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Can i safely update my MCU using an upgrade PX5 board without updating the ROM also?

I bought a while back a Chinese MTCD PX3 'ouchuangbo' unit with as MCU: MTCD_HLA_V1.88_1 running on android 5.1
I then upgraded this PX3 system with a PX5 board from wilson and installed this on my system, it was a matter of plug and play and it works fine, the unit is now working for several weeks on the new PX5 board using the Malaysk PX5 rom on android 6
Because the MCU is an older version I contacted the seller and asked if there was and update available for the MCU.
It seems 'ouchuangbo' indeed had a newer MCU version available with number MTCD_HLA_V2.46.3 but they answered to me the following after i asked if i could receive the update files:
'Our engineers said: If you want to upgrade the MCU software, you need to upgrade the main program at the same time. If the operation is not correct, the upgrade may fail. If the upgrade fails, you need to return to China to repair, all costs you need to bear. Because our main program and MCU software are updated. While upgrading the two software, the system more stable. Our software is android 5.1. '
I also received from seller the 2 following files: dmcu.img (189kb) and dupdate.img (850mb).
Is his answer true and can i NOT update my MCU with the current PX5 board with this new MCU update safely without flashing the ROM aswel?
Must i first place back my old PX3 board before i update my unit?
Or can i only update the dmcu.img running Malaysk PX5 ROM and keep the current ROM without risking to brick my unit?
Who can advise?

You can safely use dmcu.img without flashing dupdate.img.
Before updating MCU, make a backup of MCU config
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colostro said:
You can safely use dmcu.img without flashing dupdate.img.
Before updating MCU, make a backup of MCU config
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Thx.
Any idea how do make a backup of the mcu config?

Go into factory settings and you Can find the "export settings" button
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Also, maybe search thru some of my recent threads. I have accomplished the same for my mtcd-kd unit with some pretty interesting experiences. If you have a 1024x600 unit, you should have no issues.
Use the dmcu file by itself, do not flash the PX3 dupdate image on the PX5. At this time we have franken machines. Use the dMCU file from your manufacturer or known compatible unit and the PX5 dupdate image of your choice. However, I would perform any updates individually.

B3rt said:
Any idea how do make a backup of the mcu config?
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In factory settings you can export mcu.cfg
To re-apply the settings, just put the mcu.cfg file on the SD card with the mcu.img. Or, once mcu has been upgraded, you can remove the mcu update (.img) from the root of the SD or USB Stick card and apply the config (.cfg) on the root of the SD or USB Stick separately - by running the 'upgrade MCU', it will see .cfg file and apply it.

etulio said:
In factory settings you can export mcu.cfg
To re-apply the settings, just put the mcu.cfg file on the SD card with the mcu.img. Or, once mcu has been upgraded, you can remove the mcu update (.img) from the root of the SD or USB Stick card and apply the config (.cfg) on the root of the SD or USB Stick separately - by running the 'upgrade MCU', it will see .cfg file and apply it.
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IS this a safe operation? I can see restoring the dmcu.cfg for the same version of MCU Code that was originally installed. HOWEVER, I can see how an application of a dmcu.cfg file may not function appropriately if a different version of MCU Code is in place.
Anyone have a 100% answer on this?

screwey said:
IS this a safe operation? I can see restoring the dmcu.cfg for the same version of MCU Code that was originally installed. HOWEVER, I can see how an application of a dmcu.cfg file may not function appropriately if a different version of MCU Code is in place.
Anyone have a 100% answer on this?
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I upgraded my originally JY PX3 MCU to HA after installing my PX5 board (see cross-compatible MCU thread.)
Unfortunately there are no guarantees in this risky process.
Your concern appears to be around factory settings/dmcu.cfg - to mitigate this risk, document all of the settings as they are found in the factory settings menus. E.g. "knob mode", volumes, customer version, radio, bluetooth type, hardware keys.
I had to manually set some of these factory settings after applying a backup from my Joying config, as it appears that the vendor mcu contains some configuration which takes precedence.
Good luck.

i got no luck.
When i started the update it fails with:
do not Match mount /mnt/external_sd
Installation hctextcfg aborted.
do not Match mount /mnt/external_sd
Installation mcucfg aborted.
do not Match mount /mnt/external_sd
Installation mcuimg aborted.
updata fail!
System works further normally, but the mcu version is still the same.
Contacted the seller and they insured me it was the correct version, they would as the enigineer on monday.

