Hello Everyone
I recently purchased and installed a Pioneer Appradio 2 in my car because the stock radio sucks, and I've always wanted to install a tablet in the dash of my car. So the App Radio II made a lot of sense to me because its cheap (compared to other head units), easy to install (as opposed to hacking your dashboard to fit a tablet in there), and after hooking up my phone to it, gives me way more features than the most expensive Head unit out there. There is a catch to it though; In order to see full Android on it, you have to root your phone, and buy an app called ARLiberator, which costs $35. But ARLiberator is worth every single penny, as it lets you do so much more compared to the stock app that pioneer provides, which only allows you to see a stupid menu with very few apps. With ARLiberator, I do everything my phone does on the Appradio's screen ie Navigation, youtube, music player, video player, even play a game (dont do that while driving lol). Anyways, its a great stereo, and its the best upgrade you can do to your car's interior if you like Android.
Quick video I made about the Appradio, showing how it works and how to connect it to your phone etc
I can not find any information about this unit but it looks ok
Someone having any experians with this one?
Unfortantly i can not post any links :crying:
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The spec list
xtrons co.uk/tb706apl-7-hd-digital-octa-core-64bit-32gb-2g-ram-android-6-multi-touch-screen-car-stereo-with-screen-mirroring-function-obd2.html
7" HD Digital Octa-Core 64bit 32GB + 2G RAM Android 6.0 Multi Touch Screen Car Stereo with Screen Mirroring Function & OBD2
32G ROM / 2G RAM / TPMS / OBD2 / 4G / DAB+ / Multi Color Button / Full RCA Output
Note: This unit doesn't have a DVD drive.
•Touch Panel & Sleek Appearance for a Flush Fit Installation
A beautiful crafted unit deserves a beautiful crafted face panel. The touch panel & flush appearance makes this car stereo look like a tablet after being installed in your car's center console.
•Vibrant Button Color Schemes
Choose various colored buttons to match different needs. The random changing button schemes create a vibrant and dynamic visual experience.
1. Free to choose your favorite color.
2. Random change button color.
•Android 6.0 Marshmallow
The TB706APL is powered by the latest Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system. This means an even faster and smoother user experience, much more powerful than any of the previous in-vehicle infotainment systems ever produced.
•The Most Powerful Hardware in Industry Ever
1. Octa-Core 64bit Processor
The Octa-Core 64 bit is a new generation of high-end processors. Its eight core configuration allows for the achievement of ultra-fast running speeds with a smooth and efficient multi-task processing ability, satisfying even the most tech savvy users.
First Time Boot: 10 Seconds Faster
Second Time Power On: Less Than 1 Second (Compared to the Quad-core System).
2. 32GB ROM + 2GB RAM
Giving you more space to download and run your favorite Apps and to browse websites, play games or watch movies in a smooth and fluid manner.
Premium Radio Module for Vehicle Industry: NXP6686 Strong anti-interference ability, good radio signal receiving.
Power Amplifier Chip: TDA7388 High-fidelity and powerful audio effects.
CPU Processor: Octa-Core 64-bit
•High Definition Video Experience
1. Supports 4K Video Format
4K has arrived and is ready to replace 1080P as the highest definition video format. This allows for the playing of games or watching of videos without missing any details due to the high definition.
2. 1024*600 High Resolution, Multi-touch Screen
The 1024*600 high pixel density provides amazingly vibrant video and visual effects, while the multi-touch screen offers a remarkably fluid and intuitive operation.
•Smarter User Interface Design
The all new intuitively designed UI enables the driver easy and fast operation that with the layout in such as way that offer convenient access to all functions.
Selections such as music and radio can be operated with ease from the home screen.
One button acceleration helps you clear the cache and speed up the performance.
•Connecting and Sharing without Boundry
1. Screen Mirroring Function
Screen mirroring allows you to mirror your phone's screen to the TB706APL. You can choose to read messages or watch videos directly on the screen of this head unit instead of on your phone. Just connect your phone and go.
2. Full RCA Output
Get together wit your friends and utilize the full spectrum of the features and the entertainment simultaneously on the TB706APL via the RCA output function to other monitors.
TB706APL: Everything can be shared on the other monitors.
Others: No Signal.
•Bring Convenience & Safety to your Journey
1. Bluetooth 4.0
Access your smartphones phonebook, call logs, search contacts via name or numbers, make hands free calls, display unanswered calls and listen to your music via the latest Bluetooth 4.0.
Hands Free Calls
Bluetooth Music
2. Online Maps, Free to Navigate
Different online maps such as Google Map, iGO, Sygic and many more, are readily available for download onto this head unit. Your journeys will no longer be troubled by the nightmare of getting lost and with the added convenience of having a large display and great viewing angle.
