How to Stop Android Radio from Draining Your Car Battery 2023

The video shows a tutorial on how to prevent your car battery dying from Android radio Standby Mode, it takes about three days and you will not be able to start your car. There is a way that you can fix that by fiddling with the wires, however even after doing that at the car electrician, still the radio stayed in Standby Mode for more that two hours. Be careful not to mess around the Settings and possibly modify unwanted changes. Good luck! #androidradio #androidauto #batteryfix
Model YT9213AJ
Brand Alps
Device 8227L_demo
Android: Oreo 8.1 Go
Build: YT9213AJ_00011_V001
Same settings are available on almost all Android Radio Head Units like Podofo, Essgoo, Joying etc.

[@albinskenderovski]

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[@Josh7170]

YOOOO you are a freaking genius!!! I bought a 2010 Dodge Ram with an android headunit installed. The lights would not turn on for the buttons on the radio and i looked up how to turn them on and it worked but then they would not turn off when i turned off the car. This step by step video solved all my problems. Thank you brother!

[@albinskenderovski]

I am very glad the video was helpful brother :)

[@albinskenderovski]

@@nopenottoday4105 All you did was just connect an amp and nothing else? No other wiring?

[@albinskenderovski]

@@nopenottoday4105 I also have an amp and it doesn't cause any issues. When I turn the engine off the amp is not working. The amp only turns on when they key ignition switch is on Accessory and forward of course. I wonder what could be keeping your Unit powered on all the time. My only advice would be to look into the canbus installation see how those wires are connected. I recently sent a photo link to someone looking for the correct installation of these units. I will write back with the link and make give it a look. Or ask the people who wired your amp to see if they can make sense of it.

[@albinskenderovski]

@@nopenottoday4105 here is the photo I mentioned ibb.co/TbYkH8T

[@robertholik6670]

Respect.

[@attilio5719]

You're a hero! You saved my battery on FIAT with ANKEWAY car Android. Now the standby is gone!

[@dharmaasthaaurvigyaan6136]

Thanks a ton mate..worked!! I was really worried about battery drainage issue..I got my self a Chinese android display(that's what we get easily here in South aisa) Hope now my car battery remains intact👍

[@DennisNein-ub8ki]

You saved me a lot of nerves my friend Had this problem for about a year now with my android Radio Norhing helped, then I randomly found your Video and my problem is solved now! Thank you very much my brother you cant imagine how much you helped me with this Video !!

[@albinskenderovski]

I am very glad I helped🙂🤲🏻 enjoy your unit my brother

[@PieterPrinceMusic]

Hi there. I found your video today because a few months ago I bought a Chinese Head Unit, and since I fitted it, if I didn't drive the car for a week my car battery would go flat. Only today I learned that these units draw more electricity than older radios, when left in stand by. Tomorrow, I'll be fitting a new alternator, which I think I damaged by using jump leads so many times, because of the battery being flat. Once I've done that, I'll follow your instructions here and let you know how I got on. Thanks for the vid!

[@albinskenderovski]

I am so sorry that happened to you, I will be waiting for an update :)

[@Groot_the_prado]

How did it go?

[@namthienvo2205]

Thanks for showing this, didnt know there was another hidden option behind this hidden menu

[@joseweisingerr7618]

To really stop the battery draining change the power circuit to the cigarette lighter circuit that’s completely off with the car key when you stop the car.

[@albinskenderovski]

This seems like a neat idea but many cannot handle electronics of the car. Mine was wired by a professional 😅, they should have known this thing probably, but yet again a professional doesn't always mean good at their job🤷🏻‍♂️

[@joseweisingerr7618]

@@albinskenderovski It's really easy, I did it myself and I'm 81. In your fuse box detect witch is the one that protects the cigarette lighter and take it out, with a piggy back fuse holder take that place and connect a wire under the car dash, cut the original PWR cable from the harness and connect the new PWR cable that comes from the fuse box. Done, when you switch of the key there is NO PWR to the unit. Good Luck

[@joseweisingerr7618]

@@albinskenderovski Here you have an example how to do it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKauXnaNerJ2aKM

[@albinskenderovski]

@@joseweisingerr7618 awesome I will see if I can pin this comment for people who are hardware-savvy 🙂 thanks a lot

[@braydonmotivation141]

@@albinskenderovski do I just go the wire from the adapter

[@andypyne]

Works perfectly on Esgoo Android 13. Thank You! ❤

[@andreeapetrea3420]

Just done that... Will see how's the baterry in the morning.. Thanks for the video

[@Steposhina]

I am also watching mine I really hope it works or rather worked otherwise I will throw the radio and go back to old school

[@jamiebanks4550]

Did it work?

[@UNKNOWNVISUALZ]

You really helpen me 5 stars

[@favior-m6283]

Thankkk youuu, it shut down completely. Only annoying part is that it takes a min to boot up again

[@MrMaxLions]

Thanks bro! Very useful tip:) no more dead battery

[@bugikaaa]

Thank you for your help! I just put an android head unit to my Seat Leon MK2, and this resolved the problem with the battery drain. But, do you know, how to setup to shut down after 30min? In another version there is possibility to 30min, 1hour, 1day, 3day etc etc. Example, if you go to the shop, and next ignition you dont have to wait to boot up because the radio is in sleep mode. I think with 30min standby mode didnt drain too much the battery. Thank youuuu

[@albinskenderovski]

Sadly some have the feature and some don't, if your menu is the same as mine then I don't think that feature would work for you

[@jeejam13]

It worked for me! Thanks a bunch i was gonna need a new battery 😅

[@simonwishbit]

I found a solution to the problem!!! For everyone who the tip from the video doesn't work!!! - You must disconnect the connector of the two orange and red cables from the main bone. Thanks to this, after removing the key from the ignition, the radio will turn off. The video that shows how to solve the problem is titled: "Android Autoradio zieht Batterie leer. Hier die Lösung!!! Android car Radio is draining battery."

[@brandonkeating4124]

Thanks so much this worked perfectly for me.. Quick question what is the function of the connector with the red and orange wire?

[@colbywan]

Thank you so much for this!!!!! I turned it to direct shutdown like you showed. Question, is there a mode that will shut it down completely after a couple hours? That way if coming back to the car it starts up quickly but doesn’t drain overnight. Thanks again!

