10.25 Inch Display Android Car Radio GPS Navigation Head Unit from 4x4Shop.ca
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Has anyone tested if youtube plays at 720p with the new unit? I chatted to Navihua who has confirmed the units are NOT android 9 but android 7. They told me customers like high firmware so that's why they change it. If you want proof of this I can upload my chat screenshot or you can ask them yourself!. I guess the screen just looks clearer but is actually not much different to the old one. Also the newer units have split screen but again they are running android 7.1 but they show as android 9/10. I have still ordered mine as I want the split screen feature and will update you guys when it arrives.
I looked into Navihua, gpsdvdnav and navirider. They do not give me a really comfortable feeling.
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Armand
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What part of Texas you in? I'm in DFW, if you are near me I could install this for you in about an hour.
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Any of you fella's in here that have been talking to the guy at Navihua could you maybe ask him about this?
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Did anyone have to add a backup camera from the 4x4 shop or you can use your OEM one? Also they stated there is a wireless USB dongle for Apple car play, how does that work? Also if I have factory navigation, would I be able to switch back to that on the 10.25 inch display? One more question, how fast does this android unit boot up compared to the stock one? Thanks!
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Did anyone have to add a backup camera from the 4x4 shop or you can use your OEM one? Also they stated there is a wireless USB dongle for Apple car play, how does that work? Also if I have factory navigation, would I be able to switch back to that on the 10.25 inch display? One more question, how fast does this android unit boot up compared to the stock one? Thanks!
- I ordered from 4x4, I use my oem backup camera without issue at all.
- I've explained this several times in previous posts on this thread, but to summarize. The Carplay dongle hooks into the USB input cable on the unit. The dongle broadcasts it's own wifi signal. You have to connect your bluetooth to the android unit and the wifi to the dongle's wifi. You also have to download a app on the unit called "Autokit" (all these instructions were included in the packaging with the dongle).
- Yes. I have factory nav, and you can switch between Lexus OEM screens and the Andoid UI by holding the menu button for about 2 seconds. You will not lose any fuctionality of your OEM infotainment/nav, you will have both and can switch back and fourth anytime.
- It has a little bit of a slower boot time compared to OEM (around 45 seconds or so).
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- I ordered from 4x4, I use my oem backup camera without issue at all.
- I've explained this several times in previous posts on this thread, but to summarize. The Carplay dongle hooks into the USB input cable on the unit. The dongle broadcasts it's own wifi signal. You have to connect your bluetooth to the android unit and the wifi to the dongle's wifi. You also have to download a app on the unit called "Autokit" (all these instructions were included in the packaging with the dongle).
- Yes. I have factory nav, and you can switch between Lexus OEM screens and the Andoid UI by holding the menu button for about 2 seconds. You will not lose any fuctionality of your OEM infotainment/nav, you will have both and can switch back and fourth anytime.
- It has a little bit of a slower boot time compared to OEM (around 45 seconds or so).
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Me either, as a matter of fact I think 99% of OEM navigation in any make or model are sub-par compared to google maps / waze. This was one of the many but high on the list selling points for me to buy this unit. Google maps or waze are just fantastic navigation apps. They are updated daily, for free... as opposed to once a year from OEM systems that you have to pay to update. I'll say that again, maps updated once a year and cost $$ to get the update ... in 2020, what?! If you live in a big city / metro-plex like I do, roads are under construction and are changing all the time, when a OEM update comes out, it's pretty much outdated as soon as you get it. F that. Yeah this unit is great with so many cool things, but the nav alone is worth buying the unit imo.
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Me either, as a matter of fact I think 99% of OEM navigation in any make or model are sub-par compared to google maps / waze. This was one of the many but high on the list selling points for me to buy this unit. Google maps or waze are just fantastic navigation apps. They are updated daily, for free... as opposed to once a year from OEM systems that you have to pay to update. I'll say that again, maps updated once a year and cost $$ to get the update ... in 2020, what?! If you live in a big city / metro-plex like I do, roads are under construction and are changing all the time, when a OEM update comes out, it's pretty much outdated as soon as you get it. F that. Yeah this unit is great with so many cool things, but the nav alone is worth buying the unit imo.
My RC didn't come with navigation sadly, but it came with ScoutGPS which only really works with my phone. I really do like driving with the map on my screen so that's one of the big reasons why I purchased this unit. I don't really need the CarPlay. I disabled any notifications to my display unit from my phone but for an extra $60, why the hell not? Might come in handy if I'm waiting in my car and want to watch something from my phone.
I'm hoping when I get it, it truly is plug and play and that my OEM rear camera works. Navihua insisted it will work and checked with their engineers, but if I need the adapter, I'll be annoyed but I'll still buy the adapter lol. Overall cost is still cheaper than what I expected.
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That does look nice, those the screen automatically adjust the brightness at night?
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Yes, any shop that can install A/V stuff into car should be able to figure this install out. It's actually very easy. If tons of us who do not install A/V stuff for a living can figure this out, then professionals at a shop certainly should be able to. The longest part of the install is dismantling the center console of the car. Everything is plug and play as there is nothing to be spliced, cut, tapped, ect. It's all simple plugs and connectors.
What part of Texas you in? I'm in DFW, if you are near me I could install this for you in about an hour.
What part of Texas you in? I'm in DFW, if you are near me I could install this for you in about an hour.
Hey.. can i take you up on this offer? I think i want to get this once all this pandemic issue slows down. I'm around North Dallas, can drive down anywhere around the Metroplex.
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