Hi everyone, I’m new to this forum. I know a bit about Volvo (the older ones!), and Volvo head units, but not about Chinese Android head units.
I’m considering replacing the aging head unit of my (also aging!) 2002 Volvo V70. The head unit is a simple HU 603, so no Dolby, center speaker or extra amplifier. I’m looking at Xtrons TA702P (quad core) or TB706PL (octa core). I prefer a 7 inch touch screen, no knobs, no DVD. But navi should be good, as would radio. Music I can play through usb. And my Elephone S7 (Android 7.1) phone should mirror on the unit if possible.
Other functions like back up camera or steering wheel control are not important to me.
I know how to take the HU 603 out. I know I need an adapter harness to connect with the new unit. And a fascia adapter. All that is available.
My questions:
Xtrons has many car/model specific head units (not for Volvo). They have Canbus decoders supplied with the unit. Not so for the TA702P or the TB706PL. Will that give problems? (The answer from the ebay seller is somewhat useless: ‘Both the TB706PL and the TL702P does not come with the canbus so that you just ignore it.’) Anyone has experience with this?
How are user experiences with these modern Xtrons units? I know, ‘you get what you pay for’, I know that. But still, worth the money?
Units from Kenwood or Pioneer are other options, but again, is it worth it?
Thanks!
Hi there
I own and drive a V70 from 2006. I have replaced the original HU with a SONY 2 DIN unit (XAV-V630BT). This unit has great sound. I also swapped the speakers to JBL. It is totally worth it.
I have a CANbus to resistor unit. This makes it possible to use the steering wheel buttons.
Right now i am testing a Android HU. Unfortunately i have bought the wrong one. The unit is full of bad design choices. The sound integration in the unit is bad. I think that radio, BLUETOOTH and AUX sound runs directly to the sound processor. This means that when the Android unit plays a sound, the sound from the other units are turned off. In my opinion the other source should just fade a little.
jacobwind said:
Hi there
As said, I don't need steering wheel controls, my steering wheel doesn't even have the buttons. Must have been a cheapskate first owner!
Does this mean the Canbus only affects steering wheel control? So ignoring Canbus (no resistor as in your case), will give no problems?
And yes, by now I've found out Android units may not have the best sound quality. Or radio reception.
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Hi all
I am on the look out for ROM that will work on the PX5 head unit. Just want something really basic like you get on the Pioneer units. I installed Malaysk but I don't really like the tablet style stock android feel. I don't even want the FM radio just internet connectivity and sound. It's for a BMW E46 and one of these 9" head units
Is there such software out there?
Thanks
If you want an alpine or pioneer interface, why don't you get yourself an alpine or pioneer radio? They're surely a heck of a lot better quality.
Install Car Launcher AGAMA, don't have this "tablet" aspect
Hi
I have a Eonon GA7163s head unit on my Mazda 3 MPS. Eveything works fab and AppleCar Play dongle etc.
2 things I was wondering:
Annoying beep when head unit is turned on, is there a way to turn this off without me opening the unit and removing the speaker inside?
Can this unit be customised with newer software/rom? Its got Android 6 installed and Eonon custom stuff. Im no Android user, so no idea about it.
Thanks
Hello...
Not sure if this is the correct forum for this or not so apologies.
I've just bought and installed a chinese Android Auto head unit into my Ford S Max. I think the unit is an XY Auto 3.1 8227L, nothing on the box but this is what is specced in the system info. I've purchased a Connects2 Canbus adapter to use with this so that i can retain steering controls etc.
Everything is all wired up correctly and working but I can't find Connects2 in the Canbus setup list or a Ford S Max under any of the other canbus manufacturers. Does anyone know how I can sort this out?
Other issue is that I no longer get my parking sensor beeps - does this go through the canbus as well?
Not fitted a aftermarket unit in years so no real experience with canbus setup.
Thanks
You need to have a look at the right forum... I asked a mod to move your posting to the right one: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android-auto/android-head-units
I purchased a Dasaita Head unit
Dasaita 10.2" Android 10.0 Car Radio for Toyota Corolla 2014 2015 2016 Bluetooth 5.0 Stereo GPS Navigation Head Unit Multimedia Video Player 4G 64G PX6 DSP Android Auto Wireless Carplay 1280 x 720
My cell phone connects via Bluetooth. However, I can't get my text message to show up on Head unit.
I am set to return it but thought I would see if anyone has any suggests?
Android Auto doesn't show messages either.
Or suggest a better Head unit for my 2014 Toyota Corolla.
Thanks in advanced.