Connect the dashcam to the phone directly without WiFi to view and download files.

[viofo]

The A229 Pro can connect directly to the iPhone 15 and the latest Android phone to view and download files.

1. It requires the use of the latest Android phone which has enough power output.
2. Only support iPhone 15, and need to use the latest firmware, will support in next version.
3. Some cables may not support video transfer.

 

[LateralNW]

The A229 Pro can connect directly to the iPhone 15 and the latest Android phone to view and download files.

1. It requires the use of the latest Android phone which has enough power output.
2. Only support iPhone 15, and need to use the latest firmware, will support in next version.
3. Some cables may not support video transfer.


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This is a great solution to the many who want to grab files quickly from the dashcam.
The previous method I used was using an iphone mini sd card adapter which was hit and miss. A very common problem for Iphone users and DSLR camera users.

I guess this is a usb C to usb C cable that is being used.

 

[viofo]

Yes, it is a USB-C to USB-C cable.

For iPhone 15, saving files to the phone is very fast.

 

[Panzer Platform]

The A229 Pro can connect directly to the iPhone 15 and the latest Android phone to view and download files.

Very nice innovation.
Does this mean you will replace the included USB-A to Type-C Data Cable with one that is Type-C to Type-C?
That would be more useful, because most people already have a USB-A to Type-C cable.
Will that increase production cost too much?

Also, can you give a demonstration how much faster it is by downloading a 1 minute clip from the front camera, (430 MB)?
I just checked on my iPhone SE 2020 using the 5GHz band, and it took 42 seconds to download a 1 minute clip, (430 MB).

 

[LateralNW]

Yes, it is a USB-C to USB-C cable.

For iPhone 15, saving files to the phone is very fast.

It looks like the phone is plugged into the rear camera port.
If that's correct would it be possible to use a Y cable (with a switch if necessary) so the rear camera always stays connected?
Doing it that way may reduce wear and tear on the usb port.

I can see other connectivity potential.

 

[ogzogz]

The A229 Pro can connect directly to the iPhone 15 and the latest Android phone to view and download files.

1. It requires the use of the latest Android phone which has enough power output.
2. Only support iPhone 15, and need to use the latest firmware, will support in next version.
3. Some cables may not support video transfer.


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I have been using this ever since.

As an alternative, I still use it on my old Android phone with a device that creates OTG.

You should know that when you connect to Android, an extra file is opened in the SD card. For this reason, before removing the secure connection, I recommend that you delete the excess files on the card.

@viofo

 

[viofo]

Very nice innovation.
Does this mean you will replace the included USB-A to Type-C Data Cable with one that is Type-C to Type-C?
That would be more useful, because most people already have a USB-A to Type-C cable.
Will that increase production cost too much?

Also, can you give a demonstration how much faster it is by downloading a 1 minute clip from the front camera, (430 MB)?
I just checked on my iPhone SE 2020 using the 5GHz band, and it took 42 seconds to download a 1 minute clip, (430 MB).

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We are considering replacing USB-A to Type-C Data Cable with one that is Type-C to Type-C.

Copy the files to the iPhone 15, it seems very fast.

I tried to copy a 198MB files to the iPhone, it didn't show any progress, after less than 5 seconds, I found the file was already downloaded.

 

[ogzogz]

We are considering replacing USB-A to Type-C Data Cable with one that is Type-C to Type-C.

Copy the files to the iPhone 15, it seems very fast.

I tried to copy a 198MB files to the iPhone, it didn't show any progress, after less than 5 seconds, I found the file was already downloaded.

I also noticed that the rear camera input can also be used for data connection.

Maybe this is the idea, I previously suggested that the 3.5 jack input be selectable for optional microphone, AV output or IR camera use. Who knows, maybe it will happen in the future.

 

[Karagandinez]

I also noticed that the rear camera input can also be used for data connection.

The rear camera input can also be used to connect power when flashing the DVR firmware outside the car.

 

[Panzer Platform]

I tried to copy a 198MB files to the iPhone, it didn't show any progress, after less than 5 seconds, I found the file was already downloaded.

Oh, c’mon.
Can we get a video demo of this? Lol
I just checked how long a 1 minute video, (200 MB) takes to download on the WM1.
It took 1 minute 40 seconds. Lol

 

[Agie]

Oh, c’mon.
Can we get a video demo of this? Lol
I just checked how long a 1 minute video, (200 MB) takes to download on the WM1.
It took 1 minute 40 seconds. Lol

Yeah no way it was going to be USB 3.2 speeds lol, only USB 2.0 max haha

 

[runtohell121]

Hoping to see more manufacturers start including USB-C to USB-C cables for transfers.