Replacing RNS 510 with RCD 330+

[AndyTTR]

I have a 187B (Crngiar) unit too...

- No messaging apps - anyone know if it's possible to have messaging apps on this unit?

SMS works over Bluetooth with my Galaxy S8. WhatsApp, Messenger and SMS (through Google Assistant) work through Android Auto.

- Music apps limited to Google Play Music which does not have access to local music except random play all, and Pulsar which crashes the system trying to access Artists, Albums, or any Genre with more than around 50 tracks. ANyone know why or can recommend another better-supported music player?

I can run Spotify and Pocket Casts on Android Auto from my Galaxy S8. I've noticed it's a bit ****y trying to get AA to detect AA compatible apps on your phone...

It seems to recognise (and remember) them if you open the AA app on your phone when not connected to the car, tap the menu and then 'Apps for Android Auto'. This takes you to the Play Store where you can install or open apps you've already installed. Once you've done this AA seems to remember the app and you can use it in the car.

- Can't work out how to wire the RGB-CVBS adapter correctly to get the OEM camera working. Tried wiring both the red (+ve) and yellow (reverse) wires to power and black to ground for test install but no dice. Getting voltage to the adapter input plug but the headunit doesn't detect the camera. OPS works fine. Camera coding has been done - just get the "reverse view not available" error message. Extensive searching of the web and other forums yields nothing. Lots of people asking, lots of vague answers from a bunch of internet exerts repeating what they've read some where. No-one who appears to have actually done it except one youtube video showing a wire being run from the actual camera through the vehicle to the adapter. Anyone actually got their oem camera successfully up and running? How?

I have a non-genuine RVC with composite output (no need for RGB-CVBS adapter). Like you I could not get it to work when doing a test install. It seems that the RCD wants to receive the signals in a certain order for it to activate. ie. CAN message first, then a change in video signal state within a specified time period - it doesn't seem to work if the RVC video signal is present before it receives the CAN message. When I hooked it all up to the car so that the RVC was powered up in the correct sequence it all magically seemed to work. Hope this helps.

[bravo]

Update...

I looked at the 187E but the price puts it over our duty waiver limit so add another $160 to the price for duty. Went with the upgraded 187B with 1 GB RAM and FW version 5515 from the same seller. Installed this morning and everything working well except:

- No messaging apps - anyone know if it's possible to have messaging apps on this unit?

WhatsApp and sms pop up as notifications on screen. If you tap them AA reads them out and you can reply using voice to text. But there is no messaging app per se.

- Music apps limited to Google Play Music which does not have access to local music except random play all, and Pulsar which crashes the system trying to access Artists, Albums, or any Genre with more than around 50 tracks. ANyone know why or can recommend another better-supported music player?

Either a limitation of the unit or an issue with my phone (LG G6) Same problem regardless of the app I use. Have tried Google Play Music, Rocket Player, Pulsar, and MD player.

- Can't work out how to wire the RGB-CVBS adapter correctly to get the OEM camera working. Tried wiring both the red (+ve) and yellow (reverse) wires to power and black to ground for test install but no dice. Getting voltage to the adapter input plug but the headunit doesn't detect the camera. OPS works fine. Camera coding has been done - just get the "reverse view not available" error message. Extensive searching of the web and other forums yields nothing. Lots of people asking, lots of vague answers from a bunch of internet exerts repeating what they've read some where. No-one who appears to have actually done it except one youtube video showing a wire being run from the actual camera through the vehicle to the adapter. Anyone actually got their oem camera successfully up and running? How?

Sinosmart (eBay and AliExpress) who supplied the RGB converter think it might be an issue with the dynamic trajectory camera. Possible as it may need a CAN connection to turn on and get steering wheel position info??? They offered to send me a different unit that *might* work or refund me. I took refund and will try find a solution or buy an aftermarket camera without dynamic trajectory rather than take the punt.

[bravo]

Need to sideload an Android Auto App?

Want to access VCDS mobile on your rcd330+ screen?

