10.25 inch android headunit installed
#1201
if you want support and actual warranty buy it from CKM cardesign or directly from Car-Life Mall, not Aliexpress. Mine first unit broke within 2 months, the display completely failed, but I got a free replacement because I got it from CKM. These are low production chinese goods, not Apple devices, there is going to be high failure rate on them, so get it from somewhere where they stand behind it.
FYI, my second unit is going strong at 13 months now, zero issue.
FYI, my second unit is going strong at 13 months now, zero issue.
#1202
Senior Member
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 261
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From: S JERSEY/PHILLY
2007 mercedes e63, 2006 bmw 530 Xi with Mtech kit , 2005 ford expedition
if you want support and actual warranty buy it from CKM cardesign or directly from Car-Life Mall, not Aliexpress. Mine first unit broke within 2 months, the display completely failed, but I got a free replacement because I got it from CKM. These are low production chinese goods, not Apple devices, there is going to be high failure rate on them, so get it from somewhere where they stand behind it.
FYI, my second unit is going strong at 13 months now, zero issue.
FYI, my second unit is going strong at 13 months now, zero issue.
#1203
Senior Member
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 261
Likes: 10
From: S JERSEY/PHILLY
2007 mercedes e63, 2006 bmw 530 Xi with Mtech kit , 2005 ford expedition
#1204
Android 10.25 inch A207 E class NTG 4.5
Dear all,
I have the Android 10.25 with 4 GB ram installed into the E class A207 with NTG 4.5.
Problem: When the selected channel is not AUX (Where Android is plugged in to NTG interface) and while listening to radio, DVD, USB by NTG, BT. Any channel other then the aux. I cannot hear any directions from Sygic or from the app Blitzer.de.
It should be possible to listen to radio and also listen to instructions/directions of sygic or other warnings from the Android unit. I dont mean music form Androids audio app or video app or from you tube.
Has anyone else solved this problem?
I have the Android 10.25 with 4 GB ram installed into the E class A207 with NTG 4.5.
Problem: When the selected channel is not AUX (Where Android is plugged in to NTG interface) and while listening to radio, DVD, USB by NTG, BT. Any channel other then the aux. I cannot hear any directions from Sygic or from the app Blitzer.de.
It should be possible to listen to radio and also listen to instructions/directions of sygic or other warnings from the Android unit. I dont mean music form Androids audio app or video app or from you tube.
Has anyone else solved this problem?
#1205
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 7,655
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From: NOMAD
CLS550 4Matic, C43, E350, ML350
I have similar issue when I do carplay, I want to be able to control steering wheel, which i cannot do in AUX mode. Every time google maps talks to goes to AUX so I have to revert back to Bluetooth. I wish there was a switchover available that goes from Bluetooth to AUX, vice versa
#1206
I have been contemplating if I should buy one of these android headunits or a carplay box. Which one would have the better sound quality with the stock HK Audio?
I just really want to use Waze in my car
I just really want to use Waze in my car
#1207
Originally Posted by wbx
I have been contemplating if I should buy one of these android headunits or a carplay box. Which one would have the better sound quality with the stock HK Audio?
I just really want to use Waze in my car
I just really want to use Waze in my car
#1208
Display Tot
Hallo Gemeinde
mein Display V1 nach 8 Monaten defekt habe ich jetzt ein neues bekommen.
V2 2GB 32 Speicher.
Beim Einbau funktionierte alles super.
Nach 2 Stunden habe ich das Auto gestartet. Dann blieb das Display schwarz.
Nun startet es überhaupt nicht mehr.
Habe das original wieder eingebaut.
Ich möchte gerne das Display in Ruhe ausprobieren.
Kann mir jemand die Pinbelegung am breiten weißen Stecker mitteilen?
Gruß Kampi
mein Display V1 nach 8 Monaten defekt habe ich jetzt ein neues bekommen.
V2 2GB 32 Speicher.
Beim Einbau funktionierte alles super.
Nach 2 Stunden habe ich das Auto gestartet. Dann blieb das Display schwarz.
Nun startet es überhaupt nicht mehr.
Habe das original wieder eingebaut.
Ich möchte gerne das Display in Ruhe ausprobieren.
Kann mir jemand die Pinbelegung am breiten weißen Stecker mitteilen?
