[Full Guide] 9.7in Android Touch Navi Upgrade (Tesla Style) for Acura TL 2004-2008
#241
Intermediate
Mainly A/C for our cars but it also reads things like the doors/trunk being open. Not sure what else. swc luckily doesn't need the canbus since they're analog and almost every android head unit can assign functions to analog inputs without a canbus. If you have the navi system/disc changer in the back, it might be able to communicate with some things there. I know some cars, it ties into the CD system but I'm not sure about our 3rd gens. Overall, not too much with our cars but potentially, it could do more given the right tools
#242
Intermediate
I'm about to do a revamp of my car's audio system. When I do, I plan to try to map out and tie directly to our unit's dsp chip. This should get rid of the buzzing AND give us back 4 channel balancing (since they only made it two channels on ours for some annoying reason). I will update on here with pics and how-to when I do. Will also be changing the LED color on the buttons.
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mariusz439 (03-28-2024)
#244
Here is the no car version you wanted.
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Here are some other variants I made along with the original launcher6 and my anthracite launcher59 variant. Just install them like normal apks.
Anthracite (launcher4)
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Blue Pearl (launcher4)
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Silver (launcher4)
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Silver Remix (launcher4)
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launcher6
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@OnlyDaanish
Anthracite (launcher59)
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Here are some other variants I made along with the original launcher6 and my anthracite launcher59 variant. Just install them like normal apks.
Anthracite (launcher4)
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Blue Pearl (launcher4)
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Silver (launcher4)
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Silver Remix (launcher4)
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launcher6
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@OnlyDaanish
Anthracite (launcher59)
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Also, has anyone ran into issues with some apps not being compatible with this unut from the Play Store?
#245
Intermediate
As far as apps not installing from the play store, it's because these devices aren't really certified for a lot of apps. I have a write-up on xda under "FYT Tesla Style Units" that will help you fix it but is a little more involved than installing the launchers
Last edited by icemint.asa; 04-06-2024 at 04:25 PM.
#246
Intermediate
@OnlyDaanish I was snooping around a bit and found that Navitech has a website that has a guide with new firmware (20240103) and interestingly enough, a new MCU update. Wonder what else it fixes beyond Android Auto
#247
Instructor
@OnlyDaanish I was snooping around a bit and found that Navitech has a website that has a guide with new firmware (20240103) and interestingly enough, a new MCU update. Wonder what else it fixes beyond Android Auto
I am lazy. Can you post direct link to tl related updates.
#248
Intermediate
I linked the page with the 3rd Gen TL unit update on it but the direct file links are as follows:
firmware: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tV2...0Wwybw_MG/view
MCU: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tQC...usp=drive_link
firmware: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tV2...0Wwybw_MG/view
MCU: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tQC...usp=drive_link
#249
@OnlyDaanish I was snooping around a bit and found that Navitech has a website that has a guide with new firmware (20240103) and interestingly enough, a new MCU update. Wonder what else it fixes beyond Android Auto
Interestingly enough, it now says it has 6 channel DSP audio. I wonder if these new units are actually 6 channel vs older ones like mine that are 2 channel. Im doing this update today at some point.
#250
Intermediate
They've always had 6 ch DSPs (2x front, 2x rear, 2x sub) as far as I can tell. However, they have an unusual setup where the harnesses are only 2 ch instead of utilizing the 6 ch. I'm going to try wire to the dsp directly and bypass the AMP IC chip for my new amp setup to hopefully get better control + cleaner sound.
#251
So I did the update, and now I have issues I didn't before. These two buttons are on my screen, and I can't figure out how to get rid of them. Also, my default volume level is stuck at 18, and it won't let me adjust bit. Last, my backup camera now doesn't work, which it did before.
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#252
Intermediate
So I did the update, and now I have issues I didn't before. These two buttons are on my screen, and I can't figure out how to get rid of them. Also, my default volume level is stuck at 18, and it won't let me adjust bit. Last, my backup camera now doesn't work, which it did before.
Last edited by icemint.asa; 04-09-2024 at 07:05 PM.
