KSUN ZL10 Hacks and Improvements

[@TheNotaRubicon]

Thanks for this! Anyone able to figure out how to set the clock or change the timezone?

[@StarShipAdventures]

Using the remote control software, you can pull down the control panel like any other android phone. From there you can enter settings and set the time zone and clock.

[@gnrbryham2305]

@@StarShipAdventures Thanks for this tip, but they have locked down the control panel now. When you pull it down it has a padlock on it.

[@michelecheverria1052]

very good video, is it possible to teach us for Windows? Many users do not use Linux, excuse my English as a translator. greetings from Chile

[@Phoenix_1982_MD]

Very nice tutorial, I will have mine coming about next week, so I can set it up like it should be from the start. Thanks again!

[@taufiq23d]

good work bro, can we install applications for other communications besides zello on this radio?

[@kvmods]

Very nice tutorial :) Is it possible to share youre sounds somwhere? I cant seem to find any good sounds :(

[@luissaulrivera6202]

Greetings, excellent video, where can I get those sounds?

[@davequirk1240]

Can you create a series on upgrading on Windows 11 vice Linux?? Thanks!

[@JeffWaters-o8x]

Hey star ship .. couple questions you might be able to help with .. 1. would like to install hack tools on Mac ... help with that ? 2. would like to set up a lock on screen and programming .. so that when turn on only the settings and channel programmed are available .. perhaps a password required is available ?? Thanks Jeff

[@StarShipAdventures]

I believe it could be done, but beyond what we have done or are planning to do.

[@stuwho11]

You guys are the best!! Just did your screen mod and the radio is finally usable. I get spectacular battery life and the radio side works great up here in New York on T-Mobile. My only other wish would be the ability to edit the APN to allow for using the cheap $5 sim cards. Anyway, you guys made my day, keep up the great work. 73's WA2JNF..

[@juanc.h.s.7026]

la sim tiene que ponerla sin el pin code y funciona saludos

[@StarShipAdventures]

You can edit the APN if you use a program like SCRCPY or Total Control to click the buttons

[@MrOscar442cutlass]

i cant get mine to work on tmobile sim can you explain how you get yours working please

[@perppaperp5885]

I could really use some help doing this. I am so lost. Can anyone offer me assistance please

[@JoseAliLoaizaPita]

Cuál es el programa para modificar este tipo de radios

[@guardianzx9640]

Is there anyway to get this working on US LTE (TMobile)? it connects to the network, but no data

[@marketou]

As this device don't have a touch screen, you have to navigate through the app by using the buttons. This is pretty difficult, if it comes to things like aktivate or deactivate the "overlay button" (wich covers way to much if the little display) or to activate or deactivate the PTT-button on the hardware of this ZL10 or ZL 50. Is there any manual or tutorial video available for this? KSUN ZL50 also does not have the USB to do configuration via PC.

[@mikestriker4371]

gonna try it , cool video man thanks

[@jaybruce285]

New to network radios and trying to find a simple solution to replacing our old analog Kenwoods (380s and 980s) at work. I want get one of these KSUN's and start up a Zello channel as proof of concept before I take this idea to the powers that be for their consideration. I read on Zello's website that they recommend Vysor (remote control application) on the desktop to install and configure an Inrico T199 (no screen). Would Vysor be a work around to having to use a command prompt and deal with ADB..? Or would the command prompt still be necessary for the screen resizing? I guess that was a long, round-about way of asking if there is a Zello setting that can be accessed using the remote control / mirroring to change the resolution.. Sorry if I'm a bit all over the place. I'm still learning the nuances of the network radio. Also! Have you used a bluetooth hand mic with this? Would love to hear any suggestions on that front, as this will be ideal for our work application

[@StarShipAdventures]

Yes, Vysor would allow you to skip all the ADB terminal stuff. The screen probably won't need resizing. The "scrcpy" app I used would do the same thing as Vysor.

[@xccess21]

you are just a life saveer, can you tell me where you get all your wav files? I can't seem to locat them on the net

[@robertosilva-z8h]

Hello friend, could you teach us how to install Echolink on this radio? My computer's operating system is Windows 11. A hug from PY4RN.