Gruß Kampi
#1209
how is the speed on these units? Is there any lag time or delay when pushing buttons or running video apps?. I assume it’s not gonna be as smooth as the latest Samsung galaxy tablet even though it costs more. I also noticed they have 4gig ram models now anyone got one yet?
#1210
version 2 of the unit is fast enough that I have not seen anyone complain about speed. Think 5 year old nexus phone fast.
However, if you use carplay then none of that matters as the speed of the screen is going to be the speed of your Apple phone, and they are all pretty much blazing fast, even my iPhone SE.
However, if you use carplay then none of that matters as the speed of the screen is going to be the speed of your Apple phone, and they are all pretty much blazing fast, even my iPhone SE.
#1211
version 2 of the unit is fast enough that I have not seen anyone complain about speed. Think 5 year old nexus phone fast.
However, if you use carplay then none of that matters as the speed of the screen is going to be the speed of your Apple phone, and they are all pretty much blazing fast, even my iPhone SE.
However, if you use carplay then none of that matters as the speed of the screen is going to be the speed of your Apple phone, and they are all pretty much blazing fast, even my iPhone SE.
#1213
Originally Posted by IDIOFFO
I'm thinking of buying one of these android units, can the rotary dial be used to control the android unit or do you have to use the touchscreen for everything?
#1215
if you want support and actual warranty buy it from CKM cardesign or directly from Car-Life Mall, not Aliexpress. Mine first unit broke within 2 months, the display completely failed, but I got a free replacement because I got it from CKM. These are low production chinese goods, not Apple devices, there is going to be high failure rate on them, so get it from somewhere where they stand behind it.
FYI, my second unit is going strong at 13 months now, zero issue.
FYI, my second unit is going strong at 13 months now, zero issue.
Aliexpress is a marketplace type site similar to ebay. buying from CKM you are going the same route buying from a reseller. Each vendor on aliexpress offers support should anything go wrong, this is specifically stated in the description. Should any of these vendors deny to compensate you for a broken or non working item you can easily dispute with the website itself ailexpress and the vendor will be penalized. It seems to me you're confused on how this all works. The vendors are more likely to be held accountable by the marketplace (aliexpress) than some random guy reselling stuff on the internet. There is little to know guarantee of accountability buying from a random reselller. in your case you were fortunate you got compensated but your options would be slim if he denied you. So no, paying a reseller is NOT the safer option.
#1216
Software version and known problems
Hi everybody,
I got my unit last Friday (from CKM) and installed it on the weekend. After searching for a possible software update I stumbled across this forum and this thread only to find out, that I seem to have a newer firmware than was made available here. E. g. the HMI is Benz.2F01_010.2019.03.19.08.30
If someone tells me how to extract it from the device, I'd be happy to share it.
The device works quite well, but I have an issue, that I couldn't find any information on - but 50 pages are a lot, maybe I overlooked it:
There is a fader, that allows me to change the volume from front to back, but it doesn't work correctly. It seems there is no sound in the back at all and if I move the fader to the front, it actually decreases the volume on the front speakers. Is that a known issue? Is there a solution for that?
Update 2019-04-10: I played with the Comand fader and the screen fader a little more. It looks like the screen fader only "works" between center and back and basically influences the volume on _all_ speakers according to the Comand setting. Or to put it differently: If I set up front/back ratio in Comand, the screen uses the same and it can't be changed in the screen's settings. Since I don't change that frequently I can accept this "flaw".
Other than that I also dislike the screen layout for Google Maps if run on the device, but that seems to be a general Android problem.
I got my unit last Friday (from CKM) and installed it on the weekend. After searching for a possible software update I stumbled across this forum and this thread only to find out, that I seem to have a newer firmware than was made available here. E. g. the HMI is Benz.2F01_010.2019.03.19.08.30
If someone tells me how to extract it from the device, I'd be happy to share it.
The device works quite well, but I have an issue, that I couldn't find any information on - but 50 pages are a lot, maybe I overlooked it:
There is a fader, that allows me to change the volume from front to back, but it doesn't work correctly. It seems there is no sound in the back at all and if I move the fader to the front, it actually decreases the volume on the front speakers. Is that a known issue? Is there a solution for that?
