DNS series head unit (new generation dual core RNS-510 alternative)

[moda]

I was starting to think you were Sandy, Moda.
I appreciate everything you have done to help everyone out, including myself.

Haha nope, I can confirm Sandy does exist though, I have met him.

[MacinJosh]

I have the following version DNS 810 software, so is the DNS_A_20150326 update the correct one?

Also, I have iGo Primo. Can anyone please PM me with info on Sygic for North America? THANK you!!


BSP: MS9.H.32.1018
MPEG:
MCU: DNS810.A.1010
BT: 031407180
MPU: DNS810.30Oct14.32.VW.V39
CAN: VW_V02.27
MAP:
SOFTWARE:

[Sergey]

Hi all! I'm afraid to flash my device... both of you run your devices on can VW_V02.27 or newer. My device has strange version VW_V28.BG Is it safe for me to flash my device? My mcu has "A" letter, it means i have new canbus module? Give me some advice) Thanks!

[moda]

Have pretty much confirmed that my unit failure was caused by BSP flash failure. Should be able to recover it, either by replacing the chip, the motherboard, or the entire unit. Still waiting to here back about what is going to be the course of action though.

Tips:

Read all the instructions and follow it to a t.

Turn the car on, not just ignition but let the car idle, that way you shouldn't have any risk of draining the battery or power going off. Make sure you do it in a well ventilated area though!

Don't touch the unit once it starts updating. Just let it do its thing. If the screen goes blank, just wait for it, and let it do its thing.

I have the following version DNS 810 software, so is the DNS_A_20150326 update the correct one?

Also, I have iGo Primo. Can anyone please PM me with info on Sygic for North America? THANK you!!


BSP: MS9.H.32.1018
MPEG:
MCU: DNS810.A.1010
BT: 031407180
MPU: DNS810.30Oct14.32.VW.V39
CAN: VW_V02.27
MAP:
SOFTWARE:

Hi all! I'm afraid to flash my device... both of you run your devices on can VW_V02.27 or newer. My device has strange version VW_V28.BG Is it safe for me to flash my device? My mcu has "A" letter, it means i have new canbus module? Give me some advice) Thanks!]

@ Macinjosh and Sergey, yep, 'A' firmware for both of you.

The CAN version is probably just a revision of V28, it shouldn't be an issue to flash to the newer version.

If you are uneasy, you should at the very least be able to flash the newer MPU, which is the main chunk of the firmware/software anyways, haven't seen any issues with flashing the MPU at all, and in fact, previously I have had to interrupt an MPU flash because it hung, and it recovered fine :p

[MacinJosh]

Thank you! Does anyone know what the benefits or fixes are in the new version. Heck, even if it was just more gain on the Bluetooth microphone, I'd be happy.

[Goobz]

A big one is you can finally set the time now plus there's now an option to have it sync with GPS time . Also if you are having any battery drain or silent boot double start issues it should fix those too.

[moda]

A big one is you can finally set the time now plus there's now an option to have it sync with GPS time . Also if you are having any battery drain or silent boot double start issues it should fix those too.

I believe they were fixed in previous versions? I had GPS Time Sync on mine for a while, and no silent boot/double start issues either. Probably no major fixes, just more bug fixes and optimisations. Either way, typically, you're usually better off using the latest version possible *shrugs*

[dame2010]

I tried and I can confirm that is working on the new "A" type devices.

[MacinJosh]

But is there any benefit to it? I had GPS time and no battery drain all along. But I'd like functional Bluetooth and maybe a decent Scan feature.

[MacinJosh]

I think I just bricked my unit. I have a grey screen and nothing else.

[moda]

But is there any benefit to it? I had GPS time and no battery drain all along. But I'd like functional Bluetooth and maybe a decent Scan feature.

You won't get any of that with Audiosources, it's mostly just incremental changes and bugfixes, rarely do they introduce features lol.

I think I just bricked my unit. I have a grey screen and nothing else.

Bummer What was exactly your process? What files did you use?

It will still be recoverable, like my unit, will just require a chip swap. I'm still waiting to hear back about what options I have....

[MacinJosh]

I used the A firmware, but I accidentally put the card in the slot a moment to soon. It was clearly my fault. But I hope it wasn't a $700USD mistake. Ouch!
Thank you in advance for any help you can give.

[moda]

I used the A firmware, but I accidentally put the card in the slot a moment to soon. It was clearly my fault. But I hope it wasn't a $700USD mistake. Ouch!
Thank you in advance for any help you can give.

Hang on, so what exactly did you do? During what part of the flash?

[MacinJosh]

I slid the SD card in the slot while it was still booting, not meaning for it to fully make contact. It made accidental contact and I got a black screen with red and blue colored text that said something about "Bad Blocks Encountered". I turned the unit off and back on, and that was the end. I have the white screen with multi colored vertical lines.

Drat.

[Goobz]

Ahh it started a BSP flash. If you killed power during that then yeah it's a good chance it's toast.

As moda said though it should be recoverable. Apparently the chip is swappable so you might just be able to do that. See what sandy comes up with for moda's unit.

Have you tried. Starting the unit with the card in the slot. You might be able to get it to reflash the BSP.