[@stuwho11]

My screen reverts to the crummy factory resolution whenever I turn the radio off and on again. What is the trick to get it to stay at your 260x200 screen resolution??

[@josephhacker6508]

Unfortunately I have not found a way to stop that. Sometimes a reboot fixes it but you have to restart a few times.

[@stuwho11]

@@josephhacker6508 What a shame, this thing is nearly useless at the default resolution. I guess it was too good to be true...

[@diegoballestagarcia1161]

@@josephhacker6508 something new? I want to buy a pair of ksun zl10, I would like to know if this matter has evolved, thanks!

[@stuwho11]

@@diegoballestagarcia1161 They did another follow-up video a few days ago and pretty much advised everyone to forget about this particular radio, too many problems...

[@dawsonhampton8379]

I discovered that if I turned the radio on while USB-connected to a computer (Not necessarily the one I programmed it with), it goes back to the resolution I programmed into it.

[@HamTechRadioScannerDrones]

How do you open Terminal.

[@StarShipAdventures]

Depends on the operating system. On linux most desktop environments you just open the launcher and find the terminal there. On windows, you run a program called "CMD" and you can open it by searching for it in the start menu.

[@rsfrfaust]

Great job! Works great. Like Stuart mentioned in the comments the only thing that would be great is if there is a way to get the APN setup. I bought 8 of these radios to be used in the Caribbean but without being able to set the APN of the local providers we can only use the radios being paired with a smartphone. Would be great to just use a data sim in it.

[@StarShipAdventures]

You can set the APN if you use SCRCPY to remote into the device, then you can use keyboard and mouse to navigate to the APN.

[@glomargadaffi2129]

Eiotclub appears to work in mine.

[@neil08965]

@@glomargadaffi2129 how did you turn on data roaming ? i have vysor to control the radio and cant find the settering to turn on data roaming

[@JoseAliLoaizaPita]

​@@StarShipAdventuresGreetings friend, ask what is the software used to modify these radios

[@MiniRanga_]

could you direct me the way for windows to hack and improve this, also could you add a download link for the key up sound, i cant find it anywhere!

[@MareAlta77]

Wonderfull! Thank you very much! 73 from Portugal CS7ALB

[@ericshop]

I have reset the resolution twice and every time I power cycle the radio it reverts back to an even larger resolution than I started with. It's useable as a single channel radio as is but not very user programmer friendly. I set up the zello account on my phone then all I had to do was log in to the account on the radio.

[@dawsonhampton8379]

I discovered that if I turned the radio on while USB-connected to a computer (Not necessarily the one I programmed it with), it goes back to the resolution I programmed into it.

[@juri14111996]

i think you can use a usb mose instead of the computer to to in to the settings. alternativ a bt mouse.

[@michael.w.salter]

Nice tutorial! Do you know if this will work with the ZL30?

[@josephhacker6508]

As long as it is running android it should work.

[@drumcapn]

@@josephhacker6508 is there a startup sequence to put the ZL30 in debugging mode?

[@laoopf]

Saben cómo puedo escribir una palabra con acento o tilde, no me permite escribir "Supervisión", por el acento en la letra o, no puedo encontrar el canal al que quiero ingresar

[@charliebrownn6622]

Creo que puedes comprarle un adaptador USB OTG (en los puestos de celulares los venden menos de 2us dlls) y ya con eso le contactas un teclado usb completo para agregar ese canal

[@GaryParks]

Not bagging on the radio, saw them on Amazon and was intrigued. Why would someone need one if you have a phone? Maybe I can understand it being more durable than a phone. I can see there could be some niche situations where it would be a good solution. I was eyeing a dual bander with the network radio function in a very similar case but it didn't use Zello but a yearly service. If there was a way to get Zello on it instead, I would consider it. If the actual radio portion was DMR, I would pull the trigger.

[@josephhacker6508]

Because it's fun! That's the main reason we use devices like these when we already have cell phones.

[@tcproductionsXXV]

A good use case for these devices over a mobile phone is channels/groups, so one can broadcast to many. I use them for an all-informed net.

