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After talking with a supervisor the other day, they said that its possible and does happen sometime that as a trailer is being unloaded, a box will slide off the conveyor belt, and then accidentally get set to the side for manual sort later. Then it sometimes gets mis-placed during this process. He didnt know about Nashville, but the packages in most cities are not scanned as they come off the truck, but as they go through the sorting process in that warehouse. He was confident that they might find it Monday, but could make me no promises.
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I'm sorry, but I think you've seen the last of that.

Garth Brooke's is driving around with it in his car right now as we speak.......:laugh:
 
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Without knowing too much about android roms, seeing as we have the source code does that make it likely that it is possible someone would be able to build a custom rom for these devices?

Or would we still need to unlock the bootloader etc?
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Yes, you would probably still need to unlock the bootloader in order to boot into custom ROMs. Most OEM bootloaders will only boot the ROMs that it is signed by its platform key. But, that's just one part of the problem. The other is that unlike an Android Tablet or Smartphone, these Android Head Units are a hybrid design.

Think of it as an Android device that's internally attached to a car stereo. The low level I/O board with the MCU is technically a separate device. It boots up much quicker and can operate independently of the Android board inside. That's why you can sometimes hear music even before Android powers up. The biggest hurdle for making a custom ROM for these head units will be interacting with the MCU to control the low level functions.

While it is true that the stock multimedia apps act as remote controls for the MCU, it doesn't mean we can just install them on another ROM and expect them to work. The drivers to interact with them must be in place so that the Android board can communicate with the MCU for its I/O resources. To my knowledge none of the manufacturers have released the source code for those drivers. So until then, yes it is possible to put a different ROM on the device but there is no guarantees to be able to retain the full functionality.
 
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Garth Brooke's is driving around with it in his car right now as we speak.......:laugh:
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That dirty %#*@^#&@! Hahah, Sad thing is I work in the country music industry, and if I even thought that was true, I would be knocking on his management's door right now. :)

A call to FedEx today returned no results. They still have not found the box, but did find out that we have to wait 5 business days before they will declair it lost. :-/

My point of contact did say that he asked the warehouse managers of both Nashville and Memphis to assign someone to go through the warehouse and search for it today. I have my doubts, but guess we will see.

Anyone else gotten theirs yet???
 
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That dirty %#*@^#&@! Hahah, Sad thing is I work in the country music industry, and if I even thought that was true, I would be knocking on his management's door right now. :)

A call to FedEx today returned no results. They still have not found the box, but did find out that we have to wait 5 business days before they will declair it lost. :-/

My point of contact did say that he asked the warehouse managers of both Nashville and Memphis to assign someone to go through the warehouse and search for it today. I have my doubts, but guess we will see.

Anyone else gotten theirs yet???
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Sorry for your loss. :(

But the good news is my unit arrived today. :D

I'm fitting it at the moment. I bought the one specifically for my Toyota rav4 and first impressions are very good. It fits exactly in the facia and the pre-wired connections fit the old radio connections, so it was just a case of plug and play. I have briefly tried it and I must say the fm radio is brilliant. I am picking up stations I didn't get on my stock radio.
It has built-in wifi and I tethered it to my phone. Browser and play store work well. The music app picked up my mp3's as soon as I inserted the 32g sd card. It didn't come with any satnav app so I installed tomtom and it works really well.
As far as I can see, everything on it works

My only criticism so far is that there is no hard button for 'home' or 'radio, so these have to be selected on the screen. There are 3 hard buttons which are not necessary ; setup, track right, and DVD., so I would have liked to see these changed...

I will do a video as soon as I can.


Anyone with any questions about the unit, feel free to ask......

Edit: Videos are up.
http://youtu.be/tuqVtx6JAdg
http://youtu.be/SMYQgJZ7GBo

There are 2 parts....
 
