Enco B046 - Dynavin Clone

Yep, I have the big system with the big front navi screen and all the boxes in the back, and I have no sound....

Originally Posted by jchuillier

ok, 1 at a time

So for the audio thing do you connect the rca wires coming out of the unit (with the white connector) to the car or are they just left dangling there ? I understand that you have a front BMW radio system but do you have like 27 RCA inputs on the BMW system to connect the RCA cables to ?

Basically in my standard BMW system unit I have the big navigation box in the front with 1 blue and 1 white connector linked to a loom which is going back and plugged partly in the BM54 radio module and partly in the amplifier (the loom splits when arriving in the trunk).

I understand the "sound" from the BM54 radio which sits in the trunk does not need to come forward in the navigation/display unit but the sound from the front CD (because there is also the CD charger in the back) does go from the big front box (navi+cd) to the back and the amp

So my theory is to use the existing BMW loom between front and read to send the sound from the to the amp, right ?

Or do I need Charles to send me a "front RCA to back amp" long cable ?

On the black enco connector which plugs into the 046 I have 16 wires with 2 green, 2 brown, 2 purple and 2 white so for me it should match the 4 channels outputs (FR, FL, RR and RL) but still no sound....weird...

One possible explanation is that I have a single blue wire with an "AMP CTRL" label on it, what is it supposed to do ? I only had the user manual but no installation manual...

Thanks

Originally Posted by jchuillier

Yep, I have the big system with the big front navi screen and all the boxes in the back, and I have no sound....

If you have the OEM navigation you need the Fakra cable to send the sound from the back amp to the front. Look for installation of the Dynavin system, the procedure is pretty same.


http://lemalife.wordpress.com/2010/1...em-navigation/

Usually you don't need to use any RCA cables (if stock audio) of the unit, just the black connectors.

I guess you can buy the cable from Enco or any other suppliers who sales dynavin system, don't know which is cheaper...


Bonne chance...

Originally Posted by Chayan

If you have the OEM navigation you need the Fraka cable to send the sound from the back amp to the front. Look for installation of the Dynavin system, the procedure is pretty same.


http://lemalife.wordpress.com/2010/1...em-navigation/

I guess you can buy the cable from Enco or any other suppliers who sales dynavin system, don't know which is cheaper...


Bonne chance...

Is the Fakra same cable used for the Dynavin the same as the cable used for the Enco systems I.E. if I have a Dynavin installed currently using the Fakra cable to the boot and I install a new Enco system will I be able to use the existing Fakra cable already laid down in my car that the Dynavin uses?

I don't own a dynavin or enco system, I was on the market a year ago and lost interest because of the sound "too loud" problem with HK speaker owners. I may buy a enco if the ICS is stable and someone find a way to root it.

From my understanding, (after having read all the posts on dynavin/enco thread) the Fakra cable is just a extension from the back to the front so the OEM Navi installed car would have the same connectors has the cars with Non-oem Navi. At the end the connectors must be same since it's the same unit for oem and non-oem car.

I have the enco long cable which is supposed to be a fakra... But still no sound....if 1 loudspeaker cable was cut i would still have some sound through another speaker....weird

Originally Posted by jchuillier

I have the enco long cable which is supposed to be a fakra... But still no sound....if 1 loudspeaker cable was cut i would still have some sound through another speaker....weird

So the long cable comes with the Enco units? You didn't have to purchase it seperately?

Got it from them for 20

Originally Posted by jchuillier

Got it from them for 20

Sound cheers pal.

Yes but I have no sound

@ Jchuillier or anyone else using the newer system.

Any update on the GPS issues reporting incorrectly?
Are we definite that all GPS software will work incorrectly presently or is it just an issue with Google Maps?

Originally Posted by CTRob

@ Jchuillier or anyone else using the newer system.

Any update on the GPS issues reporting incorrectly?
Are we definite that all GPS software will work incorrectly presently or is it just an issue with Google Maps?

It's weird because as I said the GPS TEST app reports the speed correctly while Igo doesn't....

So for me it's a software issue that can be fixed in Igo, to be honest I've played much more on the sound issue than on the GPS speed....

