There are several DAB options for MTCB head units :
1)The RTL type DVB-T/FM dongle and the Wavesink app, see this thread in the hardware mod section: http://forum.xda-developers.com/and...development/adding-dab-functionality-t3208344
2) Use DVB-T card or module specifically for MTCB head units and use the "radio" function. These can be bought with the head unit or purchased separately. Some manufacturers like KGL/HuiFei use and add on box, others like Klyde, use cards mounted inside the unit. In factory settings, at the last count, there were about 12 different types of TV tuner that can be selected.
3) Or use general Android USB DVB-T dongle and use the "radio" setting on its accompanying app. If this method is chosen, obviously you dont need to go into factory settings and pick a tuner, as these settings are only for DVB-T tuners bought with/for MTCB head units.
(Radio through a DVB-T card IS digital (using either MPG2 or MPG4 depending on the type of DVB-T tuner you have) but it is not DAB. Its also dependant on what radio channels your country chooses to transmit over DVB-T, for instance in the UK in my local area, none of the local stations are transmitted and not all of the national ones are either.)
4), 5) & 6) Dension sell 3 Android DAB products, one that uses BT to connect (which may prove a problem with the BT implementation on MTCB head units, edit: May 2016, the BT type seems to no longer be available), one that connects via USB and 1 that uses FM modulation (which means station names/info displayed via RDS in the FM/AM radio app, but a separate controller for the DAB for changing channels is needed) see here : http://www.dension.com/products#dab-radio-solutions
7) Navall sell a DAB module for their units, they sell both KGL (Hui Fei) units and also the Ownice head unit (the Ownice is NOT an MTCB type unit) see here : http://navallstore.com/Options/DAB -DAB-plus(Digital-Audio-Broadcasting)
8) Joying sell an add on DAB box (its not L band compatible though) : https://www.carjoying.com/joying-di...iversal-android-car-auto-radio-head-unit.html
9) FIAMM make a DAB antenna with built in tuner and BT, so youd simply install the antenna and use BT on your head unit to connect to BT (there is an app available), how it would work with the BT on MTCB head units, however, is unknown :
http://www.smartantenna.it/en/page-product.php
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.fiamm.sm2&hl=en
10) And finally Klyde sell a DAB module specifically for their units (I ve just bought a new Klyde head unit with it). They use a DAB module made by Shinwa who also supply DAB modules to Blaupunkt, Pure and Philips. I m told it is not retro fittable as modifications are needed to the board, I ve tried to make it work on my non DAB Klyde unit. but I ve had no luck, so far at least. Its a separate module, but its quite small (approx 10cmx4cmx5cm). Its small enough to be mounted inside the unit, something I intend to do with mine. It uses the DAB app that started appearing in ROMs from June (2015), although they have recently updated it. I ve added pictures of the module and the new app. It works quite well, although I m not over keen on the interface of the app personally, but it can be modded like any other MTC app. As the DAB app appears in ROMs since June, its been developed by MTCB (who develop ALL the software for ALL the MTCB type headunit, which is why they are so similar and have interchangeable software, WHICHEVER manufacturer version you have) this may mean that the other manufacturers will have OEM DAB options soon - I m sure MTCB have not developed the DAB app just for Klyde. So far at least, Klyde is the only company selling DAB units that use this app, AFAIK Navall use a different app and set up.
Sweet! I may replace my current hu in the near future then; quad core and dab+ would be worth it
Does the app not give you channel list? Only next/prev?
Brendo said:
Sweet! I may replace my current hu in the near future then; quad core and dab+ would be worth it
Does the app not give you channel list? Only next/prev?
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Soz for delay, I m not getting emails when my posts get replies, for some reason.
Yeah, there is a channel list, you press the menu button on the top left I think, its hard to tell cos I using it with horizontally mounted DVB-T antennas so I only get that channel currently, I need to get a proper DAB antenna !
I ll change this thread to a general "DAB for MTCB Headunits" thread soon and list all the DAB/digital radio options - basically the Navall DAB module, RTL DVB-T tuners with Wavesink, this DAB module from Klyde and using a DVB-T card/module/usb TV dongle to receive digital radio through digital tv).