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Great News - They found the radio. Bad News - Its in Little Rock, AK. Even Worst News - I wont have it till Thursday. :confused:

Apparently it got loaded onto a truck going to Little Rock, instead of Nashville, and they found it this morning. This afternoon (evening), it will get put on a truck going back to Memphis, then onto a truck going to Nashville. I live about 45 miles outside of Nashville, so by the time it gets to my local delivery driver, it will be Thursday morning. Which means it will come sometime Thursday Day. FedEx normally hits my house around 3pm, so I will have it up and running by Thursday night no problem. :)
 
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Great News - They found the radio. Bad News - Its in Little Rock, AK. Even Worst News - I wont have it till Thursday. :confused:

Apparently it got loaded onto a truck going to Little Rock, instead of Nashville, and they found it this morning. This afternoon (evening), it will get put on a truck going back to Memphis, then onto a truck going to Nashville. I live about 45 miles outside of Nashville, so by the time it gets to my local delivery driver, it will be Thursday morning. Which means it will come sometime Thursday Day. FedEx normally hits my house around 3pm, so I will have it up and running by Thursday night no problem. :)
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Great news !
I'm sure you will love it. I love mine !!
 
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Sorry for your loss. :(

But the good news is my unit arrived today. :D

I'm fitting it at the moment. I bought the one specifically for my Toyota rav4 and first impressions are very good. It fits exactly in the facia and the pre-wired connections fit the old radio connections, so it was just a case of plug and play. I have briefly tried it and I must say the fm radio is brilliant. I am picking up stations I didn't get on my stock radio.
It has built-in wifi and I tethered it to my phone. Browser and play store work well. The music app picked up my mp3's as soon as I inserted the 32g sd card. It didn't come with any satnav app so I installed tomtom and it works really well.
As far as I can see, everything on it works

My only criticism so far is that there is no hard button for 'home' or 'radio, so these have to be selected on the screen. There are 3 hard buttons which are not necessary ; setup, track right, and DVD., so I would have liked to see these changed...

I will do a video as soon as I can.


Anyone with any questions about the unit, feel free to ask......

Edit: Videos are up.
http://youtu.be/tuqVtx6JAdg
http://youtu.be/SMYQgJZ7GBo

There are 2 parts....
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Great !
Thanks for the videos. I have updated the first post. I see that the unit seems to work pretty well. I am just a bit disappointed that the boot up time is around 30s. Hopefully, it can be reduced, as it happened with the OUKU, to around 15s.

Regarding you comments about the "useless buttons" and need for a home button. Probably you can reprogram the buttons by entering on protected/engeneering mode. I really have no idea how to do it in this unit, but in others you enter through the bluetooth module by inputing a code. Probably, you can find this info on the manual, if you got any.

Some questions for you:

- is the unit staying on a kind of stand by mode when you turn off the car (for an hour or so before shutting down completely)? or jit ust shuts down completely every time you turn off the car?
- when you save radio stations, can you save them by name or just frequency ?
- what happens with sound when you use the gps and you are listening to music/radio ?
- have you tried other apps than the stock ones for music, fm, gps, etc?
- is the screen birght enough? can you dim it ?
- what is the time that the gps needs to position?
- when the unit boots up, is it playing the same than when it was shut down?
- Is there any sound coming out from the unit (probably it can only happen with the radio) before you see the main screen? or you have to turn radio on each time?
- what about bluetooth ? is the contacts list stored on the headunit? can you search contacts? How is the sound during a call? Have you tried A2DP?

Hope it is not too much :)

Thanks a lot !
 
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Great !

Some questions for you:

Thanks a lot !
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As you know I only got this today so I can't answer all the questions.....but what I can...

The unit shuts down if you switch the car off completely. It will stay on and boot up using the first click of the key in the ignition, so you don't have to have the engine running to test..
The radio stations save by frequency, although they show the station name on the screen once selected. I had already noticed that the 4.1.1 unit saves by name, so I might use their radio app instead.
Music with gps. That's configurable, default is to lower the music and play the gps sound, then back to music.
The screen is bright enough. I didn't notice if there was an auto setting for night time.
Gps gets position straight away. It must get position as soon as you boot.
If radio was running, it starts again. If music was running, it resumes when you boot.
Radio sound comes on before android has booted.
Bluetooth stores your contacts, sound seems ok. Haven't tried A2DP yet.

