HACK Navigation/Multimedia systems KIA/HYUNDAI and install third-party applications

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Yac389

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what is your firmware? surely you have a Linux-based head unit. there is no Variant Coding tab in it
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Here are the software and firmeware versions:
CD_20.EUR.55W_L.001.001.221223
CD_20.EUR.02.221208.MICOM

Anyway to have wireless CarPlay in this case? Try to downgrade it ? Or change the headunit is the only solution ?
 
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dankec2000

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You have linux version of Gen5W. I suppose you have Navigation. If yes, there's only one slot in your device which could be used for navigation or wireless AA. In your case (and in mine also) it is occupied with gps module needed for navigation. So wireless AA is only possible via USB device as AAwireless or Motorola MA1. But in that case, you have to use one and only USB for that. So no USB ports left because of Hyundai/KIA silly thinking that one data USB port per car is enough!
 

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Here are the software and firmeware versions:
CD_20.EUR.55W_L.001.001.221223
CD_20.EUR.02.221208.MICOM

Anyway to have wireless CarPlay in this case? Try to downgrade it ? Or change the headunit is the only solution ?
This is CD_20.EUR.55W_L.001.001.221223 the letter in the firmware number confirms that this is the Euro version based on Linux.
 

Yac389

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So bad at this level of technology that it voluntarily restricts options such as wireless CP & AA, autohold which is deactivated by default, lowering of the mirrors in reverse… whereas for example Volkswagen we can do a lot of things.
 

number7hd

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Does anyone know what is ENGINEERING MODE password for this SW:?
CK.USA.SOP.V087.171013.STD_H

DEALER pass is 2400 ...

THANKS !!!
 

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monark58

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Hi,
I am a newbie.
I own Kia Seltos December 2022 model.
I want to install third party apps in my Head Unit.
I tried a lot of things and have been searching for quite a long but have not received any solutions.
Can anybody help me out with this?
 

Stef603

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Hello,
i am new here and i was wondering if it would be possible to install OTA on my Hyundai Tucson with Gen5W navigation? All KIAs with Gen5W navigation do have this option. At Hyundai, this is only the Ioniq5. Would this work by downloading the software from the KIA sportage and installing it on the Tucson? Thanks in advance.
 

monark58

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What did you try, I'm curious :ROFLMAO:
I ENTERED THE ENGINEERING MODE, BUT WAS UNABLE TO FIND THE VARIOUS OPTIONS AS SHOWN IN YOUTUBE VIDEOS.
I INSTALLED AAAD ON MY REALME 8S 5G PHONE AND INSTALLED FERNATA CONTROL, BUT THAT IS ALSO NOT SHOWING IN ANDROID AUTO.
ALSO TRIED INSTALLING CARSTREAM APP FROM AASTORE BUT DIDINT HELPED.
IF YOU CAN ANY HOW HELP ME INSTALLING APPS IN KIA HEAD UNIT, I WILL BE VERY GREATFULL.

REGARDS,
MOANRK

ALSO THE LINKS MENTIONED IN THE BEGINNING OF THIS THREAD DONT WORK ANY MORE.
 
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blast4620

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Kia XCeed 2023
Engineering Mode Pwd: 3802
Variant Coding Pwd: 1200
Dealer Mode Pwd: 2400

I can reach engineering mode with pwds above. However I could not activate any extra settings. I want to display Vehicle Settings section in menu. Any help will be appreciated. (8" screen)
 

eml_eml

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You have linux version of Gen5W. I suppose you have Navigation. If yes, there's only one slot in your device which could be used for navigation or wireless AA. In your case (and in mine also) it is occupied with gps module needed for navigation. So wireless AA is only possible via USB device as AAwireless or Motorola MA1. But in that case, you have to use one and only USB for that. So no USB ports left because of Hyundai/KIA silly thinking that one data USB port per car is enough!
I have the same unit whith the same menu as pictured above - so there is no other "hidden" menus avaiable? i found only this with tricking with volume button (0-7-1 etc) and tappng around "update" button not working. i have latest Nov 2022 maps/fw update installed
May be you know - is it possible to activate Bluelink on this box? i have no icon nether settings in main menu, but as i understand this hardware must support it
 

