Hello:
This Eonon GA9153A officially only supports 2.4ghz wifi - which is... ok.
Is there any possibility of adding a compabitble USB 5ghz dongle to it - I'm aware of the driver issue with Android, etc. -
Just wondering if there might be a plug and play option out there buy?
I'm running the Sprint Drive Hotspot ODB2 dongle (via a splitter) and it's ok - slow - on the HU - compared to my Pixel 4 or even the iPhone 11 (work phone) when I connect to the Hotspot to test - seems the bottle neck is the HU... and also would like to be able to connect to 5ghz network? - i.e like in my garage..etc.
Thanks!
I doubt you'll see much of a speed increase between 2.4 and 5GHz, unless 2.4GHz is crowded in your area. But that is then only an issue when you are stationary.
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DC is a crowded spectrum stationary or otherwise. However even on 2.4 it’s very very slow compared to other devices ther I can connect on this ODB hotspot. 40-60 (with higher bursts) down for those devices to 2 - 5 down only on the HU.
Perhaps the location of the WiFi antenna dongle of the Eonon may be a factor? I have the same unit, but haven't run any speed tests yet. Regular stuff like Spotify streaming and using Google Maps seems to work fine. I am not looking to stream 4K Netflix, so whatever the bandwidth, it suits my needs.
P.S.: I am using a Netgear AC791L hotspot with a Google Fi data SIM. The hotspot is resting in the center console and the Eonon WiFi antenna sits in the glove compartment.
Also ensure the WiFi antenna is fastened tightly to the HU.
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Perhaps the location of the WiFi antenna dongle of the Eonon may be a factor? I have the same unit, but haven't run any speed tests yet. Regular stuff like Spotify streaming and using Google Maps seems to work fine. I am not looking to stream 4K Netflix, so whatever the bandwidth, it suits my needs.
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Nope. the antenna is external - and it's vertical per the polarity of the antenna type.
I've tried other antennas - it's just poor performance. Same results with a similar Android HU - however otherwise that one is fine - hardware speed, etc, (it's on 2GB of RAM.)
Eonon has said that the internal antenna doesn't support 5ghz.. and well, the 2.4 isn't that great - Youtube music, Spotify, XM, etc set at high quality kills it. Normal is a tad better, but not much.
BT from my Pixel 4 or iphone works flawless at the higher bitrates - either on cell or via the hotspot connection as a test.... So it's def the radio.
NOTE: the radio stumbles when running split screen apps - it simply stutters, stumbles, and become very very slow - To the point WAZE / or other maps in split screen w/ an audio app get's terrible - quickly.
Again, the 2GB non PX5 Android HU I have putters right along, fine as can be... Technically, a non name brand Chinese - but aren't they all?
I'm going to pick up a Pioneer or like Andriod name brand - the Eonon was $225 +/- - so no big deal. I just want decent performance.
My experience with the exact same unit is more positive (as I mentioned in response to one of your other threads). I had ordered both this unit we are taking about here, but also the Android 9/2GB unit from Eonon. The latter had lots of lag just regularly switching between apps and performing actions. So I returned the Android 9/2GB unit and kept this Android 8/4GB unit. Split screen works fine, as far as my tests with Google Maps and the radio app go. Haven't tried Waze yet, as I prefer GMaps with lane assist. And everything is rather fluid without lag.
Eonon did offer me a software and MCU update when I complained about some static noise issue (see my response in your other thread on this issue), which I didn't yet try, but perhaps they can help you with an update as well, or you can try rooting it and put a different rom on there. If you do that, I'd love to hear your steps and results.
Maybe apps like Greenify help, too. I use that on my Android phone but haven't tried on the HU yet.
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Hello! I purchased a Pumpkin 6.95 Inch Quad-core Android 4.4 Kitkat Double Din stereo (RK3188 Cortex A9 Quad Core 1.6GHz RAM: DDR3 1GB Nand Memory: 8GB).
I have been having a lot of issues with the wifi connection. I use a Verizon Jetpack MiFi 5510L for my wifi. The stereo finds the jetpack but when I click connect it just hangs or sometimes it says connecting and then nothing happens. Also sometimes it will say the Jetpack is not within range. I have had it connect a couple times flawlessly but most of the time it doesn't want to connect which is really throwing me off as to what the problem might be.