B3rt said:
I bought a while back a Chinese MTCD PX3 'ouchuangbo' unit with as MCU: MTCD_HLA_V1.88_1 running on android 5.1
I then upgraded this PX3 system with a PX5 board from wilson and installed this on my system, it was a matter of plug and play and it works fine, the unit is now working for several weeks on the new PX5 board using the Malaysk PX5 rom on android 6
Because the MCU is an older version I contacted the seller and asked if there was and update available for the MCU.
It seems 'ouchuangbo' indeed had a newer MCU version available with number MTCD_HLA_V2.46.3 but they answered to me the following after i asked if i could receive the update files:
'Our engineers said: If you want to upgrade the MCU software, you need to upgrade the main program at the same time. If the operation is not correct, the upgrade may fail. If the upgrade fails, you need to return to China to repair, all costs you need to bear. Because our main program and MCU software are updated. While upgrading the two software, the system more stable. Our software is android 5.1. '
I also received from seller the 2 following files: dmcu.img (189kb) and dupdate.img (850mb).
Is his answer true and can i NOT update my MCU with the current PX5 board with this new MCU update safely without flashing the ROM aswel?
Must i first place back my old PX3 board before i update my unit?
Or can i only update the dmcu.img running Malaysk PX5 ROM and keep the current ROM without risking to brick my unit?
Who can advise?
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Hi, I have MTCD MCU HLA unit and I do not get firmware or MCU from the vendor, you could send me the updated files (firmware and MCU you have).
my email: [email protected]
Thank you

Is it possible to make a full backup off the mcu? I mean a mcu.img. I have the mcu.cfg already.
Also got the update of a HLA PX3 unit with 7.1 from the manufacturer, nupdate.img and mcu.img.
But to be sure I want a backup from the original mcu.

Any updates here? I have also al HLA unit, a PX3 7.1 than I have upgraded with a PX5 board. I would like to update MCU...

GoNzCiD said:
Any updates here? I have also al HLA unit, a PX3 7.1 than I have upgraded with a PX5 board. I would like to update MCU...
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Appears all of the questions asked by OP were answered.

Dependencies between android rom and mcu firmware

Hi guys, during install of a HZC 2.58 firmware on my xtrons td101as (which had an older HZC version which I replaced with a GS version) I saw that there were 4 android files updated - so it seems that there are dependencies between android rom and mcu firmware version - and now I get the "version unmatched" message on my screen (but everything seems to work fine?)
So when I first install a new mcu firmware and then (after that) install an android rom it would override the changes made by the mcu installation?
What is the correct installation order when installing both android rom and mcu file and do I have to re-install mcu after updating the android rom?
Greetings
Detlev

First, I'm not an Android expert and I can't answer your question...
But I've never heard of dependencies between the 2 upgrades. If it's true, it's absolutely something worth to investigate!
You know what are the file changed?
I'm waiting for experts answer too.

OnkelDeffe said:
Hi guys, during install of a HZC 2.58 firmware on my xtrons td101as (which had an older HZC version which I replaced with a GS version) I saw that there were 4 android files updated - so it seems that there are dependencies between android rom and mcu firmware version - and now I get the "version unmatched" message on my screen (but everything seems to work fine?)
So when I first install a new mcu firmware and then (after that) install an android rom it would override the changes made by the mcu installation?
What is the correct installation order when installing both android rom and mcu file and do I have to re-install mcu after updating the android rom?
Greetings
Detlev
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Set factory settings after updating MCU. Assume you documented your MCU settings before changing MCU to a differing manufacturer? Did you not realise that MCU update contains manufacturer/model factory settings config?

