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Android head unit recommendation for a new member

New norwegian user, so please excuse my english.
I want to instal a android 2-din player in my car. (1999 chevrolet suburban).
Have read alot of your threads in here, but compentence in this field is way to high for me to understand.
Sooo...
Could you please recommend a good player for me?
I want GPS, -Radio (FM RDS and DAB+), -bluetooth with all features, phone, OBD2, spotify etc..., -rearview camera, -a good screen in sunlight, all angles...., -and the volume should be a wheel or physical buttons,
This is the key features im looking for. Might be something I forgot, but I`m sure you gyus will give me good advices.
Budget...... around $2-300.

So far I like the Ownice C500 Octacore I just got. I know it meets all your needs except maybe DAB+. I don't have it so not sure if it's working right on the new octacore. Everything else you ask for is there and working. It might be a little more than 300 though for the car specific unit.

joying 2gb because of support official and unofficial..
ownice have several mistakes: no RDS, long wait for rear camera, not as good support, etc..

Astur_Torque said:
joying 2gb because of support official and unofficial..
ownice have several mistakes: no RDS, long wait for rear camera, not as good support, etc..
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Understand not as good support but Ownice definitely has RDS working on the new Octacore, and also fixed the reversing camera start up. Works great on latest Octacore (does not on quad core), I have tested thouroughly as the reversing camera was the only thing holding me back. Joying has it's problems too, but I think they are both good for different reasons.

android 6.0 car radio from Pumpkin: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N9QH9X3

the new PX5 octa core 2 GB ram android head units, is actually the best choice :good:

PX5
Scipy10 said:
the new PX5 octa core 2 GB ram android head units, is actually the best choice :good:
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Could you give me an excample of this head unit?
PX5 is a spec, and not a band name? right'?

PSRL said:
Could you give me an excample of this head unit?
PX5 is a spec, and not a band name? right'?
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right, is the new CPU octa core 64bit. I have in my golf mk5 Erisin ES6405V is specific for golf
https://www.erisin.com/erisin-es6405v-8-android-60-octa-core-car-gps-sat-dvd-dab-for-vw_p760.html

Erisin ES6041U
Erisin ES6041U looks nice. Is this a product you think will work good for me?

Onemore thing, spotify. Are all of these android units compatible with spotify?

PSRL said:
Onemore thing, spotify. Are all of these android units compatible with spotify?
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I think so

PSRL said:
Erisin ES6041U looks nice. Is this a product you think will work good for me?
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no, this model is for volswagen cars. You need for universal model

Hi
i would recommmend to buy a PX5 MTCD rather thn intel Sofia
Even it just has been released the marshmallow version, it couldnt be relaseaed Nougat as intel discountinued the development for this processor.
PX5 is 2GB Ram as well, but octacore and 32GB ROM
The most famous developers for MTCB and MTCD have moved to PX5 , so high support is expected.
The most famous one, Malaysk has moved to hotAudio PX5....so i recommend same manufactureer as well
Additionally, hotaudio has some dicounts on universal units
dimensions to the 2Din universal
Check these models below 250USD:
Nissan - universal 176x101 with capaciive buttons - Model HA2100-V600:
https://es.aliexpress.com/store/pro...32805474302.html?spm=2114.12010612.0.0.AahDCd
Nissan -universal 178x100 with buttons (similar the one currently you have) - Model HA2153-V600:
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/pr...32789102885.html?spm=2114.12010608.0.0.OrxLBZ
Check your current exact dimensions and ask to @hotaudio if you have further questions.
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Astur_Torque said:
I think so
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Fully compatible
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Scipy10 said:
no, this model is for volswagen cars. You need for universal model
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sorry i saw it wrong the Erisin ES6041U is universal model :good:

I am new to android hu and I recently saw china have a unit with MTK8665 IPS 10.2" screen 2GB RAM and flash MMC 48GB. Anyone use this type before?