FYI, there's already a DAB thread started in the hardware section:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/and...development/adding-dab-functionality-t3208344
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Soz for delay, I m not getting emails when my posts get replies, for some reason.
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Did you check that you are subscribed to the thread?
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FYI, there's already a DAB thread started in the hardware section:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/and...development/adding-dab-functionality-t3208344
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I've also been thinking about merging this into the other one. What do you, @typos1, think about that? As this is a new thread it would work...
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Did you check that you are subscribed to the thread?
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Lol, I AM subscribed because I started it ! Still I got an email for your reply, I think t may be to do with the changes at XDA recently.
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I've also been thinking about merging this into the other one. What do you, @typos1, think about that? As this is a new thread it would work...
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robertut said:
FYI, there's already a DAB thread started in the hardware section:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/and...development/adding-dab-functionality-t3208344
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I saw the other thread, but that was specifically for using the Wavesink app with RTL dongles, which is technically a hardware "mod" as you are adding hardware, whereas this was meant to be a general DAB/digital radio guide, hence putting it in the "general" section, also, if you buy a unit with DAB already, its not a "mod". I ve added a link to the Wavesink DAB thread. Maybe you could re-name that thread "Using Wavesink for DAB" or something ? I think you d have to re-name this one as well, as I dont think threads can be re-named by non mods (take it youre a mod now Alex ?!), can you re-name it "Guide to DAB on MTCB headunits" ? And if there are threads about DVB-T dongles, the Dension DAB options and DVB-T tuner supplied with MTCB head units (I know all have been discussed in the original thread) I can add links to them in this thread also.
(Need to reply to your pms BTW Alex, I will do soon)
@dark alex - I found out how to edit the thread title - double click to the right of it before you go into the thread, changed title !
is there somewhere to get an updated apk for the DAB app for the pumpkin headunit, the one on it at the minute is dross....it wont store stations and if you switch screen views it dumps all it had 2 seconds before
Hi sorry for my english.
I'm italian. Dab is not diffuse.
My problem is mct radio because the AF not work. So i think to buy an external FM USB receiver.
Aswers:
1 Which i must buy?
2 can i connect car antenna directly to usb receiver?
Inviato dal mio SM-G920F utilizzando Tapatalk
@typos1 - would you please share your Klyde DAB apk ? From the picture it seems you have some newer version than I do. Thanks.
Sure its on the fileserver in the "apps" section.
Volume
has anyone using the new DAB app found out how to lower the volume so you can hear the navigation voices? the volume seems too loud and all other sounds are quiet?
This Klyde DAB+ unit sounds through Android or just you can control over Android and sounds trough MCU like the FM radio?
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This Klyde DAB+ unit sounds through Android or just you can control over Android and sounds trough MCU like the FM radio?
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It should be MCU controlled like the FM/AM radio app.
@typos1 , have you had any luck on using the DAB module from Klyde with your other headunit?
It would not be that the module are using a usb port along with an analog input??
It wont fit on my JY unit because it lacks the 2 sockets on the back that KLD units have. Theres no usb on it, just those 2 plugs and an SMA for the antenna.
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Is the DAB App Version from the Fileserver the only one you have? It has to work with the DAB+ Module from Klyde. Does anyone know, how to use the app? At the first start I found national stations (like ENERGY) AND local stations (like hr). I'm living in Germany, so sorry for my bad english. After a factory reset, I only get the national stations, either with L-Band turned on or off. What can I do to get all stations?
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Is the DAB App Version from the Fileserver the only one you have? It has to work with the DAB+ Module from Klyde. Does anyone know, how to use the app? At the first start I found national stations (like ENERGY) AND local stations (like hr). I'm living in Germany, so sorry for my bad english. After a factory reset, I only get the national stations, either with L-Band turned on or off. What can I do to get all stations?
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I had the same problem, but got a new DAB.apk from the seller . Where could I upload it?
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I had the same problem, but got a new DAB.apk from the seller . Where could I upload it?
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Whats it called ? I got DAB (2) app from Klyde. PM me and I ll send you my email address then I ll upload it to the fileserver.