Observation - Pumpkin sent me an update for the unit which I installed. Once installed I was able to connect to the stereo. When I went to install my apps, google requests that I update its services in order to install the apps. When I did this I noticed that the wifi signal bars colors had changed. When you swipe the top of the screen you get those options for "speed, wifi, settings, amp etc.", the wifi bars were orange originally when connected. After google services update, the wifi bars are now white. I have been able to connect to the wifi after the google service update but not 100% of the time. Im wondering if I should not do the update but then I wont be able to take advantage of the good play services. This is just an observation I have noticed when trying to troubleshoot.
Hopefully someone has had some what of the same experience as I had who knows the answer to this. Really enjoy the stereo but the wifi working would make it awesome.
Thanks
Unfortunately these units just have horrible wifi, and I have found nothing that will fix it. There is a mention of some fix involving adding a fan but that isnt something I want or really can do.
FYI the orange is when you have lost internet connection due to weak wifi connection. ( you can and will still loss/not have connection when its white but won't be because of weak wifi signal but lame radio in unit)
Sorry
Are there any other units i can look into that have good wifi capabilities?
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Are there any other units i can look into that have good wifi capabilities?
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After I modded the wifi antenna cable in my carjoying unit with an actual jack, so I can could use any external wifi antenna I wanted, the wifi on my carjoying.com unit is at least as good or better than my Samsung Galaxy S4. And before doing the mod with the wifi coax just sticking out the back, is was not really that bad to begin with and almost as good as the Galaxy.
The main benefit of using an external antenna is that you can use some coax and move the antenna out of the dash so its not getting blocked.
Bought a joying. Hoping this won't have the issue I have been having. Thanks for the info. If anyone wants to buy a pumpkin, let me know.
XTRONS Android 8.0 Octa Core 4GB RAM + 32GB ROM Multimedia DVD Player with 8" Display Custom Fit for Volkswagen | Seat | Skoda
I think you forgot to write your question or complaint about your cheap chinese car radio.
Pretty much what I am looking at just a universal double din.
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I want to ask for this unit have a equalaizer and how band if have and have a sub woofer control level.?anyone know something because the official company don't know hi hi:Π
Yes have a equalaized band FM ,AM
Thank u for ur reply but me I ask is not for this band am fm but the equaliser band areas and the other questions is have a sub control level me old unit eonon ga6153f have this u know to tell me? Thanks.
I have this unit installed and yes, it has a software equalizer. It's 9 band with subwoofer control.
Does anyone have any issues connecting the head unit to their phone's WiFi hotspot?
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I have this unit installed and yes, it has a software equalizer. It's 9 band with subwoofer control.
Does anyone have any issues connecting the head unit to their phone's WiFi hotspot?
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Did a firmware update which was provided by Xtrons support, and also there's an issue with Tasker if you have Tasker automatically start your hotspot when it detects your phone connecting to the unit's bluetooth. You need to install an additional Tasker plugin to fix this, it's called "Nougat+ Tasker Tethering Control".
I have the same unit. Is there a way to prevent all apps from closing when the unit goes into sleep mode?
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I have the same unit. Is there a way to prevent all apps from closing when the unit goes into sleep mode?
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Mine doesn't do that, so I'm not sure.
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Mine doesn't do that, so I'm not sure.
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I think I will put all apps I want to run on startup on the first tab then. Even tasker doesn't boot at startup/wake up.
Which firmware do you run now?
How good is this unit?
Pros and cons?
I'm thinking on putting this one on a LEON MK2 2007
VoRtAn_MaDgE said:
How good is this unit?
Pros and cons?
I'm thinking on putting this one on a LEON MK2 2007
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I am pretty glad about this unit. Android has so much more options and capabilities than my older RNS510 unit.
Some cons that I have experienced is that the unit sometimes restarts itself. I am not sure yet what causes that.
And sometimes when I open multiple apps in a short period of time the unit freezes. The only way I got it to restart is to push the power button for +- 10 seconds.
In the 1 or 2 months that I have this unit, this only occcured 2 or 3 times.
One small little thing is that I wanted to use TomTom Navigation but the 3D view shows a blanco map with only the street names. So I just use Google Maps now.
And I found it very hard to get a decent reception with the DAB+ Antenna from Xtrons.
Overall I am glad with the unit. It is definitely an upgrade compared to my older version of the RNS510.
This unit responds very quickly and has a lot of options.
Let us know what your choice will be!
I'm thinking of getting one of these. What is the boot time?