[@AdrianRodriguez22]

the screen reset at reboot radio how to i solve it?????

[@StarShipAdventures]

First, learn to type english. Second, we addressed this issue in the "do not buy" video. The only way to solve it is to plug it into a pc again every time you reboot the device and run the resize command again. It's dumb.

[@cap12206]

Can you recommend another radio? Maybe one less finicky than these things. I bought one and really kinda hate it. Not much online about network radios

[@TheRealLifeoutdoors]

Using MAC , I’m getting a no Java on the first step I install from web but no dice. Any help

[@tcproductionsXXV]

I installed the macOS version of Vysor and installed ADB with the Homebrew package manager.

[@alejandroom5730]

hi. does this work on the hiroyasu HI-R23?

[@AndreHerrejon]

hello friend, greetings from mexico, I recently purchased this equipment and wanted to know if you know the command to set the time ?? hola amigo, saludos desde mexico, recientemente adquiri este equipo y queria saber si tu sabes el comando para configurar la hora??

[@ekobudhiharsono1369]

Great video, where I can get the sound file like yours ?

[@StarShipAdventures]

What Sound file do you want, I can help?

[@ekobudhiharsono1369]

@@StarShipAdventures The motortbo digital sound and encrypted sound please

[@ariefhidayat3447]

Can the Ksun zl 35 be installed with the Teamspeak3 application?

[@StarShipAdventures]

Probably, but we haven't attempted that and can't confirm it.

[@skylive82]

good video were i found a waw soud like this video?

[@rumahamatir6]

Hi can we reinstall the firmware? If so, where I can find the firmware? Thankyou

[@VTwin4Christ]

APN setting - Does anyone know how to set the APN for your carrier? There is a APN file on the drive under /oem/etc... But I can't do a apn pull on it to DL the file, tweak it, and reupload it. Any wisdom is appreciated.

[@stuwho11]

I have tried editing the APN that comes with the radio for T-Mobile so I could use one of the cheapy sims but if does not want to save the update. Anyone have any luck updating the APN??

[@Mrstilskin]

Hi all, I have followed the instructions and all is fine apart from when I restart the radio it forgets the resolution and defaults back to original??? Am I doing something wrong?

[@lukaabashmadze]

Hey is there anywhere I can find those sounds you sent over to the radio? It would be great to have that many to choose from.

[@rendymarenta2926]

hello my friend for all motorola sounds can you give me a link to download it?? Thank You

[@RendyEga-hs9zy]

Me to my friend

[@mahendra7781]

How to set the time?

[@jjemt3]

what is the sound of the ptt?

[@QUADBOYification]

Super demo, it clearly made my choice of buying this affordable Zello Radio easier. I guess installing good old android Scanner and FM Radio streaming apps possible. It might even work with an old hacked and free Spotify app. Having FM Radio stations and scanner channels on it makes it way more versatile and worth the money. I hope someone has a hack for the Zello app to connect to DMR repeaters directly. That will be the day, right? THANKS.

[@ewansuvan6188]

Can im used powershell only for add roger beep zello

[@StarShipAdventures]

Can you learn how to type a coherent message? If so, you could use powershell to add the roger beeps just like you would normally.

[@VTwin4Christ]

HELP - I did the wm size 240x200 and it looked great. But on reboot, it whent all stupid again. Can I do a adb pull of a file, modify the screen size and push it back up?

[@StarShipAdventures]

The problem is with the firmware on the device. It *is* set correctly on reboot, and ADB will confirm that, but the screen still displays Wong. At this time I do not know of a fix other then plugging it in to your pc every morning and setting it to a small resolution, then back to the good resolution.

[@misterdixon99]

@@StarShipAdventures sorry. May I ask which are the code that says remain the size on reboot ? So that I can look into it

[@dawsonhampton8379]

I discovered that if I turned the radio on while USB-connected to a computer (Not necessarily the one I programmed it with), it goes back to the resolution I programmed into it.

[@willwilson4714]

@@misterdixon99 how do you update the version?

[@willwilson4714]

@@misterdixon99 would you mind elaborating on what version you were able to update to?

