I've been doing android tablet installs for a while and I am considering moving to a head unit in my new car. I have some questions about them and was hoping I could get them answered here.
What I really want is a simple device that mirrors my phone to a screen in my car that allows touch input. Not just android auto because its missing things like being able to choose what media player I want to use (unless it can use GMMP and GrooveMusic) I don't want a streaming audio choice when I have a phone that has gigs of music on it. Is there something like that?
On the subject of screen mirroring, when you use it does it work with steering wheel controls? (I can use my phone and skip tracks using the wheel or open voice commands)
And the last thing, Are there any 8 inch units with minimal buttons like the NU5002 with 5.1.1 or higher?
I've looked and haven't been able to find answers to any of these so any help would be of great use to me.
sounds like this could be for you:
JY-UL138N2
https://www.carjoying.com/head-unit...cement-support-backup-camera-resolution-.html
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Hey guys, I usually just lurkj the forums but I figured it is time to ask the pros. First off, this is the unit I am installing today: Seems i cannot post the link but here is the title. from amazon Pumpkin Quad Core 7 inch 2 DIN Universal Android 4.4 Car Stereo Radio HD 1024*600 Muti-touch Screen GPS Navigation Without DVD Player Support WIFI/3G/Bluetooth/OBD2/DVR/Mirror Link
I am running a t-mobile service on my phone and I get free data for certain streaming apps. Its pretty cool. Anyway, I just learned that using the phone as a hotspot and then using one of these streaming apps on the device, in this case the new stereo, it does use my data plan... bummer. Anyway I am wondering if there is a wireless mirroring solution that would work and have control over the phone using the touch screen on the receiver? If there is not, how about a wired solution? I have looked into things like android auto. Does that actually work descent and on our receivers? Thanks everyone and a little nudge in the right direction would be awesome :good:
The pumpkin deck has a really basic bluetooth audio interface. I guess that would be the main thing I would like to change. I use Pandora alot and the interface on the deck is really basic. It gives me the option to skip track and play/pause. If I could at least get a similar interface to my old pioneer deck (id3 tags, thumb up/down) that would be cool. Or even a front end app, now that would rock.... Thanks again.
Hi all. I have a 2011 Hyundai Accent that used to run a HuiFei KGL4 Hyundai-specific 7" unit. It's been one rollercoaster ride with that unit, having to deal with the following:
1) Underpowered USB ports (had to solder a voltage step-down converter to amp it up for it to work properly)
2) The latest ROM forces me to wait 30 seconds for the unit to shut down after turning off ignition, otherwise my PKE car alarm won't trigger as all doors are generally closed within that time frame because I've already stepped out of the car. Funny piece is there's no way out of this even if I go back to an older software, or use an MCU that doesn't support sleep
3) Weak FM radio
After messing real bad with #3 above, killing one channel off of my FM radio (only right channel is working now) after breaking the electronic links for one of the caps needed, I decided it's time to let go. Not to mention that the reseller that I've brought it from is no longer responding when it comes to asking for replacement parts and Kai Ge Le doesn't sell parts from products that weren't directly bought from them. Malaysk' great ROM helped me get through the day for a while, but hey, when you want a fully working product, you gotta move some time right?
The next dilemma was: should I go with Joying or any other HuiFei-based Android radio and potentially deal with the same thing? Then I thought... man, it's time to accept I'm not too good with soldering and I can't risk messing another brand new radio just for dealing with the same thing.
Long-story short, I went with a not so known MCU / manufacturer / reseller combo this time around for hopes I'd get different results. It may be a bit of a challenge to get support from the community granted none of my searches yielded any results for the MCU the device is using, but man... with how the ROM of this new unit working fluidly as it is, I'm finally content.
Some distinct differences with HuiFei:
1) Boot-up time. Before upgrading my KGL4 to RK3188, boot-up time was 30 seconds. When I upgraded to RK3188 roughly ~15 seconds. In this unit? I don't even notice waiting for boot. It properly turns off USB connected devices so my battery does not get drained- tried for 5 days now and has been consistently fine.