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Rvnbrg said:
I am pretty glad about this unit. Android has so much more options and capabilities than my older RNS510 unit.
Some cons that I have experienced is that the unit sometimes restarts itself. I am not sure yet what causes that.
And sometimes when I open multiple apps in a short period of time the unit freezes. The only way I got it to restart is to push the power button for +- 10 seconds.
In the 1 or 2 months that I have this unit, this only occcured 2 or 3 times.
One small little thing is that I wanted to use TomTom Navigation but the 3D view shows a blanco map with only the street names. So I just use Google Maps now.
And I found it very hard to get a decent reception with the DAB+ Antenna from Xtrons.
Overall I am glad with the unit. It is definitely an upgrade compared to my older version of the RNS510.
This unit responds very quickly and has a lot of options.
Let us know what your choice will be!
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If you really want to improve your DAB+ you got to find your antenna amplifier in your car and it should look like this... https://www.kufatec.de/shop/media/images/popup/DAB-Antennensplitter-fuer-VW-Golf-7.jpg it fits almost in every Volkswagen/Audi/Seat or Skoda
If so, you have to swap your FM amplifier with a DAB+/FM amplifier, i know Calearo ain't cheap but is european made and it works really well in my car, and i had to install a sharkfin antenna to receive DAB+ and GPS because i had no other option. (sorry for the many adjusted posts, technical problems)
Want to upgrade my android 4.4 MTCB - I use Tomtom as navigation. The PB88UNVP is interesting as is had 4GB RAM. I've read android 8 units have problems with the 3D navigation of Tomtom. Is there a known fix for Tomtom, or is it possible to install Android 7 on this device (don't know if there's a (custom) ROM that works with this device).
ok, got a PB88UNVP. Tomtom - no 3D navigation. Will use an other navigation app.
Unit works fine, but the WIFI connection is not reliable. When waking up, the unit tries to connect to a access point. Sometimes that functions without any problems, but other times it doesn't find any access points (while I know there are). Turning wifi on or off does not help. From time to time, the wifi can't be turned on or off (seems to be frozen on the on/off toggle switch).
I like the unit, bit the wifi problem is a big problem for me. Is this a known bug / problem with this or other devices?
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ok, got a PB88UNVP. Tomtom - no 3D navigation. Will use an other navigation app.
Unit works fine, but the WIFI connection is not reliable. When waking up, the unit tries to connect to a access point. Sometimes that functions without any problems, but other times it doesn't find any access points (while I know there are). Turning wifi on or off does not help. From time to time, the wifi can't be turned on or off (seems to be frozen on the on/off toggle switch).
I like the unit, bit the wifi problem is a big problem for me. Is this a known bug / problem with this or other devices?
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yes getting the same problem on Xtrons PE88jccpl (Android 8, Octa Core) sometimes the wifi connects perfectly but other times getting authenticating, authentication errors. Also, having problems with the speed when its connected it starts out fast and perfect but slows down to .2 to .3 mbps after a couple of minutes. Xtrons support sent me a link to update and I updated both MCU and android but still getting issues. (I put the img and update.zip on a usb stick and once I inserted it asked if I wanted to update) Not sure if I am supposed to wipe the device after updating android
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yes getting the same problem on Xtrons PE88jccpl (Android 8, Octa Core) sometimes the wifi connects perfectly but other times getting authenticating, authentication errors. Also, having problems with the speed when its connected it starts out fast and perfect but slows down to .2 to .3 mbps after a couple of minutes. Xtrons support sent me a link to update and I updated both MCU and android but still getting issues. (I put the img and update.zip on a usb stick and once I inserted it asked if I wanted to update) Not sure if I am supposed to wipe the device after updating android
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Thanks for your reaction. I also received the download link for this update. MCU 2.88_3 and Android image with build date 20180703.
I installed this update this morning. Checked the wipe everything' option to be sure to have a clean install.
Had the wifi not connecting 2 times today with the new update
I've not noticed the speed collapsing. I did download navigation maps (couple of GB) without problems. When the Wifi does function it functions well, the next time the system wakes up from sleep it's an about 50% chance it functions.
Have you tried downloading the speed test app to test?
I got my 10.1" unit and decided I was going to do something about the abysmal wireless reception these units have (I set up a WAP in my garage next to my car because it couldn't get a good signal to the router on the other side of the wall for my 7" unit). I connected up my new HU to power and tested, sure enough the wireless reception was garbage. I decided to fix that.
