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Rami Mohsen 02-16-2019 10:50 AM

@ShakyTom This looks nice , could you send me the new software link ? maybe if I update my screen I can access the sound settings

ShakyTom 02-16-2019 12:25 PM

Done a bit more work with a custom launcher to make everything as easy as possible for the car.

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...78930b5300.png

RUNSGR8 02-16-2019 04:44 PM


Originally Posted by ShakyTom (Post 7682915)
RUNSGR8, I've installed Simple Control but still have the stock buttons available in the bottom-left corner which often get in the way when using some apps; have you found a way to completely stop them from appearing?

I'm guessing you still use BCLauncher? Pull up the app switcher view (the square icon in SimpleControl) and swipe away BCLauncher from the list of apps. That's where the stock buttons in the bottom-left are coming from.

RUNSGR8 02-16-2019 04:46 PM


Originally Posted by Rami Mohsen (Post 7682873)

How did you get Apple CarPlay? Did you use a certain adapter box?

Also, can you please go to Android Settings and post a picture of the screen with all the versions? Should be in the "About" section. I wonder if your tablet has a new update that disabled Sound Enhancement.... If so, I'll hold off on updating mine.

Rami Mohsen 02-16-2019 05:10 PM


Originally Posted by RUNSGR8 (Post 7683175)
How did you get Apple CarPlay? Did you use a certain adapter box?

Also, can you please go to Android Settings and post a picture of the screen with all the versions? Should be in the "About" section. I wonder if your tablet has a new update that disabled Sound Enhancement.... If so, I'll hold off on updating mine.


i used the CarPlay adapter from the same seller. It opens CarPlay automatically when I connect my phone. A friend got the screen and the adapter from 2 different sellers and he had to open the CarPlay app manually every time he connect the phone.

Here is my about page

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...f74174996.jpeg

RUNSGR8 02-16-2019 05:13 PM

Gotcha. How's the general UI performance with the CarPlay box? I'm sure you've noticed that the Google Maps app from the tablet is pretty jittery and slow.

I'll check my version later today and see if your versioning differs from mine.

Rami Mohsen 02-16-2019 05:21 PM


Originally Posted by RUNSGR8 (Post 7683192)
Gotcha. How's the general UI performance with the CarPlay box? I'm sure you've noticed that the Google Maps app from the tablet is pretty jittery and slow.

I'll check my version later today and see if your versioning differs from mine.


carplay box general performance is pretty fast. Better than the tablet because all the processing is done on the phone itself. Didn’t get to use google maps a lot , I’ve only installed the screen last night but yes. Not so fast and I’m sure it will get worse

installed my gps tracking and automation apps as well and will test it and see

Rami Mohsen 02-17-2019 01:07 PM


Originally Posted by RUNSGR8 (Post 7683192)
Gotcha. How's the general UI performance with the CarPlay box? I'm sure you've noticed that the Google Maps app from the tablet is pretty jittery and slow.

I'll check my version later today and see if your versioning differs from mine.


many luck with the firmware ? Is mine the newer one ?

fgarcor 02-17-2019 06:38 PM


Originally Posted by Rami Mohsen (Post 7683695)
many luck with the firmware ? Is mine the newer one ?

Mine is the same one and I just bought it one month ago.

Rami Mohsen 02-17-2019 06:41 PM


Originally Posted by fgarcor (Post 7683916)
Mine is the same one and I just bought it one month ago.

no sound enhancement settings as well ?

fgarcor 02-17-2019 06:43 PM


Originally Posted by Rami Mohsen (Post 7683917)
no sound enhancement settings as well ?

I didn't have time to check it. I will report it later.

ShakyTom 02-17-2019 07:47 PM

Does anyone else have an issue where the clock is completely wrong on startup? If so, have you found any way to solve it?

Got my new home screen all setup now, seems to run a lot better with this launcher than it did with stock one and everything is super easy to access :y

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...9e82292221.png

RUNSGR8 02-17-2019 08:57 PM


many luck with the firmware ? Is mine the newer one ?
Nope, you've got the same one as me.


