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Anyone have any experience with Panlelo units?

I'm thinking about buying one of these. I need a standard universal dual din head unit to replace my old sony that is a pos. I just recently discovered android head units. My main concern is app compatibility because these come with an older version of android. I don't see any development on xda for them either.
The one I'm looking at is here
https://www.amazon.com/Panlelo-Android-Navigation-Steering-Control/dp/B072N85KW8

Do yourself a big favour and buy a unit with 2GB or ram. 1g will be too slow no matter what unit you get. The ones that seem to have the most support are Joying.
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I agree I purchased this radio and I’m now regretting it. I was trying to be cheap and save money but I don’t think it was worth it should of paid the extra money for one with more ram. Don’t get me wrong it works but certain things lag like switching between apps and Spotify... like if I’m using radio it takes 10 seconds for Spotify to load even if it was already open.

I think I found a better alternative. Looking at Dasaita... It is a px5 octacore with 2gb ram. looks like they keep their stuff updated as well

I had the Panlelo PA09AN, it was a decent budget option, but the Play store was restrictive, it didn't let me sideload APKs, and it only had capacitive touch buttons.
Which for a car from 2001 with no steering wheel controls was terrible, had to use a Wireless USB remote to skip songs and change volume while driving, not good.
Also took forever to turn on, but the backup camera will switch over right away if you go in reverse, seems to be a changing video inputs rather than android handling it.
Music playing through AUX would cut out when the display switched to the backup camera.
Also, only allowed me to pair bluetooth to phones, wouldn't let me pair my OBDII adapter, or a Bluetooth media remote that I bought, tiny little circle with music controls that stuck to my steering wheel, great solution if it worked....
I have the Panlelo PA-012 S2 right now. It boots up really fast, like it's resuming from sleep, probably has some sort of battery. has android 6.0, Play store is wide open.
PHYSICAL BUTTONS! So happy that it has a volume knob, but the other buttons have quirks... There's Home, Radio, and Navigation buttons. Each one takes forever between the press and the action actually taking place. Also, can't rebind the radio button to be any other app, kinda silly...
Music from AUX continues to play when the backup camera is in use, but.. if i change the default launcher to something else, and i switch out of the AUX app, it stops playing music, very annoying.
The bluetooth music app on this version is bad, it doesnt show track name, only playback controls. The other Panlelo head unit actually gave the music info.
Also claims to have capatability with Bluetooth OBDII adapters, can't seem to get it to work.
Overall, you get good value for the money with Panlelo, but there's a lot of usability hurdles with them...
I just ordered the JOYING 7, has Android 8.0, 4GB RAM, physical volume knob (though I wish it also had physical playback buttons)
Also seems to have android auto and apple carplay, very cool. we'll see how this head unit actually turns out.

I find the answers in this thread to be quite misleading.
Everyone thus far has compared the cheapest and nastiest versions of the Panlelo headunit. I've got an S13, which is considered their top of the line (doesn't break your bank account), with Android 8.1 and 4gb of ram. It runs like a dream, it's faster than my Samsung Galaxy 5.

Turbine1991 said:
I find the answers in this thread to be quite misleading.
Everyone thus far has compared the cheapest and nastiest versions of the Panlelo headunit. I've got an S13, which is considered their top of the line (doesn't break your bank account), with Android 8.1 and 4gb of ram. It runs like a dream, it's faster than my Samsung Galaxy 5.
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Got the same unit, but mine is full of bugs. How did you updated to 8.1?

It came with it. Their support hasn't responded to firmware updates.
Mine is full of bugs. But nothing too major. The most buggy thing is the theme - nav bad cannot be seen in some apps and the text in a few apps have white text on a white background.

Panlelo PA 09
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Android head unit sub woofer level control? WHAT!?