So here's my system so that people can see what the problem is...

The back of the 046 unit connected to the long "fakra" cable going back to the amp in the trunk.



The mysterious blue wires coming out of the unit with an "ANT" label on the right (coming out of the 046) and a "AMP CTRL" label on the left and going back to the trunk of the car, I also have these on the short cable that painbreak has used for the front connexion...do you need to connect them together ?



Now we're in the trunk of the car with the back part of the long "fakra" cable connecting where the BM54 radio module was...you can see the blue wire which I could connect to the "ant" connector on the front.



A global view of the boxes in the trunk with the GPS drive, the CD charger, they are still both connected, perhaps I should disconnect them from the loom ?

Originally Posted by jchuillier

It's weird because as I said the GPS TEST app reports the speed correctly while Igo doesn't....

So for me it's a software issue that can be fixed in Igo, to be honest I've played much more on the sound issue than on the GPS speed....

I can understand that mate and I'm sorry I'm unable to help you as I haven't purchased the unit yet, I do hope you get it sorted soon though

I guess for me the one thing that is stopping me from purchasing the unit is the GPS issue and whether the unit can be rooted or not.

I use the GPS navigation quite a lot (Googe maps) so it's something I'd really like to work

Originally Posted by CTRob

I can understand that mate and I'm sorry I'm unable to help you as I haven't purchased the unit yet, I do hope you get it sorted soon though

I guess for me the one thing that is stopping me from purchasing the unit is the GPS issue and whether the unit can be rooted or not.

I use the GPS navigation quite a lot (Googe maps) so it's something I'd really like to work

Well since the GPS works with 1 soft but not well with igo it's definetily not a harware issue so it will be "easy" to solve....Since igo does not "remember" the settings we might have to edit them directly on the SD card...but we could also edit the speed settings, the guys at gpspassion or gpsunderground will have a solution for us, or in the worst case you use another navigation app such as copilot or navigon...

Can you install any other navigation app instead? like Navigon

Originally Posted by Chayan

Can you install any other navigation app instead? like Navigon

Well, since it's a standard Android 4.0.4 I don't see why it would not be possible, i didn't try yet but it should work, I installed a new launcher and it runs perfectly...

More questions for Enco owners please and thank you

• Does Google maps/Nav auto recalculates the route if you go off the designated route? (The Dynavin Android 2.2 O/S doesn't auto recalulate ) - EDIT- just thought about this, this probably can't be tested at the minute until the GPS is fixed right??
• Does the sound cuts out when reverse gear is selected or does it just lower?
• Can the unit be tethered by USB cable to the likes of a samsung Galaxy II/III ? (I know we can Tether over wifi but I have a usb cradle/dock in my car for my Galaxy II and interested to see if USB tethering might work to the Enco).
• How sensitive is the Touchscreen? (Dynavin screen has a bit of a mind of it's own when clicking on letters etc so looking to see ease of use etc on the Enco).
• Does the time and date on the Android side save (like it would on a phone) or does it lose time/date setting each time the unit is restarted ?(Dynavin units required the time to be manually set each time the unit is started or a GPS or WiFi/Internet connection to set it).

Would love to see a review of the new units on the Android side

Originally Posted by CTRob

More questions for Enco owners please and thank you

• Does Google maps/Nav auto recalculates the route if you go off the designated route? (The Dynavin Android 2.2 O/S doesn't auto recalulate ) - EDIT- just thought about this, this probably can't be tested at the minute until the GPS is fixed right??
• Does the sound cuts out when reverse gear is selected or does it just lower?
• Can the unit be tethered by USB cable to the likes of a samsung Galaxy II/III ? (I know we can Tether over wifi but I have a usb cradle/dock in my car for my Galaxy II and interested to see if USB tethering might work to the Enco).
• How sensitive is the Touchscreen? (Dynavin screen has a bit of a mind of it's own when clicking on letters etc so looking to see ease of use etc on the Enco).
• Does the time and date on the Android side save (like it would on a phone) or does it lose time/date setting each time the unit is restarted ?(Dynavin units required the time to be manually set each time the unit is started or a GPS or WiFi/Internet connection to set it).

