Has anyone had success in installing one of these Chinese head units in a Volvo xc60 2012? It uses an OD canbus but does not integrate the original systems in the car , and no sound. I’ve done everything that the seller has suggested but failed. I get the volume control and HVAC display but that’s it! I know it is hard to add these to Volvos but Does anybody know if I’m just wasting time and money? Any guidance appreciated. Many thanks.
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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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Hello everybody. Looking for some advice on a replacement head unit for my Mitsubishi Lancer with the factory Rockford Fosgate stereo.
I'm trying find the best unit I can and keep it under 300$. It has the factory steering wheel controls , climate display, subwoofer and amp functions .I want to keep all that .
I have looked at Joying,Pumpkin , Atoto, and Seicane. Not really sure which to pick so was hoping the community with the most knowledge on things Android could help.
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
Hello, first post so just getting use to this.
Hopefully a basic question:
I just bought a Teyes TPro2 for a Toyota Aurion GSV40R, which should be equivalent to the Camry 6. I can’t seem to find a Canbus selection for this that works. Have randomly tried many.
Can someone put me on the right path please. Thank you in advance.
Hello everyone,
This is my first post in the forum and it is also important for me to say that I am not a radio or Android expert by any means, I will try to be as clear as possible, and I will try very hard to understand your answers. If you can be more detailed it might be helpful.
I want to buy a Android head unit and after looking at several brands I think I want to go with ATOTO A6 PF A6G2A7PF, made the decision based on price, seller in USA, advertised features and reviews I found on line. I would really apritiate any help with the following items I have not been able to find for this or any other Android Head Unit:
1) Is there a better unit for around the same price?2) is there a website or something where I can buy the radio harness for my specific car?3) Do I need to buy something to be able to us the Bose factory amp's, the atoto comes with some line to converters not sure if that would work?4) How can I retain Steering wheel controls? I have been told for my car it is too hard as they are "standard resistive button signal" and other said "it was by impedance"5) can I add a usb hub or splitter to connect two things to one USB port on the unit?6) I have read a lot about CanBus integration how do I know if my car can do this?I will install this in a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder LE that still has the stock Bose premium Audio system and I want to keep the amp's and speakers as is for now. suv Las has a second row screen and a VCR in the cargo space that is connected to the Bose unit. any Ideas was can be done with this or upgraded too.
Thank you