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[Philphy]

Hi Guys, I'm expect an Eonon to turn up in the post next week so prior to installation Is there anything I should do in the way of settings or anything else I should do before pulling the battery cable and removing the original HU ? Also with the original HU removed how do you enter the immobiliser code should the need arise - with the BC button on the stalk ?
Cheers
Phil

[semcoinc]

Originally Posted by Philphy

Hi Guys, I'm expect an Eonon to turn up in the post next week so prior to installation Is there anything I should do in the way of settings or anything else I should do before pulling the battery cable and removing the original HU ? Also with the original HU removed how do you enter the immobiliser code should the need arise - with the BC button on the stalk ?
Cheers
Phil

Hi Philphy,

Here was my procedure before removing my factory Nav unit (in dash) and DVD computer brain (left rear compartment) and Radio module (battery tray):

1. I did not disconnect the battery for my install (others may choose to do so and that's fine).

2. I went into my Nav display to set which items I wanted to have displayed when I press the BC button on the turn signal stalk. More importantly, eliminating what I did NOT want to see. I also reset some parameters, MPG, etc.

3. I never used the immobilizer code so that was no factor for me.

4. I don't know if this matters (I do not have factory DSP), but I set a modest low volume on the volume knob of the factory Nav unit. I have more than adequate volume available to me with the Eonon. I think I've only had it to about #14 on volume and that was plenty for me. Don't ask me what the highest number is but the slider looks like about 30 is max.

Mike

[Philphy]

Originally Posted by semcoinc

Hi Philphy,



Here was my procedure before removing my factory Nav unit (in dash) and DVD computer brain (left rear compartment) and Radio module (battery tray):



1. I did not disconnect the battery for my install (others may choose to do so and that's fine).



2. I went into my Nav display to set which items I wanted to have displayed when I press the BC button on the turn signal stalk. More importantly, eliminating what I did NOT want to see. I also reset some parameters, MPG, etc.



3. I never used the immobilizer code so that was no factor for me.



4. I don't know if this matters (I do not have factory DSP), but I set a modest low volume on the volume knob of the factory Nav unit. I have more than adequate volume available to me with the Eonon. I think I've only had it to about #14 on volume and that was plenty for me. Don't ask me what the highest number is but the slider looks like about 30 is max.



Mike

Thanks Mike, Looks like my system is fairly similar to yours - DVD in the left rear, BM54 in the battery tray, no DSP- so I will follow your methodology. My only worry would be if the immobiliser gets set off for any reason how to reset it but I guess ( hope ) that's fairly unlikely. Cheers Phil.


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[semcoinc]

$268 USD

Android 5.1 System 7" Car Stereo DVD Player GPS Navigator OBD2 for BMW E53 X5 E | eBay

Unbelievably impressive feature set for the price IMHO.

PS: I sent this list of suggestions to Eonon customer support today.

1. The Radio icon on the home page does not retain the last Band and station preset selection in the image after shutdown and come back to the unit the next day. It is a start all over with radio selection settings on a new day. Not convenient for user.

2. The date format you have on the home screen is: Mon 2017/02/13 The ideal way for US date format would be: Mon 02/13/2017

3. Only Eonon selected Apps can be placed in bottom of screen. Much better if the USER selects any app they want for the bottom of screen.

4. To organize app icons on pages the USER must make a space on the page they select and then move icon into the open space. It would be better if last icon on page user is selecting would move to next page to automatically make room for user selected icon.

Mike

[Omerta]

Anyone have experience with the Xtrons? They look like an updated version of the Eonon.

[semcoinc]

I found the Xtrons manual to be very helpful to me in understanding most of the capabilities of the Eonon. Yes, they look like the same body, engine and suspension with a few tweaks.

http://xtrons.com/user-guides/PG-Ser...ser-Manual.pdf

One of the things I immediately noticed in going through the Xtrons manual is that their equalizer app does NOT have a subwoofer volume slider.

PS: It looks like Xtrons has an E53 unit with 2GB RAM and a 32GB ROM.

7" HD Digital Octa-Core 64bit 32GB + 2G RAM Android 6.0 Multi Touch Screen Car DVD Player Custom Fit for BMW 5 Series / X5 | Xtrons

List price of $399

Mike

[tiage46]

Under the factory settings menu there's a setting to "enable iPod." This installs an iPod app but when I open it, it shows an iPod/music player interface for like 2 seconds then closes. Since this is even an option I wonder if there's a way to plug in an iPod cable to this unit into one of the connections in the back that isn't being used. Something similar to this: iPod Cables for iPod connection | Xtrons

[yes_its_neil]

Originally Posted by semcoinc

$268 USD

Android 5.1 System 7" Car Stereo DVD Player GPS Navigator OBD2 for BMW E53 X5 E | eBay

Unbelievably impressive feature set for the price IMHO.

PS: I sent this list of suggestions to Eonon customer support today.

1. The Radio icon on the home page does not retain the last Band and station preset selection in the image after shutdown and come back to the unit the next day. It is a start all over with radio selection settings on a new day. Not convenient for user.

2. The date format you have on the home screen is: Mon 2017/02/13 The ideal way for US date format would be: Mon 02/13/2017

3. Only Eonon selected Apps can be placed in bottom of screen. Much better if the USER selects any app they want for the bottom of screen.

4. To organize app icons on pages the USER must make a space on the page they select and then move icon into the open space. It would be better if last icon on page user is selecting would move to next page to automatically make room for user selected icon.

Mike

Have a look on the play store for other launchers / dashboards. I have tried Car Home Ultra and am currently running Car Dashroid, which I prefer. In my opinion, it can enhance the look and operation compared to the stock Eonon appearance and functionality. It is set to launch on startup, but it doesn't launch 100% of the time, and I need to select the app. The 'full' version is about AU$4.00. The background will toggle over to black at sunset

[semcoinc]

Thanks Neil!

I had no idea such dash organizing apps existed

Mike

[OrangeFurious]

Originally Posted by yes_its_neil

If you guys install Torque Pro, have a look at some of the program templates to get a pretty good colour match to vehicle glow at night. Torque gives you the option to have a different template for day and night, making for neat integration.

I have had no luck making OBD2 work on the Eonon. I have an Android BT OBD2 adapter (link) and the Eonon shows it as paired, and even has an OBD icon in the system tray next to bluetooth and wifi (albeit with a blue icon as opposed to white for the others). Every app I've tried claims I have no adapter installed.