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New Android Head Units from Pyle

Pyle has recently released a few head units running 4.4.4 Kitkat. From the Amazon description:
Android OS Computer:
Touchscreen 'Tablet-Style' Functionality
Smart Device MirrorLink/AirPlay Support
Processor: Quad Core 1.6 Ghz Cortex A9
OS Version: Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
It also indicates "Unlock Tablet-Style functionality." I'm assuming this means it comes rooted.
While Pyle is not known as the paragon of quality, they appear to be the first brand with a US presence offering an Android HU. Since their other HUs appear to follow the US DIN standard these could have the advantage of fitting in one of the readily available dash kits.
Here are the two I found on Amazon:
[amazon dot com]/dp/B01BECUOTE/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=S75ZYKYU5U3C&coliid=I25LAEC05MZLFW
[amazon dot com]/Pyle-PLDNAND621-Touchscreen-Navigation-Bluetooth/dp/B01BECUKD4/ref=pd_sim_sbs_422_1?ie=UTF8&dpID=51uMnRpESgL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_&refRID=1A4EM6W90HKY19XFNMQA_

how much RAM? I wonder where/how it was engineered? The biggest issue w/ these chinese HUs is the poor engineering standards. One of the biggest examples being the internal/external mic wired in parallel on joying/pumpkin HUs. This issue has been around for well over a year now, and despite pumping out new models they still haven't fixed this glaring issue.
To add to that, the whole MCU concept, and the fact that the BT is effectively de-coupled from the core system.
What I'd gladly pay $500 or so for (possibly more) -
- high quality DAC/pre-outs
- no MCU
- parrot BT FULLY INTEGRATED into the OS
- proper internal/external mic interaction
- octacore
- 2GB RAM
- android 5.0. Honestly not that big of a deal if the OS is stable and runs all the standard apps
- fully mappable/customizeable hotkeys for launching custom apps from SWC/physical buttons
That would be nice. I'd sacrifice my car custom plug & play HU with a standard double din w/ those features in a heartbeat. The glaring engineering flaws in all of these current android HUs is frustrating. But I live w/ it b/c it's still a nice upgrade over stock.

Hisma said:
how much RAM? I wonder where/how it was engineered? The biggest issue w/ these chinese HUs is the poor engineering standards. One of the biggest examples being the internal/external mic wired in parallel on joying/pumpkin HUs. This issue has been around for well over a year now, and despite pumping out new models they still haven't fixed this glaring issue.
To add to that, the whole MCU concept, and the fact that the BT is effectively de-coupled from the core system.
What I'd gladly pay $500 or so for (possibly more) -
- high quality DAC/pre-outs
- no MCU
- parrot BT FULLY INTEGRATED into the OS
- proper internal/external mic interaction
- octacore
- 2GB RAM
- android 5.0. Honestly not that big of a deal if the OS is stable and runs all the standard apps
- fully mappable/customizeable hotkeys for launching custom apps from SWC/physical buttons
That would be nice. I'd sacrifice my car custom plug & play HU with a standard double din w/ those features in a heartbeat. The glaring engineering flaws in all of these current android HUs is frustrating. But I live w/ it b/c it's still a nice upgrade over stock.
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Closest I've seen is the in-dash.net unit which is octacore with android 5.1 coming sometime this year, (allegedly). The MCU issue is unfortunately unavoidable at least until Google adds native bluetooth HFP into AOSP, which isn't likely to happen. And even then you still need something to be the go-between control of the amplifiers, LCD brightness control, etc.
I have the octacore in-dash.net unit and it's pretty good. My biggest beef is with the bluetooth handling. The interface is fairly basic. I think one thing that these units need is their own 'contacts' and 'dialer' apps that can dial via the bluetooth service but that also interacts with my google contacts, google maps, phone links, etc so that I don't have to do the contacts sharing, or copy and paste phone numbers from web searches or maps searches. I've got the feeling that that is easier said than done but it is key in my mind.
This is my first android HU so I'm not super familiar with the mic issues that seem to plague them. My external mic seems to just be really quiet pickup. I was thinking of getting a little pre-amp for it to put in between the plug and the HU. Perhaps I should do some more research first?
I have just been using the built in amp so far. Was thinking about testing the pre-outs on this unit. I suppose I could just break it down and take a look at the components to see if I can determine what DAC is being used.
Oh, also I don't have SWC in my car but this unit is setup for them. Not sure the physical interface specifically as I didn't purchase that option but the mapping is all in the "vehicle interface settings" app on the unit.