Will be able to answer more in a few days, after more testing

p.s The manual that comes with it is crap....tells you nothing...and is in Chinglish.....
 
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Does it have USB debugging?

Have you tried any of the "Self" Root APKs??

I can not wait til Thursday to start playing. :)
 
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webdude12 said:
Does it have USB debugging?

Have you tried any of the "Self" Root APKs??

I can not wait til Thursday to start playing. :)
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USB debugging is in the factory settings menu, which needs a password. I tried a few but couldn't get in, however when I tried z4root, it let me in and I set USB debugging on.
No luck rooting so far. I tried z4root framaroot....both failed.

Also noticed, there is a reset button and what looks like a headset jack under the left hand sd card cover.
 
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Apparently there is a tool called: RKAndroidTool

That is made to work with RK3066 Chips. It supposedly allows us to root and install CWM Recovery (There is a generic RK3066 one). I will have to look more at this once I get my unit and have time to Play. :)
 
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Rk3066 is popular on the android sticks, people used to run finless ROM. There were a few different combinations of wifi/Bluetooth chips that came with the 3066 sticks. Maybe someone can post up the dmesg output after startup? Or do you need root and busybox for that?

Might not be too helpful sorry!

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Rk3066 is popular on the android sticks, people used to run finless ROM. There were a few different combinations of wifi/Bluetooth chips that came with the 3066 sticks. Maybe someone can post up the dmesg output after startup? Or do you need root and busybox for that?

Might not be too helpful sorry!

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Yes RK3066 is very popular, and it can even run a dual Android-Linux.
I am quite sure we will be able to get root access. My main concern is whether we will be able to modify the ROM to reduce the boot time.
Does any one have any idea about that ? @donaldta ?
 
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Should be able to reduce boot time some by reviewing the init.d and seeing what all is called in it. Some it might be able to be moved to after startup. Also poorly designed boot animations can cause boot time to be longer then needed, I have seen upto 5 seconds added just for that.
 
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Should be able to reduce boot time some by reviewing the init.d and seeing what all is called in it. Some it might be able to be moved to after startup. Also poorly designed boot animations can cause boot time to be longer then needed, I have seen upto 5 seconds added just for that.
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Ok. I hope you are right.

But I have been following another thread, the AN-21 U, and they have not been able to to create a new ROM because I think the boatloader is still locked, and also because of the drivers that control the MCU. I wonder if something similar can happen with the huifei.
 
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The fact that we can flash custom recovery, makes me believe we will be able to do at least basic custom roms. Not sure we can modify kernels, etc, but should be able to tweak a few things in general configuration. My goals are to do this:

  1. Provide a stripped down rom. Remove any BS software the vendor maybe putting on there.
  2. Tweak Configuration Files as see fit
  3. Replace some of the core android files with updates as see needed.
  4. Move common programs out of the /system directory (i.e. YouTube, Gmail, etc). This will allows these to be un-installed from the Play store if wanted, and not have to worry about the upgrade process.

In time, if we can do Kernels, etc, it would be awesome, but if I can achieve the above, I will be a very happy customer. :D
 
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Has anyone in any of the threads managed to connect another battery (I'm thinking a very small deep cycle battery) with a battery isolator to any of these android units? This should stop the units having to reboot every time the car is started. Just a thought.
 
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Has anyone in any of the threads managed to connect another battery (I'm thinking a very small deep cycle battery) with a battery isolator to any of these android units? This should stop the units having to reboot every time the car is started. Just a thought.
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I am retired, so I spent most of the day yesterday playing with my new toy !

Instead of starting the car each time, I just turned the key to the first position which powers the unit. I'm not sure exactly how long I did this for...but at 6.0pm I wanted to go out in the car and......wtf !! it wouldn't start..........had to jump start the car.........

These things draw a lot of juice...I don't think a small battery would be enough.

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Apparently there is a tool called: RKAndroidTool

That is made to work with RK3066 Chips. It supposedly allows us to root and install CWM Recovery (There is a generic RK3066 one). I will have to look more at this once I get my unit and have time to Play. :)
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We really need to root this unit..