Want to play SoundCloud via android auto? Or any other music app not currently supported?

Now you can...

So i retrofitted an RCD330G...

XDA Labs | AnyAutoAudio

Just successfully trialled SoundCloud. Even displays album art.

It's also an effective work around for the problem I was having with accessing music on my device.

Now we're getting somewhere!

[Denzark]

With regard to the prevoius message

Would this work?
RCD330G Radio 6.5'' MIB UI Stereo CarPlay APPs MirrorLink Bluetooth RCD340 VW | eBay

[AndyTTR]

I thought I posted a reply but it seems to have not worked...

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- No messaging apps - anyone know if it's possible to have messaging apps on this unit?

- Music apps limited to Google Play Music which does not have access to local music except random play all, and Pulsar which crashes the system trying to access Artists, Albums, or any Genre with more than around 50 tracks. ANyone know why or can recommend another better-supported music player?

WhatsApp, Messenger and SMS (via google assistant) work for me in AA. Have also got Spotify and PocketCasts to work. AA seems a bit poor at detecting compatible installed apps. If you open the app from the Play Store within AA it seems to remember it in the shortcuts on the RCD330. Looks like you've figured out how to sideload anyway...

- Can't work out how to wire the RGB-CVBS adapter correctly to get the OEM camera working. Tried wiring both the red (+ve) and yellow (reverse) wires to power and black to ground for test install but no dice. Getting voltage to the adapter input plug but the headunit doesn't detect the camera. OPS works fine. Camera coding has been done - just get the "reverse view not available" error message. Extensive searching of the web and other forums yields nothing. Lots of people asking, lots of vague answers from a bunch of internet exerts repeating what they've read some where. No-one who appears to have actually done it except one youtube video showing a wire being run from the actual camera through the vehicle to the adapter. Anyone actually got their oem camera successfully up and running? How?

I have a non-genuine RVC with composite output, but had similar issues when trying to test it out before installing.

The RCD330 wouldn't detect the camera (giving the 'not available' error) if the camera was constantly powered up. Like you, I had the 'reverse' wire connected to constant 12v.

When I connected the 'reverse' wire to the reversing lamp it all magically started working!

I suspect the RCD330 wants the CAN message first, then looks for a change in state of the video signal? If the video signal is constantly available (or the timing of the message and activation of the camera are not as expected) it detects that as a fault?

Hope this helps.

[bravo]

With regard to the prevoius message

Would this work?
RCD330G Radio 6.5'' MIB UI Stereo CarPlay APPs MirrorLink Bluetooth RCD340 VW | eBay

That one has Baidu Car life, not Android auto.

[Denzark]

That one has Baidu Car life, not Android auto.

Ahh good catch. So many on ebay.
This one says support android auto...

So this one?
http://vi.raptor.ebaydesc.com/ws/eBa...=0&cspheader=1

Or is there a better place to go than ebay and a unit from china?

[Mk R]

Ahh good catch. So many on ebay.
This one says support android auto...

So this one?
http://vi.raptor.ebaydesc.com/ws/eBa...=0&cspheader=1

Or is there a better place to go than ebay and a unit from china?

Go to AliExpress.com and search "rcd330 android auto".

[bravo]

I got this one.

Crngiar RCD330 RCD330g Plus R340G 6.5"MIB Radio Carplay App Android Auto For VW Tiguan Golf 5 6 Ameo MK5 MK6 Passat Vento Touran
Crngiar RCD330 RCD330g Plus R340G 6.5"MIB Radio Carplay App Android Auto For VW Tiguan Golf 5 6 Ameo MK5 MK6 Passat Vento Touran-in Car Radios from Automobiles & Motorcycles on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group to Clipboard
(from AliExpress Android)

Arrived in 4days from China.

No issues in terms of operation although screen could be a little brighter.

Others have also had good experiences with aiduauto units.

[bravo]

For those trying to get their OEM camera working with this unit, or even better - have managed to get it working, please check out my new thread below:


OEM Camera Connection Thread