Any info for this unit? RK-A701 - MTCB Android Head Units Q&A

Newbie here, looking for buying my first MTCD. I've found this unit in many stores and eBay, but the only information I can find is that it's model is RK-A701. No MCU, no nothing. At $123,00 with free shipping looks like a good deal. What's your opinion. Has anyone bought one of these?
These are the more relevant specifications I've found:
Android 4.4
Resolution: 1024*600
Max External Memory: 16G
Cores:Quad Core
Display Size: 7"
Memory: 1GB DDR3
Storage: 16G iNAND
CPU Chip: RK3188, 1.6GHz
Doesn't seem to have WiFi
Found here, for example:
Newfrog
eBay (this is the cheapest)
Thanks in advance!

i have this ...
I have this unit, there is wifi, bluetooth is limited to the phone, for the price I find good

If it is Android 4.4 it is NOT MTCD...its and older MTCB device, also looks like it is 800x480 low res screen.

screen is 1024 x 600 , go youtube and search RK A701 ,have posted two video , sorry for my poor english ,am french ..

Better price here:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Android-4-4...ash=item46520ebb20:g:L6cAAOSwU-pXtWls&vxp=mtr
Just bought from this seller, and even if it do not have proper wifi, i do not see any reason why you should not be able to use tethering either thru usb or bluetooth.
Do this also as many other chinese manufacturers come pre-rooted?
Haha so next up is to demolish the dash in my old astra to make it dual din

This device is not pre-rooted and various parameters are not present, it lacks developper option (solved with a developer apk). Factory setting is protected by pass word (66668888). No button to activate the bluetooth paired for other attachments. Rooting can be obtained with kingroot latest version but after rooting, some apk no longer work .It managed by Luyuan apk.
I have not tested tethering .

bricomann said:
This device is not pre-rooted and various parameters are not present, it lacks developper option (solved with a developer apk). Factory setting is protected by pass word (66668888). No button to activate the bluetooth paired for other attachments. Rooting can be obtained with kingroot latest version but after rooting, some apk no longer work .It managed by Luyuan apk.
I have not tested tethering .
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Which apps will not load when rooted? do you know was reading about that the radio app was launched thru their weird "launcher" cant be that hard to make it into a service because i really like
apex launcher. Btw did the unit come with youtube?

See this video for response .... https://youtu.be/65J4rU1NPOg

Hi
Do you now be any chance how to put this unit in recovery mode using reset button or others buttons on the radio
Did you check the easy connected app by me It don't work

HI,
I have not found yet and I have not managed to connect it to a PC. Is made by Luyuan and must function as wd8801 .Can be that someone has more info on the wd8801 model ... have one inew u3 phone and mirror link is fully functionnal , on the phone you must turn on the USB debugging .

I also just purchased this and installed it (via ebay)
Boot time is right at 30 seconds.
Backup cam works even before it boots so it works as needed.
Pandora works
Wifi connects to my phone hotspot for data
Radio works
I was able to remove that glowing circle (setting)
Changed boot image to my car logo in password protected area
Allow music in reverse
Installed google maps and changed settings for the GPS button to load goggle maps by default
Phone can make and receive calls via bluetooth
Can't get to work:
Android screen mirroring
bluetooth data sharing
bluetooth for torque app
I was able to get the obdII adapter to pair, but the app keeps trying to turn on bluetooth when it's already on.
I'm planning to get:
USB front camera
3G dongle
Overall very good value. Missing some features of more expensive units, but for the money ($103.49 after $20 off ebay coupon) this can't be beat! Shipped via FedEx so arrived in about a week.
Thanks for the videos you posted.
If anyone can get more use from bluetooth than just the phone, please share. I've looked through hidden menus and tried a bunch of apps with no success.

