I apologize if not. I'm desperate for assistance and I hope someone can point me in the right direction. I recently purchased a Dasaita Vivid 10 on Amazon for my 2015 Camry. Few things:
After installation and turning it on, I wasn't presented with the first time user setup. Additionally, there were a few local MP3s on there. Specifically "Hotel California" from The Eagles. Is this normal or was I sold a used unit? The unit itself had the plastic on the screen. ZERO marks that it was used. Everything from my perception was brand new.
However, when I went to connect WiFi, I received the seemingly common error of it turning on and instantly back off again. As such, I did a factory reset. This erased all of the music that was on the device. This leads me to think that it shouldn't come with music...
Each time I turn my car on, the WiFi is a red X on the icon on the bottom right. To resolve this, I need to hctreboot the thing using factory settings. After this, it will work. However this really sucks and I don't want to do this every time I get into my car. Last night I changed the BT setting and I believe it may have fixed the wifi issue. However, this broke Bluetooth. When I loaded up a hardware info application, there was a mac address for WiFi but none for BT. Is there a way to know which module I have to select the right setting?
Can someone explain exactly what I can do to fix this? After searching for hours I am so lost with all of the terms. Vivid, Scout, MAX. I have no idea where to even get a firmware file. What does MTCD stand for? While it may be considered a budget radio, $530 bucks is a big chunk of change for a radio to be this unreliable. I wrote on Dasaita's forums and it looks like they couldn't care less to assist people. Frustrated, and I'd like help here before returning this and returning to the stock unit. I can provide pictures of anything if needed, just let me know!
Thank you all!
Welcome to the world of cheap Chinese origin Android head units and quality issues.
There is no first run, that is normal.
MTCD refers to a type of unit based on HCT design. There are a bunch of factories that produce these and a bunch of resellers, such as dasaita that sell them, applying made up brand names and model codes. Dasaita appear to price their units at a premium.
Suggest returning it for the hardware issue and look to an FYT based unit, which might get you closer to what you want.
I no longer recommend MTCD based units, and have since brought an FYT 7862UIS based device. The bugs are less, superior hardware, fantastic audio and works without all the mods/hacks.
marchnz said:
Welcome to the world of cheap Chinese origin Android head units and quality issues.
There is no first run, that is normal.
MTCD refers to a type of unit based on HCT design. There are a bunch of factories that produce these and a bunch of resellers, such as dasaita that sell them, applying made up brand names and model codes. Dasaita appear to price their units at a premium.
Suggest returning it for the hardware issue and look to an FYT based unit, which might get you closer to what you want.
I no longer recommend MTCD based units, and have since brought an FYT 7862UIS based device. The bugs are less, superior hardware, fantastic audio and works without all the mods/hacks.
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Aww man, not the news I wanted to hear however it was expected. At this point I might just go back to stock. I really loved how the dasaita fit into my Camry as it looks super OEM and clean.
Do you know of any of the FYT units that look OEM for a 2015 Camry?
Is this FYT: https://www.joyingauto.com/joying-1...radio-replacement-2015-2017-android-auto.html
I have a 2017 Camry and have this head unit:
https://www.amazon.com/SYGAV-Android-Toyota-Carplay-Navigation/dp/B08PKZY28H/ref=sr_1_1
While it's not a FYT unit, I will tell you that it does not have Vivid installed on it and has worked quite well in my Camry for over a year now.
Would be happy to answer any questions about it. I posted a review on Amazon and have answered a few questions over on Amazon as well.
jlbooth said:
I have a 2017 Camry and have this head unit:
https://www.amazon.com/SYGAV-Android-Toyota-Carplay-Navigation/dp/B08PKZY28H/ref=sr_1_1
While it's not a FYT unit, I will tell you that it does not have Vivid installed on it and has worked quite well in my Camry for over a year now.
Would be happy to answer any questions about it. I posted a review on Amazon and have answered a few questions over on Amazon as well.
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Thanks so much for this! If I can't get my Dasaita working correctly, I will absolutely return and get that one!
Check this firmware recently released:
ha3_rk3399_10.0_ota(20220329+蓝牙MCU专用包).zip
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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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Yes, we believe you. Not...