I popped off the lid, de-soldered the existing excuse for an antenna, and replaced it with a pigtail I had laying around. The pigtail was intended to be used in a desktop using a mini pcie card in it, so I chopped the connector off the end and stripped it down in similar fashion to the OE cable. I popped the hole next to the GPS antenna out with a screwdriver and the new RSMA connector fit perfectly. I put a reasonably large antenna on the unit and not only could I see the router from a house on the other side of the street and down a plot, but I was able to connect and pull internet through it.
I could put a smaller antenna on the connector and install it as is, but I intend to use an extension cable like this to get better signal from somewhere besides the radio slot of my car.
Next up: Heatsinks and a fan!
You got my hopes up there. Thought you were going to talk about the RADIO reception.
Unfortunately, the only thing I can imagine needing the wifi for is for hooking up an rpi I use for dashcam at a distance of 2 feet.
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You got my hopes up there. Thought you were going to talk about the RADIO reception.
Unfortunately, the only thing I can imagine needing the wifi for is for hooking up an rpi I use for dashcam at a distance of 2 feet.
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I used extension cable from the head unit to under my fibreglass roof on my campervan and then from the extension cable, wired 8 metres long cable running under the roof.
Now I get much better reception with that than with my decorational amplified shark fin antenna Both AM and FM pull now weaker stations.
Unless I am mistaken this will improve bluetooth reception (usually they share an antenna and are in the same chip). There have been times when my phone has been passed to someone in the back seat and bluetooth audio started cutting out. For radio reception you may consider some kind of FM pre-amp? I have never used one, and generally broadcast radio is a last resort for me (commercials can be atrocious where I live, sometimes I prefer silence...), but it may help you.
Brilliant idea. I use the WiFi to connect to a USB 3G dongle for Waze & Google maps traffic data, and the wifi is terrible even with the dongle 2-3 feet from the head unit. Already done my fan mod, so wifi antenna will be next.
BTW bluetooth is also 2.4GHz so make sense to share the antenna. Home or office wifi is often the reason why phone headsets don't work well in these environments, especially with multiple access points not correctly configured.
http://community.virginmedia.com/t5/Networking-and-WiFi/Getting-a-better-Wireless-Network-Signal/td-p/3170334
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Brilliant idea. I use the WiFi to connect to a USB 3G dongle for Waze & Google maps traffic data, and the wifi is terrible even with the dongle 2-3 feet from the head unit. Already done my fan mod, so wifi antenna will be next.
BTW bluetooth is also 2.4GHz so make sense to share the antenna. Home or office wifi is often the reason why phone headsets don't work well in these environments, especially with multiple access points not correctly configured.
http://community.virginmedia.com/t5/Networking-and-WiFi/Getting-a-better-Wireless-Network-Signal/td-p/3170334
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Which 3g dongle are you using?
It's similar to this one. I only have 500MB VirginMedia Data SIM for £5 per month, so didn't bother with 4G dongle. This is plenty for Waze Traffic !!
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HSDPA-USB-STICK-SIM-Modem-7-2MBPS-3G-Wireless-USB-Dongle-TF-Card-Adapter-Win-7-8/161578239488?epid=1689886176&hash=item259ed04600:g:LNMAAOSw-W5UyEy4
Nice modification dude! That's actually pretty cool. I'm pretty sure that this should also improve the bluetooth reception of the unit. Have you noticed any difference in that?
Thanks for sharing! :good::good:
-Murf
Odd, mine pulls signal from my neighborhood, and I can connect in my separated garage through three wall. I haven't done any modification to it.
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Wonder what it will do with this mod?
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I think they have bad quality control in their factory.
I have a Sofia 3GR model with good WiFi reception. Now I have a PX5 with very bad WiFi reception. I put them next to each other and the PX5 is just terrible compared to the Sofia 3GR.
So it seems to vary per unit: again, bad quality control.
Maybe it is the soldering itself, or some damaging heat effect from the soldering or bad connections? Who knows.
Website/Info page: https://www.autopumpkin.com/pumpkin...screen-octa-core-with-gps-navi-bluetooth.html
I ordered this off their website since it was cheaper than ebay/amazon by $30-$40 dollars. $309. Because my order was delayed as they waited for new units, they offered me an ODB connector (which did not arrive with the unit).