[@albinskenderovski]

That would be perfect but sadly they don't have that option😅, for some cars it doesn't drain that much battery, I have no idea why it does for others. These units are hit and miss but they got a lot of features, much more than the traditional stereos that come pre-installed. So, you win some you lose some lol.

[@colbywan]

@@albinskenderovski thank you, I appreciate you taking the time to post this and to answer my question! 💪🏻👌🏻

[@madmanaricar8660]

Thanks for sharing this information… I was facing the battery drain problem and was thinking about adding extra switch.. but u saved me.. just one question about wiring, where to connect yellow wire, now it is connected with battery positive and red with half key ignition..

[@albinskenderovski]

Sorry it took me so long to respond, I don't want to cause issues for you since I really do not know about the wiring. Someone else wired it for me and I had to go back to their workshop three times and still it would not shut down completely no matter what they did, even tho they assured me it was fixed, still it wasn't. Only this software trick does the job, you have to ask someone who properly understands audio wiring. If it works like this, nice but if you still have some issue it's best someone knowledgeable wires it.... on a different note I remember posting a link to someone else, it leads to a photo I had which shows what to do with the wires if you are having trouble. Sadly I don't have the link anymore but it's in the comments, have a look when you got the time ✌🏻

[@ApurvJyotirmay]

Thank you so much man! Mine runs the same software as your head unit, and this is such a good change!! Thanks for putting this out here

[@albinskenderovski]

I am really glad it helped 🙂

[@naskiller11]

Hi man, thanks for this. I have just bought a PODOFO for my 2009 Skoda, everything works the same as on your video, I accessed the interface with the codes and everything, and put shut down all then I heard about the battery that is hissed. From the photo of the low-end / high-end. Do you think my 2009 Skoda Fabia 2 (2007-2014 model I think) is low end or high end? I'd like to point out that I don't have any steering wheels and seats and everything.

[@albinskenderovski]

I believe Skoda 2009 would be high end, have you fixed it by now?

[@PERSUADR]

Great information, thank you so much. It worked like a charm!

[@evfahy7183]

Mate, you are a hero. Thank you!

[@666arska]

I have it set to sleep for one day (24 hours) because I like the fast asf boot while in the city, after that it shuts down completely so the battery wont die on roadtrips, cruises etc. (in theory, no idea of that setting even works 😂)

[@zkb9947]

Was there an option to set it to power off after 24 hours, cuz in the video it just says to turn off

[@666arska]

@@zkb9947 Like I said it is in sleep mode for 24 hours and then powers off completely.

[@jeffkelly636]

My hu is very similar and I was able to find and adjust this setting. When clicking back to the first settings screen, I was prompted for the 8888 code again (wouldnt let me "back" to the home screen). I tried clicking "Reboot" this let me restart it. Also the App button took me home. But it is still not shutting down completely. I plugged everything in as instructed on the back of the hu. No idea why it wont shut off completely but I'll go back in a couple of hours and check if it turned off completely. If you have any ideas why I'd be interested. Is it a wiring issue? Will ask Podofo support too.

[@albinskenderovski]

@jeffkelly636 it might be wiring issue, same thing happened to me the first time

[@jeffkelly636]

@@albinskenderovski I have since located the solution - there is a tiny red wire (paired wire i believe) with a tiny plug-in on the harness that, if this tiny plastic connection is disconnected, makes the unit shut off when they key is removed from the ignition. Thank you.

[@albanacey2437]

@apex1viper do you need the bus decoder box plugged in for this to work? I've removed mine because it was messing up with the rear camera etc...! Thx for the video, much appreciated

[@albinskenderovski]

You can try, if it is not shutting down completely, then yes the box is needed. In my case, the unit wouldn't even turn on without the canbus 🤔

[@paytufo]

I have well connected the B+ and ACC cables but my headunit doesn´t save volume configuration or radio stations. Any solution? Apparently has the same software as you.

[@anthonygianfrancesco7569]

we'll see if it fixes it. i only started looking for a video like this after my battery was dead have to find a jump and wait a month or so. i bought a volt meter to test it out. what's a normal curent value for parasitic draw?

[@albinskenderovski]

I have absolutely no idea, for some batteries even leaving it like this it doesn't drain it completely. This might be the case for 100% healthy batteries. I stood no chance lol, it would drain it in about 3 4 hours.

[@KevinThegodful]

Thanks mate this worked on my HU as we share the same HU, have had this draining issue for a very long time

[@albinskenderovski]

I am glad it helped 🙂

[@N3WERHamRadioElmer]

Agree I followed other peoples instructions just like yours but what it different is your follow though on making sure you activated it and correct way of making sure it's working A+++ Thanks Dude I know it works 100% when I see My Loading LOGO I selected ever time I start My VW

[@albinskenderovski]

This means a lot 🤗 I am very glad it worked 🙂

[@MrSatan-ry6fw]

Thanks a lot mate, I’ll try as your way…. Very informative video. 👍👍

[@adamjohnmarsh1071]

Hi mate, great video. I’m having the draining issue with a Xtron unit in my MK5 VW Golf. I’ve managed to get into the factory settings but I couldn’t see an engineer debug button like yours, any advice mate? Cheers

[@albinskenderovski]

Hi mate :) thanks for watching...I saw your comment 2 hours ago and I havr been researching, your unit is a bit different, since you got into the factory settings I assume you can find things easily, the password was 126 for factory settings right? - If so what I think you need to do is actually find Extra Settings and it is in the usual Settings menu and go into SHUTDOWN DELAY WHEN ACC OFF, your might be set to AutoSleep and if you set it to lets say 10 seconds it will be exactly like mine and your radio will completely shutdown after 10 seconds and not go into Standby Mode but Shutdown mode. I hope this helps you. Reach out if not, I will look for other ways if there are any :) take care

[@amrsh17]

@@albinskenderovski thanks a bunch mate for your reply! (Other account) I actually followed your guide and used 8888 to get into the factory settings and I wasn't sure what to get into to enter the next code that you managed to do. Could I send you a pic maybe of the menu? I've reached out to Xtron but haven't heard back

[@albinskenderovski]

@@amrsh17 sure upload it to some file sharing website and give me the link. I thino imgur.com is the best

[@adamjohnmarsh1071]

@@albinskenderovski cheers pal really appreciate it! Is it cool if I upload it on Sunday. As the radios now drained the battery, I’ve got some things coming that might sort it too, like a radio you’ve used with similar software in case I can’t get the Xtron to work. On Sunday I’ll jump start it and take a pic of the interface 👍

[@albinskenderovski]

@@adamjohnmarsh1071 sure thing mate :)

[@DriveWithAndy]

Thank you for this Do you know if you can turn off the beep when turning the volume dial?

