Hello, I have a problem that i hope someone can help me with as it is driving me insane!
I recently installed a new car stereo which built specifically for the bmw e46 3 series. What attracted me was that it has great feature including the android4.0 operating system through which the satnav works and of course any apps. About 2 weeks ago, the android side has been perpetually stuck in a bootloop. Essentially, when i switch the unit on, the android side gets as far as the 'android' splash screen and then just hangs there.
I have read up on boot loops and realise that i have to get the android side of the unit into recovery however here lies the problem. It seems that you usually have to push a number of button combinations on your hardware device to achieve this usually including the power button and the + or - volume button. However on this device, the volume and power are combined and the volume is a rotary dial you turn right or left to go up or down instead of buttons to push.
Is there any way anyone can tell me that might get me into recovery mode?? or alternatively a way i can re-install android 4.0? on the front of the unit there are 2 SD card slots one for media and the other i believe is connected to the android side as that is where the maps are stored. Would it be possible to re-install android using the sd card or perhaps gain access to recovery mode through it?
Any ideas anybody?
Same problem
Hey buddy i got the same. Issue. Was there a solution?
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2 days ago I received and installed my Chinese bought SMART S100 SERIES DOUBLE DIN UNIT FOR MY 2013 Suzuki Swift. initially everything worked fine, radio, cd, dvd, digital TV, sat nav etc. etc. Yesterday I went out to the car switched on the ignition and the unit froze on the start up logo , bleeped about 6 times, the radio started making sound but nothing else worked, I looked through pages on the internet and was advised to push the rest button beside the slot for the gps sd card. Once I had done this I turned of the ignition and switched it back on to see the screen go from white to black with coloured lines running down the screen on the right hand side. Im sorry if I have posted this in the wrong place
Hello,
I bought this unit and almost everything works great... Except that it does not sleep or power when I turn off my car.
HU also does not have power menu in android options (original rom and malasysk rom)
From what I understand from other people, when you turn off your car HU goes to sleep. When you turn on HU wakes up Right?
Any possible solution?
Refer this thread: Cross-compatible MCUs - Latest MCU is HA v2.56 which could be applied to your unit to enable sleep menu. Be sure to thoroughly read the thread, document your factory settings and ensure you have your original MCU before starting.
What version MCU are you running?
My MCU is MTCD_KGL_V2.47_1.
With original MCU 2.36_1 also the unit does not turn off.
Even if I turn off unit in buttons, it looks like it only turn off the screen, because I left car parked 3 day and had no battery when arrive to car. Also after some time if I take out the HU, it is still hot!
mochoandre said:
My MCU is MTCD_KGL_V2.47_1.
With original MCU 2.36_1 also the unit does not turn off.
Even if I turn off unit in buttons, it looks like it only turn off the screen, because I left car parked 3 day and had no battery when arrive to car. Also after some time if I take out the HU, it is still hot!
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Read above thread, suggest upgrading the firmware - MCU and Android. Your unit will then have sleep menu options.
Hi, thank you all for your support . Today I have unmounted my HU and see that the wires that say something like " disconect if have Can decoder" were connected.
I do not remember to have conected it.
I Disconected this cable and HU goes to sleep if I take out the key. NICE!!
Now I'm waiting to see if car can be parked for some days and do not loose battery. hoping so.
Thank you all again.
Interesting, I have a cable that is disconnected on my unit that goes to the CAN bus and wondered why. My unit does turn off after a while. I have the same thing that "Turning Off" just actually turns the screen off. My battery is fine even if I leave the car for 2-3 days.
Mtcd_kgl mcu: 2.54
https://fs08n1.sendspace.com/dl/a6acd7dd8d0ba2caf3b932efccfa4cd6/59602ad026c1e9ce/erfmtd/dmcu.img
Same problem for me..no turn off only sleep mode, disconneted power cable from canbus and only connect b+ to battery.
It's not the power connector from CanBus. You should have I think 3 wires that comes from canbus with a connector. Disconnect that small connector.
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https://fs08n1.sendspace.com/dl/a6acd7dd8d0ba2caf3b932efccfa4cd6/59602ad026c1e9ce/erfmtd/dmcu.img
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hi does it work for rk3188?
megamefta said:
hi does it work for rk3188?