[@eyerollsohard]

This is super helpful! One thing I really want to figure out is how to get this piece of junk to pair with a bluetooth PTT button. I can pair it, but the radio then says it only allows audio devices. Is there a setting you can get to via adb or in developer mode to make this work?

[@StarShipAdventures]

We haven't done any testing in that area yet unfortunately

[@juanc.h.s.7026]

buena informacion como puedo hacerlo a travez de windows gracias saludos

[@perppaperp5885]

I could really use help doing this. I'm absolutely confused

[@gillesg7560]

hello, could you show us how to resize the zello scrren with a win 10 computer, thank you

[@gillesg7560]

now working on my side, don't forget to untick the scrren lock feature in zello, because the screen will rotate

[@StarShipAdventures]

@@gillesg7560 the device does not have a orientation sensor, but will rotate if you try to open the non-existent camera. Another side note, sometimes when you power down the radio and turn it on later the screen may be zoomed in weirdly. Sometimes a reboot will fix it and if that fails after a few tries then plug it back into adb and set screen size again.

[@gillesg7560]

@@StarShipAdventures thanks for the the advices, do you know what was the resolution by default, I would like to be able to undo the screen resolution modification???

[@StarShipAdventures]

@@gillesg7560 stock res is 160x128

[@misterdixon99]

@@StarShipAdventures if I switch back to the default screen size then it won’t zoom in weirdly after on and off right ?

[@edgardavila513]

Great hack. I will try with one of those radios.

[@davidlorentson7705]

What sim card and service, will work with the KSUN ZL10?

[@kvmods]

datasim

[@palmtopman24]

Where can I get a Firmware update from please? My radio isn't working and when turned on, states "Encryption unsuccessful"; thanks.

[@kvmods]

do a factory reset... is that possible?

[@Abuakar]

I’m struggling to do this on Mac. Anyone got any advice on how to do this on a Mac?

[@hookdup1927]

was able to do this with windows and the total conrol app. however i had to use the file explorer(music) folder in the zello setting to import the wav files for some reason.

[@58Alpha]

Did you use some sort of screen copy that he mentions around 1:50? Or is it really not necessary?

[@hookdup1927]

@@58Alpha ya you kind of need to use it but fear not it seems to be A harmless program. Also worth noting the screen resize does not alway happen on rebooting sometime it goes back to default.

[@58Alpha]

@@hookdup1927 ya well shit, that will be annoying if you have to keep reprogramming the screen. So the windows screen copy then worked well for you, that's a positive then.

[@0Mim111]

Is it possible to activate dev mode or usb debugging?

[@StarShipAdventures]

USB debugging is enabled by default.

[@bossingtravels]

cant get it to work for windows and mac. when running adb device it says unauthorized any solution for this?

[@StarShipAdventures]

Unauthorized what? I need more information. Is it Unauthorized to access the usb device or something?

[@bossingtravels]

@@StarShipAdventures when you type adb devices, instead of showing the number and then "device", it shows the number then "unauthorized"

[@miguelmendoza5550]

you might not answer but can u share a download link for the sounds

[@kvmods]

did you find any sounds? i vant find any goodones... I found a few that i would lige to share from my nas if someone else shares to :)

[@MrKeys57]

I am not skilled as you are in programming....and an old geezer too, - so is there any simple way to get APK files on this device without being a dataguru!! - i have windows 10, Greets, Levi in Sweden (NOT total control, that was total disaster for me:))

[@StarShipAdventures]

I use Chirp, it is Great. I use the Open Stock Config and Query Source options to populate my list. Remember always upload your codeplug and copy channels to it, then blow the same code plug back into the same radio! Very Important.

[@MrKeys57]

@@StarShipAdventures i understand...i think? :))

[@palmtopman24]

Trialling a HIROYASU Zello Radio and have used an ADB Platform-tools to resize the radios screen (using Cmd: wm size 248x200) but when the radio is powered off/on the screen change isn't saved! Any ideas anyone please? Thanks.

[@StarShipAdventures]

We encountered this as well and couldn't find a fix. The only thing I did to make It not as bad was to create an automated script that would fix the screen every time it connected to my pc over USB. So every morning I'd plug it in for a few seconds to get it ready.