To continue on the same topic. I am looking too to buy a Android HU, read a lot these days. I own a Golf GTI 2005 with 200k miles so I would not like to spend too much (engine is new but still...)
So I am hesitating between :
- the Erisin (https://www.erisin.com/erisin-es6405v-8-android-60-octa-core-car-gps-sat-dvd-dab-for-vw_p760.html), PX5, 2GB ram (about 280$ shipped)
- an old PX3 device 1GB at 188$ (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/8-p...-golf-jetta-car-dvd-gps-navi/32390520155.html)
The thing is I do not need it to be really really fast and the most multitasking I want to do is Spotify + Navigation, should I really spend 100$ more for the Erisin? Is there a huge difference?
Thanks a lot!

difto said:
To continue on the same topic. I am looking too to buy a Android HU, read a lot these days. I own a Golf GTI 2005 with 200k miles so I would not like to spend too much (engine is new but still...)
So I am hesitating between :
- the Erisin (https://www.erisin.com/erisin-es6405v-8-android-60-octa-core-car-gps-sat-dvd-dab-for-vw_p760.html), PX5, 2GB ram (about 280$ shipped)
- an old PX3 device 1GB at 188$ (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/8-p...-golf-jetta-car-dvd-gps-navi/32390520155.html)
The thing is I do not need it to be really really fast and the most multitasking I want to do is Spotify + Navigation, should I really spend 100$ more for the Erisin? Is there a huge difference?
Thanks a lot!
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With only 1 GB of RAM is very slow. I have the Erisin Es6405V and works fine in my golf mk5 :good:
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Scipy10 said:
With only 1 GB of RAM is very slow. I have the Erisin Es6405V and works fine in my golf mk5 :good:
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You seem to have the same console as me looks good.
I was about to buy the erisin but if you type erisin in Google, it leads to so many bad experiences that I really don't want to spend 1$ there I mean it is the same for all these sellers but Erisin seems to have very unreliable unit and basically no service behind.
If some people have positive experiences to share?
I saw videos on YouTube of 1GB PX3 and it does not seem to be that slower than 2GB PX5. Do you mean in multitasking?

difto said:
You seem to have the same console as me looks good.
I was about to buy the erisin but if you type erisin in Google, it leads to so many bad experiences that I really don't want to spend 1$ there I mean it is the same for all these sellers but Erisin seems to have very unreliable unit and basically no service behind.
If some people have positive experiences to share?
I saw videos on YouTube of 1GB PX3 and it does not seem to be that slower than 2GB PX5. Do you mean in multitasking?
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You will regret if going to 1gb ram. Navigation needs lot of ram to load maps and voices. Once mixed with Spotify you will suffer from freezes.
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Cant find the dab+ box and antenna for the dasaita unit..... anyone tried to order this?

Which unit for VW?

I have a B6 VW Passat and am based in the UK. I am looking for an Android head unit and the more I look, the less I am sure which to get!
I want a unit to these criteria:
Must look as OEM as possible for VW
Must have physical vol control / buttons (not just touch screen)
As much as possible, it should "just work" (I would prefer minimal need for messing about)
Needs to have radio, bluetooth audio streaming and call support only - anything else is a cool bonus (I do not need a DVD drive)
Of those I've seen, I much prefer the ones like this that look standard (this is an Ownice C500 Octa core)
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Any help appreciated.

I have a Joying (old RK3188) but if I would have to buy now, i would either take a Joying with the DigitalAmp (golden Backplate) or the Kenwood 516DABS.
With the Joying i had to fiddle a bit, but with the ROM from Malayk all its okay now.
Maybe it would be a good idea to wait for new Joying PX5 HeadUnits.... but nowbody knows when they will be released - just rumors.
Update:
check also the HeadUnit from VW China: its called RCD330+ and can be found on ebay and aliexpress sometimes.

Whatever you do: Do not buy from Ownice. There units are crap and they offer absolutely no after sale service.
I would recommend you to buy MTCD unit and install Malaysk Firmware on it. In my eyes that is the best combination available right now (unless you want to buy much more expensive units from Kenwood and the likes).

Kurt Lund said:
Whatever you do: Do not buy from Ownice. There units are crap and they offer absolutely no after sale service.
I would recommend you to buy MTCD unit and install Malaysk Firmware on it. In my eyes that is the best combination available right now (unless you want to buy much more expensive units from Kenwood and the likes).
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Stupid novice question, but how do I identify an "MTCD unit"?
Thanks!