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I have the same version and my vw have canbus so you dont need that 2 connectors ( no canbus) disconnect that 2 cables . My problem is with vehicle app ..my doors are opened and he show me doors closed . The seller cant tell me . How can i update the rom and my android version? I have 6.0.1 and mcu is MTCD_KGL_V2.47_1
OneMisterios said:
I have the same version and my vw have canbus so you dont need that 2 connectors ( no canbus) disconnect that 2 cables . My problem is with vehicle app ..my doors are opened and he show me doors closed . The seller cant tell me . How can i update the rom and my android version? I have 6.0.1 and mcu is MTCD_KGL_V2.47_1
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Updated MCU for KGL is 2.54 https://docviewer.yandex.com/view/0...pZnJhbWUiOmZhbHNlLCJ0cyI6MTUwMzgwNTMwMjg5Nn0=
but I have same unit and same MCU as you and door setting works fine just had to swap left/right. I think there is a setting in factory settings to edit the door function.
but I have same unit and same MCU as you and door setting works fine just had to swap left/right. I think there is a setting in factory settings to edit the door function.
I know about factory settings , i try it with normal and swap to ..... and nothing . In my dash work fine but on the radio nothing happend . Just the doors and trunk not working. The other like oil .water... working fine on the radio .
stefcio007 said:
Updated MCU for KGL is 2.54 https://docviewer.yandex.com/view/0...pZnJhbWUiOmZhbHNlLCJ0cyI6MTUwMzgwNTMwMjg5Nn0=
but I have same unit and same MCU as you and door setting works fine just had to swap left/right. I think there is a setting in factory settings to edit the door function.
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What to you mean swap left/right? With kgl not working and now i use dasaita ha last mcu and android 6 . Much better but the doors are still with that problem.
I seem to be having an issue with this radio on cold boot; The issue that occurs is when I turn the car key nothing happens (radio acts like it is dead). At this point I have to press and hold the RST button until the lights blink many of times (sometimes this procedure must be performed 20 times) before the device will come back to life. This issue only occurs after the car has been off for more than 2.5 Minutes. Does anyone else have this issue or know the fix to this issue?
I have tried updated the MCU and the Android software to the latest android revisions to see it that would correct the issue, but it does not.
Any assistance is appreaciated.
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I seem to be having an issue with this radio on cold boot; The issue that occurs is when I turn the car key nothing happens (radio acts like it is dead). At this point I have to press and hold the RST button until the lights blink many of times (sometimes this procedure must be performed 20 times) before the device will come back to life. This issue only occurs after the car has been off for more than 2.5 Minutes. Does anyone else have this issue or know the fix to this issue?
I have tried updated the MCU and the Android software to the latest android revisions to see it that would correct the issue, but it does not.
Any assistance is appreaciated.
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That's an odd issue. Is it can bus connected? What does the vendor suggest?
Same car and same unit. But i dont have those issues. Check all connections. If it still does not work, bring it back and buy another one.
Non canbus connected unit, vendor was suggesting that the connections were loose but I checked them and even tried the setup on a table top power supply and got the same results
brandonledski said:
Non canbus connected unit, vendor was suggesting that the connections were loose but I checked them and even tried the setup on a table top power supply and got the same results
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@effectPet has the best answer.
Thanks everyone for the help I will be getting this unit replaced
Hi everyone! Just got my PX6 MTCE android 11 radio (I think 800x640 or something? Misadvertised as 1080p lol) and I am pleased with it so far.
However it only works when the key is in the ignition... It goes into sleep when the key is removed and the power button does not wake it up. Same case when I turn off the engine, it goes straight into sleep mode unlike my OEM radio which would remain on until I pull my key out.
I spend a bit of time with the radio on when the car is off, so I need it to be able to be used when the key is out/car is off.
Is there any solution to this? I briefly checked factory settings and couldn't find much...Would I need to root it? Or should I try to put a relay in the harness? Surely it is software related? Thanks!
Also, the OEM one could be turned on anytime, regardless if the key was present.
The unit I bought was a drop in replacement which included the harness for my car, if that is important.