Not all of these head units have the mic problem. But joying & pumpkin, which are two of the most popular models, do have this problem. I used to have a joying, now I have a 2nd gen AN-21U, and it doesn't have the mic problem.
Yes the ability to fully integrate our phones with google now via the HU would be perfect. Google now has all my contacts as I have an android phone and save my contacts to google. But trying to call a number this way goes nowhere. Really a way to make the whole experience as hands free as possible would be great. Ford has sync, mazda has gracenote, and there are others I'm sure that attempt to implement a fully hands free system.
Other users have already examined the DAC in these units. One made an audio mod that integrates the DAC directly with the unit instead of passing it through the MCU, which significantly improves the unit's audio capabilities. It's just another example of the head sctatching engineering decisions on these things.
more info here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/android-auto/mtcb-hardware-development/mtc-sound-controlling-bd37xxx-sound-t3234660
Btw I am not sure if there is a universal pre-out configuration for these, but my AN-21U has 1V unshielded pre-outs. Pretty frustrating. I get some "white noise" in the background when I up the volume thanks to the high noise floor. Considering putting in some high quality RCA cables to see if that helps, but obviously if the pre-out voltage was higher this would be less of an issue.

Pyle PLDNAND621
I 've bought and been using one of these for about a week now and had a couple questions for you guys. This radio seems to have an app for controlling the Bluetooth function and is not controlled within the settings menus. Do you think think the app could be changed as a Bluetooth obd2 module I use with other Android device works fine with the same car. I have the same question for the radio tuner app, I don't like the layout and it won't tell me the song titles . I search but can't find a "local station" radio tuner app.
Thanks for any ideas, Doug

I've got it and rooted it on 4.4.4 su etc ...flash fire enabled.....anyone point me to someone that could walk me thru dumping the rom on this unit and someone that can then make a custom recovery we would be in the game for this unit ..it has a recovery ..all I can say for right now .....v4a apk will not work on this unit due to some busy box error I cant stop ..I have it correct in the system ....so we need custom.rom.for it .....any one still wanna rip this thing?

lokisyn said:
I've got it and rooted it on 4.4.4 su etc ...flash fire enabled.....anyone point me to someone that could walk me thru dumping the rom on this unit and someone that can then make a custom recovery we would be in the game for this unit ..it has a recovery ..all I can say for right now .....v4a apk will not work on this unit due to some busy box error I cant stop ..I have it correct in the system ....so we need custom.rom.for it .....any one still wanna rip this thing?
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Please help. I upgraded my PYLE PLDNANDVR 695 and lost bluetooth. Pyle wants me to send it in for repair. I much rather fixing this myself.

NEW 2018 Subaru Outback

Hello Everyone,
I traded in my 2014 Subaru Outback for a new 2018 Outback. In my 2014, I removed the original stereo unit and put in a fantastic Android HU with SYGIC GPS, that unfortunately won't fit in my new car. (The old unit is for sale, just sayin')
For the past two weeks, I've been looking to replace the crappy "Starlink" unit in my new 2018, but I'm having difficulty finding one that will install with the current faceplate. I contacted the company that I bought the original one from, and they said that their engineers are working on it, and will take about 6-8 weeks to come up with one. Has anyone found a suitable HU for a 2018 Outback? The issue I have with the HU that came with the car is that the only way to communicate with it is through Bluetooth using a smart phone via the USB input or with Bluetooth. That means wires. It also means having a smart phone, which I don't and NEVER wanted to have. I use the original Motorola V3 RAZR Flip Phones for a number of reasons, and they work just fine.
OR - Does anyone know how I can hack into this "Starlink" unit that came with my car? All I want to do is perhaps root it, or at least install some of my own apps and also to be able to use my hotspot and download stuff. There has to be a 'code' or certain buttons to press to get into this machine, but I haven't been able to find anyone smart enough to figure this one out. I'd be happy to compensate anyone who can help. I did just that with the older HU, so if you can help, just let me know.
Thanks in advance.

