Mstick3 Release Notes

Firmware v3.14.2

1.    “Split-screen” and “Home” button behavior improved during split-screen use

◆ Split-screen button behavior improved
     - Previous: No action occurred when tapped
     - Updated: Keeps split-screen mode active and shows the home screen on the right side

◆ Home button behavior improved
    Pressing the Home button now exits split-screen mode and shows the home screen in full screen.
    - Previous: Kept split-screen mode active and displayed the home screen on the right side
    - Updated: Exits both split-screen apps and shows the home screen in full screen

2. Fixed icon display issues with some launcher apps
- Resolved an issue where app icons were displayed abnormally when using external launcher apps (e.g. Nova Launcher, Total Launcher).

3. Other fixes and improvements
◆ Resolved an issue where Waze’s initial guidance was missing when the ‘Navigation Guidance Volume Control’ setting was active.
◆ You can now select ‘Bluetooth Audio’ in the ‘App Volume Control’ app.

Firmware v3.13.0

1. The "Auto Tune" feature has been added to the Sound Studio app.

- The "Auto Tune" feature allows you to automatically generate sound effects tailored to your vehicle.
※ Auto Tune requires the Mgears Go app and an internet connection.
[How to use "Auto Tune"]
Open the Sound Studio app > Select the "Auto Tune" button.
- For more details, please refer to the [Mgears User Manual].

2.    New features have been added under "Advanced Settings".

① Navigation Guidance Volume Control: Adjust the volume of the current navigation/media audio separately using the vehicle’s volume knob.
    Example: While using navigation and media apps simultaneously, adjust the volume knob to only change the media app's audio when the media is playing.
    ※ This feature may not work depending on the vehicle model and navigation app.
② Software Decoder: Prioritize using the software decoder for video playback to support a wide variety of video formats.
    ※ Use this when videos are breaking up or not playing properly.
③ Keep Media Volume During Navigation: When route guidance is active, the media audio volume will not automatically decrease.
    ※ This applies to all navigation apps, regardless of whether a similar feature is provided in apps.

3. "Boot Delay" setting has been improved.

- A slider UI has been added to allow more flexible adjustment of boot delay time, expanding the adjustment range from a minimum of 1 second to a maximum of 15 minutes.
[How to set "Boot Delay"]
Mgears settings > Boot > Select "ON" for Boot Delay and configure the delay time and Stop the delay when Network is connected option.

4. Vehicle compatibility has been improved.
- The connection compatibility for Ford Sync4-equipped vehicles has been improved.

Firmware v3.12.0

1.    Added ‘Disable Vehicle Hands-Free Connection’ Feature
- A new setting, ‘Disable Vehicle Hands-Free Connection,’ has been added, allowing users to maintain the Mgears Go connection while disabling the vehicle’s hands-free connection.
   [How to enable ‘Disable Vehicle Hands-Free Connection’]
   Mgears Settings > Bluetooth Hands-Free > Set ‘Disable Vehicle Hands-Free Connection’ to ON
   ※ This feature may cause booting issues in certain vehicle models (e.g., Honda, Mazda). If you own one of these vehicles, please keep the feature turned OFF.
   ※ Requires the latest version of Mgears Go.

2. Added ‘Advanced Settings’ for Vehicle-Specific Compatibility

① Display Expansion: Expands the screen display area to cover the entire vehicle display for models that support screen expansion (e.g., Mercedes-Benz Hyperscreen).
② Hardware acceleration: Enhances Mstick performance by using a hardware encoder.
※ In some vehicle models (e.g., certain Chevrolet models), disabling this feature may help resolve screen distortion issues.
③ Vehicle Compatibility: Improves screen drag responsiveness in certain vehicle models.

3.    Other Fixes
◆ Changed the default menu of the navigation bar from "Hotkey" to "Split-Screen."
   [How to Change Navigation Bar Menu]
   Mgears Settings > Navigation bar > Navigation bar Buttons settings > Add/Remove desired menu items
   ※ These changes will be applied when the system is initialized.

Firmware v3.11.0

1. The Disney+ app can be updated on the Play Store.

Firmware v3.10.0

1. Fixed display errors in Benz vehicles.

Firmware v3.9.1

1. Supported vehicle models have been added.

2. A 'Smart Touch' setting, which minimizes screen touch delay, has been added.

3. Improve system reliability.

Firmware v3.8.0

1. The Disney+ app has been updated to the latest version as of August 2024.

2. The Netflix app has been updated to the latest version as of August 2024.

Firmware v3.7.2

1. The ‘Sound Studio’ app has been added.

2. The AV Sync. adjustment feature has been improved.

3. Improve system reliability.

Firmware v3.6.6

1. The issue of video pausing in the TVING app has been resolved.

2. The Bluetooth hands-free issue occurring in Genesis models has been addressed.

3. The 'Mgears Easy Hotspot' connection error in the Mgears Go app will now attempt to reconnect automatically.

4. Improve system reliability.

Firmware v3.5.2

1. A full screen without margins is also supported on the QM6(2023~)

2. Improve system reliability.

Firmware v3.4.1

1. Supports Mgears Go v2.0.

2. Improve system reliability.

Firmware v3.3.1

1. Range Rover (2023), Trax Crossover has been added to the supported models.

2. The Disney+ app has been updated to the latest version. (As of August 2023)

Firmware v3.2.2

1. You can run Netflix in split screen.

2. function to hide the navigation bar has been added, you can use TMAP in full screen.

3. Improved the phenomenon that some apps are not searchable or displayed as unsupported devices in the Play Store.

4. Fixed an error where the screen freezes during video playback in the Wavve app

5. Improve system reliability.

Firmware v3.1.0

1. Mstick3 release version