may need to update firmware on box. I got the latest box firmware from alliexpress selleer ( as per time of this post )
install instuctions
1) format a USB drive as FAT32
2) place img file in root of USB
3) plug dongle into andorid unit ( do not put in USB yet )
4) open app
5) once app asks you to connect phone, plug in USB drive into dongle.
6) you will get message on app saying box updating.
7 ) finally check setting menu in APP to see box and software up to date ( you will need to be connected to WIFI for this I belive)
Thanks for your post.
Is it right that the latest version of app and dongle is from the end of december 2018?
I have the same box on a px5 android 6 and it keeps restarting/disconnecting when I use a navigation app like google maps. I tried using 2 usb ports for extra charge, different phone, cable, etc.
nothing works
Yes, for me it is the same.
I think there is also no update available since 4 months. I do not know why.
usb splitter
mitchello said:
I had to buy a USB splitter to get my CarPlay dongle to work reliably. A single USB port just wasn’t enough.
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hey, so following the forum I found your post about the y splitter I purchased the splitter online my question now is what do I hook up on the female side and what exactly on the male sides?? also what if my android screen has only one USB output??

PX3 to PX5 update problem - USB

Hello
I recently update my Dasaita PX3 unit with Witson PX5 core board and Android 9 Hal9k firmware. MTCD is 3.71d. USB porst are not working and I see sporadic resets. USB reset after startup is enabled, temp outside 5 celcius. Please help!
I see 4 less pin on Wiston coreboard header than in PX3. Is it problem?
I noticed that 4 unpopulated pin should not be an issue - PX5 is wider than PX3 board, soldered connector on both board have the same size.
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On PX3 I used all USB, the same devices are not discovered after switch to PX5.
USB Host Controller app discover only wifi device, no hub or other devices.
USB devices are also not working in recovery (both android 8 and android 9 recovery - mount usb is not working)
I noticed that 4 unpopulated pin should not be an issue - PX5 is wider than PX3 board, soldered connector on both board have the same size.
I also noticed that android resets usually when more demanding task are executed. I see more reset with high brightness than with low -> I'm wondering if internal PSU can deliver enough power for PX5 board.
On PX3 I already noticed brightness fluctuation. It was not an issue for last 2 years. I thought it bad filtering of engine coil/injector
khorh said:
On PX3 I used all USB, the same devices are not discovered after switch to PX5.
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Hi, maybe it's not your problem, but does the board fit well in the pins? For the board to work well, I had to remove the heat sink screw, collided with mother on the board. I have isudar px3 android 7.12, 2 GB RAM. MTCE_GS_V3.67. I bought a Witson px5 4 GB RAM board for Android 10. Unfortunately, Bluetooth does not work. I have a BT A5BC6 module and WQ_BC6 in the factory settings. Otherwise, everything works fine. What I read may not work wifi, bluetooth and USB. Does your bluetooth and wifi work?
I have MD725 v1. It works correctly. Wifi also work correctly.
I removed one screw from PX5 which conflicts with soldered thread on main board, I removed also rest of glue
to not prevent tight fit. I drilled heatsink to add 3rd screw and add additional heatsink on top of it:
PX5 is taken from following board. It seems to have one usb (direct connection instead of hub?).
Do you know which PINs are for USB? I can check resistance, at worst case I can even solder PX5 to mainboard but prefer not.
Nice. I only added an anodized heatsink and the temperature dropped by 8°C. I will attach the fan to the top cover. I don't know where it is on the USB board. If the SD card works, I would probably leave it at that. Maybe they would advise on 4pda.ru, but only in Russian. I use a translator.
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Check second USB Data line D+/- continuity. Use schematic found in hardware section or my signature.
Yup, issue with connector confirmed. I measured from plugged PX5 to U27 chip ARM DP and ARM DM lines, one did not work.
Now I have only resets with high brightness and screen flickering. Seems like MTCD issue https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...asaita-max10-px6-4gb-64gb-android-10.4140875/
Do you think adding cap to TFT+5V may help? For me it seems like voltage drop which lead to cpu reset
Do you also see dependency between TFT+5V (4.2v in datasheet) and brightness? I see 3,86 with medium brightness,