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.
Madyen said:
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:
Edit:
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.
I only found similar information for another device here. So I decided to share my experience with you.
I got myself an MTCD device which is obviously manufactured by Klyde (MCU code: KLD).
Today I tried to work on the software and found the device to display good reception in terms of WiFi indicator bars and 72Mbps downstream speed. The access point was quite close too. However despite the claimed reception opening web-pages was almost impossible and often ended in timeouts.
For me it was clear the bad "antenna" (which is basically just a cable visible at the back of the device) is the cause for this.
So I decided to change this.
After opening the device I could see that there is an internal "antenna" and a second antenna which is the one visible at the back.
I know the device only has 2.4GHz WiFi so I just cracked up an old USR WLAN router I was not using any more. This router got 2 replaceable antennas and luckily the antenna ports were not soldered to the board but connected using cables.
Therefore I could simply screw the jacks from the WLAN router to the DTV holes (unused on my device) on the back and solder the cables to the board.
Here are some pictures:
After this "surgery" the radio still fits properly to my car. You might have to be careful using antennas which do not stand off too wide at the back of the unit.
The result was a dramatically increased wireless quality. In fact it does not show more signal strength bars than before and also still sticks to 72Mbps but web pages now open immediately, downloads from play store are quick as expected.
Given the fact those antennas are cheap (less than $1 on ebay) I can't really understand why this is not offered stock.
Cool, KLD MTCD units use an RTL8723bu (you can see it near where the 2 antennas are soldered) its a combined BT/WiFi chip so you may get better BT reception too.
typos1 said:
KLD MTCD units use an RTL8723bu ... its a combined BT/WiFi chip so you may get better BT reception too.
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Thanks for the reply. I didn't even check this but looks like you're totally right. I didn't have bluetooth connectivity issues before though. However I didn't use it much yet.
Thank you.
@SkyBeam2048
may I get the information which CPU your unit is working with?
I got a 7.1" unit manufactured by Klyde with an 8-core Cortex-A53 at 1.4GHz.
Unfortunately this unit works with Android 5.1.1 instead of 6.x and I am looking for an update.
Does your unit have something like a deep sleep mode, so that there is no cold boot after a short break?
By the way... I am talking about this unit...
rigattoni said:
@SkyBeam2048
may I get the information which CPU your unit is working with?
I got a 7.1" unit manufactured by Klyde with an 8-core Cortex-A53 at 1.4GHz.
Unfortunately this unit works with Android 5.1.1 instead of 6.x and I am looking for an update.
Does your unit have something like a deep sleep mode, so that there is no cold boot after a short break?
By the way... I am talking about this unit...
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Please post a pic of your settings/about device screen so we know what unit you have ?
rigattoni said:
may I get the information which CPU your unit is working with?
I got a 7.1" unit manufactured by Klyde with an 8-core Cortex-A53 at 1.4GHz.
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My one is a PX5 device (8 core 64-bit [email protected] and 2GB memory.
However without having more information on your device nobody will be able to tell you if you got a PX5 or some custom design.
As asked here you might post the system about screen to get more information on the device you have.
The thread here was mainly opened to discuss about changing antenna on my device. Perhaps it would by worth for you to open your own thread for your issue and how to upgrade (if possible).
SkyBeam2048 said:
My one is a PX5 device (8 core 64-bit [email protected] and 2GB memory.
However without having more information on your device nobody will be able to tell you if you got a PX5 or some custom design.
As asked here you might post the system about screen to get more information on the device you have.
The thread here was mainly opened to discuss about changing antenna on my device. Perhaps it would by worth for you to open your own thread for your issue and how to upgrade (if possible).
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Indeed, the "1.4Ghz" bit is strange - it should be 1.6 (RK3188/PX3), 1.5 (RK3368/PX5) or "1.2" (Intel Sofia), not 1.4Ghz.
If its not a typo then it could be an Ownice octacore unit one of which I saw recently with an MCU prefixed by "KLD" suggesting that theyre made by KLD (which was news to me as I thought Ownice was a manufacturer in their own right), unless it was coincidently a random string of letters.