[@albinskenderovski]

I will check in my car, although mine has no beep 🤔

[@DriveWithAndy]

@@albinskenderovski ah must be a slightly different version. So annoying as it's a high pitch beep as you turn the dial

[@albinskenderovski]

@@DriveWithAndy I checked in my car and I couldn't find anything related to what you are saying...there was one setting in Android Settings> Sounds> Touch Sounds, you can check if it's turned on and turn it off. Maybe it is the reason it is beeping on your radio however I highly doubt it. Why don't you tell me your model I bet I can find something to fix this "issue" of yours.

[@DriveWithAndy]

@@albinskenderovski the one bought is the one in this link www.aliexpress.com/item/4000805327070.html On another note, when the engine is on and you press and hold the on button it turns off but not fully, screen shows date and time and can see the screen is backlit slightly not off like when engine is off

[@albinskenderovski]

@@DriveWithAndy That also happens with mine, the Off button is not for fully turning it off apparently🤷🏻‍♂️ . I saw the unit you bought and it seems similar to mine in terms of software, I will look more thoroughly again tomorrow and see if I had missed some hidden settings. I will reply back to you tomorrow friend ✌🏻

[@ravenasaidy6227]

Hi I just followed these steps and waited about 5 minutes but the screen continued to stay on, any tips? thanks for this video :)

[@albinskenderovski]

Hi, did you make sure the settings were saved by going back into the settings? Sometimes it's not saved and it continues doing the same. Other times tho, the issue is with the wiring and cannot be helped by software, there is a pinned comment I think where a gentleman explains how to wire it properly :)

[@marlonmatias5185]

Thank you for this 🙏 confirmed that it's working. We have the same unit...

[@albinskenderovski]

Nice, I am glad it worked, enjoy your unit friend 🙂

[@jagler74]

I'm going to test this setting. There's also a cable "Low Use", in the cable tree from the Radio. Disconnecting it can save Battery too. I'll let you know if this one works too. Thanks for tutorial

[@albinskenderovski]

Yes I tried with the cable "Low Use", actually took it to a car electrician and he said he fixed it and that he knew what the problem was. However, I knew that after at least two hours the radio should shut down on its own, so I tested it after about 4 and half hours later, the radio was still on. The next morning the car battery had died and I had to use jumper cables, with this Setting though everything is working fine, granted it takes about 10 seconds for it to boot everytime but it is worth it knowing the battery is not being used during the time the car is off.

[@jessealvarez7297]

blaupunkt

[@Ab-gj1jw]

Did it work?

[@jagler74]

The battery drain issue is history but I still have the problem that my connected phone (Bluetooth) stops the Radio's MP3 player from playing when notification come in to the phone. It's a Radio issue I guess

[@anon9517]

Wich cable is low use and did it work?

[@ms-os8of]

When you put it on direct shut down mode, do you have to set all settings again each time you off ignition and on it ?

[@albinskenderovski]

@@ms-os8of nope, they stay saved

[@jobandhaliwal723]

Thank you for sharing I have same stereo installed aftermarket in my car. I did same setting to direct shut down but it still keep draining the battery to 1.5Amp. I tried disconnecting the screen then it come to normal 0.15Amp. I tried with taking out the all the fuses while observing the current draining and find out its the stereo system that drains out but couldn’t fix it. Thank you

[@albinskenderovski]

After doing this settings you should charge your car battery fully and then try it overnight and see if it drains the battery. Mine even after doing this settings it still drained the battery completely but only because it had already drained most of it before the settings where applied. If your wiring is correct and it fully shuts down I see no other reason why it should be draining so so much. Talk with a car electrician if possible they usually know which wires are culprits in such situations. Thanks for watching and I hope you get yours fixed 100% :)

[@jobandhaliwal723]

@@albinskenderovski thank you I’ll try it

[@rashidsiddiqui440]

@@jobandhaliwal723 hey! Facing same issue the force shutdown setting worked great for 2 months but somehow now facing the same battery drain issue. And I have tested the stereo system is the culprit by connecting and disconnecting and checking the battery currents. Did you find a permanent solution? My shopkeeper is pushing for a new system and I'm really bummed at having to buy a new system altogether which doesn't even guarantee the issue won't return..

[@CP_FPV]

Thanks for that. I just installed this unit in my 2005 Mazda 6. Do u know much about the steering wheel controls ? It’s all plug and play on my unit. The steering controls work when the key is turned on one click but when I turn the key onto the second click and start the car the radio keeps changing channels, the music keeps changing tracks every second, KZbin videos keep changing etc It’s like the skip button is activated even when I’m not pushing the skip button. Not sure what to do. All the plugs are in the correct sockets. Do I have to run an aftermarket steering wheel control box or is it supposed to work how it is ?

[@albinskenderovski]

In the same menu there is an option about steering wheel controls, in Factory Settings. I don't have the car here but I will check it more thoroughly as it should work properly the way you connected it.

[@mhdprestigevtc8994]

@@albinskenderovski i have installed the same unit on my bmw 3 series e46 2004 model. My steering wheel controls are not working. Can you tell where to connect key 1 and key 2 wires ? As they are for the steering wheel controls.

[@FelipeGD-in5jv]

My radio always starts with the same volume level, I would like it to start with the volume that I established when turning off; thanks for your help

[@ingokeizer9202]

Thanks you for the help 🎉

[@adonescabural2948]

I would like to ask since we are same android stereo head unit (maybe) do you experienced when you are begin to start the engine and automatic reverse then back camera sees at the back but immediately shutdown

[@albinskenderovski]

Not for me because I dont have the camera, you should try Parameter settings and see if you can find it, it is a bad translation over there just try the camera settings and reverse them back if it doesnt fix your issue

[@adonescabural2948]

@@albinskenderovski Thanks for the response.

[@ssikiotis]

I hope it will works! I had big problem with my battery draiging so much fast! I will test it in theses days to figure up if it will works! Thank you for your tip!

[@chaseeasttexaspowerlifts9201]

Hey i dont know if youll see this but do you know how to disable the beeping sound when you turn the volume up and down?