Update 2019-04-10: I played with the Comand fader and the screen fader a little more. It looks like the screen fader only "works" between center and back and basically influences the volume on _all_ speakers according to the Comand setting. Or to put it differently: If I set up front/back ratio in Comand, the screen uses the same and it can't be changed in the screen's settings. Since I don't change that frequently I can accept this "flaw".
Other than that I also dislike the screen layout for Google Maps if run on the device, but that seems to be a general Android problem.
Last edited by Teriso; 04-10-2019 at 04:14 AM. Reason: New information
#1217
Hello everybody,
I've bought an Android head unit through Aliexpress for my W176, which seems very similar to the devices found here.
MCU: TSBEC.181013
HMI: Benz.2F01_010.2018.10.27.08.30
Model number: evb3562v_c_66_m0
Yes, it's A Class, but it seems that there is no such thread in a specialized forum, so I'll ask for it here.It is supposed to be connected via AUX, but I don't have any AUX input in my car. Neither in the glove box, nor in the central part. There is only a USB input available.
It is possible to do something in this case?
I've bought an Android head unit through Aliexpress for my W176, which seems very similar to the devices found here.
MCU: TSBEC.181013
HMI: Benz.2F01_010.2018.10.27.08.30
Model number: evb3562v_c_66_m0
Yes, it's A Class, but it seems that there is no such thread in a specialized forum, so I'll ask for it here.It is supposed to be connected via AUX, but I don't have any AUX input in my car. Neither in the glove box, nor in the central part. There is only a USB input available.
It is possible to do something in this case?
#1218
Originally Posted by vitaminoid
Hello everybody,
I've bought an Android head unit through Aliexpress for my W176, which seems very similar to the devices found here.
MCU: TSBEC.181013
HMI: Benz.2F01_010.2018.10.27.08.30
Model number: evb3562v_c_66_m0
Yes, it's A Class, but it seems that there is no such thread in a specialized forum, so I'll ask for it here.It is supposed to be connected via AUX, but I don't have any AUX input in my car. Neither in the glove box, nor in the central part. There is only a USB input available.
It is possible to do something in this case?
I've bought an Android head unit through Aliexpress for my W176, which seems very similar to the devices found here.
MCU: TSBEC.181013
HMI: Benz.2F01_010.2018.10.27.08.30
Model number: evb3562v_c_66_m0
Yes, it's A Class, but it seems that there is no such thread in a specialized forum, so I'll ask for it here.It is supposed to be connected via AUX, but I don't have any AUX input in my car. Neither in the glove box, nor in the central part. There is only a USB input available.
It is possible to do something in this case?
#1219
Unfortunately, I don't. I've checked this possibility of getting an AMI->AUX adaptor, but I just don't have this port.
Is there actually any difference between those Android head units they sell for E- and A-Class on Aliexpress? They look like twin brothers.
Is there actually any difference between those Android head units they sell for E- and A-Class on Aliexpress? They look like twin brothers.
#1220
When I bought mine I paid like $50 extra for a usb to aux adapter for a similar system i put on my c63 which I didnt wind up using, I'll see if I still have it.
Hello everybody,
I've bought an Android head unit through Aliexpress for my W176, which seems very similar to the devices found here.
MCU: TSBEC.181013
HMI: Benz.2F01_010.2018.10.27.08.30
Model number: evb3562v_c_66_m0
Yes, it's A Class, but it seems that there is no such thread in a specialized forum, so I'll ask for it here.It is supposed to be connected via AUX, but I don't have any AUX input in my car. Neither in the glove box, nor in the central part. There is only a USB input available.
It is possible to do something in this case?
I've bought an Android head unit through Aliexpress for my W176, which seems very similar to the devices found here.
MCU: TSBEC.181013
HMI: Benz.2F01_010.2018.10.27.08.30
Model number: evb3562v_c_66_m0
Yes, it's A Class, but it seems that there is no such thread in a specialized forum, so I'll ask for it here.It is supposed to be connected via AUX, but I don't have any AUX input in my car. Neither in the glove box, nor in the central part. There is only a USB input available.
It is possible to do something in this case?
#1221
My w212 doesn't have aux port or ami , but it's working fine the android device , i think that you must change the A/B connector.
#1222
For me there was still no sound until I got the CAN configuration right, which is done by checking the CAN menu according to the manual and possibly reconnect the A/B, A and B connectors. Once I got this sorted out the sound "magically" also worked. I guess, that the screen uses the CAN connection to identify the vehicle and the installed NTG version to set the pinout for the speakers correctly.