I received the new unit that claims Android 8.0 last week and had it installed today. So far, so good. However, I think its actually running 6.0 (based on a selection of icons offering me Marshmallow 6.0 option). The install went fine except for the canbus adapter I bought off Amazon did not work, so I've asked their support for help in what would allow me to use steering wheel controls. The mic they supplied has a cable that was only half as long as I needed to get up to my mirror, so its mounted on the dash and the clip is very small and wouldnt have worked anyways.
I've loaded up Nova Launcher with a bunch of widgets and installed Spotify, XM Radio, iHeartRadio, Pandora, Scanner Pro, Chamberlain MyQ, Swiftkey Keyboard, Transparent Weather and Waze. I am using a Personal Hotspot on an iPhone (AT&T) and a Galaxy S7 (Samsung). The location for time zone wouldnt pick up mine, it kept defaulting to China and I had to manually set them to my time zone.
Resolution is very sharp. It's pretty snappy and I've had no problems listening to whatever audio app I want while using Waze.
The unit did hang when I went through an area of bad cell coverage and had to be turned off and turned back on to get working again. I also noticed a slight wine through the radio that I believe is linked to the Live Wallpaper I was trying out. When I went to a blank screen, the noise went mostly away. I havent been able to get "Ok, Waze" to work yet (three finger tap works). I have yet to try Ok, Google. The unit boots quick after the first boot up (right away really, much faster than my Alpine unit in another car).
I installed this in a 2012 Ford F150 - I already have a rear camera in my rear view mirror, so I dont have one hooked up to the unit. I am using a powered JL subwoofer and separate Rockford Fosgate amp for my speakers. I do have a slight alternator whine when I have the volume turned all the way down.
Advertised: SKU: AE0273B OS: Android 8.0 Oreo CPU: Octa -core CPU Processor 1.5 GHz RAM: DDR3 4GB Nand Memory: 32GB Radio IC: NXP TEF6686 Bluetooth: BT 4.0 Boot time(2nd time): about 1s Screen Size: 7-Inch Digital Screen Resolution: 1024*600
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Model: px5
Android Version: 8.0.0
Android security patch level: October 5th, 2017
Kernel Version: 4.4.93+
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Thu Jan 25 17:07:43 CST 2018
Build number: px5-userdebug 8.0.0.OPR5 170623.007 eng hct 20180126 120432 test keys
MCU version: MTCE_KLD_V2.78_1
Jan 16 2018 19:19:56
CPU: 8 core 64-bit CPU Coretex-A53 @ 1.5G
Memory: 3891 MB
Hey now! Researching for a friend that just decided to replace HU. Very interested - please keep reviews and details coming!
Couple questions for you now please?
1. Volume knob - responsive/no lag? (for the wife..)
2. FM radio reception is good? (also wife)
3. Aux video out (to headrest screens) - typical composite (yellow RCA) out?
3.1 All content to aux (ie mirrors the HU display) or only certain content/apps? (or can choose?)
And last question regarding tech support / Pumpkin
4. Do you have any experience with them and their tech support? Would you call them: awesome/great/ok/meh/****? Their support?
Thank you.
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Hey now! Researching for a friend that just decided to replace HU. Very interested - please keep reviews and details coming!
Couple questions for you now please?
1. Volume knob - responsive/no lag? (for the wife..)
2. FM radio reception is good? (also wife)
3. Aux video out (to headrest screens) - typical composite (yellow RCA) out?
3.1 All content to aux (ie mirrors the HU display) or only certain content/apps? (or can choose?)
And last question regarding tech support / Pumpkin
4. Do you have any experience with them and their tech support? Would you call them: awesome/great/ok/meh/****? Their support?
Thank you.
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1. Yes, volume works, is responsive with no lag.
2. I only played a couple of stations, but no reception issues (when I was out of cell coverage, I switched to radio no issues)
3. There are two yellow RCA video outs (see product page)
3.1 I don't know the answer to this since I didn't use these features.
4. They are on a 12-hour clock from us, so answers are usually next morning and I've always gotten a response next business day. I would call it "better than expected:. I wrote about the missing ODB connector and they wrote to say its on the way.
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Hi any chance you can show a photo of the settings about screen so we can see the system version and the mcu version?
Thank you
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Hi any chance you can show a photo of the settings about screen so we can see the system version and the mcu version?