How did you manage to pair OBD. me only the phone connects, Are you sure it was the OBD who was paired? and not your phone?
Mirror link is functional but you have to activate the option for develeppeur and usb debugging.
look this video for mirror link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLN_yXqqAjM

To get OBD to pair:
Download shortcut manager lite
hXXps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.shortcutmaster.lite
Then click 3 dots on right
Search for "bluetooth"
The first link there should be to pair. Click on it, and then click the run (rocket ship). It pairs, but that's it. I can't get Torque or any other bluetooth to "turn on" other than the phone call app and BT audio.
Did you use a USB front camera or another type? I haven't purchased that yet or a 3G dongle.

For dvr cam I have that http://www.ebay.fr/itm/262141040813?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT could be better but enough for me , for forward looking I have that http://eu.banggood.com/Wholesale-Wa...a-HD-Night-Vision-CCD-Camera-wp-Eu-90974.html but I find it very wrong and inverted image , I will change .

Thanks for the links. I was thinking it needed to be a USB camera.
I was able to get mirroring to work on the second try. Not sure why it didn't work the first time.
What was the "free gift" that came in the second package? Mine is expected on Saturday. I'm assuming it's an SD card with map software, but that is just a random guess. If so, what maps? Software? Up to date?
If anyone had a bluetooth USB dongle, could you try putting that in the front USB and see if you can connect that to an OBD or data connection from your phone?
I can't put my hands on one right now.

Mine is came with nothing , gps software installed is igo primo but without maps or sd card , had tested 4 bluetooth dongles , but whitout sofwares for control these dongles , give nothing .

My free gift that I mentioned was junk. Went straight to the trashcan.
Thanks for posting bt adapter results, now I won't bother to find mine.

I tried to root with king root, but after I stated the app, it said there was no root available for the device.
Where I got the app: http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/one-click-root-tool-android-2-x-5-0-t3107461

Rooted with Kingroot 4.9.5-149 . Version 4.9.6 did not work with me either ..

Kingoroot was the only app I found that would root it for me. Tried a couple of versions of kingroot and towelroot with no success.
What sat nav apps have people managed to install? I've got igo working after downloading some maps but many of the popular ones say they are not supported on the play store. I tried market helper to see if I could change the device model for the play store but it throws up a token not found error.

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[APP] Samsung Smart view Dual View