Unfortunately I don't know, what files where updated - there was only a message "Updatin android files 1/4"
I always installed without mcu config file and did the settings manually after install.
I installed the "HA" 2.59 mcu file (corresponding to the HA android file): "Version unmatched -01
Then I installed the old "GS" 2.56 mcu file - NO ERRORS!
What I don't understand: thougth the "Version unmatched -01" error was shown on the screen EVERYTHING worked without any problems? Strange ...
Now I do have a working system with HA 2.59 android version and GS 2.56 mcu - curious that the original "HZC" mcu file did not work too (I bought it with "HZC" mcu file installed, version 1.4 or so)
Greetings
Detlev

Question Firmware Upgrade - Joying JFW-UQD11N4G

Feel like I'm missing something obvious - what is the firmware upgrade process on for the JFW-UQD11N4G?
11.6" 1080P UIS7862 head unit.
I've downloaded the latest ZIP from Joying, tried to use the update app, tried to update via settings and saved as "update.zip" in the filesystem root, but that failed.
Any ideas?

I've found this which suggests it needs to be done via USB stick
Wondering if you can do it by downloading/extracting the ZIP on the head unit itself.

You need to post full details of the head unit, System information /MCU version.

ant_thomas said:
I've found this which suggests it needs to be done via USB stick
Wondering if you can do it by downloading/extracting the ZIP on the head unit itself.
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Yes, you can. Unizp the firmware to a empty USB-stick and simply insert the usb-stick into the unit. It will recognize the firmware and start the update.
Next time please read the Joying blog where you downloaded the firmware. That exactly describes this process and which firmware is suitable for your hardware (This has to do with sometimes deviating resolutions like for Tesla like units)
That recovery mode is only necessary in case you soft-bricked your unit.

surfer63 said:
Yes, you can. Unizp the firmware to a empty USB-stick and simply insert the usb-stick into the unit. It will recognize the firmware and start the update.
Next time please read the Joying blog where you downloaded the firmware. That exactly describes this process and which firmware is suitable for your hardware (This has to do with sometimes deviating resolutions like for Tesla like units)
That recovery mode is only necessary in case you soft-bricked your unit.
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The instructions aren't actually on the page with the download. They were on a different blog page.
My question is, is it possible to do without USB stick/drive since I've downloaded the firmware update directly to the headunit? I guess not.

ant_thomas said:
The instructions aren't actually on the page with the download. They were on a different blog page.
My question is, is it possible to do without USB stick/drive since I've downloaded the firmware update directly to the headunit? I guess not.
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No, that is indeed not possible. It checks for an update on connected mass storage. usb-stick, sd-card via reader, usb-disk, etc.

surfer63 said:
No, that is indeed not possible. It checks for an update on connected mass storage. usb-stick, sd-card via reader, usb-disk, etc.
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Can someone help me‽ I'm trying to update mine but can't figure it out. I have the
9 Pulgada Autoradio Android 1 din Car Radio Stereo GPS Multimedia Player Head Unit Carplay 4G OBD2 For Honda Accord 8 2008 2015
Android 10
System info: APP 1280x720
CPU Info: UIS7862 Octa-Core [email protected] GB(memory) + 64 GB(storage)
MCU version 2021.04.26 16:01:28 JY_53_L6315_G32P64F64_Ver: 1.0
My model isn't listed on the update list but it says for some plug and play models so I'm hoping mine is in that some
I'm trying to update mine to android 12, I found the firmware blog but don't see the instructions. I seen someone say there's a blog with the instructions but I haven't found it. I've tried downloading the files and put it on an SD card and plug in the adapter but it doesn't start automatically so I assume I'm going something wrong. I can find any actual instructions. If someone can help or give me the link to the instructions that would be great. Ps after looking through I might want to do some of the mod y'all have going if it's easy enough to learn how.

Question China FYT flashing to Joying?

Hi. I bought a Chinese FYT head unit that look exactly like Joying...
Was wondering if it's possible to upgrade it's MCU to a Joying one.
I tried downloading Joying firmware however when I plugged into my head unit... It doesn't work like Joying where it automatically update the firmware.
The zip file from Joying consist of a big zip file.. after extracting, there are some folders together with another big zip file.
I went to settings, factory, and selected MCU Upgrade .. but it doesn't recognize any of the files within.
If possible I hope this community could teach me how to upgrade my MCU....
Thanks in advance.
My unit information can be found in the attachment. PS. Not sure why XDA don't let me attach image.

