When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
Ah thank you for that insight. Part of the reason I chose that one is because I don't use the A/C controls on the unit and thus prefer the lack of those visible controls. But outside of that are you saying it changes other features as well? If so, what else?
Mainly A/C for our cars but it also reads things like the doors/trunk being open. Not sure what else. swc luckily doesn't need the canbus since they're analog and almost every android head unit can assign functions to analog inputs without a canbus. If you have the navi system/disc changer in the back, it might be able to communicate with some things there. I know some cars, it ties into the CD system but I'm not sure about our 3rd gens. Overall, not too much with our cars but potentially, it could do more given the right tools
Any fixes yet for the constant audio buzzing sound? This is the last thing with the unit I really want to get fixed... Thanks!
I'm about to do a revamp of my car's audio system. When I do, I plan to try to map out and tie directly to our unit's dsp chip. This should get rid of the buzzing AND give us back 4 channel balancing (since they only made it two channels on ours for some annoying reason). I will update on here with pics and how-to when I do. Will also be changing the LED color on the buttons.
Also, has anyone ran into issues with some apps not being compatible with this unut from the Play Store?
They will just install like normal apks via package installer. Then you can go to settings>factory(code: 3368 )>default launcher and select from the different ones which will actually have the v4, v6, or v59 since they all just show as launcher 3 in the main launcher selection. Note, you can only have one of each number since they just update (i.e, launcherv59 will update launcherv59, launcherv4 will update launcherv4, etc).
As far as apps not installing from the play store, it's because these devices aren't really certified for a lot of apps. I have a write-up on xda under "FYT Tesla Style Units" that will help you fix it but is a little more involved than installing the launchers
Last edited by icemint.asa; 04-06-2024 at 04:25 PM.
@OnlyDaanish I was snooping around a bit and found that Navitech has a website that has a guide with new firmware (20240103) and interestingly enough, a new MCU update. Wonder what else it fixes beyond Android Auto
@OnlyDaanish I was snooping around a bit and found that Navitech has a website that has a guide with new firmware (20240103) and interestingly enough, a new MCU update. Wonder what else it fixes beyond Android Auto
Nice.
I am lazy. Can you post direct link to tl related updates.
@OnlyDaanish I was snooping around a bit and found that Navitech has a website that has a guide with new firmware (20240103) and interestingly enough, a new MCU update. Wonder what else it fixes beyond Android Auto
Interestingly enough, it now says it has 6 channel DSP audio. I wonder if these new units are actually 6 channel vs older ones like mine that are 2 channel. Im doing this update today at some point.
Interestingly enough, it now says it has 6 channel DSP audio. I wonder if these new units are actually 6 channel vs older ones like mine that are 2 channel. Im doing this update today at some point.
They've always had 6 ch DSPs (2x front, 2x rear, 2x sub) as far as I can tell. However, they have an unusual setup where the harnesses are only 2 ch instead of utilizing the 6 ch. I'm going to try wire to the dsp directly and bypass the AMP IC chip for my new amp setup to hopefully get better control + cleaner sound.
So I did the update, and now I have issues I didn't before. These two buttons are on my screen, and I can't figure out how to get rid of them. Also, my default volume level is stuck at 18, and it won't let me adjust bit. Last, my backup camera now doesn't work, which it did before.
Last edited by TLTypeSDream; 04-09-2024 at 06:39 PM.
Reason: Image
So I did the update, and now I have issues I didn't before. These two buttons are on my screen, and I can't figure out how to get rid of them. Also, my default volume level is stuck at 18, and it won't let me adjust bit. Last, my backup camera now doesn't work, which it did before.
Go to settings>factory(PW:3368)>turn off 360 cam. There's also setting to turn on default volume either there or in the settings that you have to turn on to set default volume. The other button you can turn off in the settings of the app. I don't remember what it's called but it should be in the app drawer, I think something "assist"?
Last edited by icemint.asa; 04-09-2024 at 07:05 PM.