[@albinskenderovski]

Sadly that doesn't go away I think, you must tinker into the special factory settings and see if you can find it, some are in chinese that's why it's difficult.

[@unknownuser-fv2lq]

Thanks mate good video however my stereo doesn't turn off when i turn the car off and remove the key. Any idea why?could my mate have wired the stereo straight up to the battery?

[@albinskenderovski]

Must be the wiring, had the same issue myself, I had to go back to the car electrician the first time and even after he wired it properly the unit still drained the whole battery, I tested to see if the unit shuts off completely without applying the settings and it didn't. Battery gone again, charged it back up and applied these settings and voila it stopped draining the battery, finally.

[@unknownuser-fv2lq]

@@albinskenderovski Yes it was the wiring mate, had it fixed now by a mechanic for free when I had my alternator replaced. Starts and turns off with ignition now. Much better. Cheers

[@albinskenderovski]

@@unknownuser-fv2lq I knew it lol, glad tidings from here on out :)

[@simonwishbit]

HELP please. I have the same radio, I did the same steps, I have the same passwords, but the radio does not turn off after removing the key from the ignition switch. What additional steps could I do?

[@albinskenderovski]

You have to wait about a minute before it turns off, if that is still not happening even after two minutes then maybe your issue is with the wiring. Just wait two minutes before testing if it works and make sure the settings have been saved.

[@simonwishbit]

@@albinskenderovski I found a solution to the problem!!! The connector must be disconnected of the two orange and red cables from the main bone. Thanks to this, after removing the key from the ignition, the radio will turn off.

[@albinskenderovski]

@@simonwishbit awesome, sometimes its the wiring that is the issue and with the software trick it must work properly, I am glad its fine for you now ✌🏻

[@stephenmurren]

hi, i have a podofo model same layout and passwords as the video , although when i change the settings it still does not turn off. i have also disconnected the low use cable too. any idea why is is still doing this? cheers... edit got it sorted was a dodgy wire on the loom

[@albinskenderovski]

Sorry had some personal issues and I am glad to see you sorted it out, :) take care

[@Senlachh]

If I mai ask, what wire?

[@albinskenderovski]

@@Senlachh hi, you can check out this picture I have uploaded some time ago. It tells you which wire should be cut or not cut, from the aliexpress product page directly from the suppliers...if you are having the same issues this could be it ibb.co/TbYkH8T

[@mhdprestigevtc8994]

@@albinskenderovski Can you tell where to connect key1 and key2, my steering wheel controls are not working 😕

[@louiskaye2093]

This works on 8227L's. It's a complete shutdown, but it also disables fast boot mode. Now it takes more than a minute to boot up.

[@albinskenderovski]

Yep, that was the whole point of it cause it drains the battery for some people and during winter it is even a bigger problem. There are some compromises to owning these units but for the price they do hold up nicely. I have one issue that keeps bugging me, when the volume goes past 19 there is a slight pause of playback and loudness is activated... I found one solution, even though a temporary one. You got a similar unit?

[@louiskaye2093]

@@albinskenderovski I agree. There is a lot tech built into these units on the cheap. The quirks are there but few. I haven't had a problem with sound at all. Pauses with any application is sometimes sign of peak RAM or running too much in background.

[@albinskenderovski]

@@louiskaye2093 this pause is constantly the same and many users have reported it... me being very easily annoyed by some of these quirks is a personal issue lol, nevertheless I have an amp installed and listening to a normal volume value is perfect with Poweramp app. I am satisfied for now

[@louiskaye2093]

@@albinskenderovski I just tried it to see if it's an issue I missed. Cranked it past 20, no pause, no change. My unit is from 2019, 9" unbranded "Sodial" 8227L demo running 8.1., 4 core A7. I use CarWebGuru and had to load a separate launcher to change kilometers to miles, but other than that, everything has worked beyond expectations. Maybe I got lucky.

[@albinskenderovski]

@@louiskaye2093 You definitely did, enjoy your unit friend, you got one of the better ones :)

[@ayushpathania583]

Truely a working thing🔥🔥

[@Meditech.]

Hello my dear you have saved my life I bought new car which was with headunit have been put recently the problem was he had chnaged the battery 2 times.. after 2_3 days no problem with battery but after that the battery was died.i so frustrated to know what was the problem also the radio all the time started i was so angry with it. I have done your setting now the radio is turning off. One trick you have to wait some time to completely turn it off i was applied your setting but still didnt work then i have read comments❤️ Lets see if it completely resolve my problem. One more thing how to make the radio not turn on after ignition on??? I mean when i want manualy turn it on? Thanks again

[@albinskenderovski]

That little bit is tricky and I think it has to do with the wires... and it's best if you do not fiddle with that extra setting as I remember there is an option but some people have reported the device never turning on again. I guess they are wired like that 🤷🏻‍♂️...I hope it solves your problem and Inonly made this video after made sure it is working for me 🙂 goodluck to you :)

[@Meditech.]

@@albinskenderovski what is that option? I like to try it or even if there is just to come back to sleep mode will be great, please search for it to find the option to make it not turn it on automatically with ignition starting.

[@albinskenderovski]

@@Meditech. I think I can find it but trust me, your radio will not work again, it is something the manufacturers have put there on purpose I guess. When you activate that option the radio goes into permanent sleep mode and it requires opening and flashing different systems to try and get it back. Many have tried and bricked their devices 😅. I will check when I have the car close by, but I do not recommend it at all.

[@albinskenderovski]

@@Meditech. Also here is a text I copied from a friend online, his unit was similar to this with the same settings and stuff. "Ok. This is what ive done by mistake.lol. in the factory settings i found a power option that allows the stereo to switch on all the time when ign is on.there was an off option which i presumed was to turn it of so when the car ign was on the stereo would stay off untill i turned it on with the power button.. apparently that is not what happens. Because i did this and now the headunit wont turn on at all. Ive even tried a factory reset but it wont boot up afterwards because i selected the off option. I can access the recovery menu, and ive done a factory reset which it says "data wipe complete" but thats it.it won't boot up android,the headunit just turns of instead. Ive spent hours trying to get it to turn on with no luck.also spend a few hours on google looking for advice.i did find a page that explains the same issue other have have had that says " the hu cant start because in the config file there is a mistaken option with power service turned off" which is what my issue is. Any help is greatly appreciated as it cost me a fortune to buy and get it into the uk. The sellers aren't responding to my numerous emails and messages asking for help."