Hi justacafe,
I'm in the same situation (OB 2018).
Did you succeed to solve this issue?
Thanks,
Yoni
justacafe said:
Hello Everyone,
I traded in my 2014 Subaru Outback for a new 2018 Outback. In my 2014, I removed the original stereo unit and put in a fantastic Android HU with SYGIC GPS, that unfortunately won't fit in my new car. (The old unit is for sale, just sayin')
For the past two weeks, I've been looking to replace the crappy "Starlink" unit in my new 2018, but I'm having difficulty finding one that will install with the current faceplate. I contacted the company that I bought the original one from, and they said that their engineers are working on it, and will take about 6-8 weeks to come up with one. Has anyone found a suitable HU for a 2018 Outback? The issue I have with the HU that came with the car is that the only way to communicate with it is through Bluetooth using a smart phone via the USB input or with Bluetooth. That means wires. It also means having a smart phone, which I don't and NEVER wanted to have. I use the original Motorola V3 RAZR Flip Phones for a number of reasons, and they work just fine.
OR - Does anyone know how I can hack into this "Starlink" unit that came with my car? All I want to do is perhaps root it, or at least install some of my own apps and also to be able to use my hotspot and download stuff. There has to be a 'code' or certain buttons to press to get into this machine, but I haven't been able to find anyone smart enough to figure this one out. I'd be happy to compensate anyone who can help. I did just that with the older HU, so if you can help, just let me know.
Thanks in advance.
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yonihertz said:
Hi justacafe,
I'm in the same situation (OB 2018).
Did you succeed to solve this issue?
Thanks,
Yoni
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Hi Yoni,
Yes, but I haven't installed the unit yet. Here's what I did:
1) I ordered the dash face plate (#95-9909), wiring harness (#70-1761) and antenna adapter (#40-LX11) from metraonline dot com
2) The Android head unit I finally decided on is the Pumpkin Android 9.0 Universal Quad-Core 7" TouchScreen Car Radio DVD Player RAM:2GB/ROM:32GB
I've spoken with the folks at Metra about their parts and they guaranteed the fit, and indeed they do. I'm waiting on delivery of the Pumpkin Android 9.0 unit from China. The good news is that I've been consulting with Matthew at 4diyers.com who has a great review and installation video of the Pumpkin Android 8.0 unit and says that the 9.0 Android OS has some major new features and upgrades. You can see his video at: youtube dot com/watch?v=fyeewMstsjo[/url]
I'm not anticipating any major hang-ups in regard to the wiring part of the installation, but I'm not opposed to changing out the amplifier if that's what it takes. The speakers should be okay. So......I do plan on doing a video of the install procedure and I'll send you a link to it once it's finished. In the end, even my Subaru dealer thinks that Starlink 'infotainment' unit really sucks. No one likes it. I belong to the outback forum and the same there......they hate that unit. Good luck.
Mike
P.S. They wouldn't let me post an actual url…...hence the 'dot com'

COOL!
Very useful information - Thanks.
Looking forward for the video / to hear how the process was.
BTW, did you mean #95-8909 instead of #95-9909?
Good luck,
Yoni
justacafe said:
Hi Yoni,
Yes, but I haven't installed the unit yet. Here's what I did:
1) I ordered the dash face plate (#95-9909), wiring harness (#70-1761) and antenna adapter (#40-LX11) from metraonline dot com
2) The Android head unit I finally decided on is the Pumpkin Android 9.0 Universal Quad-Core 7" TouchScreen Car Radio DVD Player RAM:2GB/ROM:32GB
I've spoken with the folks at Metra about their parts and they guaranteed the fit, and indeed they do. I'm waiting on delivery of the Pumpkin Android 9.0 unit from China. The good news is that I've been consulting with Matthew at 4diyers.com who has a great review and installation video of the Pumpkin Android 8.0 unit and says that the 9.0 Android OS has some major new features and upgrades. You can see his video at: youtube dot com/watch?v=fyeewMstsjo[/url]
I'm not anticipating any major hang-ups in regard to the wiring part of the installation, but I'm not opposed to changing out the amplifier if that's what it takes. The speakers should be okay. So......I do plan on doing a video of the install procedure and I'll send you a link to it once it's finished. In the end, even my Subaru dealer thinks that Starlink 'infotainment' unit really sucks. No one likes it. I belong to the outback forum and the same there......they hate that unit. Good luck.
Mike
P.S. They wouldn't let me post an actual url…...hence the 'dot com'
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yonihertz said:
COOL!
Very useful information - Thanks.
Looking forward for the video / to hear how the process was.
BTW, did you mean #95-8909 instead of #95-9909?
Good luck,
Yoni
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Yes....sorry, the 95-8909. The inside dimensions are a perfect fit for that Pumpkin Android 9.0. Have you had a chance to check that unit out? By the way, I was going to get an Android head unit from Seicane dot com. It's a 10.35 Inch Touch Screen, but I would have had to change out the heater/air control unit (3 dials instead of the two in my car) because it wasn't long enough by about 15mm. It seems it fit the years 2015-2017. If you go to their web site, check out the unit, Model:S081992K. I went round and round with these people about updating that product to the latest Android OS and I would have gladly changed out the heater controls. The other thing I didn't quite like about the unit is there's no SD card slot and only 16GB ROM. That meant that my maps program would be internal, instead of the on SD card, (I use SYGIC) which would have eaten up a lot of that 16GB. Otherwise, it's a nice unit and I definitely like the 10.35 inch screen, however it's twice as expensive as the Pumpkin. There ya go....!