hajjizik

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TLFL.USA.SOP.V115.221011
The password for this update package is AD0674C5A5EFA1DFC40A933DC8D9.
You can try to modify update.zip and repackage but I don't think it will work because the zip is signed. The Android recovery system is checking this signature when you try to install OTA updates.
can you give me the password of tid zip file please
 

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Jesus-1974

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INFO FOR KIA PICANTO 2021 WITH DISPLAY AUDIO 8" CARPLAY ANDROID AUTO GEN2V
1. engineering mode 2400
2. Variant Coding 1200 confirmed.

I could enable, in variant coding, 2 additional icons. (DRVM) Rear View Monitor while driving and Telematics. Click apply and it will restart with these two additional technologies however UVO hardware (sim card) seems to be missing. so UVO does not work.. My only advice is to activate DRVM only until telematics solution is found. by some advanced users or experts in this field (I doubt it but hope dies last)..
Thank, it works also
INFO FOR KIA PICANTO 2021 WITH DISPLAY AUDIO 8" CARPLAY ANDROID AUTO GEN2V
1. engineering mode 2400
2. Variant Coding 1200 confirmed.

I could enable, in variant coding, 2 additional icons. (DRVM) Rear View Monitor while driving and Telematics. Click apply and it will restart with these two additional technologies however UVO hardware (sim card) seems to be missing. so UVO does not work.. My only advice is to activate DRVM only until telematics solution is found. by some advanced users or experts in this field (I doubt it but hope dies last)..
Thanks, it works also for Kia Stonic with Gen2V audio systems, but I have a question, are you able to save the changes on the engineering mode?
 

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    Hi,

    Does anyone have any dea how to access engineering mode on my i40 Gen4 Unit with software ST.VFIA.EUR.E536.230920? I need to change amp modes but I cant seem to even get the password prompt to appear as of yet. Thanks.

    EDIT: I've managed to get the password screen to appear, it was on the storage info screen, 5 taps in the bottom left and then 1 tap in the bottom right, I mustn't have been tapping quite far enough into the corner. I'll have a try at getting the codes from the update file tomorrow and post back with any updates (if there are any).
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    Hi,

    Does anyone have any dea how to access engineering mode on my i40 Gen4 Unit with software ST.VFIA.EUR.E536.230920? I need to change amp modes but I cant seem to even get the password prompt to appear as of yet. Thanks.

    EDIT: I've managed to get the password screen to appear, it was on the storage info screen, 5 taps in the bottom left and then 1 tap in the bottom right, I mustn't have been tapping quite far enough into the corner. I'll have a try at getting the codes from the update file tomorrow and post back with any updates (if there are any).

    Ok, so the password seems to be 2504 and that gets me to an engineering menu but when I go to variant coding -> amp it gives me 3 options but wont let me select any of them, internal is selected but i need to change it to external. Anybody got any ideas? Am I in some sort of dealer mode and need a different passcode?
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    Hi,
    Do any of you have a firmware file for HYUNDAI Kona Non-Nav e.g.: OS.EUR.SOP.V085 DAU_A etc?

    My radio is on loop: Making quickboot image I tried to upload the software from the Navi version, but some of the buttons do not work properly. I uploaded a copy of eMMC from another radio but I still have a boot loop.

    I need update files for version V085 from this or another radio without navi on the Mobis platform.
    Or some other software to fix my radio ;)
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    There was no need to download software from another model!
    Now it is already DIFFICULT to repair.
    I'm not afraid of challenges, but sometimes I need a little help ;)
    Other software will allow me to get the boot.img file that I am missing, but it must be exactly version V085.

