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Old 07-12-21, 03:19 PM
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I pulled the trigger on Lexion bought from their site now the wait begins.
Old 07-12-21, 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by dojoman
I pulled the trigger on Lexion bought from their site now the wait begins.
Congratulations! You will love it!
Old 07-20-21, 01:50 AM
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Originally Posted by whoismiked
At least 20 seconds to boot to main UI, likely a few more seconds after that for carplay to connect, based on this video ... but it may be a few seconds longer as you can see he starts the video after the car is already started.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MFUpbbPxGw

Faster than mine, but not by as much as I was hoping for
This is the exact same OEM by "Binary".
Old 07-20-21, 02:04 AM
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Originally Posted by sebaw
I will probably wait for the next generation:
Snapdragon 662 and 6GB RAM (I have 2gen) and real Android 11 - API30
Maybe 2022 And I hope it will support the USB DAC.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcZEoczpWwA
Currently, they test for Mercedes. But as we know the first versions of the software contain a lot of issues.

Not from this seller. This is just an example.
Lexus / BMW / Audi / Mercedes should have a similar hardware for 10.25" screen.
This interface does not look/feel genuine to me.

You don't really have to wait, I've been using the Carsyso/Binary unit for more than a year,
it has 0 crash/reboot by far and I'm extremely satisfied with its performance & stability.
(4GB/64GB)

"Buy early, enjoy early; Buy late, you get discount" - that's our slang
Old 07-20-21, 04:45 AM
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Originally Posted by wongnee
This interface does not look/feel genuine to me.

You don't really have to wait, I've been using the Carsyso/Binary unit for more than a year,
it has 0 crash/reboot by far and I'm extremely satisfied with its performance & stability.
(4GB/64GB)


"Buy early, enjoy early; Buy late, you get discount" - that's our slang
Yes, Carsyso/Binary is a really good unit and works with the touchpad/joystick.

But the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 HU version has better support (root and other changes) than MTK. For those users who want to change the settings a bit and have real Android 10.
I would like to change Launcher and install a Cyrus USB DAC. Of course, I do not know now if it will be possible. But better chances with Snapdragon than MTK CPU.
This version also has a higher resolution and a SIM card (4G) slot. The current version of Snapdragon 625 - the start time is about 30 seconds. not bad. Maybe the Snapdragon 662 (Android 11) with 6 or 8GB RAM will be even faster.



Currently I have a second generation (1920x720, 4G, MTK, 4/64, ) so I can wait and consider the different variants.


Also 0 crash - but I installed a heat sink from an old PC motherboard - maybe it lowers the temperature a little.
It's probably a lottery (all-in-one unit). Some units work well, others have different issues.

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Old 07-20-21, 07:21 PM
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Originally Posted by sebaw
Yes, Carsyso/Binary is a really good unit and works with the touchpad/joystick.

But the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 HU version has better support (root and other changes) than MTK. For those users who want to change the settings a bit and have real Android 10.
I would like to change Launcher and install a Cyrus USB DAC. Of course, I do not know now if it will be possible. But better chances with Snapdragon than MTK CPU.
This version also has a higher resolution and a SIM card (4G) slot. The current version of Snapdragon 625 - the start time is about 30 seconds. not bad. Maybe the Snapdragon 662 (Android 11) with 6 or 8GB RAM will be even faster.
https://youtu.be/sj8bub-VJgg



Currently I have a second generation (1920x720, 4G, MTK, 4/64, ) so I can wait and consider the different variants.


Also 0 crash - but I installed a heat sink from an old PC motherboard - maybe it lowers the temperature a little.
It's probably a lottery (all-in-one unit). Some units work well, others have different issues.
Android version is not really my concern because for >90% of the time I am using its Carplay feature.
The Carsyso/Binary unit is powered by Rockchip RK3399 CPU, not an MTK chip fyi.
Old 07-20-21, 07:56 PM
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Separate box design of Lexion/Carsyso should not have overheating issues. Dashboard area gets pretty hot no wonder some units overheat.
Old 07-21-21, 07:51 AM
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What is the lead time for the 4x4 unit? Been waiting 3 weeks with no shipping info from Lexion and I am growing impatient and might just cancel. I was told 2 weeks to ship. Are the 4x4 units in stock from anyone in the US?
Old 07-21-21, 08:35 AM
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Originally Posted by InveredMP
What is the lead time for the 4x4 unit? Been waiting 3 weeks with no shipping info from Lexion and I am growing impatient and might just cancel. I was told 2 weeks to ship. Are the 4x4 units in stock from anyone in the US?
Joystick control do not work in 4x4 unit only Lexion does to my knowledge. Otherwise I would get 4x4 too I can just swap out my old screen without taking out the harness I have first gen 4x4 unit.
Old 07-21-21, 08:53 AM
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Ahh bummer. Guess we are stuck waiting.
Old 07-21-21, 10:00 AM
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Originally Posted by InveredMP
Ahh bummer. Guess we are stuck waiting.
Yeah this Lexion customer support sux. For $850 product there should be a better support than being ignored.
Old 08-07-21, 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by milimart
I got my updated today. I’ll try and then can send it to you
I bought a head unit chinese android 5.1.1 years ago. I can't find firmware update to 7.1; Nice to hear you have it. Can you share It with me. My email: Lechuong.tran@gmail.com;
thanks a lot
Old 08-08-21, 01:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Letran
I bought a head unit chinese android 5.1.1 years ago. I can't find firmware update to 7.1; Nice to hear you have it. Can you share It with me. My email: Lechuong.tran@gmail.com;
thanks a lot
You should get an update from the seller. It could be different hardware (you don't want brick HU).
Old 08-10-21, 09:32 PM
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Supposedly according to USPS, my 4x4 unit arrives tomorrow. Ordered Friday, shipped Monday, delivered Wednesday. If this holds up, it’s a much better timeline than Lexion was.
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Old 08-11-21, 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by dojoman
I pulled the trigger on Lexion bought from their site now the wait begins.
Did you end up sticking with your Lexion order? If so, how long did it take to arrive?

I just checked their site and the price is up to $900. Sceptical about pulling the trigger considering how crappy their customer support seems to be.
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