03-21-2020, 08:23 PM | #1 |
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Android Unit Installed
Just installed a new Android unit from Ali express.
To my surprise fitment and quality is like OEM. I love that not I have the option of different Navigation systems, Spotify and other. It's a touch screen so the moment you touch anywhere it goes into Android screen and you can use the scroll wheel and steering buttons to control everything like with original system. When you touch radio or any other button on the console it goes back to original system. You can setup that car will start with android or original system. Screen quality it so great and clear. I love that it's a black screen so no silver surround ring around it like on original screen. Everything is plug and play. Easy setup. I will use it for several days and will post more thoughts but so far I love it. Last edited by PhillyX5M; 03-23-2020 at 03:21 PM.. |
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Sound is great, no static. Love the big screen for YouTube and movies |
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03-22-2020, 04:39 AM | #4 |
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Did you do the install yourself or get someone to do it for you?
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03-22-2020, 10:12 AM | #7 | |
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For the Android sound you select AUX input under media but if you go back to original radio or other media everything plays as usual. If you consider getting it I would contact the store first to ask any questions. Guy was really responsive. This is the same person/store that people on F15 forum.used. Just give him your car info and he will tell exactly what unit u need. Cant post a link to exact u it but you will find in in the store. Look for F15 Sorry If the link is against the forum rules. mods please delete if necessary. carnavi Official Store https://a.aliexpress.com/_dYUa7yk Last edited by PhillyX5M; 03-22-2020 at 10:19 AM.. |
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03-22-2020, 10:25 AM | #8 |
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If you wanted connectivity, how would you go about doing that? I guess I just am unsure as to how to add a device like that to a wireless account.
This looks very interesting. I have seen this before on other users but didn't want to get an extra wireless connection. I might just do that. |
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03-22-2020, 12:35 PM | #9 | |
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This is definitely the way to go. Had mines for quite some time and it's a win win with me. You lose absolutely nothing. All my mostly used app accounts are in there which frees up my phone. I dont just listen to music any, I let the videos play via YouTube. I even watched the superbowl on it. |
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03-22-2020, 12:44 PM | #10 | |
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Use a separate sim card from your cell provider to access data but this will be not free or In my case I am just tethering from my cell. I have unlimited data plan so my unit just connects to my cell and all the Navigation apps, spotify, YouTube work. So far I love this unit Last edited by PhillyX5M; 03-22-2020 at 01:15 PM.. |
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03-23-2020, 03:20 PM | #11 |
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Just realized that its possible to split screen and have 2 different applications running at the same time. I was able to have Waze and control Spotify with steering wheel controls. Cool.
So far I love it. Was waiting in line today and watched Discovery channel on Xfinity application. Great thing that you can stay in original mode and live with it as usual or touch the screen and you are now in completely different thing. Load as many apps as you want. Next step is to add a camera under my mirror so I can constantly record when the car is on. That unit has a special application for that. Screen is responsive, no lag or issues. Can run different Navigation applications at the same time. Car feels more modern now Some pictures to show how different screens look like Last edited by PhillyX5M; 03-23-2020 at 07:08 PM.. |
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03-23-2020, 06:59 PM | #12 | |
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Do you have issues with hearing the directions from Waze or Google Maps? I know I do, I have to tackle that when it warms up |
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03-23-2020, 07:03 PM | #13 | |
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Maybe you need to play with voice adjustments on the android app.side. There is also voice adjustments in the unit settings I think. |
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03-24-2020, 03:13 PM | #15 |
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I listen usually Spotify or Radio in my car and Spotify sounds the same if I connect to it using my phone via bluetooth or if I play it directly through the android system application.
We r using AUX sound with Android so there is probably somemloss in sound quality but nothing that would want me to return this unit or switch back to original unit. I know they sell allot of these on Ali but if you want one make sure its higher 720 screen resolution and Android 9 or 10. This unit has bigger internal memory so that's probably why its smoother with 0 delays. Big plus is that you can control android functions with the scroll wheel or steering wheel same as original unit. Touch screen just a big bonus in this case. Another day and nothing bad to report If you guys interested in any particular option, setting or pictures let me know. I will do my best to respond. Took me a year to pull a trigger on the Android and so far no regrets. |
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03-25-2020, 11:36 AM | #16 |
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Do they make this for iPhones? IOS??
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03-26-2020, 11:29 AM | #19 | |
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No such thing as making this for iPhones or iOS as Apple holds their OS to their vest and is not open source like android is. BUT. You can use Carplay which would be more than enough for the iOS experience meanwhile having an Android experience as well. |
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03-27-2020, 07:49 AM | #20 |
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Every so often you learn something new about these units. So apparently for those that came in the game early, or depending on where you got yours from, theres certain glitches that are fixed with later MCU builds and firmware updates. Or if you figure out IFTTTs then you're good. Like in my case (and others) , when I use waze or google maps, I gets NO sounds alert etc. But volume of music drops as if an alert was made but I just couldn't hear it. You have to start the music app that came with the unit first, turn on Waze etc turn off music app ,then do whatever like spotify YouTube etc....unbelievable. Nothing that tasker cant do but , unbelievable.
Shout out to the F30 section. They have over 150 pages on this unit. Too much to learn |
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04-20-2020, 01:57 PM | #22 |
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I think I am going to pull the trigger on this. Hope you guys don't mind some questions lol.
I am not going to do the install myself though. Is there a link the installation instructions? My shop was asking for them. |
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