Thank you
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Posted into Post #2 - I would be interested in what that tells us since I'm not familiar with the version numbers, although I know 4.4 is a KitKat kernel.
my apologies . all the info i need is the first post
thanks very much
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my apologies . all the info i need is the first post
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I added it after you asked, you're welcome.
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1. Yes, volume works, is responsive with no lag.
2. I only played a couple of stations, but no reception issues (when I was out of cell coverage, I switched to radio no issues)
3. There are two yellow RCA video outs (see product page)
3.1 I don't know the answer to this since I didn't use these features.
4. They are on a 12-hour clock from us, so answers are usually next morning and I've always gotten a response next business day. I would call it "better than expected:. I wrote about the missing ODB connector and they wrote to say its on the way.
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Great info man, thank you!
Hope you put up more experiences with it. Watching with great interest..
Overall, I am really enjoying this unit - its very responsive and the instant on is a great feature. The only thing I havent yet resolved is the 3-4 minute delay in connecting to an already powered on hotspot. Ive turned off notification of open wifis to see if that helps and will try turning off and on the hotspot. Basically I put an iPhone 8 Plus in the glove box with it plugged in for power so its running all the time - once a day I have to enable the hotspot, but its always on when I start the truck up. Just annoying it takes so long to connect to it.
quick question is the home screen customisable or are the icons and widgets fixed
You can customize the unit by using another launcher. Nova would be my first choice...
Correct, I switched right away to Nova (paid) as I use that on my phone. I've done just about everything I do on my phone here - widgets, etc.
Thank you for the update on this unit! I have an older model pumpkin stereo running 4.4 and it has gotten very laggy. I've tried factory resets to no avail (I'm using a customer ROM though). The lag is mostly on Google Maps (very slow to start and bring up navigation) and Pandora (plays okay but starts skipping near the end of songs).
I'm really thinking of upgrading to this unit. Since I had the older model, I bet I can just swap the head unit and keep all of the existing wiring. I really like the idea of the 1 second boot-up. With my current unit, it takes me at least 1-2 minutes to get music going (after boot-up, slow app startup, etc).
Can you tell me if Google Maps/navigation is okay? And Pandora?
Looks like the unit is avalable on AliExpress for $290:
https://www.aliexpress.com/store/pr...er-GPS-Navigation-4GB/612847_32853310272.html
It's even a little cheaper through their mobile app with coupons (about $281).
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Can you tell me if Google Maps/navigation is okay? And Pandora?
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Google Maps is fine, although I am using Waze mostly. I will probably download an offline google map just for backup. I have Pandora installed, but have not yet used it - Spotify and XM Radio apps work as expected. I'll try out Pandora on my way home today and let you know.
If you can get it for $290, I'd say its a heck of a deal and worth the upgrade for sure.
It's an MTCD/E head unit, specifically a Klyde (KLD) PX5.
See relevant MTCD forums for all the info.
Pandora and iHeartRadio also work perfectly; no lag.
I'm still trying to get my iPhone hotspot to crank up quicker - strange that the unit can see WiFi all around me right away, but the iPhone takes longer to recognize. I'll try my Verizon S7 Edge to see if thats any different.
Pandora and iHeartRadio also work perfectly; no lag.
I'm still trying to get my iPhone hotspot to crank up quicker - strange that the unit can see WiFi all around me right away, but the iPhone takes longer to recognize. I'll try my Verizon S7 Edge to see if thats any different.
I have resolved the connection delay with my iPhone - it was an issue with the phone. I finally found a post that suggested having an apostrophe in the phone's name interfered with its discovery. When I removed it, the phone now picks up the hotspot wifi pretty quickly (starts connecting in seconds and obtains an IP).
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Pandora and iHeartRadio also work perfectly; no lag.
I'm still trying to get my iPhone hotspot to crank up quicker - strange that the unit can see WiFi all around me right away, but the iPhone takes longer to recognize. I'll try my Verizon S7 Edge to see if thats any different.
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I have resolved the connection delay with my iPhone - it was an issue with the phone. I finally found a post that suggested having an apostrophe in the phone's name interfered with its discovery. When I removed it, the phone now picks up the hotspot wifi pretty quickly (starts connecting in seconds and obtains an IP).
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Thank you for checking! I just ordered the unit from Aliexpress, got it for $281 after discounts.
Good to know about the wifi. I also tether my current stereo to my phone so it's good to know there are no issues with the head unit in that regard.