Hi,
So I just want a simple answer to what the logic behind the "subwoofer level" setting is on the head unit. I am now onto buying my 3rd head unit as the first one was a JOYING 10.1inch which was actually perfect but I had to sell it on due to buying another car and not wanting such a big screen.. Needed something that would fit the interior properly so I had to sell the head unit (Wish I didnt as this headunit didnt have a single flaw).
Now the issue starts! I then bought a JOYING 8inch VW headunit with android marshmallow on it and I then installed a subwoofer to it. What I dont understand is this new "Feature" where the sub woofer volume/frequency is controlled seperately from the rest of the speakers which are controlled with the volume knob. Which idiot thought of this!? The problem starts when you turn the volume knob down but oh wait, the sub woofer is still booming really loudly. You then have to go into the subwoofer level setting and adjust that to the volume you want.. and then when you want to put the volume louder, you have to readjust the sub woofer level again!!! Why would you bloody want this when you have sub woofer controllers you can install easily which do the same job!? I then thought okay maybe it is a flaw with the head unit so I sold my brother the headunit and of I went to look for another one.. I thought not going to get another joying again so this time just yestarday I saw the EONON GA8153A octa core android 7.1.1 and I thought WOW I have to buy this.. So I emailed the company to ask about this stupid subwoofer level feature and fingers crossed they didnt have this same feature built in to their head units but so do they!? It would be fine if it actually worked properly but everytime you turn your volume down, you have to adjust the subwoofer level as well and turn it down or if you dont, you have a car which is playing no highs or mids but a crazy amount of bass. It is stupid! Long story short.. I did ask them if they could create a custom android 7.1.1 firmware which will control the sub woofer volume together with the the rest of speakers but its not possible for them yet all these single din head units you see, SONY, PIONEER etc etc have this implemented properly.. Someone please enlighten me on this situation? Any software guru's out there who know how to modify the firmware and make this change possible? Rant over.
Thank You.

This issue must have been introduced on Joying's head units with 7.x ??
My single-din 6.0.1 version JY-UMS03N2 with 7" screen controls all 5 outputs correctly. As far as I know, they also do the same head unit with 8" & 10" screens ?
Might be worth a post on the Joying forum. They do seem to respond occasionally.

pwood999 said:
This issue must have been introduced on Joying's head units with 7.x ??
My single-din 6.0.1 version JY-UMS03N2 with 7" screen controls all 5 outputs correctly. As far as I know, they also do the same head unit with 8" & 10" screens ?
Might be worth a post on the Joying forum. They do seem to respond occasionally.
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They are not calling it an issue.. I contacted joying themselves who said it was a feature and the head unit I purchased yestarday from EONON have also said that this is what the customers asked for yet it doesnt make sense why the customers would ask for this.. I understand the fact that yes you can adjust subwoofer for whenever you dont want it playing then okay understood HOWEVER it also has its negatives where when you do have subwoofer on, you cant control the volume at the same time as when controlling the speaker volume too which makes no sense.
The issue/feature is not with all type of head units because I had a 10.1inch which you have just the bigger screen and that was fine and all outputs adjusted at the same time but the one I am looking for which is this http://www.eonon.co.uk/upload/product/Gallery/GA8153A/GA8153A-01.jpg seems to only adjust the outputs seperately which makes no sense. I will write it on the JOYING forum and see if they come up with a solution but I have already emailed them and they said no solution.
Thanks.

It seems these manufacturers have separated the subwoofer gain from the volume control. Nice to know before I buy. Definitely NOT a feature.

Best joying (or other) head unit as far as modability and versatility

so as the title says which is the best joying or other android head unit as far as modability and versatility.
right now i have rooted parrot asteroid smart that is adequate but kinda lacking in processing power so can lag if i have more than a few apps open with torque running in the background.

I'm interested in this thread. I have an Xtrons unit I've been using for the past 5 years now, so I'm due for an update.
I know one thing that's important to me in any head unit I get is that it have physical dials and/or buttons. Touchscreen controls require visual contact, which I'd like to keep to a minimum while driving. Volume control and << | >> song controls primarily. Screencasting would also be a huge plus. I'm just beginning to do my research, so any shortcuts or suggestions anyone can offer, I'd love to hear it.

I have a winca s190 from carnaviplayer
Styled to the same shape as my original OEM one
Literally has everything you just listed
this is for my forfour
http://www.carnaviplayer.com/smart-fortwoforfour-2007-2010-aftermarket-gps-navigation-p-958

I would also love to know the answer to this question

New to android HU's. Got couple of questions

Hi guys, I just created my account here at xda, and got myself my first android headunit a couple of days ago.
I got the Xtrons TR-100, as I needed a 1din unit, and just picked this one.
I got a couple of questions for you guys in here:
1. Is there any way to change the output settings of the speakers? Like hpf and all that? I could of course just install a 4-channel amp to get these features and use the rca's of the unit, but still.
2. Can anyone explain to me how to make a circuitboard that mimics steering wheel control, as the TR-100 only has 5 touch buttons on the screen frame, and I'd like a couple more to program for navigation, etc.
3. A little extra question, why does the unit and many other android units only support up to 32gb(Or was it 64gb?) flash drives? It could be so nice to have an 500gb or 1tb hdd filled with movies and so on.
Regards, Magnuswf