Please note that this unit doesn't come with a GPS map and the navigation software has to be downloaded from the Google Play store.
3. Steering Wheel Control Ready
Take control of the music safely and concentrate on the road ahead. This unit can work with the vehicle which is analog steering wheel.
•Extended Functions for more Enjoyable Use
1. Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) is Available
After having correctly installed the TPMS to your car wheels, the sensors will automatically monitor tire pressure and temperature, and transmit real-time statistics to the receiver so that you can view real-time data of your vehicles' tires on the head unit display.
Note: Tire pressure monitoring receiver system is not included (XTRONS TPMS01 is compatible). Need it, inquire with us now
2. OBD2 - A Window for you to Diagnose your Car Status
With the OBD2 function available on this unit, you are able to retrieve realtime data and trouble codes from your vehicles computer. The data obtained from your vehicle is presented in an easy to read format.
Note: OBD2 isn't included (XTRONS OBD02 is compatible). Need it, inquire with us now!
3. DAB+ Tuner Ready
Enjoy Audiophile-level Sound in your Car
After connecting a USB radio receiver stick via the USB port, you can enjoy better sound quality and stronger signal to many digital audio broadcasting channels.
DAB+ radio receiver stick (Optional), XTRONS USBDAB01 is compatible. Need it, inquire with us now!
4. Faster Wireless with WiFi or 4G
Built-in WiFi Module
Accessing the Internet using your mobile device as a hotspot.
4G Internet Sharing
By connecting a 4G dongle with a SIM card to the head unit, you will be able to surf the Internet and even share it with all mobile devices in your car via the built-in WiFi.
Note: This unit is also compatible with 3G Internet.
4G & 3G dongle (Both optional, XTRONS 4GDONG001 and 3GDONG008 are compatible). Need it, inquire with us now!
•Efficient Heat Dissipation
The XTRONS TB706APL with its efficient heat dissipation will keep running in a stable manner and still allow smooth operation, even if your car's temperature reaches up to 60 degrees Celcius or 140 degrees Fahrenheit. The additional heat is exhausted via the 8 millimeter thickened aluminium heat sink.
•Optional Accessories to Perfect your User Experience
Optional Accessories to make the stereo better suited to your needs.
1. 4G& 3G
Browse the Internet on the go with ease with either a 4G or 3G dongle (Optional).
XTRONS 4GDONG001 (for 4G Internet) and 3GDONG008 (for 3G Internet) are compatible.
2. OBD2
OBD02 (Optional) allows you to keep up to date with your vehicles diganostics and information functions available, thus allowing you to monitor your vehicles status.
The XTRONS OBD02 is compatible.
3. DVR
External DVR (Optional) helps to record your journeys for added peace of mind, ultimately improving your safety and security on our busy roads.
XTRONS DVR015 is compatible
4. MIC
External Microphone (Optional) makes the hands free Bluetooth easier and safer, as callers are able to hear you with improved clarity.
XTRONS MIC001 & MIC002 are compatible
5. CAMERA
Reversing camera (Optional) ensures safe and more accurate reversing, ultimately adding to your safety on the road.
Supports NTSC / PAL signal input
XTRONS Universal Reversing Camera Series are compatible.
6. KEYBOARD
The external keyboard (Optional) makes the input of commands information much easier, fleixible and more convenient.
The XTRONS AMK003 is compatible.
7. DAB+
DAB+ tuner (Optional) helps you get better sound quality and stronger receiving digital audio broadcasting, thus you can enjoy the best radio programme without distortion.
XTRONS USBDAB01 is compatible
Please check to ensure your countries support DAB. For the countries support DAB, please check - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Countries_using_DAB/DMB
8. TPMS
TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System, Optional) helps you monitor your tire pressure and temperature to increase your driving safety.
XTRONS TPMS01 is compatible
•Other Features that Enrich your In-Car Entertainment
1. Built-in Radio Tuner (RDS Enabled)
(18 FM and 12 AM stations Preset)
2. Built-in USB & SD Slot
32GB (the max files in the USB & SD card should be within 8GB)
3. Custom Your Car Logos
Choose from the preset 84 popular car logos or custom the car logos as your preference.
4. Customize Your Themes
17 kinds of static themes, 4 dynamic themes, Custom yourself
5. 4*45W Surround Sound
Pop, Rock, Jazz, Classical, Flat, User, Voice
6. Supports Multiple Menu Languages
English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portugese, Russian, Dutch, Polish, Japanese, Simplified & Traditional Chinese, Arabic, and many more. Over 70 language are available in total.