Unbranded 9" Android radio help

I Have the following Unbranded Android Unit:
2 Din 9 Inch Android 8.0 Universal Car Radio Double Din Stereo Gps Navigation
Here is the Firmware
Android: YT9217_00002_V004_20190729
Android OS: Android 8.1 Go
XY Auto 3.0 ( 8227L)
Can Bus : 3.0 ( 8227L)
DDR: 1GB
Flash: 16G
CPU: A7 1.3ghz x4
Display: 1024*600
MCU: 3.1 ( 8227L)
Have had this unit since August 2nd. I Have had issues sense install.
Sense install the following hasnt worked
Mirror Link
Km/h instead of MPH
Internal mic doesnt work
No in call sound
First week wouldnt connect to Play Store
When the unit is first powered up volume is 15
Has a high pitch buzz when ever using the AM /FM app.
Sides buttons dont light up.
Contacted the seller, seller stated " must me a install issue " ha ha. I nicely stated, ," That isnt possible " . After a few other messages. I requested a return, needless to say i was told to keep the unit and got a full refund. Thinking to myself GREAT. Now i have a useless paperweight. Desided to use the good ole Google Search option. Desided to try my luck and message the seller again. And request the factory settings code, and how to change a few settings. Seller gave me the code ( 8888) .but told me nothing else could be changed.
Going into the Factory settings.
If i turn the buttons lights on. They stay on about 10min after i turn the vehicle off. And cant change from white. Even though in the factort settings i change the color.
Have it connecting to Play Store now
Turned down the amplifier slide, so at turn on is only 2.
Anyhow. I am trying to see if i can get maybe the settings numbers for the rest of the stuff
ALSO.... figured sense its a free unit. I would see if i can buy the extra options for these radios and solder the PCB boards in. I took the radio apart. And there are SEVERAL empty spaces. Some have port installed some do not. Any part numbers would be GREAT
EXAMPLE: DVB-T receiver
4g GSM Sim slot ( will the Sim800L work)?
Mirror link receiver?
The only 3 ribbons being used is
Bluetooth antenna
Front buttons
Lcd display
And a 2 wire ( red/black)
Once i figure out how to upload pics i will do so.
Would also like to look into changing the ROM The ROM loaded on it looks REALLY cheesy. With no wallpaper or anyway to change any settings. Even in the factory settings. Options are there but nothing is ever enabled.

Haha
You got your "refund and keep it", and you STILL message the seller for further 'product support'?

Didnt want the refund. Just want a good working unit. I did buy a second unit from the seller for my other vehicle and 1 for my son as well.

Anyone??

SharkysRacing said:
I Have the following Unbranded Android Unit:
2 Din 9 Inch Android 8.0 Universal Car Radio Double Din Stereo Gps Navigation
Here is the Firmware
Android: YT9217_00002_V004_20190729
Android OS: Android 8.1 Go
XY Auto 3.0 ( 8227L)
Can Bus : 3.0 ( 8227L)
DDR: 1GB
Flash: 16G
CPU: A7 1.3ghz x4
Display: 1024*600
MCU: 3.1 ( 8227L)
Have had this unit since August 2nd. I Have had issues sense install.
Sense install the following hasnt worked
Mirror Link
Km/h instead of MPH
Internal mic doesnt work
No in call sound
First week wouldnt connect to Play Store
When the unit is first powered up volume is 15
Has a high pitch buzz when ever using the AM /FM app.
Sides buttons dont light up.
Contacted the seller, seller stated " must me a install issue " ha ha. I nicely stated, ," That isnt possible " . After a few other messages. I requested a return, needless to say i was told to keep the unit and got a full refund. Thinking to myself GREAT. Now i have a useless paperweight. Desided to use the good ole Google Search option. Desided to try my luck and message the seller again. And request the factory settings code, and how to change a few settings. Seller gave me the code ( 8888) .but told me nothing else could be changed.
Going into the Factory settings.
If i turn the buttons lights on. They stay on about 10min after i turn the vehicle off. And cant change from white. Even though in the factort settings i change the color.
Have it connecting to Play Store now
Turned down the amplifier slide, so at turn on is only 2.
Anyhow. I am trying to see if i can get maybe the settings numbers for the rest of the stuff
ALSO.... figured sense its a free unit. I would see if i can buy the extra options for these radios and solder the PCB boards in. I took the radio apart. And there are SEVERAL empty spaces. Some have port installed some do not. Any part numbers would be GREAT
EXAMPLE: DVB-T receiver
4g GSM Sim slot ( will the Sim800L work)?
Mirror link receiver?
The only 3 ribbons being used is
Bluetooth antenna
Front buttons
Lcd display
And a 2 wire ( red/black)
Once i figure out how to upload pics i will do so.
Would also like to look into changing the ROM The ROM loaded on it looks REALLY cheesy. With no wallpaper or anyway to change any settings. Even in the factory settings. Options are there but nothing is ever enabled.
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Hi we have the same headunit,,can I ask what is the password for factory settings?