    Maybe qb_data_image will fix the boot loop error. I don't know how Quickboot works. I wonder if it could be turned off, because the radio reboots to the system for a few seconds, but after a while I get the message: QB System preparing.. and restart to Making Quickboot..

    I tried to create files from a copy of emmc, I created boot.img, recovery.img, splash.img, system.img, I have the lk.rom file from another version of the software. I encrypted everything and uploaded it from USB, but the boot loop still occurs.
    I tested another system, downloaded the emmc memory, created files and uploaded them from USB and everything is fine. I think that the emmc copy from another radio may be missing or damaged. That's why I need the original software ;)

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    :D Sorry for my English! :D
    CAUTION: USE THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK!
    YouTube, your favorite navigation app, video player, online radio, online TV etc. now works on factory multimedia.
    No need to connect your multimedia to internet!
    This method works fine on models 2016-2018 of issue:
    KIA: Optima JF (K5), Rio, Soul, Ceed, Sorento Prime, Stinger, Sportage, Cerato (Forte) (may be other).
    HYUNDAI: Solaris, SantaFe, Sonata, Elantra, Creta, Genesis G70, Genesis G80 (may be other).
    On board we have Navigation/Multimedia system on Android 4.2.2;

    All fine-work applications on my Cloud drive HERE
    Please watch all videos from my YouTube channel Everything about everything

    If you like this please — Donate!:fingers-crossed:
    PayPal – zavpasha@inbox.ru
    If you are not sure in your actions - I can lead you by Skype (WhatsApp, Telegram)

    WARNING!
    Do not install any LAUNCHERS (NovaLauncher etc.) or ROOT - it`s brick your device.
    Do not do anything else! Do not enter in other sections of Engineering mode.
    Be patient and follow the instructions strictly!

    FIRST:
    Download all the apps from my Cloud drive HERE
    And put all this files to root of the USB drive (FAT32)

    Let`s Go!
    This hack method no need`s to connect your multimedia to internet, if necessary
    - activate wifi access point on your phone or use wifi router. Connect your multimedia system to hotspot.
    You can watch my VIDEO MANUAL on YouTube HERE

    ENGINEERING MODE:
    Go to All Menus -> Settings -> Screensaver.
    To enter in the Engineering mode you need to tap 7 times under screensavers icons (on red rings) from left to right and back.

    do it fast.
    Great! Now we have password window! The password is – time on your clock now!


    Ok, its luck!

    ANDROID SETTINGS:
    Now we need to enter to Android settings -> Security and activate Unknown resources.

    Done! This will give us the opportunity to install applications from the USB drive.
    Note: this system hasn`t go Google apps, Play Market etc.
    Push Home button and then we need to access to Engineering mode again.

    INSTALLING FILE MANAGER:
    To access to the USB drive and install all the applications we need to install File Manager first!
    Go to All Menus -> Settings -> Screensaver, tap-tap-tap-tap-tap-tap-tap, password - time on clock.
    Engineering mode -> All Applications -> Browser

    On adress bar write: file:///storage/usb0/file.apk and tap OK!

    Now you can install the File Manager, install it and tap Open!


    Got it!

    INSTALLING APPS:
    In File Manager -> USB Storage you will see all apps.
    Fist install EasyTouch, when it`s intalled tap Open.

    Play EasyTouch Demo and them tap Go.
    Note: EasyTouch Settings works only on portrait orientation (don`t be afraid it`s mormal).
    So, there are many settings, they are no need us now, we need just activate EasyTouch button.

    Done! Now push Home and than tap EasyTouch button to open а window. Now we have BACK and HOME buttons.


    With long press on any icon in this window it can changed. Change one of them by choosing Engineering mode shortcut on Choose app -Done! Tap anywhere to close window.
    Call the window again, swipe left and open Android settings -> Special abilities -> Services EasyTouch - ON

    That’s Ok, now we can normally surf in internet and have all shortcuts of any apps.