I have already hit the first snag.The play store doesn't show all available apps. I searched for Poweramp, Navfree, GPS Test, to name but a few....and nothing.

I have an android phone and compared to it, I would say only 50% of the apps are showing.

It's obviously to do with what device id it sends to the Play Store. If we had root we could change this.

I have emailed my seller to see if he it can be rooted and also whether he will supply a backup of the firmware......will be interesting to see what he says...

p.s You can download the apps on a p.c and sideload them into the unit, so it's not the end of the world, but it would be nice to fix this...
 
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I am retired, so I spent most of the day yesterday playing with my new toy !

Instead of starting the car each time, I just turned the key to the first position which powers the unit. I'm not sure exactly how long I did this for...but at 6.0pm I wanted to go out in the car and......wtf !! it wouldn't start..........had to jump start the car.........

These things draw a lot of juice...I don't think a small battery would be enough.

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It figures. With such a large screen and its rated power output, it should need at least a 45AH Battery if you like to run stuff with the engines off. Also as long as you're not supplying music for an entire block party, that should be more than enough. The battery isolator should keep your "main" battery free to only start the engine, and reconnect the stereo battery to the alternator when the engine is running
 
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I have been talking to my seller, Keylo, and she tells me that they are the manufacturer of this unit and the other sellers are her customers.

I have asked her to join the forum and introduce herself.

This would be great for the community. I'm sure we would get better information and backup from her than anyone.

Hopefully she will do this......
 
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    This is a new thread for this car dvd that was first reported on comment #2224 of the AN-21 U thread.

    Probably you are here because:

    • you want to root your unit. Only units with ROMs 4.2.2 can be rooted (see below how). The only way to have a rooted 4.4.x is installing a pre-rooted ROM (see below how)
    • you have a problem (no internet, no sound, buttons do not work, bad mic quality, rear camera image not showing, door opening not showing, etc.
    • you want to upgrade your unit to a newer software that has sleep mode, personalized music app, personalized functions, root, xposed, can remap buttons, etc.
    All this is covered in this post and most of the problems that you can have are summarized in this post too. Please read this first post before asking. And use the search function of the thread, before asking. Thanks.

    TRICKS THAT MIGHT SAVE 1000 QUESTIONS ON THE THREAD
    Read below and here for basic questions asked and answered 1000 times.

    How to root my unit. Only 4.2.2 can be rooted with an app (see below). To have rooted 4.4x you must install a pre-rooted ROM (see below)
    Get sound when in reverse (thanx to @Keylo Lo)
    here
    Engineering/Factory settings password "126" (thanx to @blankers)
    This allows you to change logo, sound volume, SWC codification, etc.
    Activate USB debugging --> Go to Factory Settings and enter password "adbon".
    System sound is low compared to Radio--> Go to Factory settings and change volume levels
    GPS button does not trigger GPS app You need to choose predefined GPS app, in Settings--> GPS

    Get Into Recovery
    1 Press reset button and power button together
    2 After about 5 secs release reset button, but keep pressing power button
    3 When booting screen appears release power button.
    4 It boots into recovery.
    --Update 1-- some units without front USB have a different procedure
    Firstly power on the unit and then long press the power button and then reset. Then the unit will get three rings and you loose your hand on the power button and short press the power button again. (thanx @netay)
    --Update 2-- some others have this procedure (thanx @R4D3N)
    1. Turn off the unit by holding 3-4 sec the power button.
    2. Hold the RESET button + POWER button for 5 sec
    3. Release the RESET button and keep pressing the POWER button for 2 sec
    4. Release the POWER button and wait. The Recovery menu appears.
    5. With the Volume knob you can move up/down and long press on Volume/Power button to select the option.