•Size:
Head Unit: 108*179*100mm
Face Panel: 19*177*102mm
•Accessories:
1 x ISO Wiring Harness
1 x 3G USB Cable
2 x Fitting Kits
1 x USB Cable
1 x GPS Antenna
2 x RCA Cables
1 x External Microphone Cables
8 x Screws
I think it is a mtcd based on px5 board as this:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3549946
if I did help you, please hit "thanks" button
Nobody have a new xtrons yet the can give some input how it is?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3549946
if I did help you, please hit "thanks" button
gijsjenet said:
Nobody have a new xtrons yet the can give some input how it is?
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Its not an "Xtrons" - Xtrons are a seller only, it will be from one of the MTCB/C/D manufacturers, to find out which go to settings/about device and see what 2 or 3 letters come before the "MTCD" in the MCU field. Other people do have these units - look in the MTCD forum, hopefully this thread will be moved there soon.
ikerg said:
I think it is a mtcd based on px5 board as this:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3549946
if I did help you, please hit "thanks" button
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Yeah, thats right, its an MTCD PX5 unit.
Do these have lag like the RK3188?
I don´t know...... The Stock Xtrons-FW is very Buggy. Want to Flash some Malaysk-Rom. Question RK3188 yes or no
Subway1974 said:
I don´t know...... The Stock Xtrons-FW is very Buggy. Want to Flash some Malaysk-Rom. Question RK3188 yes or no
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As I ve said, Xtrons is a seller only so there is no "Xtrons firmware". What MCU is it ? Once thats been established we ll know who makes the firmware and its possible you can use the firmware from other MTC PX5 units just as you could, for instance use Klyde MTCB PX3 firmware on a KGL MTCB PX3 unit.
MCU-Version MTCD_GS_V2.15_1
CPU 8 core 64-bit CPU Coretex-A53 @ 1.5G
Subway1974 said:
MCU-Version MTCD_GS_V2.15_1
CPU 8 core 64-bit CPU Coretex-A53 @ 1.5G
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Ok, so its a GS version, look in the MTCD section for threads about other PX5 units, its highly ikely your ll be able to use their firmware.
Hi folks,
I got my Xtron today.
Now I have a question. I have a USB stick Huawei E173 (unlocked for Voice) connected with SIM card for data and telephony.
Unfortunately, the telephony does not work. I have installed a telephony app (RocketDail).
Data usage works without problems but when I call the number of the SIM card nothing happens.
Thx for Help and sorry for Google Translation.
Hello
1. Will shipping also be possible from Germany or another European country?
England is unfortunately already out of the European Union.
2. Can I get this device from root already?
I'm rooted because I have several programs that I need to run root, or Super User.
3. Will there be any price reductions planned in the near future?
4. Will it not be a problem with the reception of weaker FM radio stations in Europe? I am from Poland and I had a MTCD GS 1.34 device with 1 GB of ram but not from Xtrons and there the FM radio was very poor.
5. How is the audio processor? Quality is as good as the original Skoda car kits?
Can you compare with the Swing radio from Skoda?
6. What is the brightness of the display? Is it strongly visible in the sun?
Regards
Jace699
English tarnslator
jace699 said:
England is unfortunately already out of the European Union.
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The UK is STILL in the EU and it will be so until AT LEAST 29th March 2019.
jace699 said:
Hello
1. Will shipping also be possible from Germany or another European country?
England is unfortunately already out of the European Union.
2. Can I get this device from root already?
I'm rooted because I have several programs that I need to run root, or Super User.
3. Will there be any price reductions planned in the near future?
4. Will it not be a problem with the reception of weaker FM radio stations in Europe? I am from Poland and I had a MTCD GS 1.34 device with 1 GB of ram but not from Xtrons and there the FM radio was very poor.
5. How is the audio processor? Quality is as good as the original Skoda car kits?
Can you compare with the Swing radio from Skoda?
6. What is the brightness of the display? Is it strongly visible in the sun?
Regards
Jace699
English tarnslator
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1. Great Britian, 1 week delevery Time. And GB is long enough in the EU for your Buy.
2. You can root the device with Kingooroot. Kingoroot.apk includes SuperUser.
3. 299€ is not rly many. So i think this Price is Fair.
4. No Problem in Germany and you can use DAB+.
5.N/A
6. Its very good no Problems with Sunshine.
XtronBoy said:
3. 299€ is not rly many. So i think this Price is Fair.
