Android based radio ...

[Flyer]

Does anyone have experience in them?

I've been muling this over for some time now.

I put a 5 channel amp and new speakers all the way around in my car and use it a lot for music box at gatherings. The factory radio is for sure my weak link at this point.

THIS with DVD (Amazon link) is something like I've been looking at. To me though .. they seem a little low on specs and I'm concerned that I would hat it once installed and using it - poor implementation of great technology frustrates me.

And then there's this one, without DVD.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...J402H&linkId=3d7d7c076f0e8122e4ecce3dc0b18fdf

They both are running Android 6.0 which is reasonable in my opinion, een considering Android devices typically lag behind current versions.

 

[Flyer]

As a side note .. does anyone have any experience with this dash kit?

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...ILC5K&linkId=d73f713bf89601da4ba0b26d2276e403

This is for a 2012 Sonic LTZ (before the MyLink).

 

[Flyer]

I must be the only one that's considered this .. ?

 

[cuartz7o]

Thought about the same but haven't ordered anything yet. Was looking at the Sony XAV-AX100 which is a cheaper option perhaps not quite what you're looking for. Pro's for me are VOLUME knob, no DVD, good brand

Sony XAV-AX100 6.4" Car Play/Android Auto Media Receiver with Bluetooth https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MF9W0GU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_CZWizb8WWQD4W

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[AdmiralRS420]

I've been going over this in my head a lot as well.. I was looking at the Auto Pumpkin ones. I'm the same way tho. I can't stand when a wonderful idea gets a ****ty implementation and have been scared to pull the trigger for that reason.. It's not like I'm gambling with a grand or more, but still worrying me.

 

[Flyer]

I've been mulling over 2nd one I linked to for a while. You should get it and let me know how it turns out.

 

[zymex]

i just bought this one:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/FOR...32807718610.html?spm=2114.13010608.0.0.opwCI9

it looking SO awesome, i only testet it shot but everything works, even steering wheel buttons =)
i will check when i got it back from painting

 

[cuartz7o]

i just bought this one:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/FOR...32807718610.html?spm=2114.13010608.0.0.opwCI9

it looking SO awesome, i only testet it shot but everything works, even steering wheel buttons =)
i will check when i got it back from painting

So it's android OS but does it also do android auto? Looks real clean, does it retain the radio menu settings and chime?

Need installed pics!

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[carsNskis]

So it's android OS but does it also do android auto? Looks real clean, does it retain the radio menu settings and chime?

Need installed pics!

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Android auto is an app, so it should run anything a phone or tablet can

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[Flyer]

Interesting.

 

[zymex]

So it's android OS but does it also do android auto? Looks real clean, does it retain the radio menu settings and chime?

Need installed pics!

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sorry been off making car, radio frame is at the painter now i plugged it in and started it up to see working and it does! even steering wheel control! its just so awesome compared to the old radio! when you cant get mylink =)

anyways ill have frame in 48 hours and then i will post installed pics and tell how it works.

it seems fast, clean and nice to use. it dont have car control like locking options and so, or atleast i dont think so?

and for android it comes with som preinstalled navigation in it and GPS antenna too, it got APK installer for apps and google store for apps.
thats how far i testet it before i took it apart for painting

 

[zymex]

okay i got it in and tried it for a few hours and its keep supricing me:

it can eveything normal radio can and more! :

-car config, lock, window, light can be adjustet.
-parking sensor works! and now its visual and even wich sensor is activated and how close!
-it can now show what door is open.
-you can see cars RPM, temperature, brake % and so.
-it got sound even parking sensor and turn signal (normal on aftermarkets on this car that gets turned off)(it got an external speaker for that)
-steering buttons all working!

-GPS works good, you can choice wich one you like or buy new from google market.
-it got google market AND APK installer.
-you can use things like, USB, AUX, Spotify, youtube and other.
-its VERY fast and touch is super sensetive
-got phono out for amps, and video in/out for camera, that also detects automatic when you put it in reverse, no cables needed!
-sound quality is very nice, and big EQ to adjust it further
-Radio is fast and sounds good
-every cable is there and its just Plug and play no need to cut cables or anything :O!


Downside so far:
-got one wrong bracket so they sending me a new one
-blue light is kinda more blue then rest of the car.
-frame was not the color i had (small squares)
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.... more to come as i play with it, but so far its the best upgrade for my car ever, should have bought this one first instead of Parrot asteroid tablet, that just cave me alot of problems, (no sound on turn, parksensor, and no radio)

 

[cuartz7o]

Any new pics or updates?

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[carsNskis]

curious to see the end result, definitely like that the car convenience features are still there!

 

[turtletechno]

I ordered a similar unit from Ali Express. Whenever it gets here (shipping delays from China) I'll post some pics of it installed and some of my first impressions. I also ordered a backup camera for $20 that fits into the license plate light and comes with the wiring. Looking forward to the upgrade and sharing my experience.

Head unit Description / link:
Octa(8)-Core Android 6.0 CAR DVD player FOR CHEVROLET AVEO SONIC car audio gps stereo head unit Multimedia navigation
http://s.aliexpress.com/NjiUjiMZ



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[skurtov]

XDA developers has a huge repository of information regarding g a lot of these Chinese units. Take a slide over there under their Android head units. Joying seems to be the most popular one with decent support.

 

[turtletechno]

I ordered a similar unit from Ali Express. Whenever it gets here (shipping delays from China) I'll post some pics of it installed and some of my first impressions. I also ordered a backup camera for $20 that fits into the license plate light and comes with the wiring. Looking forward to the upgrade and sharing my experience.

Head unit Description / link:
Octa(8)-Core Android 6.0 CAR DVD player FOR CHEVROLET AVEO SONIC car audio gps stereo head unit Multimedia navigation
http://s.aliexpress.com/NjiUjiMZ



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I am very happy with this one. Got it on 11/11 for 295. Also picked up this wireless transmitter and receiver after trying to figure out how to route the wires for the backup cam and finally giving up: https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/132261706115

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[Gimpster]

https://www.amazon.com/Standard-And...1512356878&sr=8-3&keywords=android+double+din

This one has kinda interested me latley, since it runs Nougat

 

[carsNskis]

https://www.amazon.com/Standard-And...1512356878&sr=8-3&keywords=android+double+din

This one has kinda interested me latley, since it runs Nougat

Newer OS is nice for screen cast

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