#253
Intermediate
I linked the page with the 3rd Gen TL unit update on it but the direct file links are as follows:
firmware: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tV2...0Wwybw_MG/view
MCU: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tQC...usp=drive_link
firmware: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tV2...0Wwybw_MG/view
MCU: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tQC...usp=drive_link
#254
Go to settings>factory(PW:3368)>turn off 360 cam. There's also setting to turn on default volume either there or in the settings that you have to turn on to set default volume. The other button you can turn off in the settings of the app. I don't remember what it's called but it should be in the app drawer, I think something "assist"?
I can confirm that Android Auto is full screen now, so that's fixed.
#255
Instructor
If it has became standard feature, they should have changed to wireing and it should be available. The question is if it was accompanied by updated slots in the back of unit.
#256
Intermediate
Does DRM work with this update? There's an app called DRM Info on the Play Store. If it has support it should say L3 under the Widevine section. I'm debating if I should flash back to this firmware or keep the alternative one I'm on
#257
Intermediate
LED Replacement/Switching Cables
LEDs Replaced
I finally got around to replacing the button LEDs to white. I wouldn't recommend this unless you're good at soldering but it is possible. Components are very small and it was almost impossible to remove the original LEDs. These use 0603 SMD LEDs (bought some on AliExpress for $3). I have the board marked with + - for you guys if you want to try it for yourself. I used low temp solder paste to not risk damaging other components. You have to remove the back (5 screws, only the ones attached to the back plate only) then 6 screws holding the board in place which you can move to the side (the mic cords are ran through the hole in the PCB on the right). Be careful when lifing the back off, lots of ribbon cables and it's not fun if you break one.
LED board/Buttons
LED side of LED Board
0603 SMD LEDs
New LEDs (ignore the bad soldering job)
Updated Cable (20 pin)
After doing some research, I discovered that our units could use different cables since these are generic FYT devices. I bought one off AliExpress with the sub output and mic. The downside to this one is that it doesn't have the SIM card pinout. However, there is also a sim slot in the back of our units that you can try to use alternatively. There is still just the front outputs, no rear (oddly, 2 x front outputs for some reason but same pins). The rear channels are in the 8 pin adapter that has the canbus. I have another harness coming in for it. Sub output works with our units, pins seem to be correct as I expected.
New cable
Old cable (Original that came with it)
Old cable attachments
New cable attachments
New cable attachments closer
Sim slots
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Sledgehammer_01 (04-20-2024)
#258
Awesome, I knew there had to be outputs for the sub and rear channels, just ordered the cable.
I know its a lot to ask but would you be willing to draw the pinnouts for the connectors so we can all see where the sub out, and rear channels are?
Thanks
I know its a lot to ask but would you be willing to draw the pinnouts for the connectors so we can all see where the sub out, and rear channels are?
Thanks
#259
Intermediate
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#260
Why are the rear channels labled ASL and ASR and not RCA RR, RCA RL? Those abbreviations are typically for Automatic Sound Leveling and Auto Sound Reduction, have you confirmed that those pins are outputting low level audio for the rear channels?
#261
Intermediate
I really doubt these units have ASL or ASR, especially since other units with these boards use those pinouts as RR and RL. I am obviously going to check the output when it arrives and will get back with the results to verify
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#262
I do not know what DRM is, so I'm not sure.
#263
#264
Intermediate
DRM is the protection they use on video apps. If a device isn't certified, ones that require it won't work. It'll just play a black screen instead of the content.
No, you don't have to bypass the amp. You should be able to tie it into the harness, gain back the DSP balance/filter functions to how they're meant to be.
No, you don't have to bypass the amp. You should be able to tie it into the harness, gain back the DSP balance/filter functions to how they're meant to be.
#265
Intermediate
New variant of Acura TL 3rd gen head unit just dropped
Saw this on AliExpress. Practically the same unit as ours but with two dials and a harness that doesn't have both high input/low input plugs for 2007-2008 and 2004-2006 TLs. Also looks like the display is smaller. What do you guys think of the dials though?
#267
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