10.25 Inch Display Android Car Radio GPS Navigation Head Unit from 4x4Shop.ca
#1951
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Maybe you need to reset the wireless dongle? Turn off power. Unplug it from the USB cable. Turn on power. Plug the dongle back to the unit.........
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Just to confirm - the unit does not come with a radio (must use OEM?) - right? Also - what I want to listen to, say, Spotify on HU? I am guessing it will play via AUX, but how hard is it to switch the OEM to AUX input from radio (surely can't be automatic)
Overall sounds like usability nightmare (or, rather, the only reasonable use of this system is for navigation)
Thanks!
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So it would be the same with the bluetooth phone (if I can pair to the HU and not to the OEM) - right? The other side of the conversation would come out of the speaker attached to the HU (a bit like phone speaker vs. phone line out) ?
Just to confirm - the unit does not come with a radio (must use OEM?) - right? Also - what I want to listen to, say, Spotify on HU? I am guessing it will play via AUX, but how hard is it to switch the OEM to AUX input from radio (surely can't be automatic)
Overall sounds like usability nightmare (or, rather, the only reasonable use of this system is for navigation)
Thanks!
Just to confirm - the unit does not come with a radio (must use OEM?) - right? Also - what I want to listen to, say, Spotify on HU? I am guessing it will play via AUX, but how hard is it to switch the OEM to AUX input from radio (surely can't be automatic)
Overall sounds like usability nightmare (or, rather, the only reasonable use of this system is for navigation)
Thanks!
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So it would be the same with the bluetooth phone (if I can pair to the HU and not to the OEM) - right? The other side of the conversation would come out of the speaker attached to the HU (a bit like phone speaker vs. phone line out) ?
Just to confirm - the unit does not come with a radio (must use OEM?) - right? Also - what I want to listen to, say, Spotify on HU? I am guessing it will play via AUX, but how hard is it to switch the OEM to AUX input from radio (surely can't be automatic)
Overall sounds like usability nightmare (or, rather, the only reasonable use of this system is for navigation)
Thanks!
Just to confirm - the unit does not come with a radio (must use OEM?) - right? Also - what I want to listen to, say, Spotify on HU? I am guessing it will play via AUX, but how hard is it to switch the OEM to AUX input from radio (surely can't be automatic)
Overall sounds like usability nightmare (or, rather, the only reasonable use of this system is for navigation)
Thanks!
HU - paired with OEM system - music channel. I don't use AUX. Better sound quality and additional information (current song etc)
Unfortunately, the screen does not switch to the OEM screen when making a call. I have to switch manually (button above touchpad).
I do not listen to OEM radio. Spotify, Waze and Google Maps. SIM card installed - I don't need to share Wi-Fi.
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Has anyone tried using a USB DAC for the audio issue? I was thinking of buying a AudioQuest Dragonfly USB DAC, and use it to plug into the android head unit USB port, and then an AUX to AUX cable into the car's AUX port.
Would the android unit pick up the DAC from the USB port and recognize and route audio?
Would the android unit pick up the DAC from the USB port and recognize and route audio?
Last edited by Fazed; 02-22-21 at 04:35 PM.
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Has anyone tried using a USB DAC for the audio issue? I was thinking of buying a AudioQuest Dragonfly USB DAC, and use it to plug into the android head unit USB port, and then an AUX to AUX cable into the car's AUX port.
Would the android unit pick up the DAC from the USB port and recognize and route audio?
Would the android unit pick up the DAC from the USB port and recognize and route audio?
Lexus Android 7.1 - and it may not work.
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I tried and it does not work. The manufacturer has completely disabled USB host mode on these units. The only way to get this to work would be to obtain root and install a custom ROM with USB host mode enabled, but then you would lose all can bus functionality (not worth it).
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I tried and it does not work. The manufacturer has completely disabled USB host mode on these units. The only way to get this to work would be to obtain root and install a custom ROM with USB host mode enabled, but then you would lose all can bus functionality (not worth it).
i will report back once i try this.
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They sell as Android 9 and 10. But you probably have Android 7.1 installed. You can check the version on CPU Z or similar apps.
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I've downloaded USB OTG checker to see if I have USB host mode enabled and it looks like I do. Will install the DAC either Friday or Saturday.
Last edited by Fazed; 02-23-21 at 06:55 PM.
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I am still reading up on this. I want to buy it, still on the fence..... but that 1,000 cdn price tag not sure if its worth it for ME for all the inconveniences. Now, what it would be cool tho and it would solve the joystick interface thing is if we could install the android unit version design from the NX that aliexpress vendors are selling. It would make our cars look like the 2021 IS
interior plus then it would be close enough to reach with our hands.
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s80heb (03-29-21)
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- Wireless Carplay dongle:
- MPH and F temperature
- Sound:
- Main Menu / Joystick is super sensitive and moves too fast. Difficult to pick the icons as it skips over everything. Hoping there’s a setting that can be adjusted. Update: When connected to Carplay, the Home and Menu buttons allow you to cycle the Carplay screens between Nav, Audio and “combined” modes. This is helpful.
- Reverse camera is fuzzy: only checked at night, but the resolution is a bit fuzzy - it’s no where near as sharp as the original screen (which I thought was pretty good). I guess the new hires screen doesn’t work well with the lo-res camera. it seems to support bumper sensors and 360 cameras as the view shows the car with these, but since I have an F-Sport and in the US, My car isn’t equipped with those features. There are a few Reverse Camera settings, but I don’t see a setting to adjust the screen size. will see how daytime looks and also try to find a setting.
- Hardware missing bracket mounting point:
- Door Open sensor pops up anywhere:
Overall, I do love the Carplay functionality and the massive size of the screen. It makes the car interior really pop and modernizes it.
But there are bugs - hopefully I can get them ironed out soon. Maybe I need a new apk or something.
More Observations (1/2/20)
Boot-up Time: This is a bit long. 30-60 seconds I think. Add this with the Carplay connection (“trying to connect”) and it could be a long time before it’s up and running. Strangely when I first plugged in to test it, the boot up was instant. It didn’t go thru the fancy animated hi-res “Lexus” logo sequence. It’s bearable but be forewarned it’s slow.
Phone calls: I need to play with this more, but this doesn’t work well for me. The steering wheel controls don’t work and the I can’t hear the caller sometimes. Initially the dual connections with OEM and Carplay were causing it to dial out via both Android and Carplay. I could see both on the screen. I disconnected the Android side and it seems to be okay if I dial via the Carplay touchscreen. However I can’t get the steering wheel controls to work properly.
Climate Controls: when connected to Carplay, adjusting climate controls doesn’t pop up on the screen. I think this works when I’m Android, but I never use it for that - I’m purely Carplay.
Siri: Doesn’t work for me. Anyone know how to get it to work and/or call someone? I hold down the answer button on the steering wheel and it makes the Siri sound but seems confused as it’s also connected via OEM. I removed OEM but it still doesn’t work.
Summary: I still love the Carplay function even with these quirks. The biggest issues now are the wireless auto connect and the phone call/Siri functionality. The large HD screen still puts a smile on my face and the Nav/Audio Carplay functionality works fantastic (need to figure out phone) - overall, it’s worth the cost IMO.
did they send you a update? They sent me updates which doesn't work
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