Selvinlyh said:
Hi. I bought a Chinese FYT head unit that look exactly like Joying...
Was wondering if it's possible to upgrade it's MCU to a Joying one.
I tried downloading Joying firmware however when I plugged into my head unit... It doesn't work like Joying where it automatically update the firmware.
The zip file from Joying consist of a big zip file.. after extracting, there are some folders together with another big zip file.
I went to settings, factory, and selected MCU Upgrade .. but it doesn't recognize any of the files within.
If possible I hope this community could teach me how to upgrade my MCU....
Thanks in advance.
My unit information can be found in the attachment. PS. Not sure why XDA don't let me attach image.
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short answer, no. Note, MCU is not android.
You have latest mcu (53) = YIN. what is it you actually want or think the joying firmware will provide?
Suggest reading forums.

marchnz said:
short answer, no. Note, MCU is not android.
You have latest mcu (53) = YIN. what is it you actually want or think the joying firmware will provide?
Suggest reading forums.
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Hi, so my issue is that the UI that it provided is not to my liking... i would want to change the UI but the seller told me that he have no idea how to do it. my friends model... same but 10 inch.... has the option in changing the UI.
In my Factory setting page... the only available UI is UI17. I was looking at other threads and was wondering if TS10 firmware works for my device. The UI that TS10 provides looks nicer.
Sorry... but i dont really understand much despite reading. IMO its just a hardware trying to flash with different firmware... and base on the similarity of the device... i fail to understand the complexity in it.... (Im probably wrong in this aspect)
P.S. Im totally new to this and is trying to digest....

I'm not sure if your firmware will allow it, but there are other launchers that can be installed from the Google Play Store. They will change the interface and many of them have different themes that you can switch to. You can view them directly on your head unit from the Play store. Here are a few:
CarWebGuru Car Launcher - Apps on Google Play
Car launcher with themes, widgets, music control, gps tracker, and customization
play.google.com
Car Launcher - Apps on Google Play
Launcher for use in the car
play.google.com
AGAMA Car Launcher - Apps on Google Play
Home screen for car multimedia systems for Android OS (30 day TRIAL)
play.google.com
After installing one or more of them, they may ask you to switch the default launcher when you run them. You don't have to. You can try them and if you don't like them, delete them. I believe if you go "home", if will go back to your original launcher if you didn't switch the default. When you go into the settings, under Apps, one of the options is to display and define the default applications for different functions. You can also change them there. I use CarWebGuru and it looks very different from my original launcher.
If anything goes wrong, as a last resort, you can always switch back to your original firmware.

Just out of curiosity, go to Google Play and look for "Fake Device Tester" and check if that is really an Android 10. I have an unbranded FYT in my car (vertical Tesla-style) and it's a fake.

I need firmware for this car stereo I don't know model and name can you tell me please? Where and how to download?

Tarz89 said:
I need firmware for this car stereo I don't know model and name can you tell me please? Where and how to download?
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What did the reseller offer

Selvinlyh said:
Hi. I bought a Chinese FYT head unit that look exactly like Joying...
Was wondering if it's possible to upgrade it's MCU to a Joying one.
I tried downloading Joying firmware however when I plugged into my head unit... It doesn't work like Joying where it automatically update the firmware.
The zip file from Joying consist of a big zip file.. after extracting, there are some folders together with another big zip file.
I went to settings, factory, and selected MCU Upgrade .. but it doesn't recognize any of the files within.
If possible I hope this community could teach me how to upgrade my MCU....
Thanks in advance.
My unit information can be found in the attachment. PS. Not sure why XDA don't let me attach image.
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ido the same after that bluetooth and radio not working
dont do that
istill serach for solution for this problem and icant fix it

ali libya said:
ido the same after that bluetooth and radio not working
dont do that
istill serach for solution for this problem and icant fix it
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You first should have read the documentation on this forum, including how to make a flashable backup of your unknown FYT unit before flashing it with something else.
And what did you do? Flashing the firmware or trying to upgrade your MCU with a Joying MCU (rule no. 1: Never ever do that !!!, and this is also rule no. 2 to 15)
Your flashed Joying firmware probably has in its config.txt the following line
Code:
sys.fyt.bluetooth_type=1
I guess your unit needs either 0 or 2.
The radio not working is probably due to a mcu firmware mismatch. Joying is type 43 (ro.build.fytmanufacturer=43). Your unit is probably 0 or 116, or some other value. Do you still have your orignal firmware with the original fyt.prop?