When he posts a screenshot we ll know . . .
Yeah, sorry for capturing your Wifi thread...
This is the unit which has been sent.
But to show you what I have:
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Yeah, sorry for capturing your Wifi thread...
This is the unit which has been sent.
But to show you what I have:
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Thats the picture I was talking about that I saw the other day - its not and MTCB/C unit or an MTCD unit.
@ikerg said it was an Ownice unit, AFAIK Ownice was a manufacturer in its own right, so I was either wrong or, as I said, maybe its just coincidence and the "KLD" is not related to the manufacturer Klyde who make MTCB/C/D units.
So I d advise checking the Ownice threads in the Android Headunit General forum.
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Thats the picture I was talking about that I saw the other day - its not and MTCB/C unit or an MTCD unit.
@ikerg said it was an Ownice unit, AFAIK Ownice was a manufacturer in its own right, so I was either wrong or, as I said, maybe its just coincidence and the "KLD" is not related to the manufacturer Klyde who make MTCB/C/D units.
So I d advise checking the Ownice threads in the Android Headunit General forum.
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No it seems not to be an Ownice unit. Front and back are completely different to mine. Mine is exactly as shown at Klyde. The reset hole is not on top right as in Ownice units, instead it is positioned just on top of the SD-Card slot.
But thanks a lot and sorry again for capturing.
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No it seems not to be an Ownice unit. Front and back are completely different to mine. Mine is exactly as shown at Klyde. The reset hole is not on top right as in Ownice units, instead it is positioned just on top of the SD-Card slot.
But thanks a lot and sorry again for capturing.
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I wouldnt go by the reset hole, that can be anywhere.
It was @ikerg that said it was Ownice, he seemed quite certain.
Its deffo not MTC at all, or it would say "MTC" in the MCU field, I m a bit stumped, I normally refer people to the Android Headunits General forums for non MTC units, not sure what to say about yours, a I said I cant say whether the "KLD" means its Klyde or whether its just coincidence.
Maybe try contacting Klyde and asking if its one of their units ? Theyre here :
http://www.szklyde.com/universal-android-car-dvd/
Hi everyone!
Wondering if anyone can point me to a decent/good no-name head unit? I have a Ford explorer with a double din opening. Looking for something on the cheaper side but don't mind paying extra at all if it's money well spent.
I work for USPS delivering mail so it would be REALLY NICE to if I could somehow load a route into navigation and have it run from the head unit instead of my phone. Have had problems finding something that works decent even on my phone but think I've found something that sort of works. I am a sub so I'll be learning and helping on many different routes over the next few years and this would be a tremnedious help untill I get the route memorized! Otherwise I wouldn't even worry if it was just one route.
Would also LOVE LOVE LOVE it if I could make the unit become a DVR for a dash cam. Support for multiple cameras would be a huge bonus. But I'm also thinking a dedicated backup camera with DVR support would probably work better...maybe!
Could careless about CD capability.
I've never played with one before to be honest but really hoping for one that can be rooted. I have pleanty of experience with phones and tablets. (I am on a grandfathered unlimited data plan so not worried about data.)
Would also like to consider name brand units if anyone knows which ones are Android based. Alpine is my favorite and don't care much for pioneer but will def consider it if it'll do what I need it to.
I just purchased yesterday a Pumpkin 8.0 direct from their website (autopumpkin.com). Sounds like we are looking for the same functions - navigation, cameras, etc. I am installing this into a 2008 Toyota Tundra, and found the need for a backup camera as soon as I bought it. You didn't define "cheap", This unit is $310 including shipping.
Another unit i considered is the xtron TE706PL. A little cheaper at $290 on Amazon. Both units are 4G ram and 32G rom. I went with the Pumpkin because I wanted the volume knob.
Best of luck in your hunt!
Any update on what you choose and performance?
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I have owned an universal Dasaita HU and highly appreciated. I also recommended to my 10 friends to upgrade their entertainment system with Dasaita. They all really enjoyed.
