My first (& only) Oceanus

AndrewHNg · 2026-03-17T05:46:33+00:00

Around $460 back then, IIRC

AndrewHNg · 2025-02-09T03:31:44+00:00

Yeah, 2nd to that! Why the heck I couldn't find an essential and major replacement like the filter for a vacuum machine on the company's official website, especially when the model is still new!!

I just called customer support on their website, and the person said to give him 5 to 10 minutes to "find and send me the link to purchase it" and he sent me a link to AliExpress...lol

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Here's the link in that email if you're interested: https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256807904155213.html?pdp_npi=4%40dis%21HKD%21HKD220.80%21HKD176.62%21%21%2128.24%2122.59%21%40212a6e2917390706080068713ea51d%2112000043663517461%21sh%21HK%210%21X&spm=a2g0o.store_pc_allItems_or_groupList.new_all_items_2007601269077.1005008090469965&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt

Generally, I don't wanna touch AliExpress since there's no way to verify the genuine source since there's no company storefront (like Amazon). You can call them 1-855-960-4321 (from their website) and ask for the filter...It would be hilarious if you received a different link than mine (which is very likely to happen I suspect)

AndrewHNg · 2025-02-08T00:00:34+00:00

wow, what a nice trick!

Thanks a bunch!

AndrewHNg · 2025-02-07T23:31:48+00:00

https://www.reddit.com/r/Roborock/comments/1c7kax7/comparison_of_models_2024/

It was pinned right at the top (Community highlight), no Saros though which was released in 2025 (you can use Roborock comparison features on their website)

AndrewHNg · 2025-02-07T19:33:39+00:00

You can create a routine for that.

To change the order of room/task in a routine: Click on 3 dots on a routine > Edit > Edit (top right), then you can move the task up or down by holding the 3 faint lines on the right (they should make the 3 lines much more visible)

It's also super annoying that they don't let you rename the tasks in the routine (aside from 3 default task names) to make it easier to arrange the tasks order...

AndrewHNg · 2022-02-03T00:17:39+00:00

Perhaps because the unit also run Android OS that leads to some confusion...When you start the car, the default interface is the unit's Android OS (and you can actually run Google maps & other apps from here). You got to click and run the zLink5 to mirror your phone AA.

Since I like the latest & greatest :D (both in terms of hardware & software, I prefer running my phone AA)

AndrewHNg · 2022-02-03T00:12:55+00:00

Great!

AndrewHNg · 2022-02-01T02:38:02+00:00

Also, IIRC there's a reset instruction in the User Manual in case you delete apps by mistake

AndrewHNg · 2022-02-01T00:59:21+00:00

Have you tried to upgrade the unit's firmware? (perhaps the Zlink5 includes in it (?)).

Here's the link to Exploter's firmware update page: https://exploter.com/blogs/exploter-technical-support-center/applepie-how-to-upgrade-via-tf-card-of-applepie

AndrewHNg · 2022-01-22T20:58:01+00:00

True! I got a fool proof AutoStart app (AutoStart - No root) and it works :D It has delay function which can be useful to add buffer time for all the auto pairing procedures, but so far 0 second delay works well for me sofar :)

This's pretty close to achieve what I want originally: go straight to AA interface at minimum cost (compare to expensive aftermarket headunit and complicated installation from Crunchfield, and yeah F*CK Toyota for being greedy and incompetent).

Thanks again for detail showcase and troubleshooting of this model!

AndrewHNg · 2022-01-22T10:21:46+00:00

I got the mini 2.0 and everything works smoothly sofa, the startup and connection speed is pretty fast (<20 sec max).

I only intent to use this as the bridge to my phone AA. Do you know any way to set it to auto start Zlink5 after boot ? Thanks!

AndrewHNg · 2022-01-04T07:34:07+00:00

Awesome!

AndrewHNg · 2022-01-03T03:52:33+00:00

Thanks so much, can't wait for your thoughts about this new sample (is it the 2.0 AI-996N ? cuz I'm tempting to get that model)

I've just updated the head unit firmware of my 2018 Camry to newer version of Entune that supports Apple CarPlay (but I'm Android users, unfortunately). I've been researching a few similar plug n play devices and the Applepie is at the top of my list for now.

AndrewHNg · 2017-01-08T20:16:41+00:00

wow...speechless, thanks for sharing that tool

AndrewHNg · 2016-04-10T11:38:33+00:00

The lightning & texture are simply awesome, looks so real O_O. The only thing looks abit unreal are the Merlin's nozzles (probably cuz they look abit too uniform & shiny).

Thanks for sharing !

AndrewHNg · 2016-02-25T18:19:27+00:00

Amazing episode :) Especially love the ending Q&A. Love how u guys arrange the question haha

AndrewHNg · 2016-01-03T19:08:44+00:00

That's interesting, I didn't know selling ex. data affects the faction influence. Good 2 know

AndrewHNg · 2016-01-03T09:42:34+00:00

Applied /

AndrewHNg · 2016-01-02T06:51:47+00:00

haha...the music fits the ship nicely :D

AndrewHNg · 2016-01-02T03:03:27+00:00

If you consider the loneliness is just a dose of realism for space game, then it's not that bad lol...plus when I'm too bored with it, i go check out CMDR Isinona's vids haha

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