"Tesla Style" 10.4 Android Radio Information

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I have no idea honestly. I don't see that stuff on my display...d56a97ff35eea753202d1dedd43f4ab4.jpg

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What ui no. And style is that? I only have 3 currently, trying to get a copy of original fw so I can try Phoenix update.
 

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What ui no. And style is that? I only have 3 currently, trying to get a copy of original fw so I can try Phoenix update.
It's from the Phoenix 28 theme firmware...cf11f6974562351d6d606c2f5a4fd4ac.jpg

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I'm thinking they took a little vacation. Been communicating with them pretty solid since the release of the 7.1 upgrade boards via facebook and now can't get a response for the last week. I currently have my factory 8.4 unit in because of some issues I was addressing with my unit. Swapped out and replaced the mainboard to fix a non-working touch screen and now the unit will not stay on during ignition.
 

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I'm thinking they took a little vacation. Been communicating with them pretty solid since the release of the 7.1 upgrade boards via facebook and now can't get a response for the last week. I currently have my factory 8.4 unit in because of some issues I was addressing with my unit. Swapped out and replaced the mainboard to fix a non-working touch screen and now the unit will not stay on during ignition.
That sucks...I noticed that the newer radio bezels for our trucks have extra buttons. Maybe there have been some manufacturing changes causing your issues?

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Yup basically they built in a "sleep timer" in the settings you can select up to 48 hours, so if your truck sits for 50 it'll take about 30-45 seconds (didn't time it but seemed slightly longer than the 4.4 version) to bootup. Start it within that 48 hours and it is instant. Newer version of android so if you've come across any apps that weren't compatible there you go.

Upgrade is pretty simple and you also have the option to send your unit back to phoenix (if it is their unit) to have them do the upgrade and "work out any kinks" (as they put it) for you.

Thanks for the info. But I didn’t get it from Phoenix.....I got it from eBay June 2018. So since it’s not their unit, will their 7.1 upgrade board work in my unit? Can I always but my original 4.4 in if their 7.1 doesn’t work? Or will I destroy the unit lol....I’ll have a computer shop install the board.
 

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Thanks for the info. But I didn’t get it from Phoenix.....I got it from eBay June 2018. So since it’s not their unit, will their 7.1 upgrade board work in my unit? Can I always but my original 4.4 in if their 7.1 doesn’t work? Or will I destroy the unit lol....I’ll have a computer shop install the board.
It should work. Mine was originally purchased from Espony Cargo...it works.

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What update? More themes on 7.1?

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I installed the Phoenix update (bunch of themes) on my Rhino Radios HU, it seems to be working so far but I couldn't get into advanced settings. I still have problem my radio does not show the actual station it's on (always says 87.5). I found password is 666888.
 
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I installed the Phoenix update (bunch of there') on my Rhino Radios HU, it seems to be working so far but I couldn't get into advanced settings. I still have problem my radio does not show the actual station it's on (always says 87.5). I found password is 666888.
What country are you in? It may be the RDS setting if you have it turned on for your radio. I turned it on just to see and had quite a few problems...

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What country are you in? It may be the RDS setting if you have it turned von for your radio. I turned it on just to see and had quite a few problems...

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I'm in the US of A (Pennsylvania). I messed with it when first installed trying everything and it worked then, I must have done something. I may factory reset if I can't figure it out. I'm glad the Phoenix update worked for me, I am rocking a similar theme (BlackUI and Red Theme) and so far am pleased. I did find you can show Temp on top through advanced settings but it shows F Temp with C° simbol. It only shows in certain UI themes.
 

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I'm in the US of A (Pennsylvania). I messed with it when first installed trying everything and it worked then, I must have done something. I may factory reset if I can't figure it out. I'm glad the Phoenix update worked for me, I am rocking a similar theme (BlackUI and Red Theme) and so far am pleased. I did find you can show Temp on top through advanced settings but it shows F Temp with C° simbol. It only shows in certain UI themes.
So check under the radio region settings and make sure North America is selected and RDS is not. That may solve your station problem...

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That sucks...I noticed that the newer radio bezels for our trucks have extra buttons. Maybe there have been some manufacturing changes causing your issues?

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When I inquired about the updated board I asked about getting a new bezel but was told they couldn't get their hands on just the bezel because they come from a different factory.
 

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When I inquired about the updated board I asked about getting a new bezel but was told they couldn't get their hands on just the bezel because they come from a different factory.
Very interesting...I really wish we could go straight to the source on these instead of all these resellers who know very little about the radios and especially their software.

Unfortunately I think the language barrier would stop me dead in my tracks even if I had their contact info.

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I'll say it is weird after a year going back to my OEM head unit, yes I had a 8.4nav so it's not exactly that I'm missing features but I find myself constantly jumping around satellite stations looking for something to listen to. It is nice having physical knobs and buttons but I do miss the larger unit and the "cool" factor.
 

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Newbs here I hope im posting in the correct box for a question I have. Can anyone help or direct me on how to enable video via usb card on my (10.4 screen) dodge ram? message shows a dodge challenger with the message "cannot display video for your safety!!!" even in park it wont play videos. Anyone's help is greatly appreciated.
 

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Newbs here I hope im posting in the correct box for a question I have. Can anyone help or direct me on how to enable video via usb card on my (10.4 screen) dodge ram? message shows a dodge challenger with the message "cannot display video for your safety!!!" even in park it wont play videos. Anyone's help is greatly appreciated.
Are you familiar with accessing the hidden settings menu?

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I did a factory reset today (was having issues with my screen suddenly going black and it kept jumping between trim settings i think cause ac functions would be different every reset , had to reset multiple times, and my radio tuner only reads 87.5 no matter the station) but it did not fix my radio issue. Does anyone know how I might reset the MCU? I am going to try to unplug it and see if that helps when it warms up here (2 degrees today). But thought I'd see if anyone had experience. How do you reset the saved stations cause mine are saved even after factory reset via settings and extra settings menus.
 

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I did a factory reset today (was having issues with my screen suddenly going black and it kept jumping between trim settings i think cause ac functions would be different every reset , had to reset multiple times, and my radio tuner only reads 87.5 no matter the station) but it did not fix my radio issue. Does anyone know how I might reset the MCU? I am going to try to unplug it and see if that helps when it warms up here (2 degrees today). But thought I'd see if anyone had experience. How do you reset the saved stations cause mine are saved even after factory reset via settings and extra settings menus.
Using a valid firmware for your radio, rename the firmware file px3_reset.img and put it in a USB drive formatted FAT32.

Connect the drive while the radio is powered and then use a paperclip to depress the hard-reset button on your radio. This will revert the radio to a completely default state of the firmware used. Thus is only for fastboot/7.1 versions...

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Good day, thanks for all the info. I have read all 42 pages and have seen my 2 questions ask but there were no responses. 1. I installed a couple days ago but can find how to access usb drive. I have a USB drive that is formated fat32 but it does not seem to be showing up when place in an USB extence or directly into the harness. Not sure if USb is not working on unit or I am not looking in the right place in the menus. 2. There was a post about changing trailer brake setting. I have to go from trailer with disk brakes to those with electic drum, on the OEM connect it was done in a menu on the radio. I can not find an option on any menus. Thanks for any help you can give.
 
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