Aftermarket Carplay retrofit - W205
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Aftermarket Carplay retrofit - W205
I’ve installed a retrofit smartbox in my Mercedes C Class,
This one:
Smart Apple CarPlay Box OEM Apple Carplay Android Auto Mercedes C Class W205 GLC X253 2015-2017 Upgrade
I am told it’s Android, I want to change the car icon to a Mercedes icon. The seller is not very helpful with this idea, but I have two update files for the box (ePDKv100.img) and (Auto_Box_Update.img) of which one seems to be an Android Rom of some kind. I was thinking of trying to unpack the Rom and if the icon is there trying to change it to the Mercedes one and repack the Rom. Anybody with more knowledge than me know how to go about this ? The other option was trying to mount the box as a drive on a pc or Mac and trying to locate the icon through that way. However the box has a USB socket and that would mean using USB male to male cable. Would this cause an issue with the 5 volts going from box to laptop and vice versa ?
The other option was trying to mount the box as a drive on a pc or Mac and trying to locate the icon through that way. However the box has a USB socket and that would mean using USB male to male cable. Would this cause an issue with the 5 volts going from box to laptop and vice versa ?
I know it seems a lot of work for an icon, but the one that is there at present makes it look crap.
I have unpacked the (ePDKv100.img) file with imgRepacker successfully.
I am left with a series of .fex files, the main file being 8mb (the whole image file is approx 9mb). This fex file is named melis100.fex
The fex files extracted are in a folder named Beetles. There are a couple more folders I will attach screenshots later.
Not sure what to do with these files now, can't find anything to work with !!
Can anyone help with this please ?
Thanks.
This one:
Smart Apple CarPlay Box OEM Apple Carplay Android Auto Mercedes C Class W205 GLC X253 2015-2017 Upgrade
I am told it’s Android, I want to change the car icon to a Mercedes icon. The seller is not very helpful with this idea, but I have two update files for the box (ePDKv100.img) and (Auto_Box_Update.img) of which one seems to be an Android Rom of some kind. I was thinking of trying to unpack the Rom and if the icon is there trying to change it to the Mercedes one and repack the Rom. Anybody with more knowledge than me know how to go about this ? The other option was trying to mount the box as a drive on a pc or Mac and trying to locate the icon through that way. However the box has a USB socket and that would mean using USB male to male cable. Would this cause an issue with the 5 volts going from box to laptop and vice versa ?
The other option was trying to mount the box as a drive on a pc or Mac and trying to locate the icon through that way. However the box has a USB socket and that would mean using USB male to male cable. Would this cause an issue with the 5 volts going from box to laptop and vice versa ?
I know it seems a lot of work for an icon, but the one that is there at present makes it look crap.
I have unpacked the (ePDKv100.img) file with imgRepacker successfully.
I am left with a series of .fex files, the main file being 8mb (the whole image file is approx 9mb). This fex file is named melis100.fex
The fex files extracted are in a folder named Beetles. There are a couple more folders I will attach screenshots later.
Not sure what to do with these files now, can't find anything to work with !!
Can anyone help with this please ?
Thanks.
Last edited by berniw99; Nov 25, 2018 at 12:06 PM.
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yeah its good. Get the occasional blimp but other than that fully functional. Steering wheel functions all ok apart from voice control.....that is the favourites button instead.
Phone calls require Bluetooth off, and I’ve had complaints of echo over the microphone.
The seller is a bit useless, their main focus is selling the stuff......they are not interested after it’s sold unfortunately.
There will be a way of changing that icon I’m sure but I think I’ll have to live with it.
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yeah its good. Get the occasional blimp but other than that fully functional. Steering wheel functions all ok apart from voice control.....that is the favourites button instead.
Phone calls require Bluetooth off, and I’ve had complaints of echo over the microphone.
The seller is a bit useless, their main focus is selling the stuff......they are not interested after it’s sold unfortunately.
There will be a way of changing that icon I’m sure but I think I’ll have to live with it.
Phone calls require Bluetooth off, and I’ve had complaints of echo over the microphone.
The seller is a bit useless, their main focus is selling the stuff......they are not interested after it’s sold unfortunately.
There will be a way of changing that icon I’m sure but I think I’ll have to live with it.
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Exactly.
I think they are more bothered about getting more products out and leaving support for older ones.
They are on Facebook might have to expose them a little, don’t like the lack of support for customers !
I think they are more bothered about getting more products out and leaving support for older ones.
They are on Facebook might have to expose them a little, don’t like the lack of support for customers !
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Update - June 2019
Wired -
New SardinCar module - "2019". Works with 360 degree camera now too.
contact: sardincarusa@gmail.com
PROs:
Works for 2015-2018 W205 models. Install is easy. Takes 1-2 hrs. Tools and detailed instructions are included for either if you contact the emails above. US resellers made their own instructions. Makes it easy. Good luck!
Wired -
New SardinCar module - "2019". Works with 360 degree camera now too.
contact: sardincarusa@gmail.com
PROs:
- Easy install
- Reliable connection
- Has CarPlay and Android Auto
- Good install instructions
- Uses OEM microphone
- Cheaper than wireless version
- Default starts in MB menu
Wireless - contact - djfrestyler@aol.com
PROs - No need for wired connection
- Fast charge w/10W+W charger + USB-C-Lightning cable
- Good install instructions
CONs - Occasionally loses connection
- Have to install an extra microphone
- More expensive than wired version
- No Android Auto - only mirroring
- Have to install an external microphone
Works for 2015-2018 W205 models. Install is easy. Takes 1-2 hrs. Tools and detailed instructions are included for either if you contact the emails above. US resellers made their own instructions. Makes it easy. Good luck!
