Hi all. I brought me a at&t tilt2 off ebay not realizing that you yanks don't support video calling. Dose anyone know if theres a mod to enable the front camera if it has one hardware wise or if its feasible to buy and install the cam and touch panel. I haven't pulled mine apart yet so not too sure if the hardware is actually there.
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Hi all. I brought me a at&t tilt2 off ebay not realizing that you yanks don't support video calling. Dose anyone know if theres a mod to enable the front camera if it has one hardware wise or if its feasible to buy and install the cam and touch panel. I haven't pulled mine apart yet so not too sure if the hardware is actually there.
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No front facing camera hidden under there so dont bother taking it apart to see... that said I've not even heard of anyone putting one in. My advice.. put the phone BACK up for sale and by one that will work for what your needs are.
It'll save you a lot of time, money and aggrivation. If you do decide to stick with the US version you may just be grumpy that your phone doesnt have the camera period.
lol no biggie as im not all that keen on video calling anyway but would be nice to have tho. Haven't seen any cheep European 850/2100 hsdpa tp2's on ebay.
Can't recall but I'm pretty sure someone here posted a link of a car stereo head unit replacement kit that will mirror the Androids UI when connected. I searched but couldn't find it.
As much as I like the bluetooth option, I dislike the fact that I can't control my phone via my car stereo.
If someone can point out that post or knows what I'm talking about could you please provide the link.
Just to make some things clear: The unit I speak of is not a stand alone unit with its own built in android os, it actually mirrors the ui of the android phone connected to it. I believe the kit comes with 5" & 7" displays.
here
http://www.mp3car.com/mimics/
ryandoubleu said:
http://www.mp3car.com/mimics/
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I did see that one earlier unfortunately, the company is still working on an Android version. The one I did see was around $200+, this one is over $500.
Found it: http://www.customgadz.com/store/product.php?id_product=16
It's only in pre-order status as of now but if you do in fact pre-order then they'll throw in free of charge a choice of the following:
1) 6.5" or 7" or 8" touch screen
2) OEM switcher add-on type A or type B (*not to sure what those are or what they do*)
The price is listed as AU $169.95 which is USD $178.61
@ryandoubleu: Your post was correct this is in fact the Mimics system.
Android car device
There is an Android 2.2 800Mhz 256MB 8GB 6,2" TFT CAR DVD on sale (800 USD to door in Russia) that I have bought recently and after some software installations it does deliver what I have wanted to have in the car.
Nevertheless there are a few major complaints to its performance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cx53a6N7_ws
As well there are several other minor things that would be great to change if possible.
If there is someone interested and able to cook a custom ROM for this device - I can send this device for free as a gift and for experiments. We really want a good ROM for this CA-Fi Car Stereo and the guy's in China don't seem caring enough.
I will check this thread once in a while and provide contact details for anyone interested in developing this device. It is very close to being a great thing for a CAR!
I have updated my email in the XDA profile so you can as well use this option to contact me.
PS
I Have a ROM update file (192MB) that came from the device vendor (dealer). I can send it out for revision.
The way to install this rom on the car stereo is to extract files to the root of a microSD card, insert it, switch off the device, then, while holding the screen tapped, power on – the device starts an install mode. When finished it asks for screen calibration and restarts with a new rom as after a hard reset (erases everything).
Hi,
I have already purchased the newer xtrons android 6 with 2gig mem and newer proces one!!
the reason that I have purchased the newer xtrons hu again is very simpl;
xtrons said to me (via email) that I could send / I may return the old android 5.1 one back and I got what I paid for back, so that was a super super cheapst deal, no other company wanting to do that yet because mine xrtons hu is or was over 4 months old!!!,
so I had to pay only +/- 100 euro for everything.. that's incl. sending the old hu one and receiving (shipping) of the newer xtrons hu one plus 60 euro for the more expensive of the newer xtrons android 6 one, so the totally payment is 100 euros = super super cheapst deal ofcourse !!
Why do I have chosen an xtrons hu again?
1- the offer was "extremly cheap" and it's cost me almost nothings for what I gonna get back: a super brand newer hu one with the most newer components likes newer proces and newer and more ram and more rom onboard and with the most newer software for only 60 euro more.. come on mate is that not a very very very cheap deal or not!?!
2- xtrons is the only hu which it fits 100% without any problems into my Audi!
3- the price + quality + options like dvd player + canbus of the xtrons hu is very very good to mention compare with other companies!