2) Next / Previous controls. I did not need to install Car Service for Next / Previous to be consistent on non-stock apps (Radio, Music, Video apps). If I press next or previous in my steering wheel on, say, Spotify or PCRadio, the behavior is the same. It goes to the next / previous track as expected, with no additional apps or configuration needed.
3) RADIO - I can't emphasize this enough. In days where I just want to use the radio instead of songs from streaming apps, man, this unit delivers! It subdues the static / hisses well, and clearly picks up the same radio stations that I used to have in my car's factory radio that the KGL4 one struggled to pick-up.
4) Bluetooth function - I was never able to get my KGL4 unit to pair with my OBD2 device, no matter how many times I've back-read in the different threads. In this new unit, it was able to detect and pair with it the first time I tried! The plus part is that the Bluetooth config of this new unit allows you to enter the pair code for devices that requires it - at least on this one I'm sure the HuiFei units cannot prompt for the pairing code of the other device.
5) Support for external hard drives. I was unable to connect a 500GB external drive in my KGL4 before until I did the USB mod. For this new unit, it supports it right off the bat. No mods necessary.
6) There's an actual WIFI antenna!
Another plus for me is the screen size upgrade. The new device has 9" of real-estate. I did lose DVD functionality and potentially not have the option to update the software to 5.1 (runs on 4.4), but I can live with those. If anyone's familiar or has the same MCU as mine, or shares the same software build, let me know. Maybe that will be a good reference for anyone who'd potentially buy units from them. In the meantime, TC Car Audio has a store in AE if you want to inquire (Store ID 1360064). Looks like they also have a couple of 5.1 devices, just not sure if it shares the same MCU / ROM combo.
DISCLAIMER: I do not work for TC car audio. Just passing along the positive experience I have with their product, and hoping to help others see that there are better options out there beyond the more known brands.
MCU: 2016-04-25 10:38:12 KEQ_60_C6R_7706_5006_CAN(DaZhongWC)_Newlap
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2) Next / Previous controls. I did not need to install Car Service for Next / Previous to be consistent on non-stock apps (Radio, Music, Video apps). If I press next or previous in my steering wheel on, say, Spotify or PCRadio, the behavior is the same. It goes to the next / previous track as expected, with no additional apps or configuration needed.
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I'm more interested in this part. I wonder why this works on your unit, but not the majority of Anrdoid head units?
Can you try Pandora or Google Play Music? Does the app have to be open and in the main view for it to work? or will it work while playing in the background. Like say you are watching the Navigation with Pandora playing in the background from a Pandora app on the Android head unit, if you hit a track change with the Navigation app on the screen will it still change tracks?
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I'm more interested in this part. I wonder why this works on your unit, but not the majority of Anrdoid head units?
Can you try Pandora or Google Play Music? Does the app have to be open and in the main view for it to work? or will it work while playing in the background. Like say you are watching the Navigation with Pandora playing in the background from a Pandora app on the Android head unit, if you hit a track change with the Navigation app on the screen will it still change tracks?
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Microntek head units are using its own "layer" of virtual keys mapping (irkeyDown/up). It is useful from their point of view, because you have possibility to use long press behavior on hard keys. Android has its own definitions of key events and actually it is good habit to use them (in case of developing "steering widgets" and players developing as well). Probably microntek finally started to broadcast Android's defined key events among the system which caused support of many media players .
But that is only my theory .
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I'm more interested in this part. I wonder why this works on your unit, but not the majority of Anrdoid head units?
Can you try Pandora or Google Play Music? Does the app have to be open and in the main view for it to work? or will it work while playing in the background. Like say you are watching the Navigation with Pandora playing in the background from a Pandora app on the Android head unit, if you hit a track change with the Navigation app on the screen will it still change tracks?