[@Meditech.]

@@albinskenderovski many thanks dear i got it, i willtry turn it off before the ignition goes off and lets see if it boots again with on . may be your trick works for me too.

[@kimer44]

Where did you get that second password from? I hope it will work for me. I've got slightly different problem. After fitting one of those chinese android to my Focus MK2 the display on the dashboard placed by the speedo is not turning of after locking the car. I think it is because android and it's CAN-bus decoder keep communiacating to the car. I'll try this method.

[@albinskenderovski]

Some forums have all the passwords, luckily I stumbled upon one back in the day

[@keithmatt1485]

Amazing!!!! Helped me so much👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@albinskenderovski]

I am so glad🙂

[@frogcompanion7838]

So when it’s in direct shutdown mode it should boot up completely every time you turn on the ignition. It shouldn’t turn on immediately?

[@albinskenderovski]

Yes, exactly and thus not draining your battery

[@frogcompanion7838]

@@albinskenderovski and you only had to wait 20-30 seconds for the settings to take place. I ask because I did the same thing but it’s not working.

[@albinskenderovski]

@frogcompanion7838 yes, at most you can wait for 1 minute. If it doesn't work then it probably needs to be rewired properly.

[@50088]

Hi....I have the opposite problem. For some reason, my unit (similar to yours) is no longer fast booting unless I turn the stereo back on within minutes after shutting it off. And it takes 2-3 minutes for it to boot up. .......................What do the other 3 options mean? Mine is at "user mode".

[@albinskenderovski]

Did you try the sleep then restart mode? I think that's what you are looking for, but it will drain your battery, especially now during winter

[@50088]

@@albinskenderovski I tried all the modes. Now the radio takes 5-15 mins to boot up and sometimes it freezes. I guess I got a dud. Seller won't do anything about it.

[@albinskenderovski]

@@50088 look at my other video where I explain how to enable engineering mode, it's the one for increasing volume, use the steps to activate mtk engineering mode and in there scroll to the right until you get to options about shutdown, I believe there was an option about Sleep mode, try changing that and see how it goes. I do not have the car anywhere close by( different country right now) but if you go to that option just tell me what you can select or unselect and I will try and help you if I can remember how mine was setup in that area.

[@simonwishbit]

Love you man

[@albinskenderovski]

Glad I could help :)

[@bobmalocca8534]

Thank you mate 👍

[@Alfareview9]

Is there a setting sleep for 24 hours and then shutdown ? What’s the user setting exactly? Thanks

[@albinskenderovski]

Sadly no, the user setting I believe is the one where it stays on all the time so it can be used fast, fastboot option.

[@dafevo81]

Thank you for this, very helpful

[@darrylmorrey7338]

Hi I have tried what you said but it is still in standby mode with the lights on and ignition off and car locked any ideas ? Managed to set to auto shutdown but hasn’t actually do it

[@albinskenderovski]

Then the issue is with the wiring, I think there is a comment from a user who shared how to wire them properly, I had the same issue in the beginning, only after proper wiring would these settings work and the unit would shut down completely. I recommend a visit to a car electrician just for a checkup on the wires.

[@tomerkeidar2124]

Hey there After watching this video and following the steps, the red lights (phone, music etc) turns off but the screen stays on and functioning Do you have any solution? Thanks

[@albinskenderovski]

There must be some issues with the way your unit is wired and it keeps the screen on, it's best to revert the settings back to the way they were. Check with a local car electrician and see if they can wire the unit to not use any power after the key is removed and then do these settings again.

[@McRonLovin]

Ive tried the same thing. But now i think that my new issue must be the bluetooth being on. Tried just normally knocking it off? Any ideas other than airplane mode ?

[@albinskenderovski]

Hmmm I have no other idea, but usually if it is still being On it might be an issue with the wiring

[@zulkiflihamzah9747]

Hai. i already follow your step. But it still same never shutdown after ignition off. I already check and the setting already saved same like your shared in this video. Any others idea to solve my problem?

[@albinskenderovski]

Wiring issue, there might be a wire that is not allowing it to sleep and read the settings from the unit., someone has already explained in these comments, I believe the people that wired it for you can rewire it properly for it to shutdown with these settings

[@davidrowe1605]

Brilliant I've just got same stereo and it keeps draining battery what was the password you put in please not the 8888 1 but the other

[@albinskenderovski]

@@davidrowe1605 26959910 this is the other password

[@quiuj3374]

Du bist ein Gott, vielen Dank.

[@BestMotorWerks]

Hello there. I reach you after many days searching a solution for my car. I bought a cheap android screen for my bmw e46 and I installed it. It works fine until I start and stop the car 2 times. One little screen on the tachometer stays on even if I remove the keys from the ignition and if I didn't notice it after a while it triggers the aftermarket alarm that the car has... Any idea please?? Thank you for your time dear...

[@veraimt1381]

Samw problem, did u find the solution?

[@kajubadaammix]

Means when we switched off the car. Take out key from ignition. Then still baterry is used ?

[@albinskenderovski]

Yep exactly like that, for some it is ok, but for others it drains the entire car battery and the car doesn't start in the morning.

[@kajubadaammix]

@@albinskenderovski but when i remove key from ignition it, the android device becomes off so how it would work or drain battery ? I checked after withdrawing key from ignition , the android system doesn't open.

[@kajubadaammix]

@@albinskenderovski the left menu lights becomes on when I on the parking lights. It is set with parking lights. One thing i noticed when I remove key from ignition n device is also off then I observe that the left menu lights of android device still able to on with parking lights. But after many minutes or hours when I came again to drive car n I didn't insert key in ignition & check whether the left menu lights of android system would on with parking lights then it doesn't open. But when I insert key in ignition then it works with parking lights again

[@Luchy56512]

Hi I have Junsun android unit and it drained 2 batteries. The difference with my car is that even the original Skoda swing unit didn't turn off with the ignition I was jusing the power button but it never drained my battery. With the new unit is the same thing I have to turn it off with the button but I have feeling its not turning off completely because it's draining the battery and there's no android starting thing it just comes right up there I finish before turn off.. Please help me. Many thanks

[@albinskenderovski]

You will have to give me some more info, as in can you get into any of these extra settings, share some photos if you will...I can try and help you cause definitely your radio is not turning off completely

[@Luchy56512]

@@albinskenderovski problem solved, my menu didn't have the option that you have just simple settings so I looked through the wiring and found out that I'm getting constant power so I've disconnected 2 orange wires and now it's turning off with the key ignition and when I turn the unit on there is the android starting proces so I know it shut down completely

[@Luchy56512]

I would post I photo but I don't know how

[@albinskenderovski]

@@Luchy56512 go to this site: imgbb.com and upload as many pics as you like, and share the links here

[@zahrahameid4221]

I followed all the steps and changed the setting however when I remove the ignition the screen still stays on, what should I do as my battery keeps draining everytime I leave the car for two days and don’t drive

[@albinskenderovski]

My best guess is your wiring is not properly done, same thing happened to me. I went back to the car electrician and told him what is happening and he switched some wires and voila.