For simple convenience, are any of the ones on Amazon UK worth buying? Like the Pumpkin units...

This Xtrons PCD76MTVA looks nice, is it a terrible buy?
Although it's probably par-for-the-course on here, I'd probably rather not install custom firmware etc if I can avoid it.

theandywaite said:
Stupid novice question, but how do I identify an "MTCD unit"?
Thanks!
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It can be hard to tell which are MTCD units. Ask the seller to confirm it. The Xtron that you linked looks like an older model with low screen resolution and only a quad core processor. You should look for a PX5 octa core processor and a higher resolution.
Regards
Kurt Lund
NB: I have MTCD units for VW from Xtron and Erisin and they both work well.

Kurt Lund said:
It can be hard to tell which are MTCD units. Ask the seller to confirm it. The Xtron that you linked looks like an older model with low screen resolution and only a quad core processor. You should look for a PX5 octa core processor and a higher resolution.
Regards
Kurt Lund
NB: I have MTCD units for VW from Xtron and Erisin and they both work well.
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Thanks I will ask. Also looking at Joying, as they seem well thought of on here.
I have seen plenty of newer octacore ones, but they don't tend to look as good IMO. I definitely don't want one that's all touch screen.
I don't actually know how much performance matters for me - it needs to be responsive and start up quickly (i.e. just work nicely) but I'm not going to be installing lots of apps or doing advanced stuff with it - it will mostly just be used for Bluetooth audio and android auto screen mirroring.
I'm not as keen on it (due to screen size and position of rotary controls) but this is a digital amplifier Joying one as suggested by Grungi which I might just go for if it's going to work well. It has a quad core Intel SoFIA 3GR - no idea if that's good or not!

I have this one: http://xtrons.com/pb86unvp-8-hd-dig...yer-custom-fit-for-volkswagen-seat-skoda.html and it does what you want to use it for. I think you will regret buying a 7 inch model if you want to use GPS on it.
Kurt

The beast one should be pumpkin, since it at least has parrot Bluetooth. Anyway, the best option is always a pioneer or maybe the Kenwood solution for vw, but it's only available in Europe
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Recommendations for android head unit , for Hyundai I30 (2013)

Hi all,
I just bought a new car , Hyundai I30 Primium (attached photo of the dashboard),
and want to install android radio in my car.
My budget is till 400$ , I already saw here recommendations on Joying 4GB , but it seems universal radio, is it fit to my car?
If not , which other models are recommended?
Thanks.
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I think you need to buy a car specific one like this:
http://s.aliexpress.com/yu2m6v2M
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Joying 4GB universal unit JY-UO135P4 can fit,while you need to buy suitable dash kit like this:http://www.carav-parts.com/index.ph...y_id=241&category_id2=652&year=2013&Itemid=58

SummerLiu said:
Joying 4GB universal unit JY-UO135P4 can fit,while you need to buy suitable dash kit like this:http://www.carav-parts.com/index.ph...y_id=241&category_id2=652&year=2013&Itemid=58
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Thanks!
It seems good.
I can buy this kit:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/CARAV-11-1...ash=item3f960f187e:g:PZQAAOSwx5ZaqNt8&vxp=mtr
and this head unit:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/JOYING-JY-...594&hash=item4d73dbf4c3:g:eek:vAAAOSwG4xa8Q7Q
There are any recommendations for other models that will give me better value for money?

velocity4 said:
I think you need to buy a car specific one like this:
http://s.aliexpress.com/yu2m6v2M
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Thanks,
I saw this model in aliexpress, it looks nice,
but this brand (KLYDE) , has high quality like Joying?

eli4 said:
Thanks,
I saw this model in aliexpress, it looks nice,
but this brand (KLYDE) , has high quality like Joying?
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The klyde is an MTC* unit, there is some good support out there...but there are various disadvantages to these, most of them build quality and MCU bugs.

gtxaspec said:
The klyde is an MTC* unit, there is some good support out there...but there are various disadvantages to these, most of them build quality and MCU bugs.
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I'm not sure what is MCU bugs
Maybe do you know what is the time that takes till the android system goes up?
it 5 seconds like in Joying?