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I couldn't try Pandora given where I'm at. But yeah, Google Play Music works just as same as Spotify. No need to have the app open, I mostly have Car Launcher Pro on screen OR my GPS app and I can hit next / previous even if the music apps are on the background.
jrgalang said:
I couldn't try Pandora given where I'm at. But yeah, Google Play Music works just as same as Spotify. No need to have the app open, I mostly have Car Launcher Pro on screen OR my GPS app and I can hit next / previous even if the music apps are on the background.
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wtf, I gotta figure out how to get that on my Joying.
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jrgalang said:
Hi all. I have a 2011 Hyundai Accent that used to run a HuiFei KGL4 Hyundai-specific 7" unit. It's been one rollercoaster ride with that unit, having to deal with the following:
1) Underpowered USB ports (had to solder a voltage step-down converter to amp it up for it to work properly)
2) The latest ROM forces me to wait 30 seconds for the unit to shut down after turning off ignition, otherwise my PKE car alarm won't trigger as all doors are generally closed within that time frame because I've already stepped out of the car. Funny piece is there's no way out of this even if I go back to an older software, or use an MCU that doesn't support sleep
3) Weak FM radio
After messing real bad with #3 above, killing one channel off of my FM radio (only right channel is working now) after breaking the electronic links for one of the caps needed, I decided it's time to let go. Not to mention that the reseller that I've brought it from is no longer responding when it comes to asking for replacement parts and Kai Ge Le doesn't sell parts from products that weren't directly bought from them. Malaysk' great ROM helped me get through the day for a while, but hey, when you want a fully working product, you gotta move some time right?
The next dilemma was: should I go with Joying or any other HuiFei-based Android radio and potentially deal with the same thing? Then I thought... man, it's time to accept I'm not too good with soldering and I can't risk messing another brand new radio just for dealing with the same thing.
Long-story short, I went with a not so known MCU / manufacturer / reseller combo this time around for hopes I'd get different results. It may be a bit of a challenge to get support from the community granted none of my searches yielded any results for the MCU the device is using, but man... with how the ROM of this new unit working fluidly as it is, I'm finally content.
Some distinct differences with HuiFei:
1) Boot-up time. Before upgrading my KGL4 to RK3188, boot-up time was 30 seconds. When I upgraded to RK3188 roughly ~15 seconds. In this unit? I don't even notice waiting for boot. It properly turns off USB connected devices so my battery does not get drained- tried for 5 days now and has been consistently fine.
2) Next / Previous controls. I did not need to install Car Service for Next / Previous to be consistent on non-stock apps (Radio, Music, Video apps). If I press next or previous in my steering wheel on, say, Spotify or PCRadio, the behavior is the same. It goes to the next / previous track as expected, with no additional apps or configuration needed.
3) RADIO - I can't emphasize this enough. In days where I just want to use the radio instead of songs from streaming apps, man, this unit delivers! It subdues the static / hisses well, and clearly picks up the same radio stations that I used to have in my car's factory radio that the KGL4 one struggled to pick-up.
4) Bluetooth function - I was never able to get my KGL4 unit to pair with my OBD2 device, no matter how many times I've back-read in the different threads. In this new unit, it was able to detect and pair with it the first time I tried! The plus part is that the Bluetooth config of this new unit allows you to enter the pair code for devices that requires it - at least on this one I'm sure the HuiFei units cannot prompt for the pairing code of the other device.
5) Support for external hard drives. I was unable to connect a 500GB external drive in my KGL4 before until I did the USB mod. For this new unit, it supports it right off the bat. No mods necessary.
6) There's an actual WIFI antenna!
Another plus for me is the screen size upgrade. The new device has 9" of real-estate. I did lose DVD functionality and potentially not have the option to update the software to 5.1 (runs on 4.4), but I can live with those. If anyone's familiar or has the same MCU as mine, or shares the same software build, let me know. Maybe that will be a good reference for anyone who'd potentially buy units from them. In the meantime, TC Car Audio has a store in AE if you want to inquire (Store ID 1360064). Looks like they also have a couple of 5.1 devices, just not sure if it shares the same MCU / ROM combo.