I will not be monitoring this thread, I have a T-Mobile T999 but wanted to share this with the SGS3 community at large. Feel free to post results, and any additional mods (ie. Getting it to work with ASOP Rom's) in my original thread
For some reason, beyond my comprehension, Samsung have this great app, but have yet to open it up to the SGS3. I have been resorting to downloading it and installing it on my HTC HD2 (Running CM9) backing it up with Titanium, and then copying the backup over to my SGS3, and restoring the backup. A bit round about, but works.
The App, for those that don't know, allows you, with a Samsung high-end TV or BR-Player, use the app to not only as a remote, but as a second mirrored screen, with audio. Great for trips to the kitchen, bathroom, outside, or in another room (although range is limited by your router).
[Supported TV Models]
- Samsung Smart TV released in 2011:
Models greater or equal to LED 7000, PDP 8000
- Samsung Smart TV released in 2012:
Models greater or equal to LED ES7500,(Models greater or equal to LED ES7000 in Europe, Models greater or equal to PDP E8000 Models(E7000 Models in North America)
[Supported Phone]
While technically only SGS2, it works with SGS3 stock rooted rom, but should work on most with a stock base. It will not work on CM9/10 and ASOP ROM's but you could give it a try and let me know.
Here is the actual app, I extracted it from my Titanium backup figuring someone could use it until Samsung get around to updating the Market to let you just download it. The only thing I can't get to work is Bluetooth power on. I can pair with my TV, but it just doesn't show up until I have turned it on. I also had an issue with it working over the the 5Ghz 802.11n band, but with 3.1.9 that doesn't seem to be an issue anymore.
Version 3.1.9 - 39MB - Confirmed Working for me with 2011 PDP51D8000 Model
Version 3.2.0 - 40MB - Also Confirmed working
The Full description from Google Play:
[About the Application]
This application is Wi-Fi remote control for Samsung Smart TV. If both your phone and TV are connected to the same wireless Router, your phone will link to the TV automatically where you can use your phone like a remote control. The TV can also transfer live feeds to your phone.
[Main Features]
- Dual View
Enjoy TV and other multimedia right from your mobile device that’s connected to Samsung Smart TV. You can even send what you’re watching on your mobile device to TV and watch it from TV.
- Bluetooth PowerOn {I will add, never got this to work, despite pairing TV}
You can use your mobile device to turn on your TV using Bluetooth (available for certain TV and mobile devices only).
- Remote
Your mobile device can work as remote for your Samsung TV or BD products. Full remote screen is provided by default, and three tabs are provided at the bottom of the screen to help you control connected devices with ease. On screen keyboard shows up automatically when you need to enter text.
- Game Controller
With this feature, your mobile device can control games on TV. Full and Simple modes are available. Turn on Gyro function on your mobile device, and control games by tilting your mobile device.
- Movie Note (Models BD-E5900 or above, HTE4000or above (US only))
You can get information of DVD/BD title on your mobile, while you watching movies.
Ratings, synopsis, cast and director's information will be provided.
- Audio Settings (Models HT- E4000 or above)
You can control your speaker system by your phone.
Sound mode, distance of each speaker and sound level(dB) can be changed.
- Remote Scheduler (Models BD-E8000 series, STB-E7000 series EU/Australia/New Zealand Only)
Recording TV shows through your TV when you're outside.
- Settings
You can fine-tune control for TV and BD by adjusting gesture sensitivity in your mobile device.
[How to set up]
1.Check if Wireless Remote Control or Network Remote Control is enabled in your TV’s System or Setup menu. If you don’t see either of them in the menu, Samsung Smart View App can’t be used in your mobile device.
2.Connect wireless/wired router to TV LAN port, or connect Samsung Wireless LAN adapter to TV USB port.
3.Connect your phone to wireless/wired router.
Thank you,, just what I wanted
Nokia7Vista said:
Thank you,, just what I wanted
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Very glad I could help. Just wanted to share back...
Thanks...missed this app..al is working well also bluetooth is working fine to start en turn off tv
Verstuurd van mijn GT-I9300 met Tapatalk
What about the 3.2.1 version? Can anyone share it?
Thanks, i didnt even know such an app exists
Anyone? I cannot download it with the sgs3, but could be done with a sgs2. Please share the 3.2.1 version.
Hello,