Would love to see a review of the new units on the Android side

Google Navigation does recalculate automatically. It does this on 2.3.2 on my custom tablet installation, as well.

Not sure on the sound cutting in and out, but if I had to guess, I'd guess that the rear camera is treated as any other "Input", so the sound will likely go completely out.

The touchscreen works as well as any other resistive touch touchscreen I have used. No complaints.

I wouldn't bank on being able to USB tether.

Time and date seem to save just fine on the Android side. It's always correct, but I am always tethered via WIFI.


Here's how I get around the fact that GPS is (until we can gain root access) irreparably broken:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...oft.tgps&hl=en

I run the server on my phone, and the client on the radio. There's a widget for each, that just requires a touch once you have your WIFI tether going. It's not ideal, since it completely bypasses the GPS hardware in the radio, but everything works exactly how it should with TetherGPS running.

So, here's where I'm at with rooting this thing. After peeking inside, I found a button on the Android board. Since it's a Telechips board, I figured holding down this button would put it into FWDN mode, I could hook up via USB, the laptop would see it, and I could read/write the NAND. If I could pull a full backup with FWDN, I could extract that with the Telechips tools, put in a new version of SU with the appropriate privs, pack it back up, and send it back to the radio. So, I held the button down, powered it on... "NO SIGNAL" on the radio screen, which is a good sign it's in FWDN mode...but it never did allow a connection from either of my laptops. I tried two, one of them with XP, just in case something was funky with Windows 7. Nada. Sonofabitch.

So, without some sort of software exploit, some sort of APK that roots it for us, there's no getting in. Those kind of exploits are beyond my ability, unfortunately.

As-is, I'm "OK" with tethering my phone to it for GPS functionality. I have to tether it for internet access anyway, so it's just one more click. But, while that's me, and I don't mind fussing a little, that's definitely not what I paid for.

So, it's time to put Enco's feet to the fire. I have created a Paypal dispute, and requested a refund of half of my purchase price. Half of the radio works fine, and the half that provides the GPS functionality is crippled by a software bug, and short-sighted engineers who left no method for updating or patching Android. It's only fair that I'm compensated for that half.

I also gave them an alternative. Provide me with instruction on how to gain root, so that I can insert my fixed Framework.jar, and I will cancel the refund request.

It's a shame that a good product is rushed out the door with a crippling software bug, rendering it useless to most people.

Here are the possible outcomes, from least likely to most likely:

1. I get a refund of $280
2. I get root access, and can help everyone fix their radio.
3. Enco and Paypal both tell me to off, and I get nothing.
4. Eventually, someone releases a software exploit for 4.0.4 that gives us root, and we can fix it anyway.

At least I know I tried.

Hey guys hopefully I don't get burnt for this, but I'm in a huge rush to order one of these now that I know I can get it installed this Saturday. Can anyone give me the readers digest version of the best setup for my 04 330ci with business CD and HK speakers. Hoping to order tonight :/

Much appreciated fellas.
Yusef

Originally Posted by PainBreak

Here are the possible outcomes, from least likely to most likely:

1. I get a refund of $280
2. I get root access, and can help everyone fix their radio.
3. Enco and Paypal both tell me to off, and I get nothing.
4. Eventually, someone releases a software exploit for 4.0.4 that gives us root, and we can fix it anyway.

At least I know I tried.

Thanks for the comments PainBreak

What I meant about reverse and sound or no sound was in relation to the Dynavin units - With previous models when reverse was engaged (whether you have a reverse camera or not installed) the sound would always cut out from whatever source you were listening to however with the newest Dynavin model the D99+ Dynavin corrected this by allow the user to select an option that when reverse is engaged (again whether you have a reverse camera or not installed) you can either have the audio mute completely or you can have the audio play but at a lower volume (much much better option ) - I'm just wondering is this possible to emulate with the new Enco units?

I think all the new unit Enco owners need to follow suit here.

I think Jchuillier already said it - noise needs to be made here folks!