[@palmtopman24]

@Southwest Florida Tech Net I found a fix, use ADB command: wm density 47. Then make sure Zello, Options, Appearance = +50%. All ok after power off/on :-)

[@StarShipAdventures]

@@palmtopman24 that's fantastic! I will try this out and add it to the description! Thank you so much!

[@Cher1231-gz1zk]

@@palmtopman24 This is work!

[@d3adeyes]

@@palmtopman24 says system must be >= 72 did you mean 147?

[@rifscada5412]

How to install teamspeak3 and PTT side

[@StarShipAdventures]

You might be able to get teamspeak working but I highly doubt it. The screen is way too small and the app too complex to be useful on the KSUN.

[@rampartcountyfiredepartmen9497]

I really want to know what kind of speaker Microphone works with this radio

[@josephhacker6508]

None as far as we know. You can connect a pair of TRS earphones to it for audio output but I’m not sure about input.

[@eduedec]

how do I do this with a windows computer?

[@StarShipAdventures]

Follow the link in the description, I made a guide that links to the windows instructions.

[@RKingis]

@@StarShipAdventures You said you need a data usb cable. I have one for programming my Cotre, but could not get anything to happen. I also tried a normal usb cable as well. What kind of data cable do I need?

[@josephhacker6508]

@@RKingis by data cable I simply meant any micro USB cable that has all 4 wires. Some cheap cables only have 2 wires for power only.

[@RKingis]

@@josephhacker6508 Cool, thanks. I'll have to play around some more.

[@RKingis]

@@josephhacker6508 I guess there's something wrong with the radio. I can charge, but my computer doesn't see it, but my phone works fine. Even factory reset it. No luck.

[@darianfarmer7125]

Got the screen resolution set and so much better. Only thing is, after device is rebooted, the screen resolution goes back to factory default. Any idea how to fix this?

[@northalabamatechteam1164]

You have to run the commands every time you restart. Making an automated script helps a lot.

[@brianphillips4729]

There has to be a way to rewrite command for screen resolution at boot up. Some folders are locked and won't let you look at script

[@dawsonhampton8379]

I discovered that if I turned the radio on while USB-connected to a computer (Not necessarily the one I programmed it with), it goes back to the resolution I programmed into it.

[@northalabamatechteam1164]

@@dawsonhampton8379 very intersting

[@mranderson3057]

Can you change the APN settings to make certain SIM cards work in them?

[@StarShipAdventures]

You can but I still couldn't make it work properly with T-Mobile.

[@mikestriker4371]

where to download the radio sounds

[@StarShipAdventures]

drive.google.com/drive/folders/1K4Hf8POaPilPtFiruoNibdfS4FFQ9ztQ?usp=sharing

[@DongConsuegra]

Is there a way to keep the screen off if im going to press the ptt? Mine keeps on waking the screen if i press the ptt. Thank you

[@StarShipAdventures]

Not if you press the PTT. It’s running Android so it wakes the screen when you PTT no matter what.

[@DongConsuegra]

@@StarShipAdventures thanks for the info. How about screen brightness adjustment? And time format from 24hr to 12hr format instead?

[@StarShipAdventures]

@@DongConsuegra the screen brightness can be adjusted as well as the clock format by using scrcpy or any other android remote control program. Drag down from the top like you would any normal phone and enter settings from there.

[@DongConsuegra]

@@StarShipAdventures wow thank you. Il try to do it

[@RKingis]

​@@StarShipAdventuresActually,there is a trick, when you go into the channel info screen, and then let it time out, it should allow PTT without turning on the screen. Works on the ZL60.

[@heliobarbosa1977]

Boa tarde! Qual a duração da bateria 🔋 desse rádio?

[@carlosvig]

3 dias

[@bendavis7829]

is there a way to clone one radio once you have all this setup?

[@StarShipAdventures]

Not really. The bootloader is messed up from the factory so you can't clone and upload to another radio unfortunately. You could simply make a script that does all the steps one after the other in a row and just plug the radio in and press go.