4- The support has become much better after having sent enough emails and explained!
5- the only small issue I have had with the old xtrons hu one was the one way canbus radio station info on my car lcd, the canbus it is not decent made in terms of software and options but not hardware from the company who sold it to xtrons, it is a one click system one and that was it, so the reprograming of the swc button is not possible because it's a cheap made driver was the problem, so all of those emails was for that reason, but nothing else!
6- I found it a very nice look and especially very good working hu for or with my Audi car.. and that is very important!
7- for this very good price + quality + options there is no compatition at the moment for xtrons so that's why I purchased again.
Do I working for xtrons company? huhuhu .. absolutely not, otherwise I don't need to pay 400 euro for buying it.. right !?!
I just wanted to share this cheapst deal ever with you guys
BrGd
Madyen
Highlights of Xtrons:
64Bit Octa Core CPU Processor at 1.5GHz; 2G RAM; 32G ROM
Android 6.0 Marshmallow operating system
Auto-standard radio module NXP6686: Smooth and fast radio signal reception
Supports 4K Ultra HD video
Supports video output from all modes
Support tire pressure monitoring function (TPMS optional)
Supports 4G & 3G Internet (4G dongle and 3G dongle are optional)
1024 * 600 Superior Visual Enhancement
Dual-channel CAN bus (connection between car and stereo)
Refreshing user interface specially designed
Diagnosis of your auto-status (OBD2 adapter optional)
Supports DAB + Digital Radio (USB DAB + Adapter Optional)
Wireless screen mirroring (Smartphone Entertainment Sharing)
:fingers-crossed:
Madyen said:
Do I working for xtrons company? huhuhu .. absolutely not, otherwise I don't need to pay 400 euro for buying it.. right !?!
I just wanted to share this cheapst deal ever with you guys
BrGd
Madyen
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Madyen said:
Hi,
(((excuse me)))
I have not previously responded to your "review" between these 2 hu because I felt it unfair to compare them both like the way you already did.. is not an honestly comparing -and maybe you knew it?- mate!!
Prove it.. you gonna or I hear you say.. right?
Ok here we go..
How it is possible in the Xtrons name that you compare both hu while you did not even have updated your old 5.1 hu at all?
Your 5.1 hu with an very old fw and mcu version while the newer 6.1 hu one is with the most newer fw and mcu come? now is that comparing you called fair
I don't know why you did it that? But maybe.. I may have my own thought of kind of conspiracy but I will keep it for myself and I don't tell it ofcourse
If you are really wanted to comparing both of them honestly then you should first of all update your old hu one first and then compare it with the newer one.. right?
TOP: PX3
5.1.1
MTCD_GS_V1.49_1 Apr28 2016
Bottom: PX5
6.0.1
MTCD_GS_V2.11_1 Jan7 2017
Long live the Xtrons king [emoji23]
Have fun mate.
BrGd
Madyen
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You seem overly protective.
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Long live the Xtrons king [emoji23]
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LOL, OK, I rest my case.
Hi,
I'm not allowed as a free man to speak/reply on this forum, I received warning after warning from the mod, otherwise I will learn thing how to keep it burning.. believe it
This is just a super good deal and I wanted to share with the good guys on this forum.. never with thing!!, maybe they can contact them car shop or dealers and asking for an exchange deal like this one?
some may well be very jealous (= thing!) of such a super deal, but that's their business care not mine!
My answer:
First: I'm not as thing called me overly protective!
Second: thing speak with We.. while must speak with I.. because We means alot of people.. believe me!!
Just another boring thing nothing more!
Third: its not an review or test its a super good deal.. nothing more nothing less.. reading is very difficult especially for some thing.. I already knew that!!
Keep it burning !:good:!
BrGd
Madyen
Hi,
The big boy is already arrived, am extremely happy with it, compared with the old 5.1 one the difference is between heaven and earth, really is worth every penny I payed for.. literally every penny is worth it, what a nice and decent device and the new ui is wow..
The new firmware is much better then the old one (but it have some childhood disease) so it needs some improvement, Radio + BT.. lost them saved or connection things, is not a big deal but still needs a better firmware, ofcouse for a brand new hu schould men give it some times!
Its fast and clean and ofcourse a beautiful car head unit.
As I already said, i'm extremly happy with the new xtrons hu one, especially with such an cheapest deal ever: + €60 !