It's been a while XDA oh how i miss thee. I left for a while as I went to the darkside (iphone since i needed something 'secure' for work) but I'm back with an android device and I'm super stoked. Just finished installing A6Y2721PRB in my Solara JBL 2006 w/ the dreaded JBL Amplifier. Honestly one of the cleanest installs I've done in a while. Also I needed to do this urgently as my radio crapped out and I was driving around without any controls in Los Angeles traffic. I used a harness kit so I wouldn't have to tap into the factory wires and from there every connection from the harness to the gps/camera/wifi/mic/etc you name it, was super easy
Pros
- Incredibly fast. When they say 2s boot up time ,they man it.
- It's a beatufiul headunit. Polished packaging and device you really feel confident it'll last. Everything was considered when designing this unit.
- Double Din fit is on point. I recommend getting the headunit first and then seeing how it fits in the car before needing anything else (unless you dont have a double din already.)
- No issues at all with visibility at night or in the day
- I might be over excited but the camera looks better on this headunit
- Hotspot internet from my phone to the device and it's as if the unit has internet seamless
- Also support team is super helpful with any questions so definitely dont hesitate reaching out to them
Cons
- Not many really. At this point there might be 5% that might be good or bad but that's always related to Android experience
- Customization is there but i wish it was easier. I have spoken with support and they are looking to add something in the future
- Honestly I'm glad the unit doesn't need it but the Screen Protector could be better if you did install
One of the major gripes I have with units is install. That's 50% of it and needing this installed quickly I was super happy that the install was smooooth. Can i add more o's lol. The upgrade is worth it knowing that the unit will last and be current with all the features that you can want out of a unit. One of the benefits too that you'll find in good companies is that their support team is there to assist with any issues or questions you might have. Everything on the unit is crystal clear and being able to use 2 devices on bluetooth means thats i wont have to keep disconnecting and reconnecting based on whichever device connects. Google search and you can find the unit, I don't want to mention Seller companies
I also have this unit. It is a GREAT unit! I also have a NEX8200NEX in another car. Also, I previously had an Eonon. The ATOTO is by far the best of all of them and leaps and bounds over ANY Pioneer, Alpine, Kenwood or other "standard" Android unit. My sole complaint with ATOTO is the size of the unit is just slightly off the standard double-din size. That being said, it will not fit any Metra install kit, which is the standard kit used when installing auto head units. Otherwise this unit should be respected over ALL the other Android head units: Joying and Pumpkin can't hold a candle!
How are the Bluetooth calls with this unit?
Is the WiFi good?
Are there software updates?
How is the Apple CarPlay working?
I like the idea of this unit, but to fit it in my car (Prius 3 from 2010) I will loose the side buttons I have with the current android unit which looks very good, but as almost all of them Bluetooth calls are horrible. Because of that I use CarPlay and forget about the unit functions.
WiFi is very weak and only usable with a phone as AP and very close AP.
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techo91 said:
How are the Bluetooth calls with this unit?
Is the WiFi good?
Are there software updates?
How is the Apple CarPlay working?
I like the idea of this unit, but to fit it in my car (Prius 3 from 2010) I will loose the side buttons I have with the current android unit which looks very good, but as almost all of them Bluetooth calls are horrible. Because of that I use CarPlay and forget about the unit functions.
WiFi is very weak and only usable with a phone as AP and very close AP.
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Bluetooth is good, especially if you install the external mic, and increase the mic gain in settings from the somewhat low default.
WiFi is good as long as you choose a good mounting location for the antenna. I do most of my updates in my driveway which has three interior walls, one concrete block exterior wall, and about fifty feet between my car and my old Linksys N WiFi router. Best antenna location is under glass and away from metal, worst is inside pillars or under dash.
Firmware updates about every two months, give or take, in my 8 months of experience with Atoto units.
CarPlay? What's CarPlay?
Croak said:
Bluetooth is good, especially if you install the external mic, and increase the mic gain in settings from the somewhat low default.
WiFi is good as long as you choose a good mounting location for the antenna. I do most of my updates in my driveway which has three interior walls, one concrete block exterior wall, and about fifty feet between my car and my old Linksys N WiFi router. Best antenna location is under glass and away from metal, worst is inside pillars or under dash.
Firmware updates about every two months, give or take, in my 8 months of experience with Atoto units.
CarPlay? What's CarPlay?
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how do you increase the mic gain??