[@bendavis7829]

@@StarShipAdventures thank you for the response

[@sergiojared]

no puedo agregar sonidos :C

[@misterdixon99]

Can I use total control for this radio ?

[@StarShipAdventures]

Yes you can

[@misterdixon99]

@@StarShipAdventures can be used in KSUN ZL30 as well right? (not sure if you know the model, hopefully can have review on the model too). Thank you so much !

[@StarShipAdventures]

@@misterdixon99 yes it can, the ZL30 also uses android as it’s operating system so it will work

[@BrentSoper]

On the ZL60 version, the popup for authorizing the USB connection never comes up (at least not anywhere you can see it). Is there an alternate method to allow the computer to connect to it? Do you know if the android version can support a usb-c monitor to see what's going on? Everything else seems solid just can't hit the "ok" button.

[@josephhacker6508]

On the ZL10 I never had to accept anything to mess with it using android debug bridge.. but if you must, the standard pull down control center menu is there, it just needs to be remoted into using a remote control program like SCRCPY.

[@RKingis]

Have had mine for a day, and can confirm they're no confirmation screen. They REALLY locked these down So far I've had a ADB keys error, so I'll do some digging how to regenerate ADB keys.

[@agustinmicaela]

Hi, I am stuck with the same problem... I bought a ZL60, although the adb detects but I have problems when I want to use SCRCPY, could you solve it?

[@agustinmicaela]

@@RKingis Hi, I am stuck with the same problem... I bought a ZL60, although the adb detects but I have problems when I want to use SCRCPY and install apk by adb, could you solve it?

[@RKingis]

@@agustinmicaela I eventually gave up

[@barrettdowner-d9f]

pls show us how to add apps I got scammed on one of these being told it was a FRS radio that went 100 miles if I could install apps on this and use them it would make it worth it. I am not supper good at Linux but i do know a windows command prompt command that hides files if you could find the linux command for it I think you could add apps here is the command attrib +h +s +r fille path here

[@kobudopilipinas3130]

how hard reset this device?

[@StarShipAdventures]

Push a button

[@kuyavenzinfovlog]

how did ypu do it

[@VTX-Live]

Watch the video bozo

[@undergroundnews_dk]

can it run mumble mumla app?

[@undergroundnews_dk]

I run mumla but as workaroud to start the app I added a text launcer app to get acces to apps that the normal menu gives acces to. I only need to connect to our mumble server on a pinned chanal and this works fine and the poc radio is usefull.

[@sergeycoba8462]

is it possible to install voip software in this way?

[@RKingis]

If you sideliad the APK file.

[@JAMESYBOY.]

Anyway update these to 4G alot of people are saying they don't work on 4g only 3g when using a sim card

[@RKingis]

ZL18!

[@dominodoggy1]

I'm pretty sure it's KSUT

[@StarShipAdventures]

It is most definitely KSUN

[@FelixLantiguaCamacho]

Nice radio. Too bad is 3G only, here in USA 3G networks have been shut down

[@josephhacker6508]

The radio supports LTE. My experience with using cellular went as follows. I purchased a 500mb monthly prepaid data SIM card at the T-Mobile store and put it in the radio. It worked flawlessly walking out of the store and on the way home using LTE data to talk on Zello. Once I got home and the radio switched to wifi, and then I left home again, the wifi disconnected but it never started using LTE data again. It showed full signal strength but the Zello app wouldn’t sign back in. Over the course of several days I tried rebooting, reflashing the OS, factory resets, custom APN settings, everything. Once it got back on wifi it absolutely refused to work on LTE again. I ended up taking the SIM card out of the radio and putting in in an android phone and running the hotspot.

[@FelixLantiguaCamacho]

@@josephhacker6508 you are so lucky!. I bought 1 off amazon, tried 4 different nano sim cards from t-mobile, 1 from tello, did not work. Isend it back, they sent me a replacement. Same thing

[@markandoyo7575]

I'm no attempt ready to modified using with any legitimate complex alteration systems as though I have lacking knowledge but only my concrete reason thus I'm not ready to get any future liabilities whilst I've simply avoiding prosecuted for misadventures 😂😂😂😂😂