    Get Into Bootloader
    The process is basically the same, with the difference that you need to have the computer attached to the unit via the front miniUSB (if you do not have a front USB, you will have to ask your seller how to get into bootloader mode)

    1- boot the unit as usual.
    2- plug the front usb of the unit to your computer usb.
    3- Then, push the reset button and the power button at once and keep them pushed. The reset button is the tiny pin next to the mp3 sdcard. The power button is the volume knob. You will hear the power cut throught the speakers.
    4- Release reset button and keep power button pushed. Now the unit will reboot. You will see nothing, just a black screen. Do not release the power button yet. Your computer will detect a " new hardware", that is the RolckChip. When you hear the windows noise of new detected hardware, you can release power button. It will automatically install the drivers.
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    HOW TO UPGRADE YOUR SYSTEM
    BEFORE UPGRADING YOUR UNIT YOU MUST KNOW
    • MCU your unit, there are many (KGL, KGL1, KGL2, KGL3, KGL4, KGL5, KLD, KLD1, KLD2, JY, GS, KYD, MD, BN, HA, MX), If you install the wrong MCU, you will brick your unit.
      To know which one you have. Go to Settings -->About
      If still not clear, see: here or here.
      If you cannot find it here, it probably means that you are in the wrong thread.
    • Resolution of your unit. 800x480 or 1024x600. If you install the wrong ROM, you will brick your unit.
    • Chip of your unit RK3066 or RK3188. It does not really matter, ROMs and MCU are compatible between chips.
    IT IS ADVISABLE TO BACKUP YOUR SYSTEM BEFORE PLAYING WITH IT
    Upgrading is supposed to be a safe operation, but you never know what can happen. So, before updating make sure that:
    1- To backup of your system the easiest way is download nandroid root from google play, and do a nandroid backup with TWRP format). Save it in your external SD.
    2- make sure you can enter in bootloader mode (see below how to)
    3- it is recommended to backup your apps and data (use titanium from google play). The update will do a factory reset.​
    FOLLOW THIS TO UPGRADE YOUR ROM AND/OR MCU
    0- Do a back up (copy the files somewhere safe) of your internal SD card memory. It will be wiped during the process.

    1- Download the ROM (Resolution 1024x600 or 800x480) and MCU (KGL, KLD, JY, GS,RM, MX, BN, HA) for your unit.
    ROMs--> repository This will get you a file named update.img. There are different "flavors" of ROMs.
    Code: 
    - [user=853627]@coudu[/user] (rooted, stock). Early v4.0 and v4.1 have some problems.
- [user=3590033]@Malaysk[/user] (rooted, with very useful mods, some come with NEXT launcher)
- [user=6041319]@dsa8310[/user] (rooted, almost stock)

    MCUs--> Latest MCUs by Malaysk are here . This will get you a file named mcu.img

    2- copy the update.img you have chosen to the root of your GPS card.

    3- copy the mcu.img for your specific unit to the root of your GPS card (if you do not want to update mcu.img, you can skip this step)

    4- insert back the GPS card to the unit. If no window pops up, reboot the unit. At boot, the presence of update.img will be detected and a pop up window will ask you whether you want to update your unit. It will automatically reboot into recovery mode and update your unit. Once done, remove update.img and mcu.img from the root of the gps card or you will be asked every boot for an update.

    5- In some Coudu´s (sd partition of 3Gb) and Malaysk´s ROMs versions, it is necessary to do a factory reset just after the first boot so that everything works properly.

    6- If you lost buttons or radio after the upgrade --> Go to Factory settings (password 126) and choose the proper canbus for your car and the radio chipset. You can change boot logo if you want.

