[RuLzgzF30]

Originally Posted by __fred__

Small update on the settings app. The initial coding is finished for the screens. It's an expo + react native + mobx + mobx-state-tree project.

It communicates with a tiny webserver that I've embedded in the Eventcenter.apk. This webserver is based on NanoHTTPD and GSON.

This setup creates a lot of flexibility, e.g. you don't have to run the settings app on the head unit, you can run it on your Iphone or Android phone as well.

I've got some small things to handle like authentication and the selection of navigation apps for the telephone mute function. Then I will start working on the button assigment for I-drive and the wheel buttons.



Last thing I've expiremented with and am quite confident about that it's doable: Get the readings from the light sensor and adapt brightness accordingly. This completely bypasses the lights status, since it's not relevant.

It looks very good what you mention¡¡

[ChristianH5555]

Originally Posted by Kri

which source have you tried ? NBT should normally work for NBT Evo.

sincerely Chri

unfortunately not. I tried several ones from NBT but they are just showing a black screen or there are problems with the resolution. Additionally the splitscreen is still there, even if I choose the "large screen" option. My car is manufactured 2018 and I'm very sure that on delivery there were config Files for F series 2018. Anyone got a unit for EVO system and can have a look?

[therick3]

Originally Posted by antonius2018

Here it is -> minitouchpad.
It's important to buy also their PS2/USB adapter (I tried another one I had and it didn't work).

Thanks for sharing and looks like it could be slick. Any effort beyond connecting it to the USB port on the HU? Did you find a good spot to mount it?

[antonius2018]

Originally Posted by therick3

Thanks for sharing and looks like it could be slick. Any effort beyond connecting it to the USB port on the HU? Did you find a good spot to mount it?

Yes, it's very compact. I have it as in the picture.
I did two things:
1º Since I had the two USB ports in the glove compartment and I want one of them to stay there with my 3G dongle, and the cable is only one with two sockets at the end, I've put in an extra USB extension to bring the connection back to the center console underneath the radio;
2º I made a small incision in the cover of the center console to pass the cable in towards this connection so that the wire is not seen there.

[alex1991]

Originally Posted by antonius2018

I use "AutoStart - No root" (see Play store).
( did you manage to record from front camera?)

Originally Posted by antonius2018

I use "AutoStart - No root" (see Play store).
( did you manage to record from front camera?)

So I installed the same app and still no luck. It will not start any app when system is started :/

[__fred__]

Originally Posted by renedis

I'm experienced in JSON query's and ROM building. Would be great if you implement a JSON API to make commands and requests possible. It would open up 1000+ possibility's.

Though, I'm not a application builder expert but would love to join in.
I'm especially interested in mapping/indexing all the possible MCU/BMW commands so that we can implement all kinds of features. But to be honest, I don't know where to start.

Also editing the launcher menu with the possibility to edit the default music app (set to Spotify or Deezer), video app (set to Youtube) etc. has my interest.

The ROM building is pretty easy.. Debloating the Chinese crap and adding default edited APK's. Also default root + Tasker settings is possible to simplify everything.


Is it an idea that we should meet up in the near future?

Sure, why not. PM me for some details. All my work so far is in the public domain though. You can fork and work on these repositories yourself. It's all on github.

https://github.com/chinesebmwheadunits

I've started a bash script that roots an Android 7.1 ROM and adds signature spoofing. It's in the ugodepx3customrom repository. I've wanted to add disabling of signature verification as well, and the modified EventCenter, and my settings app, and tasker. It takes some time though.

Nicest would be to transform it to a real ROM build, based on the AOSP tree. This way we can add the security updates as well, as this ROM has not been updated securitywise since 2017, even though it's dated January 2019.

This would take even more time.

[babagurgur]

Originally Posted by __fred__

Sure, why not. PM me for some details. All my work so far is in the public domain though. You can fork and work on these repositories yourself. It's all on github.

https://github.com/chinesebmwheadunits

I've started a bash script that roots an Android 7.1 ROM and adds signature spoofing. It's in the ugodepx3customrom repository. I've wanted to add disabling of signature verification as well, and the modified EventCenter, and my settings app, and tasker. It takes some time though.

Nicest would be to transform it to a real ROM build, based on the AOSP tree. This way we can add the security updates as well, as this ROM has not been updated securitywise since 2017, even though it's dated January 2019.

This would take even more time.

Fred, do you think its possible to remap the iDrive control buttons?

For example, I really don't use anything on my iDrive except the media and home button. If I could remap the remaining buttons to other keys, I could use it to control apps. For example in Android Auto so I could go left/right/up/down.

Is such a thing possible?

[__fred__]

Originally Posted by babagurgur

Fred, do you think its possible to remap the iDrive control buttons?

For example, I really don't use anything on my iDrive except the media and home button. If I could remap the remaining buttons to other keys, I could use it to control apps. For example in Android Auto so I could go left/right/up/down.

Is such a thing possible?

Yes, this will be possible and the next thing I will work on.

[antonius2018]

Originally Posted by Ericokta

i have installed car launcher to over write the ID6 ID7 theme launch with more useful information. But then the idrive controller knob no longer works
the "option" , "back" , "NAV" buttons still works thought.

