Thread: Discovery 3 Tablet Satnav PIPO X8

Hi, Just a couple of pics of the empty case trimmed to fit in the gap.
This is going to look the part I reckon.

Originally Posted by BeeJ

Hey RangeyRover would you mind sharing your software build/setup?
I have just ordered one the same as yours and want to run that setup

I will also have a play with mine once it arrives, if I figure out some cool stuff I will also share

No Problem,
The basic setup is all standard android Apps:
AutoMate
Nova Launcher
Pandora

Warning! Next Bit use only if fully grown nerd, this can brick the device if done incorrectly!

Use these instructions to get Xposed working on PIPOX8

Much braver is to tweak the apps so they think they are on a smaller screen using the Xposed framework and app settings.
I tweak all 3 of the above apps to 340 dpi.

Use Gravity Box to tweak the notifications bar at the bottom of the screen.

! Wont boot if you upload a rubbish one! Mine Works.
Use boot animations to change the startup to land rover.
Land Rover Android Boot Animation
Thats about it for the moment.

Wicked thanks mines on its way, will definitely need tweak I want that land boot logo!

Few more Qs
How do you plan to wire the unit? Are you gonna wire to accessories so when you turn off car the unit also turns off? There's no issue with that setup on android I don't think?

Sound from the unit
Are you going to wire to aux or utilise Bluetooth to an aftermarket deck? I have read that some pipo x8 have noisy analogue outs. I'm putting this in a pretty high end audio setup with amps smart double din so can use either option ideally analogue as I can still have me phone via bluetooth

Doing some reading I think I'll be using mostly in Android is there any advantage to the windows of in the car?
Seems there are limited navigation options and also don't know how happy it would be with sudden power off in Windows

Originally Posted by BeeJ

Wicked thanks mines on its way, will definitely need tweak I want that land boot logo!

Few more Qs
How do you plan to wire the unit? Are you gonna wire to accessories so when you turn off car the unit also turns off? There's no issue with that setup on android I don't think?

Sound from the unit
Are you going to wire to aux or utilise Bluetooth to an aftermarket deck? I have read that some pipo x8 have noisy analogue outs. I'm putting this in a pretty high end audio setup with amps smart double din so can use either option ideally analogue as I can still have me phone via bluetooth

Doing some reading I think I'll be using mostly in Android is there any advantage to the windows of in the car?
Seems there are limited navigation options and also don't know how happy it would be with sudden power off in Windows

I know in later versions of android you can use a USB DAC.
I'm probably going to use Bluetooth to my parrot setup to factory stereo.
I have the alternative of line out from PIPO.
If you have the coin you can get a [ame="https://www.amazon.com/Kunlun-E18-Portable-Headphone-Amplifier/dp/B00GCDJBMM"]Amazon.com: FiiO Kunlun E18 Portable DAC and Headphone Amplifier (Black): Electronics[/ame] with USB out.
To cut down generated noise I will be using a DC-DC converter for the PIPO supply.
I have also been able to get rid of the PIPO logo on Boot. We could have a Land Rover Logo, but during boot, it changes from Portrait to Landscape. I have changed it to black for now. This is another geek fest tho, to change.

Hey mate I just got my pipo x8 but I think it only has windows 8 on it
It didnt have the wintoand app but I found one on the net and downloaded it.

I then tried to reboot to android but it went straight back to windows.

Do I have to install android? If so how and where do I get the right version?

Thanks in advance

Hi Rangeyrover, did you ever finish this project?

Still on the back burner.
I have 3 in bits on my desk next to me.
I have it working to my satisfaction. I need to bite the bullet and get it in the car.
Changed jobs and started my own company so a bit pushed for time right now...

Originally Posted by rangeyrover

I know in later versions of android you can use a USB DAC.
I'm probably going to use Bluetooth to my parrot setup to factory stereo.
I have the alternative of line out from PIPO.
If you have the coin you can get a [ame="https://www.amazon.com/Kunlun-E18-Portable-Headphone-Amplifier/dp/B00GCDJBMM"]Amazon.com: FiiO Kunlun E18 Portable DAC and Headphone Amplifier (Black): Electronics[/ame] with USB out.
To cut down generated noise I will be using a DC-DC converter for the PIPO supply.
I have also been able to get rid of the PIPO logo on Boot. We could have a Land Rover Logo, but during boot, it changes from Portrait to Landscape. I have changed it to black for now. This is another geek fest tho, to change.

Is there any chance you could let me know how you got rid of the PIPO logo on boot, I am also using the X8 in an Audi TT.
Mine is ready to go in the car.