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Now £240 on eBay Xtrons shop
dmesg:
pastebin dot com/raw/b6Ecryxz
CPU-Z
pastebin dot com/raw/hCCijJa4
where can we find the latest updates for this device?
on Xtrons forum
forum.xtrons.co.uk
or on PX5 MTCD forum on XDA
https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...px5-mtcd-head-unit-discussion-thread-t3573881
Malaysk has developed a firmware for these PX5:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...lopment/rom-malaysk-roms-mtcd-device-t3598908
hi,
i have this head unit TB706APL
where should i connect the cable from rear camera?
the yellow RCA cable to the VIDEO IN and the red tag wire to CAM-IN?
i post a photo with connection scheme of TB706APL
thanks for help
Hi guys I am owner of a Dasaita Max6 with dsp, I would like to have a digital audio output to connect an external amplifier (helix, audison etc). You can help me (I have basic knowledge of electronics), perhaps from the dsp of my Dasaita max6 with an I2s to spdif interface? any forum user did this? thanks (sorry for my bad english)
hello,
there are quite a few solutions to your problem.
i'm using HELIX dsp; music transmitted via TOSLINK to dsp with UAPP and USB to toslink converter; radio, bt, maps via RCA analog input (no issue though, those are LQ signals).
you won't be able to transmit TOSLINK directly unless you know how to extract I2S data from ADAU1401 DSP (yet audio would be limited to 44.1kHz/16bit /android limitation/... so not the best solution).
to get digital audio OUT:
-use Universal Audio Player PRO; it provides 'bit perfect mode' so you get losless quality. it uses it's own USB driver to bypass android limitations.
-use USB to SPDIF converter. there are many solutions like I2SoverUSBv3 (one of the best quality; i'm using it right now); MCHstreamer (versatile); or devices like Topping D10s; E30 -very good DAC with spdif OUT (check audioscience for review). not sure if UAPP works with Topping though.
one issue that might occur - You'll have no software volume control if you'll be using 'bit perfect mode'.
my dasaita / UAPP has no software volume control at all (with or without 'bp mode'). so i need 'helix director' for volume control.
so in general - it's easy and it simply works
Hi ...........Thanks to TNSMANI for moving my post to a better section ,.
Thanks mahtew for helping me find an alternative solution and for the detailed explanation but I would like to have a real digital output if possible (this to have as few distractions as possible driving the car and not have other electronic devices to manage, such as space, costs etc) but not being an electronic technician but only an amateur (very amateur), I knew that from the dsp chip it is possible to do this, perhaps in this beautiful forum there is a technician who solves this problem ...... thanks
(p.s. excuse me for bad english)
you can belive me or not, but your solution will not benefit with much better sound quality. you will be limited to 16bit/44.1kHz which is limit for android sound driver. it might be good but not the best what you can achive. yet it will be better that RCAout
USB data is asynchronous so quite resistive to noise. USB converters are quite good. so you can get HQ digital source.
if you really need SPDIF out from MCU board, then you should find local workshop specialized in repairing electronic devices. it should be quite easy for him to extract i2s data [input to DSP]. yet keep in mind, that you'll still need RCAout for radio and other non android sounds.
.moved to MTCD..
Hi, let me explain better: I would like to know what are the pins (MASTER CLOCK [MCLKI] ,
BIT CLOCK [BCLK] ,WORD CLOCK [LRCK] ,SERIAL DATA [SD DATA OUT] of the dsp ADAU1401A (Dasaita Max6) to connect an I2S card to spdif
thanks
ginoromano said:
Hi, let me explain better: I would like to know what are the pins (MASTER CLOCK [MCLKI] ,
BIT CLOCK [BCLK] ,WORD CLOCK [LRCK] ,SERIAL DATA [SD DATA OUT] of the dsp ADAU1401A (Dasaita Max6) to connect an I2S card to spdif
thanks
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What does the Datasheet tell you? Were you looking for someone else to do the work and explain to you how to do it?
Here's the datasheet, all the info concerning interfacing to the ADA: https://www.analog.com/media/en/technical-documentation/data-sheets/ADAU1401A.pdf
hello, thanks for replying, I only have basic electronics information, I do not have the datashet of the dasaita max6 but I think that the ADAU1401A has activated an analog connection of the front of the rear and of the sub, but is programmed to activate the I2s digital outputs ? if the answer is yes, what are the pins of the digital front? thanks
Hello everyone!
I have a PX5 radio dash unit with Android 10. There is a stock FM radio app which is capable of displaying FM frequency on the built-in display next to speedometer. Don't know exactly how it's done, I suppose it's communicating on the CANBUS. Original radio had also RDS displaying on this display. This display normally displays date and time, only then radio is on, it changes the purpose.