Is there any dedicated app for back view camera of android head unit? Having camera settings etc
hello, not new to android been modding for many years but this will be my first jump into a android head unit. this will be for my wife's car and she wants the dash to remain stock and anything wider then stock will partially or fully block the middle 2 main ac vents. so she limited me to the standard 7" screen size.
im looking at the max6 and one from xtrons px6 version which does not have the dsp chip but they offered me the chip if i buy the unit from them included.
im reading of some issues with the max6 here at xda and wanted to know if that is the norm with this model? and how is xtrons overall these days i was reading they were decent but those threads seem to be pretty old and i dont want to revive them. otherwise is there any specific model px6 7" unit anyone here can directly recc to me? any help would be appreciated. ive spent hours reading all sorts of threads but many of them are older threads now about px5 or px3 units.
also does anyone expect anything new from ces this year chip wise? though i dont know how many of these china companies show there. i sawe dasaita has in the past.
thanks!
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hello, not new to android been modding for many years but this will be my first jump into a android head unit. this will be for my wife's car and she wants the dash to remain stock and anything wider then stock will partially or fully block the middle 2 main ac vents. so she limited me to the standard 7" screen size.
im looking at the max6 and one from xtrons px6 version which does not have the dsp chip but they offered me the chip if i buy the unit from them included.
im reading of some issues with the max6 here at xda and wanted to know if that is the norm with this model? and how is xtrons overall these days i was reading they were decent but those threads seem to be pretty old and i dont want to revive them. otherwise is there any specific model px6 7" unit anyone here can directly recc to me? any help would be appreciated. ive spent hours reading all sorts of threads but many of them are older threads now about px5 or px3 units.
also does anyone expect anything new from ces this year chip wise? though i dont know how many of these china companies show there. i sawe dasaita has in the past.
thanks!
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I grabbed the xtrons tq709ipl because its got the px6, is known to be compatible with some roms here, and the price was better than dasiata's comparable px6. Like you mentioned the xtrons doesn't have a DSP, i'm not an audiophile so i don't really know about features I wont be able to judge. What I've read is that the chip in the xtrons even without a DSP is still "better" than most name brand head units out there. amazon is running a $20 coupon right now too (as of 2/19/202), so that was nice. Shipping from hong kong only took 3 days too somehow, so that was cool.
With either of them be prepared to modify the double-din dash kit if you need one for your car. The android head unit faceplates are a few mm larger than North American big brand units like pioneer, jvc, sony, etc.
Good news is I've read enough to conclude all px6 based units are essentially the same guts, and roms will generally work on any of them. So you should just decide: what faceplate you like better between the two, does the DSP really matter to you, and then look at cost and how quick you can get it!
Good luck!
Hi,
As per title, I have decided I want one of these HUs with the RK3399 and the MTCD/E MCU. I plan to flash with a custom ROM as soon as I have tested it and before installation.
History: had a Joying 10 inch a few years ago, hated it, want to do it right this time!
The vehicle (in my case) is a 2009 Toyota Prado 120 (similar to the Lexus GX470) RHD, The units I am looking at are full ctr console replacements with fascia and vertical screens.
After wading through the seemingly endless mire of Aliexpress listings and producing a shortlist, I am still a little overwhelmed and confused; prices and specs seem to be all over the place and in many places are contradictory. I'm an eBay kid, I have hardly used Ali before.
Of course, once I shorten my list a little bit more, I will get in contact with each seller to verify hardware specs and make sure I'm getting excatly what I am paying for.
So to help me (and maybe others having a read!) I have a few questions to help me filter out the 'too good to be trues' and the outright liars.
1. Hardware - does the fact that the unit has a RK3399 mean it is definitely a MTCD/E MCU?
2. Hardware(again) - does the fact that they state PX6 necessarily mean its a 3399?
3. Resolution - I have seen all manner of resolutions stated here... the most common seems to be 1024*760/600 but there are a fair few listings saying 1920*1080... which definitely piqued my interest. Is this an outright lie or is it possible that they really do have 1920*1080 displays? (my guess is they're listing it as a "yes it can display 1920*1080 content" and not necessarily actual screen res.)
I would love a true 1080 display but it's potentially too good to be true!