    * If you get Google services error after upgrading to KitKat see this and this​
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    THINGS YOU MAY WONDER BEFORE BUYING A HEADUNIT
    Code: 
    [B]- Boot Up:[/B]: time is around 30s. 
[B]- GPS[/B]: GPS positions very fast. TomTom, Navigon, Sygic,  and regular off-line GPS work. Navigon and Sygic have some problems with some ROMs
[B]- Stand by mode[/B]: Latest ROMs and MCU have the possibility of choosing stand by mode with various times chosen.
[B]- Radio:[/B] radio stations are saved as frequencies
[B]- Bluetooth contacts:[/B] contacts are saved on the device.
- Works fine with Bose system (Audi)
- Possible ground loop noise that needs some tricks to be removed (see section problems) 
- Torque works and can run in parallel with A2DP
- ELM327 works (might need special app like CarService in very weird cases)
- Camera works (might be better to get the one with RK3188 chip)
- There is no automatic brightness control because the unit does not have light sensor, but there are apps that can help
- The touch screen is extremely responsive. It works as good as most phones.
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    HOW TO ROOT AND INSTALL TWRP
    Instructions to get root (thanx to @webdude12)
    It only works for Android 4.2.2. If you want to root 4.4.x you need to take apart update.img and inject SuperUser app (this is only for experts as @coudu, @Malaysk, @dsa8310 ). The alternative is to install a 4.4.x pre-rooted image and you do not have to do anything else. See below in HOW TO UPGRADE YOUR UNIT section how to do it.

    If you want to root your 4.2.2, download Root Master 2.1.1 here
    Code: 
    1- Install the APK.
2- Make sure you are connected to WiFi and you have an internet connection.
3- Open Root Master (do not upgrade to newer version unless you can read chinese, The newest version has different options, all in chinese. Version 2.1.1 just has a button that says "root".))
4- Press root button
5- Chinese characters will flash across the screen.
6- A second popup box will appear, press the purple button.
    The app will automatically install SuperUser.
    This program connects to servers oversea sending hardware information. The downloads a script that will attempt to root the device. If the first script fails, it downloads additional ones. Future goal is monitor this communication with a data logger and find which script works, so that a unique program can be written to achieve root.​
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    How to install TWRP recovery (thanx to Abdul_pt from Freaktab and 1-2-Hak and coudu)
    You do not really need to install TWRP unless you wanna mod the rom yourself, if you mod roms you will know that already.
    - a.t.m. you need a mouse to use TWRP because touch is not working yet
    - if you install TWRP, you will not be able to update the update.img and mcu.img the way it was explained above.

    If you still want to install TWRP:
    Android 4.2.2 800x480
    Download files here
    And follow the post by 1-2-Hak

    Android 4.4.2 800x480
    Follow this: this

    TWRP for 1024x600
    See this post​
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    TRICKS AND MODDED APPS THAT DO WONDERS
    • Install app without adb when regular install does not work
      Sometimes the app won't install normally and you need to sideload it.. This means that you need a computer and adb wifi. There is another way with which you won't need a computer. You just need to install a terminal emulator (you need root ).
      1- Download the terminal emulator app you prefer
      2- Download the app you want to install to /mnt/sdcard
      3- Open terminal emulator
      4- On the terminal navigate to /mnt/sdcard by typing
      Code: 
      - cd /mnt/sdcard
- su
- pm install "NameOfTheApp".apk
      Done, you are app is now installed.

    • Modified Radio Apps
      To install radios you need to copy the app using ESExplorer or Root Explorer straight to /system/app in place of MTCRadio.apk
      Radio version 4.2.2 800x480
      Radio version 4.4.4 800x480

      Radio version 4.4.4 (Malaysk v1, aka alive)

      [*]Car Service. Allows to use SWC and buttons with 3rd party apps (Latest Malysk ROMs already include it).
      Download here (thanx @@KeiserSozeyFr)
      If it does not install, copy directly to /system/app

      [*]Microntek HeadUnit Service Latest Malaysk ROMs include it. It allows to use SWC with non native apps. It allows to make calls and send messages from Android part of HU, and to show toasts. You can find it straight on Google Play.
      There is a modified version (probably outdated) with early start of services here

      [*]Moded Music app. Two versions. One is the original with expanded list, so full names can be seen, and the other one has the list integrated in the background so it is always visible.
      http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=53352994&postcount=894 (thanx to @dark alex)
      anoher one here

      [*]Set Loud Latest ROMs do no need it.
      Method 1:Method 2:

      You need Tasker or Automagic or similar app.
      Set up a task that runs at boot with the following code as "shell command"
      am broadcast -a com.microntek.irkeyDown --ei keyCode 44
      How to: http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=53553617&postcount=1058​
      [*]Speed-sincronized volume increase (AKA GALA)
      This app will modify the volume of your unit according to the speed. The amount sensitivity can be adjusted.
      http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=53441283&postcount=931 (thanx to @dark alex)