    SOUND FIX:
    Note: Sound on third-party apps works only on MEDIA MODE whit connected USB flash drive (with media files) or with connected Bluetooth device.
    On RADIO or AUX MODE sounds from third-party apps doesn’t works!
    So, push EasyTouch button then swipe window and choose File Manager. Open USB storage and install SoundAbout, the Open it.

    Now we in SoundAbout settings. Choose on MEDIA AUDIO - Wired Headphones and that`s all.
    Tap EasyTouch button and BACK.
    Now we need to restart the multimedia - push reset button in SD card slot one time (or find it near you screen). Or you can turn off ACC, open and close driver door and wait 5 minutes to restart the Multimedia.
    Sound fixed!
    Now you can install any apps and it will be working fine with sound!

    YOUTUBE:
    On board we hasn`t got Google apps, so we need to install YouTube modification – YOUTUBE VANCED
    Push EasyTouch button then swipe window and choose File Manager. Open USB storage and install YouTube Vanced.
    Now you can try it!
    Open EasyTouch window and place YOUTUBE VANCED shortcut.

    VLC PLAYER:
    Push EasyTouch button then swipe window and choose File Manager. Open USB storage and install VLC Lite.
    Go to VLC Settings -> Hardware accelerationFull acceleration. Set it because we has poor hardware.
    Now you can watch films, clips, cartoons and everything you want from your USB flash drive or SD card.
    Don`t forget about shortcut.

    HERE NAVIGATION (or another favorite navigation):
    Note: Do not forget to connect WIFI first.
    Push EasyTouch button then swipe window and choose File Manager. Open USB storage and install HERE WeGo, launch, place shortcut.

    You can install everything applications you need but remember:
    DO NOT INSTALL ANY LAUNCHERS AND ROOT. DO NOT OPEN ANYTHING ELSE IN THE ENGINEERING MENU.

    If you are not sure in your actions - I can lead you by Skype (WhatsApp, Telegram)
    Thanks!:victory:
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    Just purchased a 2022 Telluride SX with the wide screen. Been reading this thread and noticing no one has found a way to get into engineering mode for these newer firmware, right?

    I would just like to side load some apps and be able to run them from the Kia main menu.

    If for some reason I am incorrect in that there’s no way to side load these newer widescreens then please do let me know. It’s Likely I may have scanned across a post or something that had that info.

    Thanks!

    Today on the Valentines day we have made a secret go public.
    We have been able to gain root access on the Gen5WIDE headunits from europe.

    with this hack you can grab and dump the whole system.
    extracts info, keys, decrypt files and perhaps create ur own custom fw.

    we provide this info for free, so people can share knowledge and new findings.

    Please be aware that this is mainly for devs and technical nerds and linux lovers. untill someone perhaps creates a more user friendly hack.

    Happy hunting

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    Hi guys,
    On my Tucson (2018 - AA) I can only access the engineering mode where I don't...

    Update on another model thet does not allow the "full engineering menu":
    2018 Elantra SEL USA version.
    NO: Cannot access the engineering mode that enables app installations (7 taps over 3 points on settings/screensaver).
    YES. Can access the engineering mode from Settings/System Info (5 taps left - 1 tab right).

    Looking forward to the hero that finds out how to jailbreak these versions!!
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    Now that we can sideload apps, is there any way to let Android auto work wirelessly?

    Inviato dal mio MI PAD 4 utilizzando Tapatalk

    Of course ! Just install Headunit Reloaded (4.6) on the car system.
    Set it with your phone name (SSID) used for wifi server, and leave IP blank (auto).

    The wifi mode of Headunit will automatically connect to Android Auto if this one is in developer mode and its server mode launched.

    Everything can be totally automatic, the phone can stay in the pocket. Android Auto appears on the main screen few seconds after the wifi connnection to the phone.