Similar problem maybe someone have And he can recommend it?
aliexpress.com/item/KLYDE-10-1-Octa-Core-Android-8-0-4GB-RAM-32GB-ROM-Car-DVD-Multimedia-Player/32859144283.html
I am looking fast navi for my Hyundai Tucson 2017 I have factory navi and back camera.

eli4 said:
I'm not sure what is MCU bugs
Maybe do you know what is the time that takes till the android system goes up?
it 5 seconds like in Joying?
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Anyone?

Joying start in 5s? show me ... PX5 start in ~ 25-30s.

Do not buy chinese crap head unit

You know better?

bl4ck87 said:
Joying start in 5s? show me ... PX5 start in ~ 25-30s.
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It's 2GB memory?

2/4GB whats different... this is only RAM system use ~600MB processor is the most important

eli4 said:
It's 2GB memory?
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Look into the joying px5 units...4gb and 32gb...they usually end in P4, the model number.

gtxaspec said:
Look into the joying px5 units...4gb and 32gb...they usually end in P4, the model number.
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Ok thanks you all
I ordered - Joying Android 8.0 With 4GB/32GB.
+ Kit installation for I30.
Now the support of joying told me , that in order that the steering wheel control will be usable , I need harness adapter from site like this:
http://crutchfield.com/
www.carid.com
Do you know what they meant? which adapter do I need for the steering control?

Building own Android Head Unit

Chees Folks,
i wanna start a project and hope for an exchange of knowledge. First of all i wanna introduce myself. Im Pat, 27 years old from Germany. I have an BMW 3 (E46) with a Pumpkin Android Headunit (famous RK3188). Tbh the head unit is really slow and i thought: "Why not build a whole new head unit by myself?". I'm experienced in electronics and maybe a little bit of programing.
I thought about the following parts to realize the Project:
As Mainboard the Pine64 Rock64 - Advantages: Full Android support, Based on the Raspberry Pi, 4GB RAM, a lot of modules are available like 7" Touchscreen, external soundcard, GPS module, FM module, WiFi module and i also found a nice module to emulate my Steering Wheel Keys without big effort to it.
The challenging part comes with the bluetooth module. With a little investigation i found out, that you need a special bluetooth module that comes with the profiles: HSP, HFP, AD2P and so on.... Now the big question! How can i find an app for android that works with the module and let me manage the connections, make phone calls, transfer contacts and play music from my mobilephone? I guess you know what kind of app i am talking about. The common Android HU like Eresin, Pumpkin, Xtron, JOYING have these bluetooth managing apps (see screenshot)
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Best regards!

You might take a look at this project.

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You might take a look at this project.
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Yes is saw this thread but unfortunately the creator didn't answer for about 3 Months and as i see the progress is really slow there. But sounds very interesting. Thanks for the hint

Actually, the PINE64 board is not really fast (Quad-Core A53 CPU, the usual PX5 head units have Octa-Cora A53). Considering all the effort you would have with getting something custom to a useable state, it's probably much easier and cheaper to try one of the new PX6 units for the E46 (with much faster A72 cores) first.
https://androidautoshop.com/bmw/386-2757-bmw-e46-3-series-9-touch.html#/26-map-europe

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Actually, the PINE64 board is not really fast (Quad-Core A53 CPU, the usual PX5 head units have Octa-Cora A53). Considering all the effort you would have with getting something custom to a useable state, it's probably much easier and cheaper to try one of the new PX6 units for the E46 (with much faster A72 cores) first.
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Im open for different boards in my configuration but i dont want a new Android Head Unit. I want to build it on my own which is more updatable in future than these common Units.

CLU91 said:
Yes is saw this thread but unfortunately the creator didn't answer for about 3 Months and as i see the progress is really slow there. But sounds very interesting. Thanks for the hint
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Unfortunately, I cannot post a link, but if you search for "hikey960-car gitlab" on Google, you will find details on the prototype of that project which may be of interest.