      [*]PowerAmp Toast (thanx @agentdr8)
      This app will show title/album/album art when tracks change while PowerAmp is in background.
      http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=53964813&postcount=1461

      [*]Rear Camera without icons (icons were included in the KitKat version 4.4.2) (thanx @typos1 and 4pda.ru guys)
      http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=56888840&postcount=5096

      [*] KLD Launcher 4.4.2 with bigger date
      Launcher see picture​

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    FILE REPOSITORY, FIRMWARES and MCUs for KGL/KLD/GS/RM/JY/MD


    Some of the firmwares are... (list not updated)
    • Custom KitKat 4.4.2 by 4pad.ru (RK3066)
    • Coudu's 4.4.4 v4.2 (RK3066) (January 2015 release), see here
      - Coudu v4.0 and v4.1 have some problems. v4.2 is good (specially releases 150113 for KLD and 150113 for KGL). You might need MTCControlSettings.apk as in these latest releases coudu removed it.​
    • Malaysk's roms (RK3066) w/ and w/o NEXT launcher, also 4.4.4 here
    • JY Android version is this one
    • Malaysk's roms (RK3066) version 24/05/15 Download here. It allows the remapping of the radio buttons.
    • dsa8310 JY rooted ROM 150513 (RK3188) Download here
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    WIKI-Page
    Basic info on everything
    Another wiki with general info here​
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    PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS FOUND BY THE USERS
    Unfortunately the first issues with the promising unit arrived.
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    Malaysk
    Malaysk
    http://huifei.fs-fileserver.de/

    Good news!! Now I'm going to lay out all of the latest firmware on the server http://huifei.fs-fileserver.de/content/firmware/MALAYSK%20ROMS/​

    Thank dark alex
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    I
    i.draskovic
    Good news for Sygic users :)

    I have found solution how to make Sygic to work on ours devices.
    It is wery easy and it finaly works for me, and I would like to share it with others. You can make it in two steps.
    First of all you have to install rooted ROM. I have install update_4_4_4_RK3066_1024X600_7_MAL_14_05_2015.rar
    You can find rooted rom for your device on this link https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0BxmzvLRI7-eNeVA2SWkwM1pLZ28&usp=sharing#listv
    When you done you have to install Xposed IMEI Changer. You can find it at Google Play Store and start the app. Xposed Installer will prompt up and you have to give permissions to IMEI Changer and to install Framework if you did not already.
    Than yo have to open IMEI changer and copy IMEI code from your smartphone. (I have HTC M7 and IMEI code you can find in Settings-Info-Tlefon identity.
    After that you have to reboot device and open IMEI changer to see is it new IMEI applied.
    If it is, than you have to go to Google Play Store, install Sygic and download maps.
    Result you can see on attached image.

    I hope that it will work for others.
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    Malaysk
    Malaysk
    NEW from 27 October, 2015
    Only for RK3066 800X480

    Most global firmware update from me, perhaps a few months to 800X480.
    Changes, updates, deletes, transfers, etc. lots of. I write about everything I will not. Here are just a couple:
    +++ Android part of 10 October.
    +++ New NEXT launcher - a slightly redesigned our radio me :)
    +++ The new boot logo (the very first - that appears when you download a few seconds)
    +++ Added gradient Status Bar (Settings - System)
    +++ A new panel ext. programs and recently run (Settings - System)
    +++ Added new tab in Preferences - Advanced Settings screen (think there will understand)
    +++ Fixed program MTCBlueTooth - incorrectly displays the number of the incoming call
    +++ Well, and so on. D.

    Firmware I have not done a simple upgrade - erased all the data. Make a backup of your applications (System Settings then do by hand - not to restore from backup !!!)
    HERE
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    Malaysk
    Malaysk
    NEW from September 6, 2015
    Only for RK3066 800X480

    +++ Android base on September 3, 2015
    +++ Many,many other fixes and additions.

    Download HERE
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