I can only answer point no.3 which is that I believe it can handle upto 128gb max and also that if you fitted a larger drive it would probably take a month of sundays for it to load all of the metadata?

magnuswf said:
Hi guys, I just created my account here at xda, and got myself my first android headunit a couple of days ago.
I got the Xtrons TR-100, as I needed a 1din unit, and just picked this one.
I got a couple of questions for you guys in here:
1. Is there any way to change the output settings of the speakers? Like hpf and all that? I could of course just install a 4-channel amp to get these features and use the rca's of the unit, but still.
2. Can anyone explain to me how to make a circuitboard that mimics steering wheel control, as the TR-100 only has 5 touch buttons on the screen frame, and I'd like a couple more to program for navigation, etc.
3. A little extra question, why does the unit and many other android units only support up to 32gb(Or was it 64gb?) flash drives? It could be so nice to have an 500gb or 1tb hdd filled with movies and so on.
Regards, Magnuswf
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Hi there,
re item 1. I also bought this head unit along with a separate amp plus 4 full speakers and a twin 10-inch subwoofer and was having trouble trying to get the sound correct until I stumbled across the EQ app in there are the controls you need, when I first fitted it I thought it must be faulty as I could sit there with it on full volume and hardly hear the base but after a little playing I doubt anyone could sit with it on full power my ex told me she can feel her body shaking through the seats and that was only at half volume
2. I bought a cheap steering wheel control for this and it gives me 10 separate buttons that work with this head unit try here:- https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0787ZXNB2
3. no idea why maybe most people do not want to search through that amount whilst driving, I just hit Spotify and let them decide what to play much easier than trying to carry around all of my music.
hope this can help.
regards Poppy Ann.

Help me choose a new Android Head Unit - What I have now vs What I am looking for

Hi All - I've had a Joying Sofia 3GR head unit since March 2017. I need to replace it. I currently have a 2008 Nissan 350Z without Bose or navigation, if this helps in the discussion. I like, but certainly do not love my Sofia unit, overall the experience has gotten far, far too frustrating not to replace this head unit. So here's what I do not like about the unit, and what I'd like to fix with new hardware.
1 - Right off the bat, the unit doesn't fit into any double-din dash kits I have found for this car. I've tried Metra and Scosche kits for the 350z, and the unit is a few mm too wide and too tall for it. Given the way the Z's center stack is designed, going with a unit where the display sticks out and is wider and taller than double-din likely won't work as I only have about 10mm of wiggle room before it touches the HVAC controls or prevents me from opening the center console compartment.
2 - I'm looking for a new unit with capacitive or no buttons. My Joying unit's NAVI button mechanism has failed, so it's stuck in. In addition, the volume encoder randomly adjusts the volume without me touching it. I'll be driving and all of a sudden the volume rises quickly and drastically, I can't have that obviously, it's too large of a distraction. Ideally, I'd like to get my factory steering wheel volume controls back. This has proven difficult as the standard aftermarket steering wheel control modules in the industry are frustrating and there's little documentation about it at all, and I don't believe my car has a CANbus or anything similar. I don't want to stick a BT remote on the wheel, that's silly.
3 - GPS randomly dies completely and bringing it back is luck of the draw. If I go into the Car Settings app or any GPS utility app, it cannot reach satellites. Ever. I've tried a reboot, I've tried manual A-GPS refreshes, I've tried making sure the date/time is correct, I've tried factory resetting it. Nothing, absolutely nothing fixes it with consistency, factory resets have gotten it back sometimes, but not always, and not currently. I guess this could be hardware, I just don't know. Navigation is a big part of why I decided to get one of these units in the first place.
4 - Poor performance. I'm trying to have to interact with the unit as little as possible. I'd like to be able to quickly set the music I want to hear, or the navigation destination of my choice, and have it work as reasonably well as say, my phone does. Currently, the Sofia unit hiccups, gets stuck, crashes, sound glitches, etc often. Usually at least once a day.
5 - Poor sound quality. It just doesn't sound as good as my factory CD player did. Not even close. I was able to get it sounding great with Viper4Android, but that takes up too much CPU headroom, so everything else will glitch, heat up, etc so it's not viable. Also since the 6.0 update, I can't use the EQ function in Viper, which is a large reason of why I was able to get it sounding good previously.
Does anyone have an Android unit that they love, and that actually works with consistency?

I wrote up a review here [Review] ATOTO A6 Install in Subaru WRX, but the bottom line is that i'm happy with ATOTO A6 Pro. I wont repeat the details here, but it addresses most of your needs and I was able to get the steering wheel controls working in my older car.