[@yadielalemu5563]

I have suzuki dezire 2021 model i have some issue on android screen it turned on and off by its self do you have a solution for that

[@albinskenderovski]

Yes, if the unit is turning off and on by itself, like a bootloop, it's probably because it is getting too hot, mine does the same thing but only during very hot days. My solution is a blast the air conditioning on the coolest temperature and direct the vents inside, in about three minutes it stops the bootloop but again, this is for units like mine xyauto.

[@TheDragonkiller1981]

Thanks it worked but do u have solution for radio static sound buzzing its so annoying please 🙏😘

[@albinskenderovski]

That has got to be something to do with the wires. You gotta check that with a car electrician, 75% of the time static buzzing sound is because of the wires and the other 25% comes from the radio unit itself where the connectors for the speakers are. I am glad the shut down procedure works for you, and I am sorry I do not have a complete solution for the buzzing sound. I hope you fix it, take care :)

[@kellykong334]

It worked thanks. Could you also help me about reseting auto bluetooth start? Thanks

[@albinskenderovski]

Could you elaborate more 🤔, do you mean music starts playing as soon as you connect your smartphone via bluetooth?

[@rtyy3273]

Does updating the MCU fix the battery drain in sleep mode as well? Mcu version 4.0 being the latest.

[@albinskenderovski]

I have another video to disable sleep mode, or you keep it like that on purpose? For me it drained the whole battery overnight, I think that issue cannot be fixed 🤔

[@SeanFarrell-wf1yi]

@@albinskenderovski like even if sleep mode is off there is nothing you can do to stop it from draining your battery

[@albinskenderovski]

@@SeanFarrell-wf1yi My first issue was with wiring I think, but even after taking it to a car electrician and them confirming they have rewired it properly as to not drain any battery, still my device being left with sleep mode on and direct shutdown applied ot drained the battery completely. So what I did next was, apply direct shutdown and charged the car battery after that thus making sure it is full and not a battery issue. Next morning, battery was full again and the unit had not drained any battery whatsoever. When it completely shuts down there is no way for it to draw any power, except for the lowest of power use for the unit to keep in memory your saved settings. Are you having these same issues?

[@nabylferhane8247]

Thank you very much, i have the same android unit my problem is that i can’t find “simple soft” canbus on the protocol setting, is there a way the add it?

[@albinskenderovski]

I don't understand, simple soft 🤔could you explain a bit more please?

[@kuwaitcutie]

My ac8257 android head unit don’t have the engineering test debugging or parameter settings, no sleep settings either…though i have the factory settings and accepted the 8888 code.. so i am still stuck with sleep mode and i already tried every settings but no luck on finding the auto sleep mode.. hope you can help me cos i am very frustrated now 😢

[@albinskenderovski]

Maybe you could give me some more info on your exact model and I can look around for you...these are android units and I think it must have the same options hidden inside...also take a picture of the settings menu after you enter the factory code 8888 I wanna see something. I hope you know how to upload to imgur or other site for image uploads. I think we can solve your issue :)

[@albinskenderovski]

@@kuwaitcutie Non sleeping mode should be disabled as it keeps it running, that's a different setting, I will dig around and see more about your device :)

[@kuwaitcutie]

@@albinskenderovski ohhh really? I was very happy earlier since i thought it was the settings i was looking for 😅😅😅 So i think tomorrow i should disable it, as you said ... But thanks alot in advance for the help.. i have high hopes that you will find it l🤞🤞🤞

[@kuwaitcutie]

@@albinskenderovski there's also one pic that i add in the link that i sent you, its about battery charging something, i am not sure about it so i took a picture and upload it so you can check it out, maybe it can help 😁😁😁

[@kuwaitcutie]

@@albinskenderovski there is also CANBUS settting and MCU.. but i cannot dig it up cos there is code and I don't know whats is the code 😅😅😅 FACTORY SETTING> 6666 (CODE)> DIAGNOSTIC TEST> TOOL KIT>0000 (CODE) SWIPE left2x Thats where i found the multiple settings including the NON SLEEP MODE

[@videoupload8230]

I managed to set mine to full shutdown. But it seems to "instantaneously" shut down once the ignition is switched to off, not like how your android phone shuts down. Will it damage/corrupt the headunit in the long run? I am not sure if it's doing this improper shutdown though, not sure how to test it.

[@albinskenderovski]

I think it will be fine in the long run since that way is better when the engine is off the unit is not still running in the background, mine also shuts off like that, the screen goes dark immediately and it's gone 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@videoupload8230]

@@albinskenderovski Thanks! Will leave mine in full shutdown.

[@joseweisingerr7618]

To really stop the battery draining change the power circuit to the cigarette lighter circuit that’s completely off with the car key when you stop the car.

[@GabrielState]

Thank you very much! It works!

[@macn4u]

Thank you this is very helpful and resourceful..

[@albinskenderovski]

I am glad I helped somehow 🙏🏻

[@pookeyjames8241]

have an eonon radio with the same software. did this and it helped it last longer but there's still a .80 amp drain from the radio. truck never drained before installing. no shorts anywhere and it's wired properly.

[@albinskenderovski]

I know my friend, these are wild on the battery, and there was only one person among all of these comments who said that I was exxagerating and misleading people by saying that they drain the battery. I only made the video to help whoever I can 🤷🏻‍♂️ because I know how frustrating it is, that .80 amp drain, is it causing significant issues for you?