DISCLAIMER: I do not work for TC car audio. Just passing along the positive experience I have with their product, and hoping to help others see that there are better options out there beyond the more known brands.
MCU: 2016-04-25 10:38:12 KEQ_60_C6R_7706_5006_CAN(DaZhongWC)_Newlap
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Hello friend,
This is Nicole from Kaigele.
Sorry to tell you that,from your posted info and images,this unit is not from our factory.Maybe you need to contact your direct seller to get more help.
thanks
best regards
Nicole
I am considering buying an Android HU......... Mostly the Pumpkin 7" RQ0278 or the 27-AQTU72.
Among other apps, I plan on installing Tasker and Mighty Text and have some questions I hope can be answered here.
First of all.... Can these units install these apps from the Play store and if so, I plan on having Tasker read out loud my texts as I receive them: if I am listening to music from the radio app will the music stop so that Tasker can read the message.... Also along the same line...... Can I be using the radio app while navigating and hear directions over the music?
2: will I regret not going with 6.0 or will a 5.1 be sufficient....... What's the biggest difference between the two?
3:. Does saying "OK Google" work just like my phone or tablet does?
4:. I currently have an aftermarket Pioneer in my 2006 Dodge Ram installed with a PAC steering wheel interface module...... Will I still use this module and program it the same way or can I do away with it all together?
budwha said:
I am considering buying an Android HU......... Mostly the Pumpkin 7" RQ0278 or the 27-AQTU72.
Among other apps, I plan on installing Tasker and Mighty Text and have some questions I hope can be answered here.
First of all.... Can these units install these apps from the Play store and if so, I plan on having Tasker read out loud my texts as I receive them: if I am listening to music from the radio app will the music stop so that Tasker can read the message.... Also along the same line...... Can I be using the radio app while navigating and hear directions over the music?
2: will I regret not going with 6.0 or will a 5.1 be sufficient....... What's the biggest difference between the two?
3:. Does saying "OK Google" work just like my phone or tablet does?
4:. I currently have an aftermarket Pioneer in my 2006 Dodge Ram installed with a PAC steering wheel interface module...... Will I still use this module and program it the same way or can I do away with it all together?
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1a -->yes.google play works perfectly.
1b --> I don't know how is managed the radio and Tasker in background. What works perfectly is using navigation and radio on background and you can decide if gps instructions are mixed with background (and mixing level) or background muted.
2 --> similar performance IMHO
3--> yes..working on any screen
4 --> if you have pac only for retain steering wheel buttons and they are resistive and Not can-bus controlled you can remove pac on your installation
If pac controls other things (reverse camera signal) you will need pac as well
I have a mazda cx5 and I had to keep pac for reverse signal aa it is coded by can bus...but my steering wheel buttons worked without pac (they work with pac too)
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I’ve been going around in circles trying to choose the correct Android head unit. It either has this but doesn't have that or does this but doesn't do that. For the past few years, I’ve had a Parrot Asteroid. I love it’s bluetooth, hands-free and ipod capabilities. It also got me interested in having the full Android os in my car (Parrot doesn't provide this).
So, I decided to make a list of exactly what I'm looking for, and enlist the advice of those who have hands-on experience with various Android head units to find the one I really want. I’m looking for a unit with the following (or, as close as I can get):
Bluetooth that downloads my contacts from phone to unit and allows me to receive and make calls from the unit. I have an iPhone 7. Voice activated calls would be nice, but not required.
Bluetooth that plays iPhone music, AND displays music info on unit and can be controlled (forward, back) from unit.
Full android o/s with ability to download and run apps from Playstore.
Usb, microphone, sd and bluetooth accessible to Android o/s and apps.