jefbuan said:
Hi we have the same headunit,,can I ask what is the password for factory settings?
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8888

SharkysRacing said:
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does your steering wheel buttons work?install it on crv 2015 both my steering buttons and rear view camrera doesnt work at all

10.2" does. Dont know on the 9" ones. I never use them anyways. But you can configure them in the Factory Settings. Top right, i think 2nd or 3rd option

I think i have the developer debug password as well. Havent tried it yet. I can confirm larer this evening. ( gotta put the unit back together ) second one is in my sons car

jefbuan said:
does your steering wheel buttons work?install it on crv 2015 both my steering buttons and rear view camrera doesnt work at all
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Once your get everything working. You should copy your rom on a flash drive and send it to me. Ill pay you for it.

These are the Units i have

I had similar problem with the mic not working so I opened it up and there is a place on the main board to connect a mic. £3 mic off ebay, cut plug off and solder straight on the board and it works perfectly now

Jrubik said:
I had similar problem with the mic not working so I opened it up and there is a place on the main board to connect a mic. £3 mic off ebay, cut plug off and solder straight on the board and it works perfectly now
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Did this only fix the mic issue? Or did it fix the whole incall issue?

I have sense bought yet ANOTHER ($190) 9". This one has no sound at all, no mic, half the features do not work.
Also have bought 2 ( TWO) more of the ( $200e) 10" units with the 6.0 Marshmallow firmware this time. that were suppose to have 4g sim reader options. BOTH units with following issues.
Missing one of the antenna jacks.
NXP6851 sound chips removed
Bt function connect but does nothing
Brightness bar does nothing
Volume full blast when turned on ( factory amp setting at zero)
Takes 2-3 minutes to find available wifi connections
Just wish these companies would just allow us to friggin root them. Instead of just selling us locked display dummy device's!!!! It really is a crap shoot with these. Buy 5, each one with perform differently.
Spend $50 on ebay for a unit OR spend $300 on ebay for one. Same outcome. Same with Amazon, same outcome.

Unit was in the car when I bought it. Steering wheel controls were not connected either but managed to figure that out eventually

Update?
Hey any update on your unit I have 1 too and would love to root it if any one has any advice that would be great

Ok. So far. I have EVERYTHING working. Except for the mobile network. Have tried 3 activated sim cards. And no service yet.

what did you do to get the reverse camera working? I have the same unit and cannot find the reverse camera configuration. I have the camera and reverse trigger connected and verified, but the unit does nothing when going into reverse. I cannot find a mention about reversing in the configuration anywhere. Any ideas?

8888

I have the same unit, anyone knows how to switch between backlight on and off ? I know the illumination wire does that but is there a quick switch button ? Because if there isn't, it is a big face palm.