Also, any of you that update, you can edit the updatecfg.txt file to where the wipe options are marked out with a "#" in front of them. That way you will potentially keep your data
Go to settings>factory(PW:3368)>turn off 360 cam. There's also setting to turn on default volume either there or in the settings that you have to turn on to set default volume. The other button you can turn off in the settings of the app. I don't remember what it's called but it should be in the app drawer, I think something "assist"?
Thanks! Got everything except the turn off 360 cam. For some reason I can't find that, and everything relates to 360 is off.
I can confirm that Android Auto is full screen now, so that's fixed.
Interestingly enough, it now says it has 6 channel DSP audio. I wonder if these new units are actually 6 channel vs older ones like mine that are 2 channel. Im doing this update today at some point.
If it has became standard feature, they should have changed to wireing and it should be available. The question is if it was accompanied by updated slots in the back of unit.
Thanks! Got everything except the turn off 360 cam. For some reason I can't find that, and everything relates to 360 is off.
I can confirm that Android Auto is full screen now, so that's fixed.
Does DRM work with this update? There's an app called DRM Info on the Play Store. If it has support it should say L3 under the Widevine section. I'm debating if I should flash back to this firmware or keep the alternative one I'm on
I finally got around to replacing the button LEDs to white. I wouldn't recommend this unless you're good at soldering but it is possible. Components are very small and it was almost impossible to remove the original LEDs. These use 0603 SMD LEDs (bought some on AliExpress for $3). I have the board marked with + - for you guys if you want to try it for yourself. I used low temp solder paste to not risk damaging other components. You have to remove the back (5 screws, only the ones attached to the back plate only) then 6 screws holding the board in place which you can move to the side (the mic cords are ran through the hole in the PCB on the right). Be careful when lifing the back off, lots of ribbon cables and it's not fun if you break one.
LED board/Buttons LED side of LED Board 0603 SMD LEDs New LEDs (ignore the bad soldering job)
After doing some research, I discovered that our units could use different cables since these are generic FYT devices. I bought one off AliExpress with the sub output and mic. The downside to this one is that it doesn't have the SIM card pinout. However, there is also a sim slot in the back of our units that you can try to use alternatively. There is still just the front outputs, no rear (oddly, 2 x front outputs for some reason but same pins). The rear channels are in the 8 pin adapter that has the canbus. I have another harness coming in for it. Sub output works with our units, pins seem to be correct as I expected. New cable Old cable (Original that came with it) Old cable attachments New cable attachments New cable attachments closer Sim slots
Why are the rear channels labled ASL and ASR and not RCA RR, RCA RL? Those abbreviations are typically for Automatic Sound Leveling and Auto Sound Reduction, have you confirmed that those pins are outputting low level audio for the rear channels?
Why are the rear channels labled ASL and ASR and not RCA RR, RCA RL? Those abbreviations are typically for Automatic Sound Leveling and Auto Sound Reduction, have you confirmed that those pins are outputting low level audio for the rear channels?
Only the 20 pin has come in so far. The 8 pin should be in soon. As for the pinout sheet, it came from 4pda so most likely translated from Russian. The other pinouts that's in mostly Russian has them labeled as RCA RR, RCA RL.
I really doubt these units have ASL or ASR, especially since other units with these boards use those pinouts as RR and RL. I am obviously going to check the output when it arrives and will get back with the results to verify
Does DRM work with this update? There's an app called DRM Info on the Play Store. If it has support it should say L3 under the Widevine section. I'm debating if I should flash back to this firmware or keep the alternative one I'm on
DRM is the protection they use on video apps. If a device isn't certified, ones that require it won't work. It'll just play a black screen instead of the content.
Originally Posted by TLTypeSDream
Will this be able to just splice into the existing harness, or would that need to bypass the factory amp?
No, you don't have to bypass the amp. You should be able to tie it into the harness, gain back the DSP balance/filter functions to how they're meant to be.
03-22-2024, 06:18 PM
