10.25 Inch Display Android Car Radio GPS Navigation Head Unit from 4x4Shop.ca
02-11-19, 07:20 PM
#511
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Hi guys,
Just found the thread and am interested in the unit. Having read through the comments I see the following recurring themes:
- Despite the fact that this product has been out on the market for some time now, there remains a lot of confusion regarding installation and setup. As far as I can tell no one has posted a definitive installation guide.
- Different people are reporting different glitches, which suggests that the firmware has a long way to go
- Problems with usability (very finicky with the settings)
- Issues with sound quality
- Tech support appears to be spotty
- Despite all of these issues the general sense is that almost everyone would "buy again"
Not sure what to do at this point. Is it really worth all of this hassle?
Jake5m
Just found the thread and am interested in the unit. Having read through the comments I see the following recurring themes:
- Despite the fact that this product has been out on the market for some time now, there remains a lot of confusion regarding installation and setup. As far as I can tell no one has posted a definitive installation guide.
- Different people are reporting different glitches, which suggests that the firmware has a long way to go
- Problems with usability (very finicky with the settings)
- Issues with sound quality
- Tech support appears to be spotty
- Despite all of these issues the general sense is that almost everyone would "buy again"
Not sure what to do at this point. Is it really worth all of this hassle?
Jake5m
02-11-19, 08:26 PM
#512
Agreed, definitely worth it. Just having the full 10' screen makes it worth it for me., Navigation + Android is great too imo. Haven't regretted it once.
02-12-19, 05:37 AM
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I get the allure of a bigger screen and nicer icons. From a cosmetic standpoint, I totally get it.
But from a practicality standpoint, what additional features are you guys actually using? Here is what I get from reading the comments:
- Navigation - advantage of having up-to-date maps
- Music - advantage of having Spotify, but many people are having issues with sound quality
- ???
What features are you guys actually using?
Also, some are suggesting to wait for an upgraded version with better hardware (hence less lag), and android 8. Any news on this actually happening?
But from a practicality standpoint, what additional features are you guys actually using? Here is what I get from reading the comments:
- Navigation - advantage of having up-to-date maps
- Music - advantage of having Spotify, but many people are having issues with sound quality
- ???
What features are you guys actually using?
Also, some are suggesting to wait for an upgraded version with better hardware (hence less lag), and android 8. Any news on this actually happening?
02-12-19, 05:41 AM
#515
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I get the allure of a bigger screen and nicer icons. From a cosmetic standpoint, I totally get it.
But from a practicality standpoint, what additional features are you guys actually using? Here is what I get from reading the comments:
- Navigation - advantage of having up-to-date maps
- Music - advantage of having Spotify, but many people are having issues with sound quality
- ???
What features are you guys actually using?
Also, some are suggesting to wait for an upgraded version with better hardware (hence less lag), and android 8. Any news on this actually happening?
But from a practicality standpoint, what additional features are you guys actually using? Here is what I get from reading the comments:
- Navigation - advantage of having up-to-date maps
- Music - advantage of having Spotify, but many people are having issues with sound quality
- ???
What features are you guys actually using?
Also, some are suggesting to wait for an upgraded version with better hardware (hence less lag), and android 8. Any news on this actually happening?
02-12-19, 06:53 AM
#516
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Flash5 so you can listen to Spotify / Apple music via BT and use Waze via Carplay at the same time?
02-12-19, 07:18 AM
#517
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No, you use Apple CarPlay for everything but the music is routed through BT. So I’ll listen to Apple Music and use Google Maps both through Apple CarPlay, BUT the sound for Google Maps doesn’t go through BT only the music. That’s the issue. Basically, because the sound through the actual unit sounds crappy, I’m bypassing it by using BT through the OEM unit, but I’m doing it directly from Apple Music by switching the “Airplay” from the “unit” to “BT”. I have a video of it in action in this thread just can’t remember what page haha.
Last edited by Flash5; 02-12-19 at 07:23 AM.
02-12-19, 09:29 AM
#518
Hi guys,
Just found the thread and am interested in the unit. Having read through the comments I see the following recurring themes:
- Despite the fact that this product has been out on the market for some time now, there remains a lot of confusion regarding installation and setup. As far as I can tell no one has posted a definitive installation guide.
- Different people are reporting different glitches, which suggests that the firmware has a long way to go
- Problems with usability (very finicky with the settings)
- Issues with sound quality
- Tech support appears to be spotty
- Despite all of these issues the general sense is that almost everyone would "buy again"
Not sure what to do at this point. Is it really worth all of this hassle?
Jake5m
Just found the thread and am interested in the unit. Having read through the comments I see the following recurring themes:
- Despite the fact that this product has been out on the market for some time now, there remains a lot of confusion regarding installation and setup. As far as I can tell no one has posted a definitive installation guide.
- Different people are reporting different glitches, which suggests that the firmware has a long way to go
- Problems with usability (very finicky with the settings)
- Issues with sound quality
- Tech support appears to be spotty
- Despite all of these issues the general sense is that almost everyone would "buy again"
Not sure what to do at this point. Is it really worth all of this hassle?
Jake5m
I use:
- Carplay on a daily basis, just plug in and it loads up super quick. With my current settings the sound quality is almost to the level of bluetooth or regular Lexus mode. The unit is worth it just for this IMHO.
- Android for TV, etc.. I sit in California traffic on my ride home, I can load up Fubo TV, ESPN, Etc. and catch some games on the commute (don't recommend for freeway speeds lol).
The way I see it if you want an upgrade (since Lexus is never upgrading the software) is you can spend $800 on this unit, or $500 on the Beatsonic mirroring system which doesn't upgrade your screen or give you android apps.
02-13-19, 01:51 PM
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I found what appears to be a newer (or competing) product with better specs:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/10-2...960841714.html
Has anyone tried this version?
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/10-2...960841714.html
Has anyone tried this version?
02-13-19, 02:20 PM
#520
I found what appears to be a newer (or competing) product with better specs:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/10-2...960841714.html
Has anyone tried this version?
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/10-2...960841714.html
Has anyone tried this version?
02-13-19, 11:53 PM
#521
I found what appears to be a newer (or competing) product with better specs:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/10-2...960841714.html
Has anyone tried this version?
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/10-2...960841714.html
Has anyone tried this version?
02-14-19, 04:01 AM
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I found what appears to be a newer (or competing) product with better specs:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/10-2...960841714.html
Has anyone tried this version?
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/10-2...960841714.html
Has anyone tried this version?
02-14-19, 04:14 AM
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I suspect that upgrading from Android 6.0 to 7.1 won't help at all with respect to how the unit interacts with your car. In other words, as long as they don't refine their firmware, there will be issues with sound quality, dashboard button interactions, etc.
I've decided to hold off on getting the unit until (1) someone posts an authoritative installation guide, and (2) the firmware is more mature.
I've decided to hold off on getting the unit until (1) someone posts an authoritative installation guide, and (2) the firmware is more mature.
02-14-19, 09:53 AM
#524
I suspect that upgrading from Android 6.0 to 7.1 won't help at all with respect to how the unit interacts with your car. In other words, as long as they don't refine their firmware, there will be issues with sound quality, dashboard button interactions, etc.
I've decided to hold off on getting the unit until (1) someone posts an authoritative installation guide, and (2) the firmware is more mature.
I've decided to hold off on getting the unit until (1) someone posts an authoritative installation guide, and (2) the firmware is more mature.
Happy waiting!