[@pookeyjames8241]

@@albinskenderovski oh yeah my battery dies overnight. Lasted an extra night after doing this but came out this morning and it was dead only sitting about 12 hours. I'm gonna try manually wiring the power to an accessory wire and see if that stops it. Got mine in a 2010 Silverado. Hopefully I didn't waste $170 😅 8" screen and plug and play sounded too good to pass up haha.

[@albinskenderovski]

@@pookeyjames8241 I think you could try on the cigarette lighter but I really have no idea on the hardware side of this, clearly you can manage it...I don't remember If I have clarified it in description or some comments, but I also had issue like that after doing this method the next morning battery was dead, back to the car electrician he wired it differently and when I got home I left it at default, next morning battery dead again. So finally setting it back to this method and after that I recharged the battery, the next morning it was fine and it never happened again. Tricky little ones, but you will get it working, they are not cheap at all and I wouldn't like it for you to have wasted your money....I don't like injustice lol, write back and tell me what happens ✌🏻

[@pookeyjames8241]

@@albinskenderovski will do 👍 I definitely want to help the people out that are having the same problem as me. Was advertised as plug n play but now I have this problem and I'm pretty good with wiring just about anything 😂. Definitely an injustice especially when paying $170 for the cheapest model they have available 🤦

[@erronkulabonish9959]

@@pookeyjames8241 did you figure it out? i’m having this same exact problem with the eonon q50pro on my e46.. battery dies overnight

[@garystinten9339]

Planning on getting a ownice or a t'eyes.. hope this works too.

[@TheMatthewsantos]

Bloody legend you 💯💯💯

[@julianoscomazzon224]

In my car only disconnecting the orange and red plug (ignition) works, but after some minutes if i turn the ignition on, nothing happens.. the radio dies.. only turn on if i remove fuse and plug again.

[@albinskenderovski]

You have to go to a car electrician my friend, they can wire it properly, mine had the same issue if I removed the canbus and tried to turn it on without a canbus, nothing screen was black, but use canbus and the radio would turn on but it would never shut down 100% and it would drain my battery, after proper wiring and doing the trick from the video now everything is fine. I hope you get it wired properly ✌🏻

[@ThtBoySern91k]

I have a 2010 jetta s 2.5 I’m having problems with the android stereo draining my battery and my Stereo won’t turn on any idea what I’m facing??

[@albinskenderovski]

Hmmm seems like you might have an issue with the wiring, have the car checked out by a professional they know which wire to cut in order for the radio not to be On when the car key is removed from the ignition. After that, apply the same settings like in this video and test it out by turning it off and waiting for about a minute and turn on the android unit and if it boots up from scratch as in from Android logo then you are fine it will no longer drain the battery. If you cannot find these settings you could tell me the Unit model number and name so that I can try and look up the specific settings for your case. These units are almost all the same, and the same settings exist somewhere buried in the Settings menu.

[@nickrusso6831]

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[@nickrusso6831]

@@albinskenderovski aa

[@rqzway]

You are the MAN. Thx

[@albinskenderovski]

U are very welcome, glad it worked :)

[@edwardvlad4945]

It doesn’t worked for me. Even in the factory settings it says that I’ve configured to “direct shutdown mode”. Also my operating system is exactly like the on in the video. I don’t know why it didn’t worked…

[@albinskenderovski]

Probably your wiring is the issue here, the first time I used the settings it was wired differently, after I took it to a car electrician he changed something and I have no idea what, then I applied the settings and it was working like in the video.

[@ramsarupbanghard34]

Some off my apps are not supported, it’s coming up with a error code 99z. How can I fix this problem.

[@albinskenderovski]

Is this after updating? Or did you just buy this unit?🤔

[@michaelcometa9138]

thankyou!!!!😊

[@encoreyau]

Hi, I followed all your instructions and just not working on my mk6 golf

[@albinskenderovski]

What is it saying? Also, make sure you don't unpack the downloaded file.

[@kamahelmiteis6370]

Love u so much ❤❤❤

[@KrishnaPrasad-wl6kl]

I have the same system for my Vw Ameo my battery is dead totally I am not able to crank the vehicle vehicle has been been kept side for 20 days without using after a long ride what would be the issue in my case is that wiring issue or this android unit is draining battery even when car is off

[@albinskenderovski]

The car has not been driven for 20 days, that could be an issue in of itself. Try to turn it on using jumper cables and fill up the battery, then leave the car overnight and see if it will start in the morning. All things aside I think it is better to setup your head unit like in the video and you will never have an issue with your battery again, it does not matter how you have wired it as long as it completely shuts down it will no longer waste your car battery. Good luck.

[@KrishnaPrasad-wl6kl]

@@albinskenderovski thanq for your reply I will try the settings as shown I have given battery for charge it’s 1.5 years old hope it should work after charge

[@deancreighton1185]

@@KrishnaPrasad-wl6kl I’m having same problem I’ve done the settings and my battery has been dead the last 2 days not sure what else I can do any ideas ??

[@albinskenderovski]

@@KrishnaPrasad-wl6kl it will definitely work, it worked for me although my battery was over 3 years old. I hope it works out for you friend :) take care

[@KrishnaPrasad-wl6kl]

@@deancreighton1185 it looks my issue has been fixed I have given my dead battery to charge it till it reaches green colour from silver

[@rishimantri]

Superb. Now need a video to update firmware

[@albinskenderovski]

Check mine, it's up there :)

[@nickheimans5169]

I also succeeded he was on user mode ... so adjusted now Start he also goes on with VW logo what he did not do before, also the android logo did not and now it works again perfectly

[@albinskenderovski]

I am glad it worked out friend :) this is the reason I made the video so that others could benefit... take care 🙂

[@nickheimans5169]

@@albinskenderovski thank you the radio was schut down for like 3 months i had no clue

[@andrebfabre]

In this case the equalization settings are reset whenever you restart Android?

[@albinskenderovski]

No, eq settings stay the same, nothing gets reset

[@joenelsaracho4836]

So whats happening why the battery is draining?? i want to buy one even if your not using your car the head unit is still running??

[@albinskenderovski]

Yes, on some cars this happens, but this workaround helps, the only caveat is the unit is not really fast considering boot time. Everytime you turn off the engine with this workaround the unit will shutdown after about 10-15 seconds and it needs a full boot when you turn the engine on again, which is about 30 seconds.