Does anyone else have an issue where the clock is completely wrong on startup? If so, have you found any way to solve it?
Yeah I have that issue as well. It's kind of annoying, but not a huge deal since I have mine to grab the time from GPS. That way, even if I don't have a hotspot available for any reason, I'll still have accurate time.

RUNSGR8 02-17-2019 08:59 PM


Originally Posted by Rami Mohsen (Post 7683917)


no sound enhancement settings as well ?

Maybe try doing a full System Reset? Not sure why you wouldn't have those settings.

ShakyTom 02-17-2019 09:25 PM

I wonder if the new firmware fixes the clock then :nix:

RUNSGR8 02-17-2019 09:26 PM


Originally Posted by ShakyTom (Post 7684009)
I wonder if the new firmware fixes the clock then :nix:

I probably won't get around to flashing the new firmware till next week. :(

I'd recommend just getting rid of the clock altogether on your homescreen if it bothers you. We still have a clock in the center console + the center screen in the instrument cluster.

Rami Mohsen 02-18-2019 03:31 AM


Originally Posted by RUNSGR8 (Post 7684011)
I probably won't get around to flashing the new firmware till next week. :(

I'd recommend just getting rid of the clock altogether on your homescreen if it bothers you. We still have a clock in the center console + the center screen in the instrument cluster.

can you PM me a link to the firmware. I can flash it today

Rami Mohsen 02-18-2019 05:01 AM


Originally Posted by RUNSGR8 (Post 7683998)
Maybe try doing a full System Reset? Not sure why you wouldn't have those settings.

did a full system restore and now I can access the sound settings. It’s so strange but it worked. Now it’s sounds perfect exactly like the car stock sound

I have to reinstall the apps now but it’s all better

RUNSGR8 02-18-2019 08:58 AM


Originally Posted by Rami Mohsen (Post 7684150)


can you PM me a link to the firmware. I can flash it today

Just PMed you. Let us know how it goes!

Rami Mohsen 02-19-2019 07:36 AM


https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...4937c06bd.jpeg
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Originally Posted by RUNSGR8 (Post 7684241)
Just PMed you. Let us know how it goes!

did the update , it went smooth , some new audio settings for the EQ , no much difference in layout but it feels a lot more faster.

It will erase your apps and settings and reset your tablet

went from version 1 to version 3

ShakyTom 02-19-2019 05:11 PM

Will export my current launcher setup and then perform the upgrade as well at some point then :y

Any downsides to the newer version yet?

Rami Mohsen 02-19-2019 05:21 PM


Originally Posted by ShakyTom (Post 7685757)
Will export my current launcher setup and then perform the upgrade as well at some point then :y

Any downsides to the newer version yet?

nothing so far , they even changed the android buttons menu and it's now a lot better

I wish there is a way to remap the car buttons , I want to map my steering wheel sound command button to launch Alexa on the tablet

I saw some remapping options in the CarPlay app but it's a bit confusing

ShakyTom 02-19-2019 05:41 PM

That's why I setup a custom launcher with huge buttons for everything... It can be incredibly difficult to use a touch screen when driving.

RUNSGR8 02-19-2019 06:26 PM

Awesome, thanks for being our guinea pig, Rami. :D So the performance is much improved with the new update? Less lag and stuttering?

Rami Mohsen 02-20-2019 04:22 AM


Originally Posted by RUNSGR8 (Post 7685840)
Awesome, thanks for being our guinea pig, Rami. :D So the performance is much improved with the new update? Less lag and stuttering?


Hahaha , You are welcome @RUNSGR8 , I didn't get to test it a lot but it feels snappier , one thing I didn't try and you might be able to help with , after the update I installed a couple of apps , then I checked again for an update and it said a new version is available ( while the USB drive still connected ) not sure if this update is done using 2 steps ( highly doubt it ) or it's just stupid and don't really compare the builds and just say they sound a new version just because it's on the USB , if you can update 2 times in a row and compare it would be great



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