(In my research, I have discovered that a unit may have a built-in mic , usb and bluetooth; however, while the unit firmware can access them, apps running under Android o/s can’t)
Ipod capability -- Once iphone is connected via usb, I can search and play phone music library from the unit itself.
(All the video examples I have been able to find show a phone connected to a unit, and while the music plays on the unit, it is controlled on the phone)
I have read a lot about the Newsmy Carpad, and while the Android o/s functionality is exactly what I want, it is not clear from the videos I’ve seen how the Bluetooth (for phone and music) works in the real world, or if it even has ipod capability.
Interested in any suggestions about any units with which folks have real experience making calls and listening to music.
Thanks!!
Hi,
I just got a car from my company, it is a Toyota Auris 1.3 VVT, 2012 (before the recent facelift version), and I'm thinking to replace the built in unit with an Android HU.
I don't want to spend too much, and I would prefer a 2 DIN Universal unit, should I return the car or I get a new one, then I can move the HU to the new car.
I like the unit listed here: tinyurl.com/ybj7nmlo (please add https:// because I can't post url yet)
The price and specs seam reasonable. I can't really find any information about this unit, is it a safe buy? The seller seams to have many positive feedbacks, and they can deliver from Germany within EU so I could avoid customs. What should I expect or know about this unit?
I need the following:
- radio (FM mostly, if possible, by station name display)
- music player from SD card (at least 32GB size). Should be able to easily select artist, album, tracks. Would be great to have album art.
- navigation (IGO). I think it comes preinstalled with Igo, and then I can easily update to latest maps, other goodies. Would be great if navigation and music/radio can run together. For example, if I listen to music, but I run the navigation, then I hear the music in background, but when the navigation voice is saying direction, then music should fade.
- Bluetooth phone call, for incoming and outgoing calls. The built in mic should be fine, I don't talk too much when driving.
- Steering wheel control! I believe I will need to buy a canbus adapter for Auris, and then probably it will work. I have volume up/down, skip next/previous, and Select buttons. Should do the trick for volume, and skip track. Maybe long press would work too, for skip to next folder?
- would be nice to have it paired with an OBD2 interface, then I could even use Torque I guess or other app. I have an OBD2 device off eBay. Not sure if I can pair both the phone and the OBD2 at same time, or maybe yes? This is not so important.
Features like DVD/CD, and movies video playback are not important to me, and rear camera too.
What do you think, should I buy this unit, is it reliable? I don't need super sound, just decent enough. I have factory speakers only in front, that's it.
I still need to get a fascia for Auris, and a cage. And the canbus for steering wheel.
Or any other unit that performs fine in the same price range, available in EU from Aliexpress or eBay?
Thanks!
also looking but with dab built in.
if it doesn't have 2GB of RAM skip it
I bought the Bosion HU with Android Marshmallow about half a year ago, I am very happy with it.
Mainly because now I feel so free when I can install any app I want.
I installed PowerAmp for music player and TuneIn for radio stations, Google Maps and Waze for navigation
The microSD slot did accept without any problem my 64Gb sandisk card with all my music
It all works well, there are , though, a few small problems:
* The built in apps "steal" the speakers. Meaning, if you are listening to the Radio app (from the antenna, not the web) and you press Play on PowerAamp, you will still be hearing the radio. You have to launch the built in Music player, which "steals" back the speakers, then play Poweramp, this time it will play your music.
I haven't found any fix to this behavior, but to do the steps I just bescribed.
* Along the same line, the built in Music player and built in CD player seems to launch automatically and it takes a few minutes to stop them both and use your own app.
* The internal SD memory is not mounted, so you cannot write it
As you see not much to complain, for me these problems are not critical, and anyway I don't believe they are going to be fixed any time soon. The seller is not in the business of maintaining the OS.
The seller from eBay was very communicative and responsive, he/she just didn't have any solution to the problems, sometimes he/she did not understand the english in my description of the problems.