Chinese Head Unit - How Frustrating Can It Be

Hello All,
There is much information on this forum which has helped me so far on this android head unit journey but I am almost at the position where I might throw the damn thing out of the window and reinstall the basic manufactures head unit.
I bought the head unit from a dealer who is no longer in business and cannot contact them which closes off the normal route for enquiry.
The headhunt appears to be a generic Chinese manufacturer. The config shows as:
MCU Ver: DH200729T512188X611200805
FrameWork: 9 PQ2A.190305.002 eng.work2.20201208.100955
Android Ver: 9
App Ver: 2020120801T_1280x480_970
Tablet: rkpx6
The bluetooth function has been disabled which was originally a problem when using an iPhone as you have to hotspot every time. I overcame this with a wifi dongle and 4G card.
The GPS is terrible as well (part of the problem is the number of high rises that shadow the road). One of the main reasons for upgrading was the navigation which I generally cannot use.
So I thought a CarLinkit adapter would solve all of my problems which it did - although I get horrible screen interference that makes the unit completely unusable. The interference is completely random and CarLinkit have said that the problem is the head unit and not the adapter.
I've removed the adapter now and have to use my phone for navigation which works but doesn't solve the problem I originally tried to solve.
I seem to remember that the android version was originally ver 8 and it appears to have upgraded itself to version 9. When I play music know it takes about 2 minutes for the sound to come out of the speakers (even though the music appears to be playing). It only happens on the first boot of the head unit.
I'm currently banging my head against a wall with this technology and it appears that updating and not knowing exactly what you are doing could brick the system.
So my questions boil down to:
a) are my carlinkit issues really related to the head unit?
b) why would sound be delayed by 2 minutes after the unit has started?
c) what is the latest software I can apply to this head unit?
d) is there a better unit that I can install that will be much more reliable out of the box? there appears to be other head units available although I need a RHD option which many of the sellers on AliExpress saying isn't available.
Hopefully, I can gain some experience from others on this forum.
Thanks in advance,
DC

hk_fooey said:
Hello All,
There is much information on this forum which has helped me so far on this android head unit journey but I am almost at the position where I might throw the damn thing out of the window and reinstall the basic manufactures head unit.
I bought the head unit from a dealer who is no longer in business and cannot contact them which closes off the normal route for enquiry.
The headhunt appears to be a generic Chinese manufacturer. The config shows as:
MCU Ver: DH200729T512188X611200805
FrameWork: 9 PQ2A.190305.002 eng.work2.20201208.100955
Android Ver: 9
App Ver: 2020120801T_1280x480_970
Tablet: rkpx6
The bluetooth function has been disabled which was originally a problem when using an iPhone as you have to hotspot every time. I overcame this with a wifi dongle and 4G card.
The GPS is terrible as well (part of the problem is the number of high rises that shadow the road). One of the main reasons for upgrading was the navigation which I generally cannot use.
So I thought a CarLinkit adapter would solve all of my problems which it did - although I get horrible screen interference that makes the unit completely unusable. The interference is completely random and CarLinkit have said that the problem is the head unit and not the adapter.
I've removed the adapter now and have to use my phone for navigation which works but doesn't solve the problem I originally tried to solve.
I seem to remember that the android version was originally ver 8 and it appears to have upgraded itself to version 9. When I play music know it takes about 2 minutes for the sound to come out of the speakers (even though the music appears to be playing). It only happens on the first boot of the head unit.
I'm currently banging my head against a wall with this technology and it appears that updating and not knowing exactly what you are doing could brick the system.
So my questions boil down to:
a) are my carlinkit issues really related to the head unit?
b) why would sound be delayed by 2 minutes after the unit has started?
c) what is the latest software I can apply to this head unit?
d) is there a better unit that I can install that will be much more reliable out of the box? there appears to be other head units available although I need a RHD option which many of the sellers on AliExpress saying isn't available.
Hopefully, I can gain some experience from others on this forum.
Thanks in advance,
DC
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Any android head unit with less than 2GB RAM will be a dead zone to run apps or the OS. Apps crash a lot and OS doesn't perform well. I am not sure about your head unit's RAM capacity.
Alternatively, I would suggest uninstalling/disabling the apps that you don't really require through system settings >> apps

Android 13 head unit - no way to reach Volvo Sensus

Hello!
I recently bought and received one of them aliexpress android head units. Not sure what the name of it is though but it looks just like the rest of them with the capacitive buttons on the left side.
Model Link
I got the one called "F 4G 64G".
I have a 2015 Volvo S60 and I managed to install it in the car with canbus etc. Haven't managed to get the sound working as it seems I need some sort of adapter to the factory amp for it to work.
Today I changed to summer tires triggering the TPMS system and discovered that there's no apparent way to reach the Sensus system without pulling the head unit out and connecting the old original screen.
Pretty much all of the head units I've seen have some sort of app to reach the original Sensus UI, like a passthrough of sorts, but I can't find anything like that on this one.
Does anyone know how I can reach Sensus? Is it possible to download an app from play store or sideload it somehow, or Is there some magic button combination to press on the AC dash?
Kind of an hassle to reach vital functions that the Android unit doesn't seem to support, like TPMS, service information, oil level etc...