I have an issue with the App. I can´t see, what there stands. The Display always turns on and off.
I´m using Omega v34.
Edit: I´ve connected it with TV. It is working fine. But the Display turn on and off issue still exists.
App is working with Omega v34. But for me only the remote control and the gaming control.
NO dual view and the other stuff. My TV is UE46C7700.
Screen off and on issue is after device reboot gone.
mikescorei said:
What about the 3.2.1 version? Can anyone share it?
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mikescorei said:
Anyone? I cannot download it with the sgs3, but could be done with a sgs2. Please share the 3.2.1 version.
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dcade said:
App is working with Omega v34. But for me only the remote control and the gaming control.
NO dual view and the other stuff. My TV is UE46C7700.
Screen off and on issue is after device reboot gone.
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I can no longer access the new file on my old HD2, it no longer shows up. Tehrefore I can't post 3.2.1 but the viersions here work, and nothing major in 3.2.1 that would require an update and if you look online, it says nothing new. So while 3.2.1 may be nice to upgrade too, I can't see any requirement to do so, if the version you have works.
Just read teh comments on the 3.2.1 version of the app, looks like 3.2.1 doesn't work more than it works. Numerous comments about it breaking dual view, or issues with Flicker. So if 3.2.0 or 3.1.9 work for you, then stay with them
Dual View is only guarenteed to work on Samsung TouchWiz based ROM's. I have it working on both my GIII (Now ith Jelly Bean) and Galaxy Tab 10.1. Custom ROM's may not include all the components that are required to make this work. I doubt anything in 3.2.1 will change this, and make it work for some who aren't working now. Both the TV and the phone have to be compatible or you just get a very large file for a remote control.
Also in the main thread, see link in OP, there is an even earlier version for those to try who are having problems...
works great
bluetooth power on : (selected model tv only.. 7000 and 8000 series have this. others , wouldnt know)
first start app you would turn off bluetooth and wifi and let the app complain about the missing radio and quit app (clean memory in taskmanager to be sure)
now pair your tv > within 50cm reach of the TV (security feature)
turn off bluetooth
start app and wait for it to nag about missing bluetooth. turn on bluetooth with the prog and see in the popup if your tv is listed as paired. if not do the pairing again. (it needs a few tries sometimes) press back and now see if it shows your tv and press bluetooth power on icon and wait for the tv to respond and after that to connect to wifi and connect to your phone.. takes about 40 secs or so.
3.20 works best for s3 i9300 on stock rom
app requires DRM , decryption service and samsung movieplayer and offcourse a samsung build.prop
3.21 porting to s3 > not so easy, you may want to read a little more about the crappiness of it.
edit: using version 3.20 still works great with 4.1.2 luxemburg stock rom rooted with CMW philz touch, modded bootloader, led-mod and signed multiwindowmod, apex 2.4 pro launcher. BT power-on works. in multi-window with other app works. if u dont see controls in fullscreen turn off gesture control and or taskbar hiding or just press where the button supposed to be normally. version 3.22 from market doesnt work, only remotecontrol.
working on perfect on 4.1.2
I am paired but still doesn't show up to power on.
nygmam said:
I am paired but still doesn't show up to power on.
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did you allow the app on tv ? and for older models turn on external control thing in tv menu.
da_jojo said:
did you allow the app on tv ? and for older models turn on external control thing in tv menu.
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I have the 2011 PDP51D8000 Model TV, and have looked at all menu options, but still can't seem to get power on to work. Not a big deal, would be nice, but I can live without it. Just glad Dual view works flawlessly on both my SGS3 and Galaxy Tab 10.1.
Finally!
I've been looking a long time to get my remote back. Thanks a lot for this!
I can also confirm that this app works fine with Samsungs C8705.
Too bad i got a UE37ES5500 TV and it doesn't support this option.
It works on Galaxy S5
Tested and Working perfectly on Galaxy S5
Can't fint TV.
This app can't find my TV (C8705) any more and I'm using a Nexus 4 with Lollipop. I think it stopped working before I got Lollipop but I'm not sure. I've set a DMZ between my device and TV in my firewall, so that can not be the problem.
Any ideas?