I am wondering if i can use the knob and the directions to scroll throught the apps menu or even control the launcher itself

Have you tried to change the CCC iDrive type from iDrive_a to iDrive_b in Factory settings?

[Pondaire]

Originally Posted by __fred__

Yes, this will be possible and the next thing I will work on.

Hey Fred, I have been following some of your progress on this and it's amazing! You are the real hero

I have also read around this thread that since the microphone is in the MCU, the "Okay Google" voice assistant does not work.
I have the PX6 (RK3399) and even tried with the Nova launcher but it does not show up when I try to turn it on by voice. I looked at the Voice Assistant settings and the "Voice Match" is grayed out as well.

Do you know if there has been any progress done on this? Is it as simple as buying an external microphone or fooling the Android System to see it as a tablet (root, xposed, etc)?

[Kri]

Originally Posted by Pondaire

Hey Fred, I have been following some of your progress on this and it's amazing! You are the real hero

I have also read around this thread that since the microphone is in the MCU, the "Okay Google" voice assistant does not work.
I have the PX6 (RK3399) and even tried with the Nova launcher but it does not show up when I try to turn it on by voice. I looked at the Voice Assistant settings and the "Voice Match" is grayed out as well.

Do you know if there has been any progress done on this? Is it as simple as buying an external microphone or fooling the Android System to see it as a tablet (root, xposed, etc)?

Is Google Assistant not installed at all at your device oder does it just not recognize it ?

i was able to install Google assistant normally at my RK3399/Android 8 unit, so should not be a problem.

sincerely Chri

[__fred__]

Originally Posted by Pondaire

Hey Fred, I have been following some of your progress on this and it's amazing! You are the real hero

I have also read around this thread that since the microphone is in the MCU, the "Okay Google" voice assistant does not work.
I have the PX6 (RK3399) and even tried with the Nova launcher but it does not show up when I try to turn it on by voice. I looked at the Voice Assistant settings and the "Voice Match" is grayed out as well.

Do you know if there has been any progress done on this? Is it as simple as buying an external microphone or fooling the Android System to see it as a tablet (root, xposed, etc)?

This is something I still have to look into. It’s on my list, along with being able to use the voice assistant on your phone (Siri or Google) instead of the head unit.

[Pondaire]

Originally Posted by Kri

Is Google Assistant not installed at all at your device oder does it just not recognize it ?

i was able to install Google assistant normally at my RK3399/Android 8 unit, so should not be a problem.

sincerely Chri

Yeah I had Assistant installed.
Today I tried changing the SetEdit as some videos were showing online and this did not work either.

For some reason it just works in the app, but "Voice match" is still grayed out.

[trooper1414]

Originally Posted by florinbrv

Anyone bought the new Android 9.0 unit with the upgraded screen 1920x720?
I would like to see a video with the boot time and the new features. Still not decided if I should buy the new unit, although I really like the black screen...

This, any reviews or feedback of the new model with the higher resolution screen and 4gb RAM

[Pondaire]

Originally Posted by __fred__

This is something I still have to look into. It’s on my list, along with being able to use the voice assistant on your phone (Siri or Google) instead of the head unit.

That's cool.
I have seen some people fixed this issue with certain devices by installing the Google App as a system app. However, root is needed for this, and I don't know how comfortable I feel by attempting to root this Android 8.1 head unit.

[grzegorz914]

Hello,

I get Today update to ID7 for my PX6 Android 8.1 NBT HW7
If some one want to test it:

https://wetransfer.com/downloads/5ae...1093848/1aed8a

[amfgray]

Originally Posted by grzegorz914

Hello,

I get Today update to ID7 for my PX6 Android 8.1 NBT HW7
If some one want to test it:

https://wetransfer.com/downloads/5ae...1093848/1aed8a

please give us screenshot of firmware version to understand if its new or not.

latest 8.1 version was 20190505

[smahel]

No, the latest version was 20190611. This one is different but i don't know if it is newer. We'll see later.

[BristolBEAT]

Will be receiving the brand new Android 9.1 unit for my F30 in 2 weeks. Anyone want to know anything specifically?

[Kri]

Originally Posted by BristolBEAT

Will be receiving the brand new Android 9.1 unit for my F30 in 2 weeks. Anyone want to know anything specifically?

yep, look here this should be the first most interessting information that guy`s are looking first
any other question will come after that

sincerely Chri

[antonius2018]

Originally Posted by Kri

yep, look here this should be the first most interessting information that guy`s are looking first
any other question will come after that

sincerely Chri

Good idea. I'll post my info later today.

I also initiated a thread (here) to aggregate the setup configurations, so that everyone could share their experiences and knowledge.

[smahel]

Originally Posted by grzegorz914

Hello,

I get Today update to ID7 for my PX6 Android 8.1 NBT HW7
If some one want to test it:

https://wetransfer.com/downloads/5ae...1093848/1aed8a

This is version 20190505. As far as I know, the last available is 20190611:

https://mega.nz/#!VRkSCSpT!1TiqSoyrn...3tIlQsbrfEUz1Y