Unfortunately, it comes with the same -old- canbus so no newer firmware update!
Ps: indeed, the Radio sound and receive is much better now compared with the old one = new chips!?!
Some Pictures :good:
BrGd
Madyen
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To the 3 things, thanks given.. Keep it burning mate.. but beware of your seat.. don't let it burning with it !!!!!
Mate (pm) ,
This was not an upgrade hu but a returnable head unit -super- deal, you've already read it as you say?.. you should contact your dealer / reseller and ask him/her kindly for an exchange with the newer one and that you are not satisfied with -the 5.1 one- it, he schould exchange it for you.. that is your right!:good:!
Especially since you bought it only -1M- ago within the exchange warranty period.. so just keep hammering mate.. If he/she a real good dealer -?- is, he/she gonna exchange it for you just like the very kind lady from xtrons did it / arrange it for me!:angel:!
I speak via email with a wonderful and really lovely lady and she is the one who's making this -super- deal happens, I really "love" that lovely (N) lady.. very kind lady from xtrons company!!
I don't have permission from her to mention her name (N) in the forum!
Ps: say to the shop where you bought from (or Ebay) I will pay the difference of the newer one ofcourse!
I wish you many success mate :fingers-crossed:
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Otherwise, just ask your money back and then you can buy the newer one!
Again it is your right within the one month period!
BrGd
Madyen
Hey @Madyen, I was wondering if you could post the .APK for the Vehicle Information app that includes data on fuel use and tire pressure from your new Xtrons PX5 headunit. I would like to test the new app on my older MTCD RK3188 headunit. You can extract the apk with "App Backup Restore - Transfer" from the google play store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.infolife.appbackup&hl=en
Thank you!
dongali said:
Hey @Madyen, I was wondering if you could post the .APK for the Vehicle Information app that includes data on fuel use and tire pressure from your new Xtrons PX5 headunit. I would like to test the new app on my older MTCD RK3188 headunit. You can extract the apk with "App Backup Restore - Transfer" from the google play store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mobi.infolife.appbackup&hl=en
Thank you!
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Dear Dongali,
I really tried and searched but the prog (App Backup Restore) could not found anything what you want, I got Alibaba and some game to install so I deleted.. can you not pick it from the img out?
see my img link.
You are always welcome mate
BrGd
Madyen
Try using "ES File Explorer" to extract the Vehicle.apk. It is a system app so you may have to search for it under system apps in ES File Explorer. Here is a guide how to: http://thetechgears.com/backup-android-apps-apk-files-using-es-file-explorer/
Thanks!
Madyen said:
Hi,
I have already purchased the newer xtrons android 6 with 2gig mem and newer proces one!!
:fingers-crossed:
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Hi Mayden,
Great stuff. Would you kindly post some internal pics of your very nice unit?
Cheers.
- M
dongali said:
Try using "ES File Explorer" to extract the Vehicle.apk. It is a system app so you may have to search for it under system apps in ES File Explorer. Here is a guide how to: http://thetechgears.com/backup-android-apps-apk-files-using-es-file-explorer/
Thanks!
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Mate,
I always used.. see my picture, the problem is.. i don't have an rooted hu yet!
BrGd
Madyen
marchnz said:
Hi Mayden,
Great stuff. Would you kindly post some internal pics of your very nice unit?
Cheers.
- M
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Hi Marchnz,
I can't pull my hu out to take some internal pictures.. for the following reason:
1- no one especially a clever guy will avoid his head unit warranty by broken the warranty seal, especially for a brand new hu, to take some pictures!
2- is pain in the a.. to pull the hu out an Audi A4 car because the quadlock cables harness they are exactly behind the antenne of the hu, xtrons should put the antenna on the right site!
so man need to pull this quadlock cables harness as far as possible down and as fast as possible pushing / putting the hu in the dash because the quadlock cables harness come quickly back.. like a spring, spring back!
I hope you understanding my honesty reason.
Success :good:
Madyen said:
Hi Marchnz,
I can't pull my hu out to take some internal pictures.. for the following reason:
1- no one especially a clever guy will avoid his head unit warranty by broken the warranty seal, especially for a brand new hu, to take some pictures!
2- is pain in the a.. to pull the hu out an Audi A4 car because the quadlock cables harness they are exactly behind the antenne of the hu, xtrons should put the antenna on the right site!
so man need to pull this quadlock cables harness as far as possible down and as fast as possible pushing / putting the hu in the dash because the quadlock cables harness come quickly back.. like a spring, spring back!