BlueSysOnChip said:
Unfortunately, I cannot post a link, but if you search for "hikey960-car gitlab" on Google, you will find details on the prototype of that project which may be of interest.
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That one is from Adam Serbinski.
The link I referred to is from 96carboard aka ibdroid aka luciusfox aka doitright aka Mukesh (and a few other aliases) and continues here
I did not check and do not know if doitright is working on the first one too.
Edit: After further examination they all work on the same tree.
Edit2: After further examination I think that Adam Serbinsky is one of the many aliases doitright (96carboard) is using.

[SOLVED] How can I identify the core model of an Android Head-Unit?

ANSWER: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...f-an-android-head-unit.4397413/#post-87635827
I'm looking in Aliexpress for several head units, but after some resarch, is obvious that most are the same model rebranded with a white-label
For example
Junsun V1 PRO​
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Is a model that is repetead in several other brands like:
- JMCQ T10​- Srnubi K31​
But they are exactly the same.
One option: https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/4001205344015.html
Also is interesting to observe that the model Junsun V1 Pro is valid for almost all cars in the market, just mounting a mechanism to adapt to each car in particular.
I would like to buy something that has at least a little scene and can be rooted. But it's very difficult to research without even identifying the model
Can anyone help me out and give me some advice on how to find this?

Hello, I've done a little research on this myself and I think the hardware inside of these is manufactured by FYT. I found a forum dedicated to that here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/f/fyt-android-head-units.12445/
They share the same processor and other key details, but I haven't confirmed they are FYT yet. Mine should arrive soon and then I can

Also searching by T10 tag I found useful: https://forum.xda-developers.com/tags/t10/

Android system information

CorvetteCole said:
Hello, I've done a little research on this myself and I think the hardware inside of these is manufactured by FYT. I found a forum dedicated to that here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/f/fyt-android-head-units.12445/
They share the same processor and other key details, but I haven't confirmed they are FYT yet. Mine should arrive soon and then I can
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From the aspect I would say it's not a GFYT but a PX30
[ROM][PX5][PX6][PX30][Q][10] Hal9k Mod v5 for MTCx/HCTx head units with Android 10/9/8/6
Hal9k Mod v5 based on Android 10 for MTCx HCTx Rockchip PX5 (rk3368), PX6 (rk3399) and PX30 (rk3326) head units Compatible MCU versions: MTCD_XXXX, MTCE_XXXX, MTCP_XXXX, MTCH_XXXX, HCTG_XXXX Firmware version: 5.0.0 (31.07.2021) Version of the...
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After 3 hours of research I've found many things:
1. Most of this models are based on Mediatek chipsets. Not recommended at all. Junsun V1 with Mediatek MTK8259 has a little modding in this forum but not great thing. I would not recommend by any means. Generally they go with lower end MTK chipset like MTK8227L or 8229L that are the moist popular, and very ****ty)
2. The most open is the Rockchip RK3399 but at least for my car is expensive AF. It has a little modding like Hal9K mod that I've put the video above. Neither of the 3 models described above have this chip
3. There is one king in this world and is the Unisoc UIS7862. The amount of mods for this chipset is incredibly big (specially in 4PDA not in XDA unfortunatelly). Price point is not super expensive ($300 for 4+64 version).
MTK devices are the cheapest (but not much cheaper, around $210-250 for 4+64), then Unisoc and finally Rockchip which probably has increased in price because is the flagship for some Raspberry Pi like boards, which are being dumped in the aftermarkets and increasing massively in price due to this fact. If this did not happened, Rockchip would probably the cheapest among all.
This is my conclusion. I'm thinking two options:
A) Buy a UIS7862 which is, by far, the best option right now
B) Wait for UIS7862S to see if it gets some traction, more offer (a little bit expensive right now) and go for a 2000x1200 model, which is a great update compared to regular UIS7862 and it's currently featuring A12 (so probably I could wait for mods to arise in at least 1 year, considering that most HU take a lot of time to create a community, still a very risky bet, considering that the community for UIS7862 is huge.