Question NaviFly 7862 - Kia Rio 2013 - No Steering wheel control

Hello!
Hopefully someone can help me here.
I installed the NaviFly 7862 in my Rio 2013, and all works fine EXCEPT the steering wheel control.
As far as I know, I dont have a CAN decoder in my car. But whatever I try I cant get the steering wheel controls to work.
I might just be stupid as hell and missed something though.
Excessed said:
Hello!
Hopefully someone can help me here.
I installed the NaviFly 7862 in my Rio 2013, and all works fine EXCEPT the steering wheel control.
As far as I know, I dont have a CAN decoder in my car. But whatever I try I cant get the steering wheel controls to work.
I might just be stupid as hell and missed something though.
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Did you connect the "key" and "Can Out" cables together?
Midway down the page they discuss and show picture
Tips
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Did you connect the "key" and "Can Out" cables together?
Midway down the page they discuss and show picture
Tips
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I dont have these cables on the unit
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Excessed said:
I dont have these cables on the unit
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Sorry my mistake.
It doesn't look like your car uses canbus for swc, and doesn't have canbus wires in the radio harness.
What does the navifly harness have connected to key1?
Kia Rio (2011-2017) MP3/CD Head Unit pinout diagram @ pinoutguide.com
Looks like it should be B4. Then you can map the buttons in the app.
B4Steering Wheel Remote ControlSteering Wheel switch pushed0.5V ~ 3V
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002291499893.html
Assuming that's what you've bought, I wish they had a more detailed picture of the harness.
If B4 is unpopulated, maybe there's a stray/improper connection instead that you can borrow the lead from?
And from the listing:
main harness pinout showing location of key1 if your harness is unlabeled
ziddey said:
It doesn't look like your car uses canbus for swc, and doesn't have canbus wires in the radio harness.
What does the navifly harness have connected to key1?
Kia Rio (2011-2017) MP3/CD Head Unit pinout diagram @ pinoutguide.com
Looks like it should be B4. Then you can map the buttons in the app.
B4Steering Wheel Remote ControlSteering Wheel switch pushed0.5V ~ 3V
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002291499893.html
Assuming that's what you've bought, I wish they had a more detailed picture of the harness.
If B4 is unpopulated, maybe there's a stray/improper connection instead that you can borrow the lead from?
And from the listing:
main harness pinout showing location of key1 if your harness is unlabeled
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Thanks for the reply, it is indeed this unit. Just different front.
I've made better pictures of the harness;
That would mean that KEY1 (Black) is connected to Ground.
Ground is spliced to b5. Which, according to the pinout is empty.
ok.. what's your b4 connected to? It looks like b4 is the brown wire, and you've got a black wire for b17 (swc ground).
looks like the navifly listing picture is very incorrect as far as main harness pinout. See this post instead: https://4pda.to/forum/index.php?showtopic=1000996&st=100#entry100193155
Even just comparing the color coding, it looks like navifly screwed up and reversed #7-ant cont and #8-key1.
If so, use a paper clip, thumbtack, pushpin, whatever to release the pin and swap them around. Might as well inspect the rest of the pinning..
Following that blue wire to the car end, it lines up properly with A18 remote power supply for antenna..
Hopefully no damage was done as a result
ziddey said:
ok.. what's your b4 connected to? It looks like b4 is the brown wire, and you've got a black wire for b17 (swc ground).
looks like the navifly listing picture is very incorrect as far as main harness pinout. See this post instead: https://4pda.to/forum/index.php?showtopic=1000996&st=100#entry100193155
Even just comparing the color coding, it looks like navifly screwed up and reversed #7-ant cont and #8-key1.
If so, use a paper clip, thumbtack, pushpin, whatever to release the pin and swap them around. Might as well inspect the rest of the pinning..
Following that blue wire to the car end, it lines up properly with A18 remote power supply for antenna..
Hopefully no damage was done as a result
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It indeed looks as of the blue and brown wire are swapped.
I also found the reason why I couldnt figure it out.
This is the image they provided for the pins;
They casually switched KEY1 and KEY2 with Battery GND and Battery 12v...
Gonna try and switch out the two cables later (Ant and Key1)
My Diagram for most android head unit , Key1 is #7
sometime brown or pink depend on headunit model
Paragon Super said:
My Diagram for most android head unit , Key1 is #7
sometime brown or pink depend on headunit model
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Thanks a lot, only your diagram is different than the other one. Now im even more in doubt xD Now the problem is that B4 in my car is unpopulated.. So I have no clue as how to connect my steering wheel controls now.
So I'm going to try that later. Hopefully it works.
EDIT: I think I found it. Navifly, and almost all online sources, have the diagram for mp3/radio. My old head unit was a nav screen and has the steering wheel controls at b5 in stead of 4.
I fixed it by moving B4 on the car side to B5. Steering wheel works properly now.
Thanks a lot for the help!
Excessed said:
I fixed it by moving B4 on the car side to B5. Steering wheel works properly now.
Thanks a lot for the help!
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Hi, I just want to say thanks!. My kia 2021 connection was 99'9% as yours, and this post was really helpful!
7q7 said:
Hi, I just want to say thanks!. My kia 2021 connection was 99'9% as yours, and this post was really helpful!
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Glad to have been of help! Just curious; Is your audio balance correct? My phonecall audio comes from the back of the car. I'm guessing those cables are wrong on the head heading as well. But it's around freezing here, and to cold to sit on my car without heater hehe