[@TheBk1yn]

How did you do your Firmware update

[@albinskenderovski]

Hi, look at my other videos I have one for firmware update 🙂

[@barbossajacksparrow9481]

Nice info

[@Gytoldas]

Hello mate, I have a bit different android, Eunavi if I remember correctly. It has android 10, so the Factory setting a bit different, and I cant find section like one in the video.

[@albinskenderovski]

Well judging by radios similar to yours, you may be able to find something in Settings>Car Settings>Extra Settings and then use one of these codes* to enter the menu which has many options hopefully one like mine. *Codes: 1983 126 7890 123456 000000 8888 3368 3010 8520 44320

[@Gytoldas]

Theres no extra settings, in Car settings section ony gave Base setting, Factory setting and Steering wheel setting. In Factory setting password is 0000, but the menu is completely different. All other passwords dont work. Thank you for response

[@albinskenderovski]

@@Gytoldas I might have to see the Factory Settings menu, there might be something there... would it be too much trouble for you to upload a photo of it on some hosting website? These devices are auto translated I guess and some items barely make any sense. And I don't have my car close by but there might be some other way to fix it If we cannot find this specific setting.

[@Gytoldas]

@@albinskenderovski Its a bit different menu, my car is 2005 Passat B6. I read about original CanBus, older passat have problem with those. But this Android cames with Canbus box.

[@albinskenderovski]

@@Gytoldas Yes mine came with a Canbus box too and the person who wired the unit had to cut one of the wires he said he knew what he was doing and the radio would shut down completely after that. Still it was not successful and I had to do it like in the video. So my guess is it is not the canbus problem but you have to find this specific setting in your unit. You could also try the MTK Engineering apo from google play store, there is an option there that says Non-sleep mode try and open that and see if it takes you to a similar menu like my unit.

[@lizvanbynen2312]

Hi....I have this exact android in my bmwx3. After installing my original car stereo no longer works. HELP!!!!

[@albinskenderovski]

Tell me what happened and which unit you had?

[@lizvanbynen2312]

Have an avin. Super easy to install. Only one way really but now my cd player and radio doesn't work

[@lizvanbynen2312]

And can't get radio on avin to change regions. I'm in Canada

[@albinskenderovski]

@@lizvanbynen2312 could you find my social links on my youtube page and send me a message on facebook, I wanna see some pictures of this and see if I can help you ✌🏻

[@lizvanbynen2312]

@@albinskenderovski how do I find you?

[@rodneytaylor911]

Can you tell me how to change the air conditioner setting from Celsius to degrees? Thank you.

[@albinskenderovski]

I do not have the car with me now sorry I cannot test it out🙈, I have a video where MPH/KMH is changed by a long press, maybe it could be the same there.

[@achimgazelle3641]

Hi, i have the problem that the radio shuts down completely. the wiring is correct. yellow cable is connected to steady plus 12+ and dad red to ACC ignition lock 12+. I have changed the setting under enginer debugging from " USER MODE" to " SLEEP MODE", but still the radio always shuts down completely when the key is removed. This is just shit. If you have navigation set and you are on the road and you have to stop for a short time, for example to fill up your car, everything will be deleted, because the radio will be shut down completely. Every time you start the engine, the radio is also rebooted. Then you have to start all over again. I want to prevent this but somehow " SLEEP MODE" does not work. and your problem is to switch off " SLEEP MODE". I don't understand anything anymore...

[@albinskenderovski]

Well it depends on your car, what model and year, there is something else that needs to be connected or disconnected depending on the above mentioned info. I had this installed by a car electrician and his method made it impossible for it to completely shut down, I want it like that but for you it is different. What model and what year is your car, I will look into this. And these settings they do work on mine, If I set it on sleep mode it does not completely shut down, also did you try the other mode Sleep then Restart( it stays on standby for a while then it shuts down completely)? Try it when you have some free time...

[@achimgazelle3641]

@@albinskenderovski thanks for the quick answer :-) I have an Opel ASTRA G model year 1999, the radio is an 8227L model www.directupload.net/file/d/5989/xxrbgjug_jpg.htm][IMG]s12.directupload.net/images/201101/temp/xxrbgjug.jpg I have done the wiring correctly. The yellow cable is connected with steady plus 12+ and the red cable with ignition lock 12+.i have also tried the "sleep then restart mode" but without success.this is the wiring harness from the radio www.directupload.net/file/d/5989/boqlhxei_png.htm][IMG]s12.directupload.net/images/201101/temp/boqlhxei.png

[@albinskenderovski]

@@achimgazelle3641 Here you go, I think you have to connect it like in the lower part of the image, if it's not connected like that already... ibb.co/TbYkH8T

[@achimgazelle3641]

@@albinskenderovski Okay, my friend. I have solved the problem. I wired it wrong. The yellow cable must be connected to 12+ And the red one on ignition lock 12+ Under settings "enginer debbuging" I have now selected " sleep mode". Now the radio will not shut down completely. What does the " sleep then restart" mode mean? In any case, I have now been able to solve the problem.😊👍

[@albinskenderovski]

@@achimgazelle3641 "Sleep then restart"- I think it means after 4 hours of inactivity it shuts off completely, I am not 100% sure. I am glad you got it right this time though :) enjoy

[@issry3246]

Will this setting reset the time and equalizer settings ?

[@albinskenderovski]

Hi, no it will not change those things 🙂

[@sanylang22]

Great video that helped me a lot. Thank you very much. I want to change the logo. Which file do I have to take for skoda? gif and png and jpg does not work. i drive a skoda Thank you and greetings from Germany

[@albinskenderovski]

Doesn't the unit have the car brand logos inside it from factory 🤔, mine has it loaded on its own. But I will check tomorrow which types of files are used for logos...might I add I think it's png but the size of the picture matters a lot.

[@albinskenderovski]

And, I am glad it helped you 🙂 I hope we can deal with the logo issue

[@sanylang22]

@@albinskenderovski That's very nice, thank you very much. how did you change it maybe I'm doing it wrong. Thanks for your help

[@albinskenderovski]

@@sanylang22 I haven't had a chance to look cause I didn't have my car today, but I will tomorrow and will tell you first thing in the morning✌🏻

[@albinskenderovski]

@@sanylang22 I just checked it and, in Settings go to the bottom of the list and you can choose one. Just go into internal logo and it will open the whole carousel of logos, I also checked Skoda is there too 🙂