4. Screens - What specifically (if anything) should I look out for/ask about in relation to the screen? model number? some say IPS, some don't.... Are they all the same? (they certainly look pretty similar!)
5. AliEx stores - If anyone has any honest stores they would like to suggest I'm all ears(eyes?) Or even other outlets to buy these things? (eBay doesn't have much listed for my car) The stores I am shortlisting are ones that have decent ratings (obviously) and have been established for more than a year.
6. Anything else? tricks for new players?
Bear with me - its a solid chunk of cash and a decision I will have to live with for some years!
Yes it's my first post - have used the forum over the years for all sorts of information, hopefully I can give some back!
I'll have a go at answering some of your questions, but I'm fair new to this whole Android head unit game so if I'm wrong someone will hopefully correct me.
What was is it specifically about the Joying unit that you hated that you hope will be addressed by a new unit?
Virt1080 said:
1. Hardware - does the fact that the unit has a RK3399 mean it is definitely a MTCD/E MCU?
2. Hardware(again) - does the fact that they state PX6 necessarily mean its a 3399?
3. Resolution - I have seen all manner of resolutions stated here... the most common seems to be 1024*760/600 but there are a fair few listings saying 1920*1080... which definitely piqued my interest. Is this an outright lie or is it possible that they really do have 1920*1080 displays? (my guess is they're listing it as a "yes it can display 1920*1080 content" and not necessarily actual screen res.)
I would love a true 1080 display but it's potentially too good to be true!
4. Screens - What specifically (if anything) should I look out for/ask about in relation to the screen? model number? some say IPS, some don't.... Are they all the same? (they certainly look pretty similar!)
5. AliEx stores - If anyone has any honest stores they would like to suggest I'm all ears(eyes?) Or even other outlets to buy these things? (eBay doesn't have much listed for my car) The stores I am shortlisting are ones that have decent ratings (obviously) and have been established for more than a year.
6. Anything else? tricks for new players?
Bear with me - its a solid chunk of cash and a decision I will have to live with for some years!
Yes it's my first post - have used the forum over the years for all sorts of information, hopefully I can give some back!
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1) MTCD/E are MCU's manufactured by Microntek, but there are other manufacturers of MCUs out there than can be paired with the PX6, so there is no guarantee that a RK3399 means that the unit is fitted with an MTCD/E MCU
2) My understanding is that the RK3399 is a generic SoC, PX6 is a verson of the RK3399 specifically tailored for use in head units.
3) I don't know, but I would be wary of anyone claiming 1920 x 1080
4) Not sure
5) I bought a unit from Dasaita on AliExpress. It definately wasn't straightforward (first unit was sent to some other destination, they had to send me a replacement via DHL). But they did at least try to get things sorted ina timely manner. I chose Dasaita (aka hot-audio) mainly because they do post here on XDA. They are also on eBay, but the prices on Ali are better.
6) The aftermarket service from Dasaita leaves something to be desired, but from what I can see, none of them are very good at this. But I guess that's the price you pay for buying a cheap head unit. Overall, I'm very happy with my Dasaita PX6 unit, but i've only had it installed for a month, so early days.
Anyway, I hope that this is of some help to you, and good luck with your search!
jrobbom5 said:
I'll have a go at answering some of your questions, but I'm fair new to this whole Android head unit game so if I'm wrong someone will hopefully correct me.
What was is it specifically about the Joying unit that you hated that you hope will be addressed by a new unit?
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Hey thanks for the reply!
The Joying unit was likely my own fault for not doing enough research prior to purchase, paid too much for too little I guess.
It worked well for a while but progressively got slower until it was nearly unusable for anything more than a clock and radio, this was quite a few years ago though and I had not found any alternative firmware at the time, I eventually just formatted it for some minor improvement and sold the car anyway.
With this new unit I will be running hal9k from the start instead of the default firmware and am expecting fairly smooth operation. It will be used for offline raster maps while I am out in the bush
Thanks for the information regarding the hardware, I still had a few grey areas in my mind there so that helps clear a bit up.
I wanted to use Dasaita as they seemed to be recommended but they do not sell to suit my model.
I will start making some enquiries today and see if I can get any clarification on those 1920 displays.
Cheers!