I hope you understanding my honesty reason.
Success :good:
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Are you happy with your purchase so far?
Is the octa core faster? or feel smoother than de quad core?
What about the heat? I see the hu has an active cooling system, gotta keep it clean though, and as u said it may be tough to pull off the hu.
Hi guys,
I just installed my android 10 radio from AliExpress. I love the radio and everything works smooth and fine. Except the parking radar, if I reverse, the radar will not work. There is only an image. I dont have a camera.
Can someone help me out?
What does the aliexpress reseller suggest when you contacted them for support.
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What does the aliexpress reseller suggest when you contacted them for support.
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He only said that the radio supports pdc and that I had to check my settings. And I did already.
Can somebody help me out?
Parking radar Audi a38p 2010
Same here. Want to switch off the camera in reverse to display park assist.
Did you get anywhere.
Audi a38p with Android head unit. All works great apart from park assist visual display. Switched on in module 10 via vcds so thought it would work.
most these Chinese sellers don't even know how to use the units properly, they have very limited support.... but it might be the can decoder box
On my radio the can box is internal.
But I don't even get to find out if the can box would pick up the PDC signals cause it is set up to turn rear view camera only. I don't get the choice for anything else but the rear view.
I assume the PDC park assist is an app that boots when reverse gear is a activated.
So, if you replace the camera with a new one, or even one from a working phone. I just did and I get an error message, and asks to force close or continue anyway. If you continue, it just crashes. Louis Rossman confirmed this is the case.
Can't any of you wizzards crack this with a root or something? Please, I have a cracked camera and screen. I fixit wants 270 for the screen AND another 280 for the camera. EVEN if you do them at the same time. Yes, I can change the screen myself and Google provided fingerprint calibration software. But I am SOL on the camera. Please help me...
My old Pixel 4 XL is now a brick because of this exact problem. Disgusting behaviour from Google. This is something I expect from Apple but clearly Google are no better at this point...
I broke the ribbon cable for the camera module and if I were to replace it the Face ID would be broken, which is very annoying considering the 4 XL has no fingerprint sensor and I rely on Face ID to unlock the phone.
Sorry I couldn't offer any help but I do hope Google either stops marrying components to the motherboard or AT LEAST release a tool for consumers and/or small repair shops.
AFAIK the only way for me to revive my 4 XL is to pay Google hundreds to do a small repair i'm completely capable of doing myself!!!
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My old Pixel 4 XL is now a brick because of this exact problem. Disgusting behaviour from Google. This is something I expect from Apple but clearly Google are no better at this point...
I broke the ribbon cable for the camera module and if I were to replace it the Face ID would be broken, which is very annoying considering the 4 XL has no fingerprint sensor and I rely on Face ID to unlock the phone.
Sorry I couldn't offer any help but I do hope Google either stops marrying components to the motherboard or AT LEAST release a tool for consumers and/or small repair shops.
AFAIK the only way for me to revive my 4 XL is to pay Google hundreds to do a small repair i'm completely capable of doing myself!!!
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What is worse is if places sell the replacement. Places like Ifixit are reputable. They should not even sell it or have a note that it will not work unless you are an authorized repair center and have the pairing software, which you obviously are not as they have their own sources for parts.
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What is worse is if places sell the replacement. Places like Ifixit are reputable. They should not even sell it or have a note that it will not work unless you are an authorized repair center and have the pairing software, which you obviously are not as they have their own sources for parts.
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Agreed. If this is now the norm then places like iFixit shoud definitely put up warnings for people trying to buy parts.
The funniest part about my 4 XL situation is:
I contacted Google yesterday, out of curiosity, to see how much they would charge to "repair" the camera module.
For context, i'm in the UK and I purchased the phone off eBay (UK Seller) in 2021, however, Google REFUSED to repair the phone because apparently 'the device was originally purchased in USA'. I spent hours talking to multple support reps about this to no avail.
My only option available is to fly to America and go to an authorized repair center to let them pair the stupid compenent to the motherboard. They told me to send it to a family or friend in the USA who could send the phone in for repair. It's a complete joke.
I believe there are third party tools out there to pair the components for iPhones, but i'm not aware of any such tool available for Pixel's (yet). Hopefully someone leaks the official tool or a third party tool is released...
Or ship it to someone state side and have them do it. Know anyone over here? Likely costs more than a new phone...