Kenwood DNN990HD - Android 4.0.4 car stereo - How to get started with rooting?

There is a new line of Kenwood car stereos ("DNN" series) including the DNN990HD and DNN790HD.
They are running Android and another thread suggests it's running the following version:
Code:
Kernal version
3.0.8-tcc
[email protected] #2
Mon apr 22 16:36:28 jst 2013
Build number
Binks_v8-userdebug 4.0.4 IMM76D eng.root.20130422 test-keys
How can I get started with trying to install the Play Store and/or root the device?
There are two female USB ports on the back but I don't think it has any other ports.
Should I purchase a USB male-to-male cable and try to connect both ports to my PC? ...and then run "adb devices" ?
Can anybody give me any other tips?
I did notice that there're is a 4 pin connector hidden under a clear plactic tab on the right side of the unit. It is either a J-tag or a proprietary USB connector. The older models with WindowsCE core had a 6 pin connector under the same plastic tab. I have a feeling that's a clue to adb access. On a side note, I tried almosst every possible button press/hold combo upon reset/boot to try to find recovery with no success. And while the android version is build 8 the Kenwood build is version is 1.0. I have a feeling that the only other way in will involve modifying an update file.
-Sent from a secret place in an unknown location.
siralsmooth said:
I did notice that there're is a 4 pin connector hidden under a clear plactic tab on the right side of the unit. It is either a J-tag or a proprietary USB connector. The older models with WindowsCE core had a 6 pin connector under the same plastic tab. I have a feeling that's a clue to adb access. On a side note, I tried almosst every possible button press/hold combo upon reset/boot to try to find recovery with no success. And while the android version is build 8 the Kenwood build is version is 1.0. I have a feeling that the only other way in will involve modifying an update file.
-Sent from a secret place in an unknown location.
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Thanks for the information!
Do you have a picture of the connector?
USB is 4 pins so maybe it's just a different connector on one side of the cable? (to prevent people from "easily" plugging in a USB A-to-B cable)
...or maybe it's a serial port requiring a USB-to-RS232 cable? (like what is used to update the Metra Axxess ASWX-1 steering wheel adapter)
Here is a photo of the connector as well as a couple of other photos. If it is a rs232 like the flashlogic or xk loader, then it's essentially J-tag. Been a while since I did any J-tag modding though. I also tried plugging in the flashlogic/idatalink loader to the back plug and got nowhere as well. So far, I've found that you can plug in a usb keyboard and mouse for full easy control. I tried to use the browser for a file tree listing but it returns nothing. I was unable to figure out the mount path for the usb flash when connected, or I otherwise would have tried to run/install an apk directly. I also accessed gmail via the web window, changed the UA string for desktop, and tried to download an apk I sent myself with no luck, download showed up, but never started.
So I just downloaded the Google play store.apk file online (did a google search and downloaded the APK) and then uploaded the apk to my dropbox account. I then opened the browser in the DNN990HD and went to the dropbox.com website, logged in, and downloaded the apk file. It downloaded fine and I then launched it. I then got an error message saying "Install Blocked For security, your tablet is set to block installation of applications not obtained from Android Market."
Normally this is no big deal because you just go to applications and allow unknown sources to be installed on your device but Kenwood has hidden or gotten rid of that menu item so I can't access it. It looks like the next step is to figure out some sort of update.zip file but I haven't figured out if there's a way to get into the android bootloader on this thing.
Any other ideas out there yet?
I don't have anything to contribute, but I really, really hope some of the XDA guys can figure this out...
yeah this is a sweet radio, Installed it last weekend and love it,I used the Idatalink Maestro RR and i have all of my vehicle info on the radio screen it a sweet set-up, would be nice to install a regular gmail app and the play store, i`m wonder how much processor it has to run all of this stuff already. I wish I could figure out how to keep the Sirius replay off permanently.
Need to find a developer and probably enough donations raised to accomplish this.
I just put one of these in my car, it's pretty nice. I already noticed a force close on the launcher, lol. It only happened once I have since updated the BT firmware & software. What pisses me off it was suppose to have spotify support out of the box and I can't find any information on it really. I'm hoping this gets added with an update.I also wish they would have included OTA update support, you have to download it manually from kenwood & use a flashdrive.
DNN990HD Bluetooth Pairing
Has anyone had problems pairing their device with the DNN990HD? After installing the Kenwood firmware update I can't get the Pandora app on the head unit to connect to my Galaxy S4. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
So Could we maybe use this "USB UPDATE" method to gain install or root access?
I just installed one of these as well. Love it. I'd be willing to try almost anything to help get it rooted and have the Play store on it.
Scott
Okay guys I just tried editing the update for the radio by injecting the play story and a couple other apps I like into the update itself. The file structure is incredibly similar to a phone update. Unfortunately it did not go well. As it was updating it started to work but then the dead android icon appeared like a E: signature verification failed but it did not say that. I am only an amateur but it seems like we need a custom recovery or a way to adb either wired or maybe by wifi? I'm here to learn too so please any input would help.
Looking for hack into DNN 990 also... plus bluetooth issues...
LOL glad to see my favorite forums are on the DNN990 mission! Any progress on full access/root?
As well, I am having issues using bluetooth media with the device. The phone option works great (although it took several attempts to pair - those having trouble with this might like to know the unit won't pair if you have media source set to Pandora). The problem I'm having is with Ankidroid - I can't get the unit to broadcast my flashcards using text-to-speech, even though my present setup works on other hands-free devices. I tried playing audio file over bluetooth as well and it wouldn't work either. Any solutions?
Thanks!
APP Store
ScottyMCSE said:
I just installed one of these as well. Love it. I'd be willing to try almost anything to help get it rooted and have the Play store on it.
Scott
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Google search: Amazon app store download. Should be the first link
Download and install
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LostinCanada said:
LOL glad to see my favorite forums are on the DNN990 mission! Any progress on full access/root?