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Is the DAB App Version from the Fileserver the only one you have? It has to work with the DAB+ Module from Klyde. Does anyone know, how to use the app? At the first start I found national stations (like ENERGY) AND local stations (like hr). I'm living in Germany, so sorry for my bad english. After a factory reset, I only get the national stations, either with L-Band turned on or off. What can I do to get all stations?
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I just have the DAB app that appeared in "OEM" app in June and the DAB (2) app that I put on the fileserver, just go through all the settings and play about with it. Are you sure its not the signal ? Do you have a boosted antenna ?
I have tested all settings with no luck. I don't think that it is the antenna because I am using the stock antenna wich is delivered with the DAB+ module.
In your Fileserver I can only find the dab(2).apk. Where can I find the oem version of the app?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brachcon.btautopair&pageId=106927232997763017217
I used this app to connect my OBD2 scanner on my Joying 5.1.1. unit. I dont know if this has already been found but I seen alot of people including myself having trouble connecting the bluetooth adapter to their head unit.
If the obd2 device name in the Bluetooth menu doesn't start with "obd2" it will not work eg. "obd2 bafx" will work as "bafx obd2"will not work
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Mine is labeled "obdii" and worked with this app. It wouldn't connect before
Found a simple solution, just create a "settings" widget from add widget option and then it will give u a list of settings to chose from select bluetooth. now through this new widget you can access a much normal android bluetooth interface and hence connect and pair easily. i did with mine and its working like a charm ever scince hope this helps.
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.brachcon.btautopair&pageId=106927232997763017217
I used this app to connect my OBD2 scanner on my Joying 5.1.1. unit. I dont know if this has already been found but I seen alot of people including myself having trouble connecting the bluetooth adapter to their head unit.
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Saying "Joying 5.1.1. unit" doesn't mean much. There are multiple VERY DIFFERENT units that they've sold that run 5.1.
You need to specify whether this is for MTCD or Intel.
Also note that these units are NOT "Android Auto". They are **Android powered head units**, and should be discussed in the MTCD section.... where all of the bluetooth glitches are discussed, and all solutions needed are presented.
Hi everyone!
A simple question about android auto head units.
How can I use a usb camera as android system camera?
I mean, I want to use my head unit with apps like Mapillary, iOnRoad, ... or famous apps like Instagram but I cant. In my case only usb cameras work with DVR app.
Why?
Thanks!
My older KK Joying units can use a webcam. My newer sofia intel units cannot.
It's very frustrated because there are a lot of apps very usable for cars that need system camera.
For example, as I said before, I want to use iOnRoad. Nice AI app that alert you if your car changes road lane or even showes you the distance to others vehicles.
Hi, I've recently bought a used car and installed a Xtrons PE98MTVPL on it.
Now I have discovered that the used car has TPMS sensors installed on the wheels. What would I need in order try and see if these work with the head unit? Do you need some additional hardware or can I pair the sensors with the head unit as default?
Best regards
David
You need an add-on USB device for TPMS like this: https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/USB-Car...ystem-with-4-External-Sensors-AU/263958460650
First thing you need to know is that there are two main frequencies used, so you would need to match the unit you buy to the frequency used on your wheels. Also I have no idea about compatibility across manufacturers sorry.
Hello
Parking and reverse radar not working on my car (peugeot partner tepee model. French type)
I have installed new head unit ALPS 8227L_demo. Not rooted yet & not updated.
All works except rear radar wich stopped and beep disappear.
Please assist.
SamirXda2019 said:
Hello
Parking and reverse radar not working on my car (peugeot partner tepee model. French type)
I have installed new head unit ALPS 8227L_demo. Not rooted yet & not updated.
All works except rear radar wich stopped and beep disappear.
Please assist.
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Do you have a canbus converter installed?
It is mandatory to have other features than steering wheel controls.
Yes.. Can bus cable in place & connected.
I cannot find PARTNER TEPEE can bus protocol in the list buy it works with others from Peugeot's vehicle.
Somebody was talkinh to me about canbus cable to be the same with the softwate...is it right that canbus cable may change with software version ?
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Do you have a canbus converter installed?
It is mandatory to have other features than steering wheel controls.
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