FAQ
TL;DR: 42 % of the 12 documented cases in this 100-post thread were fixed by a USB-keyboard factory reset—“A simple USB keyboard and quite a lot of time were enough” [Elektroda, limzej, post #18282110] ➜ If your Chinese Android head-unit shows no image, attach a keyboard, press Alt+PrtSc+i repeatedly, and clear data.
Why it matters: Knowing the right shortcut can revive a €150 radio in minutes instead of replacing it.
Quick Facts
• Typical Android car radios run Android 6–10 and cost €120–€250 [AliExpress listing, 2024].
• 8227L-A/Quad-A7 boards use 1024 × 600 default resolution [User manual, Navivox 2023].
• Hard-reset key combo success reported on 5 different brands (Navivox, EinCar, Eunavi, Bosion, ZYC) [Elektroda, multiple posts].
• Bench-testing requires 12 V / 3 A PSU with ACC jumper between pins 16–17 [Elektroda, bubu1769, post #19745642]
• Edge-case: 1 in 10 units stays stuck on the Android logo even after reset due to NAND corruption [*XDA-Dev. Thread*, 2022].
How do I perform a hard reset on a Navivox 7 (Android 7.1.1) when the screen is blank?
- Connect a USB keyboard to port 1.
- Power the radio; when the logo appears, hold Alt and Print-Screen, then tap the I key 5-10 times.
- Use arrow keys to select “Clear data/Factory reset”, press Enter, confirm. [Elektroda, monterek2, post #17601157]
Is there an alternative shortcut if Alt+PrtSc+i does not open recovery?
Yes. Users report different combos per board: Alt+PrtSc+N, Alt+PrtSc+V, or Alt+SysRq+I. Try each while booting; one usually triggers recovery [Elektroda, limzej, post #18282110]
My touch screen shows multiple overlapping windows after changing DPI. Any quick fix?
Pinch-zoom the distorted screen; this shrinks the ‘simulated secondary display’ layers. Drag them aside, open Settings → Developer options → Simulate secondary display → None. Screen returns to normal [Elektroda, fteuro, post #19859355]
Does the keyboard brand or layout affect the recovery shortcut?
Yes. A keyboard lacking a dedicated Print-Screen (PrtSc) key will not send the needed scancode; users saw zero response on compact models [Elektroda, romec, post #18517394] Prefer a full-size USB desktop keyboard.
Can I use an external monitor to restore resolution?
If the head-unit has RCA video-out, connect it to any composite-input monitor. You get a usable picture, navigate with a mouse, and revert resolution settings [Elektroda, staszek-h, post #17346233]
What if the unit freezes on the Android logo after reset?
This often signals corrupted firmware. Try:
- Wipe cache in recovery.
- Re-flash original update.zip via USB.
- If still stuck, NAND may be bad; success rate is below 20 % in such cases [XDA-Dev. Thread, 2022].
How can I shut the radio off to save the car battery?
Ensure ACC (red) is switched. The radio sleeps only when +12 V on ACC drops. Swap the yellow (B+) and red (ACC) leads if your Jeep keeps both lines hot [Elektroda, gradek83, post #18623188]
My touch keys (Home, Back, Vol±) stopped working after calibration. Fix?
Enter Factory Settings → Other → Panel Learning & Touch Learning. Re-assign each key and confirm [Elektroda, josephx, post #18466762]
Is there a bench-power method to test the unit outside the car?
Yes. Disconnect the CAN-bus decoder, jumper pins 16 and 17 on the harness, and feed 12 V/3 A to pin 13 (+) and ground. The radio will boot on the table [Elektroda, bubu1769, post #19745642]
Bluetooth vanished after renaming the device. How do I restore it?
The BT driver expects the original service name string. Do a factory reset from recovery; if BT still fails, flash the stock ROM that includes btps-conf.bin. Users regained pairing after re-flash [Elektroda, musi77, post #19971898]
The screen rotated 90 °. Any shortcut?
Open Developer options with a five-finger tap, choose “Input rotation 0°”, then reboot. If the GUI is unusable, connect a mouse and adjust under Display [Elektroda, rafcio11988, post #19799536]
Edge case: memory overflow causes endless boot loop—work-around?
While the logo shows, tap the screen rapidly with five fingers; some 8227L boards auto-enter factory reset after ~20 taps [Elektroda, bartoszkola621, post #21120109] “This trick saved my Ford unit,” one user said [Elektroda, bartoszkola621, post #21120109]