As well, I am having issues using bluetooth media with the device. The phone option works great (although it took several attempts to pair - those having trouble with this might like to know the unit won't pair if you have media source set to Pandora). The problem I'm having is with Ankidroid - I can't get the unit to broadcast my flashcards using text-to-speech, even though my present setup works on other hands-free devices. I tried playing audio file over bluetooth as well and it wouldn't work either. Any solutions?
Thanks!
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Check and see what firmware version you are running. They released an update on the 31st of last month that corrected such issues. Ver 1.2.0 is the most recent release. If you need to download it check out the kenwood website and look under the support tab -> car entertainment for Firmware updates.
Google search: Amazon app store download. Should be the first link
Download and install
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I think we're looking for Google Play store - so we can install apps - but we're locked out. I asked Kenwood tech support if there are plans for more apps and/or the Play store and the guy said not at this time. So any help to break in would be greatly appreciated!
Check and see what firmware version you are running. They released an update on the 31st of last month that corrected such issues. Ver 1.2.0 is the most recent release. If you need to download it check out the kenwood website and look under the support tab -> car entertainment for Firmware updates.
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Did the firmware and the bluetooth update and so far no joy. However I'm now having a problem getting text-to-speech working on Ankidroid minus the bluetooth so must fix this problem first.
I wonder what processor runs this unit. If we can find it out by software or opening the unit, it might give us some clues on how we could root it and unleash it's full potential.
IGO2UA said:
Has anyone had problems pairing their device with the DNN990HD? After installing the Kenwood firmware update I can't get the Pandora app on the head unit to connect to my Galaxy S4. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
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Check BT settings on the deck, pandora has to be enabled. Took me a few minutes to figure it out the first time I set it up. It works great though, the BT control is fantastic don't even have to open the app. It just works. I will say after having the deck now for a few weeks, it's extremely nice however my HTC one is a much more powerful machine. You could put a top of line 4G ipad in would be a much more power machine. The resolution on the deck sucks and I don't wanna call it laggy but it's certainly not as fast as my HTC One. Granted a tablet is not made to control audio in a car. I'm sure a lot of the price take is the R&D that went into it, also certain car only functions a phone can't do. Like SiriusXM that you can pause from a satellite feed. Backup camera support which is nice which even works when the deck isn't booted yet. HD radio is absolutely fantastic. I never listed to the radio in the past but all my pre-sets now are HD only. Those thinking about the deck, yes it's cool but it's not the worth the money they are asking for it in my opinion. The built in Garmin Nav is pretty good, like I said a lot of the price tag your paying for the R&D that went into the thing since it's made specifically to work in a car but at the end of the day it's just android.
2003vstrom said:
yeah this is a sweet radio, Installed it last weekend and love it,I used the Idatalink Maestro RR and i have all of my vehicle info on the radio screen it a sweet set-up, would be nice to install a regular gmail app and the play store, i`m wonder how much processor it has to run all of this stuff already. I wish I could figure out how to keep the Sirius replay off permanently.
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Look around in the settings, I wanna say I saw some where to shut it off by default. It's actually kinda a neat feature but can be annoying at times. One thing that pisses me off is when scrolling through channel list, it doesn't show what is currently playing. I had an old Sirius radio with boombox attachment that it use to do that years ago. Also changing your preset banks is a hassle if you don't have list view up which I also find annoying. I'm getting use to it though.
RE: Bluetooth
Thanks for the reply. Yes, I think I may have caused the problem when I rooted my Galaxy S 4 and flashed a new rom. I have working now. I have agree with you on the lagging of the head unit. The could have put a little faster processor in the unit, especially for what they cost.
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Check BT settings on the deck, pandora has to be enabled. Took me a few minutes to figure it out the first time I set it up. It works great though, the BT control is fantastic don't even have to open the app. It just works. I will say after having the deck now for a few weeks, it's extremely nice however my HTC one is a much more powerful machine. You could put a top of line 4G ipad in would be a much more power machine. The resolution on the deck sucks and I don't wanna call it laggy but it's certainly not as fast as my HTC One. Granted a tablet is not made to control audio in a car. I'm sure a lot of the price take is the R&D that went into it, also certain car only functions a phone can't do. Like SiriusXM that you can pause from a satellite feed. Backup camera support which is nice which even works when the deck isn't booted yet. HD radio is absolutely fantastic. I never listed to the radio in the past but all my pre-sets now are HD only. Those thinking about the deck, yes it's cool but it's not the worth the money they are asking for it in my opinion. The built in Garmin Nav is pretty good, like I said a lot of the price tag your paying for the R&D that went into the thing since it's made specifically to work in a car but at the end of the day it's just android.
Look around in the settings, I wanna say I saw some where to shut it off by default. It's actually kinda a neat feature but can be annoying at times. One thing that pisses me off is when scrolling through channel list, it doesn't show what is currently playing. I had an old Sirius radio with boombox attachment that it use to do that years ago. Also changing your preset banks is a hassle if you don't have list view up which I also find annoying. I'm getting use to it though.
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Thanks for the reply. Yes, I think I may have caused the problem when I rooted my Galaxy S 4 and flashed a new rom. I have working now. I have agree with you on the lagging of the head unit. The could have put a little faster processor in the unit, especially for what they cost.
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For sure but it's still a great deck hopefully a few more firmware updates will get it even smoother. I have a paid Pandora subscription but there is no way to select bit rate but it sounds decent in the car. I use a rooted htc one with hacked apk and the unlimited skips works perfectly even through the deck which is great. Only bottleneck is sprints net zero 3g network. LTE isn't done yet in my area but it's getting there. Pandora is pretty fast over bt to the deck on LTE.
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Miracast / Play To / Wifi