Question Ford C-Max Android Unit - My Feedback and help request

Hi everyone,
so i've bought a new android unit for my car. I have been checking the other posts in this forum but they are kind of "pro level" so i felt the need to clarify some doubts. I know you guys are experts, if you can help be i would be thankful. I'll also provide some feedback that maybe can help people who are considering buying it.
The unit i've bought is this one:
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Link for it: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005003003858975.html?spm=a2g0o.9042311.0.0.27424c4ds0To05
I have a Ford Grand C-Max manufactured 11/2015 (the restyled one), and i thought this radio would be a good fit (i've had other android units in my past cars). I bought the 6G+128GB version (TS6 version), with Android 11. The brand is "Navifly", however i guess this is just another brand variation.
1) Feedback​
Positive​- Fast and fluid Android experience - no lag to complain about.
- Sound Quality - a great improvement over the Ford Sync 2 original radio - better definition, better bass, supports higher volumes without distortion
- Radio has RDS - it actually shows the station name (we don't have DAB in Portugal, it is still FM) and the tuning quality is good
- GPS is ok. Not awesome, but usable. Supposedly, it also gets some Glonass satellites, but as you know Glonass constellation is sparser, so it usually only gets GPS triangulation. I use Waze, sometimes it takes a bit to understand where it is.
Negative​- Quality of design and build of the plastic fairings: the plastic fairings are much lower quality relatively to the Ford ones. They don't precisely fit the car dashboard, by a couple of milimiters. I have it provisionally installed, but i'll have to shave some plastic when i get it definitely installed. Additionaly, the chines fairings don't have the metal clips/retainers that the original plastics have to get it securely in place. I've has to order some to get this sorted out...
- The CANBUS communication:
-> i am not getting any steering wheel communication at all (no volume control, no call pick up. This is the worst part for me
-> the information of the parking sensors is erratic. My car has 6 sensors at the front and 6 at the back (360º coverage) and there is quite an error on the info shown in this android unit, so i am not not trusting it a lot. Besides that, it is slow to react (couple of seconds), and the car should be drawn vertically (you brain needs to rotate the view 90º to get it right).
-> No Park Assist (automated parking) information is shown at the unit, so the Park assist is not currently working
-> I can get reversal signal, climate info (when i change it), and open door information.
- The screen. For its size, its low resolution, not bright enough, and it is very reflective. Not very happy with it.
​2) Help Request​I need help to sort the CANBUS limitations. This is the canbus box they sent me:
I guess this box is not the most adequate for my C-Max. I can't read chinese characters so i really don't know what it says at all. I've tried to get into the canbus box definitions in the settings menu and have tried selecting other canbus choices with no avail: i couldn't get steering wheel info at all. So i've went a bit overkill and ordered two canbus boxes to see if a different canbus box solve my issues. I've ordered these two:
- Another Hiworld box (i guess this is a newer version than the one i have, so i hope they have sorted out the issues) https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002718903038.html?spm=a2g0o.9042311.0.0.27424c4dac8EZc
- An XP one: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002327630203.html?spm=a2g0o.9042311.0.0.27424c4dac8EZc
So i now have three questions for you guys:
1) Is this a FYT unit? Or a Mekede?
2) Will any of the new boxes sort out my canbus miscommunication?
3) Is there any place where i can get a firmware update? Or canbus firmware update? This is what the Android System settings show about my unit:
Thank you guys in advance for your help!!
I have tried other two canbus boxes from Hiworld and XP, with no avail. Still no steering wheel controls. Any suggestions?
JMourinho said:
I have tried other two canbus boxes from Hiworld and XP, with no avail. Still no steering wheel controls. Any suggestions?
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What does reseller suggest when contacted for support.
JMourinho said:
So i now have three questions for you guys:
1) Is this a FYT unit? Or a Mekede?
2) Will any of the new boxes sort out my canbus miscommunication?
3) Is there any place where i can get a firmware update? Or canbus firmware update? This is what the Android System settings show about my unit:
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Hi,
1) Mekede = FYT, not every FYT is a Mekede. But your unit is a Topways built unit sold by reseller TopNavi, so neither a Mekede nor a FYT nor a NaviFly. You are in the wrong sub-forum. Please ask in the general Android Head Units subforum
2) Ask your reseller TopNavi.
3) Please ask your TopNavi reseller or in the general Android Head Units subforum. There your will find the TSx series with firmwares and other information.
And by the way: It is a fake Android 11. It is still Android 10 (Api/SDK 29) as displayed on the web page. One can write a script that will set the "Android level" to any version you like: Android 10, 11, 31, 451, 10961, 4, ..
But it is a nice looking unit compared with the standard Ford units.
EDIT: This seems to be a FYT after all. Sorry for the confusion.
In my signature you find on the 3rd line the "HWGetInfo.apk". Please run it and share the created zip file.

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