surfer63 said:
You first should have read the documentation on this forum, including how to make a flashable backup of your unknown FYT unit before flashing it with something else.
And what did you do? Flashing the firmware or trying to upgrade your MCU with a Joying MCU (rule no. 1: Never ever do that !!!, and this is also rule no. 2 to 15)
Your flashed Joying firmware probably has in its config.txt the following line
Code:
sys.fyt.bluetooth_type=1
I guess your unit needs either 0 or 2.
The radio not working is probably due to a mcu firmware mismatch. Joying is type 43 (ro.build.fytmanufacturer=43). Your unit is probably 0 or 116, or some other value. Do you still have your orignal firmware with the original fyt.prop?
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Now every thing ok radio working
Only problem is bluetooth software or app now working
Give me messeage
Activation failed error 65535
Due u know any solution
Thnx again bro

surfer63 said:
You first should have read the documentation on this forum, including how to make a flashable backup of your unknown FYT unit before flashing it with something else.
And what did you do? Flashing the firmware or trying to upgrade your MCU with a Joying MCU (rule no. 1: Never ever do that !!!, and this is also rule no. 2 to 15)
Your flashed Joying firmware probably has in its config.txt the following line
Code:
sys.fyt.bluetooth_type=1
I guess your unit needs either 0 or 2.
The radio not working is probably due to a mcu firmware mismatch. Joying is type 43 (ro.build.fytmanufacturer=43). Your unit is probably 0 or 116, or some other value. Do you still have your orignal firmware with the original fyt.prop?
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First of all iwant to say thanks
U are hero
Bluetooth working now
Tank u again

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Code:
sys.fyt.bluetooth_type=1
I guess your unit needs either 0 or 2.
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Hi. Can I access this directly in my unit?
Or do I need to reflash with my backup of unknown FYT unit. I've been getting the activation failed error 65535 when I bought it.

notJimz said:
Hi. Can I access this directly in my unit?
Or do I need to reflash with my backup of unknown FYT unit. I've been getting the activation failed error 65535 when I bought it.
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Install a terminal app and give the command in the terminal:
Code:
getprop > /storage/sdcard1/properties.txt
Copy the "properties.txt" to your pc/laptop and check the *fyt* lines.

Did anyone find a fitting mcu for this unit ? I have the same problem

Selvinlyh said:
Hi. I bought a Chinese FYT head unit that look exactly like Joying...
Was wondering if it's possible to upgrade it's MCU to a Joying one.
I tried downloading Joying firmware however when I plugged into my head unit... It doesn't work like Joying where it automatically update the firmware.
The zip file from Joying consist of a big zip file.. after extracting, there are some folders together with another big zip file.
I went to settings, factory, and selected MCU Upgrade .. but it doesn't recognize any of the files within.
If possible I hope this community could teach me how to upgrade my MCU....
Thanks in advance.
My unit information can be found in the attachment. PS. Not sure why XDA don't let me attach image.
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I was able to flash Joying software. posted some notes before, see if it helps:
Carlink change DPI?
I recently bought FYT based head unit that comes with wireless car play (reseller called Xima). the app for wireless car play is Carlink. default resolution is about 480p. the Carlink app setting page doesn't give much options beside noice...
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Question YT-F6002B Yes another Sofia headunit Slow as hell (Factory reset??)

Hi to everyone, I have an android headunit that I found on the car that I bought that is slow like hell.
I would like to make a factory reset of it but once I do it from the android menu almost nothing happen (not even the apps have been removed!!!)
So I decided to do it from the recovery but I am not able to access it.
At the end I decided to update it but I can't find any certain firmware for this headunit, I know that is a sofia 3GR BUT with only 1GB of RAM.
the MCU is: 2018-08-28 15:06:40 FY_(NOR)__90_C9_7706_6023_Newlap_18EM
Can anyone help me with this slow radio?

I found the updated firmware file. But I can't upload.
After searching for a long time, I got the android software file from the manufacturer of the android unit by the seller. But I unpacked the zip file of the software file to usb. But I can't start the update. I'm posting the file image and mcu...
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Did the version works for you? I've the same unit and would like to update.