So I took the plunge and forked out for an Asus Miracast dongle now that Netflix is finally available where I live.
I had seen several demos and explanations on internet suggesting that you can mirror the screen of any app using the Play To function. That is technically correct, but what I can't understand is that in both of the links below, the video / screen shots clearly show the "Play To" mirro function being connected to a display device AND the phone's Wifi connected at the same time.
I cannot replicate this. Every time I connect the Play To / miracast, my phone gives me a message saying that the Wifi will be disconnected while the Play To connection is active, which effectively means that I have to rely on mobile data through the SIM card to stream the media from Netflix!! Not exactly what I had in mind.
Has anyone actually achieved what the links below suggest is possible?
Is my problem due to the fact that my ZF2 is a 550ML?
Or could it be an issue with the Asus dongle?
I also have several other older Android devices with "Play To" / Screen Mirror functions, and they both behave the same, but I thought that the ZF 2would be capable of handling both connections at once?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJXjgVbr4dE
http://myzen.asus.com/2015/09/24/how-to-mirror-your-zenfone-2-to-your-tv/#comment-3914
Just tried with my Samsung TV and both are connected simultaneously.
Sent from my ASUS_Z00AD
Seems to have been a glitch. It was connecting via Wifi, not Wifi direct, but trying again the next day it worked perfectly...
I've got a zenfone 3 x008dc and since the latest update firmware, the "play to" function has disappeared from my quick menu setting and also from cellular networks. i tried searching for it in settings and it comes out blank. I'm not able to mirascreen or miracast on to my tv anymore. can anyone tell me what I have to use now as an alternative or where to find this function?
cloversix9 said:
I've got a zenfone 3 x008dc and since the latest update firmware, the "play to" function has disappeared from my quick menu setting and also from cellular networks. i tried searching for it in settings and it comes out blank. I'm not able to mirascreen or miracast on to my tv anymore. can anyone tell me what I have to use now as an alternative or where to find this function?
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/zenfone-3