Last edited by Teriso; 04-12-2019 at 08:09 AM. Reason: Typo
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#1223
What you have to do is to enable the Aux functionality in the Comand and you can do this via the screen. For a V2 screen go to the NTG settings, press the General Settings button for ~10s, then new options appear. In one of these new menus there is a "Enable Aux" option, that does exactly that.
And, after all, how is sound really transfered from the Android HU? Via AUX or via the big black square connector?
#1224
Originally Posted by Teriso
As far as I understood,
Originally Posted by Teriso
there is an AUX audio line in the big, black Quadlock connector,
Originally Posted by Teriso
so once you have the display installed, you don't need additional cables.
Originally Posted by Teriso
What you have to do is to enable the Aux functionality in the Comand and you can do this via the screen.
Originally Posted by Teriso
For a V2 screen go to the NTG settings, press the General Settings button for ~10s, then new options appear. In one of these new menus there is a "Enable Aux" option, that does exactly that.
Originally Posted by Teriso
For me there was still no sound until I got the CAN configuration right, which is done by checking the CAN menu according to the manual and possibly reconnect the A/B, A and B connectors. Once I got this sorted out the sound "magically" also worked. I guess, that the screen uses the CAN connection to identify the vehicle and the installed NTG version to set the pinout for the speakers correctly.
I hope that answers your question, why you should try to enable the AUX port even if - or especially when - you do not have an AUX connection in your car.
Please try to read posts of people, that try to help you more diligently, try to think yourself why the recommendations might make sense. You can also try to to google to verify or disprove the information given.
Phew, that was quite some work! I hope, its more clear now.
#1225
OEM commands not functional
Hello..
I have just installed the 10.25inch android screen in my c250 cgi 2010 (2010), it is working fine as an android device however the oem car system is not working "car type is not supported"..i contacted the supplier and they have no solution..any advice??
Note: car was modified with original mercedes benz ipod
I have just installed the 10.25inch android screen in my c250 cgi 2010 (2010), it is working fine as an android device however the oem car system is not working "car type is not supported"..i contacted the supplier and they have no solution..any advice??
Note: car was modified with original mercedes benz ipod
Excited to share this with everyone. Saw this in another thread and came across this unit. Unit purchased from Chris The Swede, although other sites and vendors do sell this unit, shoutout to Chris because he offered tons of info and support. Glad I purchased from him. He also has YouTube videos on this unit.
I'm still trying to work out a few things like getting mirrorlink and google maps to work properly but so far I'm really satisfied with the result.
As far as I'm concerned, this particular unit works on ntg 4.5 4.7 and 5. Aux cable I routed behind the ac control unit, then under ash tray and center scrolling knob, and into the aux jack in center compartment. Audio is automatically supposed to switch over from own radio to anything being played in android unit but I haven't gotten that auto switch to work yet. Usb cable I have routed into glove compartment.
Here's a picture of unit installed.
Video in motion/youtube/usb drive. Movies in my usb drive utilize the entire screen, YouTube videos will not.
The best part is that this unit retains oem functionalities! This is primarily the only reason why i purchsed this unit. When using oem mode, the oem doesn't go full screen, the extra space on the right is filled with a stock dummy image. It'd be nice if we could get that right side functional.
Old unit vs new unit size
Did I mention it's also a touchscreen?
I'm still trying to work out a few things like getting mirrorlink and google maps to work properly but so far I'm really satisfied with the result.
As far as I'm concerned, this particular unit works on ntg 4.5 4.7 and 5. Aux cable I routed behind the ac control unit, then under ash tray and center scrolling knob, and into the aux jack in center compartment. Audio is automatically supposed to switch over from own radio to anything being played in android unit but I haven't gotten that auto switch to work yet. Usb cable I have routed into glove compartment.
Here's a picture of unit installed.
Video in motion/youtube/usb drive. Movies in my usb drive utilize the entire screen, YouTube videos will not.
The best part is that this unit retains oem functionalities! This is primarily the only reason why i purchsed this unit. When using oem mode, the oem doesn't go full screen, the extra space on the right is filled with a stock dummy image. It'd be nice if we could get that right side functional.
Old unit vs new unit size
Did I mention it's also a touchscreen?