My question - is it possible to read the artist and song name from current played song in spotify to be displayed that way? Is there any possible link between these?
Car: Fiat Bravo II 2008
Best regards!
BartekSzzz
Hello.
Indeed, on my cars (Peugeot RCZ) happens the same. When the FM app is working the frequency (but not the RDS) is displayed in the monochrome display. As far as I know, the C Type screen allows displaying all kind of stuff (RDS, song name when playing MP3, etc...) so it may be interesting if there is some way to trick the CanBus communication for showing more info...
Szzz said:
Hello everyone!
I have a PX5 radio dash unit with Android 10. There is a stock FM radio app which is capable of displaying FM frequency on the built-in display next to speedometer. Don't know exactly how it's done, I suppose it's communicating on the CANBUS. Original radio had also RDS displaying on this display. This display normally displays date and time, only then radio is on, it changes the purpose.
My question - is it possible to read the artist and song name from current played song in spotify to be displayed that way? Is there any possible link between these?
Car: Fiat Bravo II 2008
Best regards!
BartekSzzz
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Can you share the picture of your CAN Bus adapter? Id very much want to find one that would allow the same on a Alfa 159 (Same OEM)
I really want to buy a rootable android and Pixels seem to be the way to go. However, I'm reading conflicting info about whether or not I'll be able to use 1-2 external monitors with the Pixel 7 Pro. I hoped this wouldn't be necessary.
I'd really like to replace my laptop with a phone that's capable to using 1-2x external monitors (4k resolution not necessary but would be amazing as well - 1080p would be plenty).
From what I see, using a displayport dock via USB-C can enable at least 1 HDMI output:
Project your Pixel phone's screen - Pixel Phone Help
If you have a Chromecast or other device that casts, you can mirror your Pixel phone's screen and audio on
support.google.com
>Tip: Pixel 3 and later Pixel phones work with the MediaGear USB-C Hub Docking Station (item 853265008171). Other docking stations can also work.
Can someone please confirm this is possible and let me know which dock they're using? Also, is there any chance I could use 2 HDMI outputs through the same dock? Or perhaps one USBC-Displayport-HDMI connection + 1 Chromecast connection to enable 2x monitors?
I'd love to be able to code using a bluetooth keyboard/mouse and skip having the carry my laptop around entirely. I have a 1440p portable/external monitor that works wonderfully for both my laptop and my LG V50 ThinQ.
2x monitors would be my dream; the portable external monitor I have is amazingly light and works great (and supports display over USBC and MicroHDMI - plus power over another USBC port). So I'm sure I'd need to plug in in order to operate these for any extended periods but anyway:
Does anyone have experience with this they can share?
Thanks for any/all help. I'm a dev myself so if the solution to this is a custom rom, I'd be happy to contribute to the solution if anyone's working on one.
I will say: My LG V50 ThinQ USBC to USBC video works really well on my portable monitor... So it may be possible to patch that feature into a pixel kernel.
I will definitely look into it once I have the time, if no one else has any hints/progress on the subject.
I will say "technically"... yes. Practically however, nobody has actually bothered.
Should be just a matter of making sure the kernel is built with support for GUD and setting up a monitor with a GUD interface (such as an rPi with the GUD sdcard).
Pixels do not support native, hardware-accelerated video-out.
Any old dock won't work. Only DisplayLink ones and expect performance to be poor.
LLStarks said:
Pixels do not support native, hardware-accelerated video-out.
Any old dock won't work. Only DisplayLink ones and expect performance to be poor.
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Not to mention, streaming like Netflix and Hulu won't show. I tried several DisplayLink adapters which claimed HDCP compliance (including this one:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B072FHTZ8V
with the DL6950 chip:
https://www.synaptics.com/products/displaylink-graphics/integrated-chipsets/dl-6000 )
But I could never get any streaming services to work (just black screen once playing started). The rest was acceptable quality (although I wouldn't expect to be able to play games without significant lag and screen tearing). If you find a set up that also works with streaming, please let me know. I'd be very interested in adopting something similar.
***Edit: from DisplayLink's site:
"As the DisplayLink is an app from the Play Store, Android prevents any protected content from video streaming services eg Netflix, Amazon etc, being available to the DisplayLink app. This is an Android restriction to make sure that protected content remains protected and is not available to other applications."
Known issues and limitations with DisplayLink for Android – DisplayLink Support
support.displaylink.com
Maybe there is a root workaround, I don't know.
Didn't even know that. Wow.
I still don't forgive Google for removing Miracast.
I really do like Google Cast but that was really anti-consumer.