It's probably an inductor, not a capacitor, since the designator is "L". Can't tell from your photo, but are there any numbers or anything printed on it? That would help determine its value.
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Seems like you're out of luck then. The only other thing I can think of is using an LCR meter to measure it, but if you damaged the component there's no point. Maybe someone else has an idea?
Hello I have two problems could i upgrade my mcu and android so because I cant know which version of mcu I have? I leave pictures
And second can't change backlight color. I enter in fabric setting mark rgb led but when set color in element nothing happens? What could I do?
Thank a lot
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And second can't change backlight color. I enter in fabric setting mark rgb led but when set color in element nothing happens? What could I do?
Thank a lot
Enviado desde mi D5803 mediante Tapatalk
For a 3G dongle you really need a powered hub for reliable use, for USB sticks this does not help, you need to re-format your USB stick as FAT32 (even if it is already) then it will not keep unmounting (if youre a Windows user then yourll need software to do this as good old Microsh*t has put a limit if 32Gb for formatting in FAT32 on Windows).. However, once youve done this, even though it will not unmount, (my 128Gb stick plays and does not unmount) the music will cut in and out, the manufacturer told me to use an SD card, I told them that that was not acceptable, that they should make it work properly, not heard back yet. On KLD versions DSA said that the USB lead with the purple plug will read USB sticks without the music cutting out, I havent tested it on my KLD yet, there is no equivalent lead on JY units (at least not on mine) so that solution wont work on those. What version do you have ?
The icons can be changed in the same way they can on any other Android device.
There is no way to back up MCUs but its unnecessary, as Siffion has said, there is a repository of MCUs if you need to downgrade.
The only way of rooting 4.4.4, as it says on the first page is with a pre-rooted image, hence the pre-rooted images, if there was another way obviously we would have instructions for it.
The Google voice app has only started not working since a recent update, apparently it worked fine before, so you could try and see if you can find a copy of the previous version.
You think youre the first to mention the length of this thread !? Unknown brands do not get full threads with sub forums, only popular devices from well known brands do, obviously it would be far easier if we had sub-forums, but even if we did it would take a whole hell of a lot of work to move everything to sub forums over a year of the thread and with 1000 pages, unless of course youre volunteering to spend weeks and weeks reading the entire thread and then moving everything ? But even if you are volunteering you wouldnt be able to as requests even for an "Android Headunits" forum on XDA have been totally ignored and there are at least 5 different types, some with threads almost as long as this. Having said all that every single one of your questions could have been answered by using the thread search box to the right.
Great !!Guys all okI disconnected the battery connection car, I waited 10 minutes, and it is reset everything. The steering wheel controls work
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Is there a ROM with red system colors?
No, you could make one yourself, I intend making one at some point, when I get time, which may take me a while as when I do get time it will be spent learning how to as I ve not done it before.
As for your car language, I would try connecting the original head unit and seeing if you can set the car language with that, then removing it and re-connecting the Android one.
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A powered hub will only help with 3G issues, not USB stick issues, at least on KLD and JY versions.
Are you saying that with a powered hub your USB will play without the music cutting in and out ? This has not been reported to work so far.OK Thanks for response IPOD now working although it was a bit more basic than going into factory settings, as I said all connections are via headers at the back and it appears you can connect the cables into the wrong header!now all sorted for IPOD music :good:
Anyway after taking this closer look at the headers I found one is actually called rear USB - I haven't been supplied with appropriate cable/header plug but I will investigate if this can be used I can probably make a cable easy enough
I did try a powered USB hub with 3 sticks in it, worked fine on PC all 3 sticks mounted but only one stick is mounted on HU, same thing irrespective of which USB/3G port used no idea what's going on here, obviously other units are OK, I did only use a 500mA power adaptor but this should be enough for a couple of sticks.
Thanks for the home screen Icons tip all happy here too :good:
I believe the on-board flash must have a backup of MCU and Andriod so maybe I will just put the rooted o/s on as I should be able to get back via recovery console.
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I would try every VW Group setting and if none work then try all of the rest as well. Not all cars are supported, support for VW Group cars is pretty good though, it is dependent on the year of your car, but as yours is quite a late model then it should work, if you still cant get it to work then try messaging pakidermo, the original poster and asking what settings his is on - he has an A3.
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Is that a full picture of your "about" screen ? Are you saying you have no MCU manufacturer listed ? Not seen that before, how odd. There is another way to identify which unit you have - on the first page (which you appear not to have read) there is a link to a pdf that tells you how to identify your unit by looking at the back. Who makes your unit is only relevant to upgrading your MCU however - you can upgrade your Android version whichever manufacturer makes it, as it clearly states on the first page - try reading it !!
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Uhgh, looks like you lifted the pads. Are they still there or are they attached to the smd inductor?
You have to be really gentle with surface mount parts, its easy to rip the pads.
If you are a noob with a cheap soldering iron, you should get some solder wick or a solder sucker and some chip quik. Melt the solder, remove as much as you can with the wick or sucker. Then apply some chip quik. The chip quik will stay molten long enough for you to melt one side, quickly melt the other and remove the part. You may have to go back and forth a few times. Tweezers or a chip popper would be helpful.
Id ask the more knowledgable people about a good guess on the value of the inductor or if someone can measure it.
Uhgh, looks like you lifted the pads. Are they still there or are they attached to the smd inductor?
You have to be really gentle with surface mount parts, its easy to rip the pads.
If you are a noob with a cheap soldering iron, you should get some solder wick or a solder sucker and some chip quik. Melt the solder, remove as much as you can with the wick or sucker. Then apply some chip quik. The chip quik will stay molten long enough for you to melt one side, quickly melt the other and remove the part. You may have to go back and forth a few times. Tweezers or a chip popper would be helpful.
Id ask the more knowledgable people about a good guess on the value of the inductor or if someone can measure it.
He could try asking the manufacturer, they may help.
I think I shorted something when I tried soldering a mic directly onto the Bluetooth board. I think the pads are destroyed. I assume I'm SOL.
Got a pic? Lets see where the mic is soldered on.
Nah, you can run wires, its not the end of the world (or your radio).
Thanks typos, you're a great friend ... then wait for your ROM
I have an internet key and does not start ... how come?
If it makes you feel any better, I have broken stuff too and come out the other side. If no one has any idea here, try asking the repair gurus at badcaps.net.
http://www.badcaps.net/forum/showthread.php?t=34103
Yes is full screen, i think is klyde unit because dont have rgb led. You recomend upgrade my mcu and then install a root 4.4.4 because i have a kk 4.4.4 but is not root??
Thank you
That depends on how its wired. Is the power attached to tge reverse lights?
No problem. Internet key ? You mean 3G dongle ?Thanks typos, you're a great friend ... then wait for your ROM
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Some Klydes do have RGB LED. RGB LEDs are not an indicator of who makes your unit.
If you want root then you need to install a rooted image.
Yes. Think about how it works normally. It gets signal to the trigger wire when you put your car in reverse. You will just need to put a toggle switch onto a lead to make your hu think its in reverse when you flick the switch.
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Yes, you drive backwards :laugh:
Seriously now: it depends on how you wired it.
You would have to power the camera through a switch which you can turn on/off whenever you want and wire the camera to the auxiliary video input at the unit.
Try using a dual throw switch. Center lead to camera, one lead to reverse, and one to power. That way with the switch in one position it will work like normal and when you flip it to the other position it will turn on without being in reverse.
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