Does the DVR loop the recording when Storage is full?

Hi all:
I have another question before I commit to the DVR option on the Joying Unit: For those who are using a USB camera and use the DVR function, can you help me with the following:
1) When ever the car engine turns on, after the Android player boots up, does the DVR start to auto-record by itself?
2) Can we set the duration of each recorded video file? (etc, every 5 mins, it will start a new recording on a separate file)
3) Once the Storage is full (SD card for example), does the DVR function automatically delete the oldest recorded file, and records over the freed up space? (In this way, we can perpetually leave the SD card alone without having to manually delete it periodically) Does it record in a loop fashion like that?
Thanks!
I have one of these Joying units which I like a lot so far.
Answers to your questions:
1. No.
I had get another DVR program that Auto starts.
2. No.
There is no in DVR user settings available to users of Joying DVR. Other programs can do this.
3. No.
I used Joying settings screen to send DVR files to my micros SD card. Ii just keeps sending them them there without deleting the old ones. Other apps can do this.
I found AutoGuard Blackbox the best so far to give you want and what you are asking for but it does not save GPS position, date, time and speed information to the video file. One drawback I found was even though it advertised it saves to Aux sd it did not but as it has adjustable limits on size - that's ok.
I got chipped for posting this in MTCB forums because mine is a MCTD unit - Android 5.1 ! But I found it too hard to post there and got no help from the wiser ones to do that.
Duke12 said:
I have one of these Joying units which I like a lot so far.
Answers to your questions:
1. No.
I had get another DVR program that Auto starts.
2. No.
There is no in DVR user settings available to users of Joying DVR. Other programs can do this.
3. No.
I used Joying settings screen to send DVR files to my micros SD card. Ii just keeps sending them them there without deleting the old ones. Other apps can do this.
I found AutoGuard Blackbox the best so far to give you want and what you are asking for but it does not save GPS position, date, time and speed information to the video file. One drawback I found was even though it advertised it saves to Aux sd it did not but as it has adjustable limits on size - that's ok.
I got chipped for posting this in MTCB forums because mine is a MCTD unit - Android 5.1 ! But I found it too hard to post there and got no help from the wiser ones to do that.
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You are a lifesaver!
Thanks so much for answering my queries. I will instead search for other options for DVR. Thanks again!
I recommend you try "DailyRoads Voyager" it is a great app and works very well on my Joying box. It does everything you want and more.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.dailyroads.v

Mirrolink App

Hi,
I just bougth a HeadUnit witn Android 10, I haven't been able to connect my android mobile phone. I believe the manufacturer didn't install any mirrorlink server or I am not able to find it. I keep asking the manufacturer trough Aliexpress, and theu say that they are checking with any kind of help for a week.
Reading on the internet I have found two options that may work:
1. Phonelink app: I use it and it work for the first time. But it cannot be used from the HeadUnit screen and it has not work again...
2. EasyConnection app: It seems a good option, but I found a website with a versión for android 9, and I have not been able to connect with the mobile phone ever.
Can I get the last versión of the EasyConnection Server (for the HeadUnit) and some kind of manual, please? I get that after install that, I download from Play Store the EasyConnection app for my mobile phone and it should work, is that rigth?
I have connected the phone by cable, by bluetooh and by wifi (access point of the car) all al the same time. I have activated the USB debug and the option to force resize on my mobile phone. It worked the first time that way with PhoneLink! But I would like EasyConnection or any other software that can be used from the HeadUnit screen, please.
Thanks in advance for the help!!
Have a happy new year!
I found what I believe is the easyconnection server app for the head unit, but it is in Chinese I don't understand anything after installing it.
The version is 6.6.2-662
Another issue! Is there any way to force the new apps I install to resize on the screen? The Head Unit has two bars, one on the top and another one athe the bottom. And some apps I have installed (Android Auto for example) does not fit and the menu options are under these bars and I lose important parts of the apps... Could you please help me to figure out, how to manage the resize of the apps? Thanks!

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