Recently picked up my first Android HU from Amazon for my Jeep, so I'm pretty much a newb, but from a brief crash course around here, I believe the unit is a Junsun V1 Pro MTK8667 8/128GB (Mfr: Alps, Model: FF_866X, Seller: Awesafe/Shenzhen Datong World Technology Co. Ltd). The HU actually operates pretty darn well, but my question is regarding the OS version. The seller advertises Android 12 in multiple places and the system boots with an Android 12 splash screen, but executing Fake Device Test reports the actual OS as version 10. I have inquired with the seller regarding the OS version, and they are playing dumb and asking me to provide a screenshot of the OS version as reported in the device About menu, which shows 12 and is obviously faked. I provided the Fake Device Test screenshot showing version 10, but waiting for their response.
Few questions:
1. Are the OS version results from Fake Device Test reliable, any reason to question the results? I'm guessing the seller will dispute the results.
2. Are there significant disadvantages to buying a new HU in 2023 with (hacked) Android 10, or is it worth finding a unit with genuine 11 or 12? Rather not have new app compatibility issues a few years down the road.
3. Any suggestions for where, or brand, to purchase with somewhat honest sellers? This unit was about $400, prefer to spend no more than $500 and 128GB for storing lots of offline maps. There are a bunch of HUs on Amazon advertising Android 12, but I wonder if most are likely fake.
I'm leaning towards returning this unit based on principle alone, especially since I'm still within the return window.
Thanks for any insight!
Doug
1.open an vm or termux and see if it exited/terminated/killed
2.check phantom process property
/system/bin/device_config set_sync_disabled_for_tests persistent; /system/bin/device_config
put activity_manager max_phantom_processes 2147483647
because android12 has a phantom process limit
Try installing an app that requires android 12. See it fail to install, then return the headunit. If I spent $400 on a head unit and it was not exactly as advertised I would return it immediately. I have bought cars that ran for less money.
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Hi,
I've been reading this forum for the last few weeks to get educated regarding the leading Andoird HU out there (there are so many of them...), and I came to the conclusion that the leading options are the 2G Joying units - in terms of experience, accumulated knowledge here in the forum and performance (Prefer proved and tested to new and latest) and . I'm still not sure should I go for the touch version of the physical buttons one (your thoughts are welcome)? In addition, there is the very new Dasaita that looks very serious, but I did not see a lot of people with it, so I don't know how good it is... I also looked at the ownice C500, but I saw there there are some issues, thought to stick with the options above.
Your thoughts will be very much appreciated, the car will arrive next week and I want to take advantage of the 10-8% discount for Valentines day
Joying are saying their new octacore (guessing PX5) units will be launched in March so might be worth waiting a month to see if they are any good or get an Intel unit cheaper if not. Joying discounts seem to come round quite often so I wouldn't be in too much of a hurry just for that.
Thanks WILD9. My question is if the new systems are stable at the get go from your experience? I mean would you purchase the first iteration of a new line of product (I can wait for a month with the existing system I guess...) or is it better to wait a few months so Joying will "iron out" any first release glitchs? (in that case I prefer to buy previous generation than wait for additional 6 months) or maybe any other new fixes are SW only? I just don't have the mileage with those systems.
If first iterations are good, maybe go for the Dasaita (hotaudio) PX5 unit?
No more thoughts?...
Hard to say, Joying seem to have a reasonable track record recently but as with most of the Chinese products they don't tend to be too intensively tested before launch, if solid proven performance is a priority then I'd say the Joying Intel Sofia units should be top of your list.
Thanks WILD, I ordered the Joying 2G
I bought the 2G a couple of days ago. Had an Erisin MTCD before. This feels like a next-gen product compared to that. The speed difference is yuuge as a certain president would say. No custom roms or Xposed yet, but it's early days still. Very happy so far.
Hi folks,
I'm replacing a busted factory navigation unit in my 2011 Camry and after reading through these very helpful forums I've more or less settled on Joying, but would like advice on choosing between a TM121N2 or TO139P4. After sending car info and dash pics Joying recommended the PX5-based TO139P4; looking through their site the only other option that fits my fascia seems to be the SoFIA-based TM121N2.
On the surface the TO139P4 would seem to be a better choice (newer design, 9" vs 8", 4gb RAM vs 2gb, Android 8.0 vs 6.0) but I get the impression from the forums that this unit would be harder to customize than the TM121N2 (which I believe will work with the custom ROM posted by gtxaspec - please correct me if I'm wrong).
I don't intend to do any extreme customization, I just want to be able to fix things that don't work as I like then leave it alone. Primary usage is just navigation and music (since in reality 90% of the time my wife drives this car).
All other things being equal, given the choice, which one would you guys choose?
TIA for any advice
you also an choose TO121P2 or TO121P4:
Please read the reviews on amazon regarding Joying after sale service. I would recommend another brand. If your unit broke after 15 days (Joying policy), it will cost you almost double to get it repaired. I am one of the recent victims with TM121N2.
SummerLiu said:
you also an choose TO121P2 or TO121P4:
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Thanks, somehow I missed seeing TO121P2. I can't find the P4 on their site (at least not in their search) but it does turn up on AliExpress.
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Thanks, somehow I missed seeing TO121P2. I can't find the P4 on their site (at least not in their search) but it does turn up on AliExpress.
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Get the P4, I just got it. Works great. Service and support is decent, had no problems. My first joying was defective and they exchanged it, and paid me the cost of shipping it back to them 100%. Firmware updates regularly, what more could you want?
If you see an Intel model, you can special order it from joying in a P4 model, which is what I did. My model is only offered in an Intel N2 model, and they were able to give me the same facia in a P4. Really great.
Thanks for the advice folks, I ended up ordering a TO121P4 and received it today.
Hello everyone , i’ve found this video with a new HU from Ownice, seems a Px5 but with a 8 channel DSP... someone had some info about this guy?
https://youtu.be/7DKrOWICZz0
http://icar.vn/dau-android-ownice-c800-pro-ol-xxxxl/
Interesting, I've been waiting for a few weeks for it to come out. I was going to buy a C500+ but they were announcing a new K3 version coming soon. This looks to have a MTCP MCU I wonder if it's the same as the new DSP Joying unit and if the firmwares will be interchangeable as with MTCD/E units.
I don’t know what kind of DSP is used by joying, but it's the first time I saw an 8 channel in an Android HU, and I think it will come with a totally different hardware
Actually in one video they compare the c800 with the joying with tape on it to hide whose it is. They suggest the joying DSP is inferior (unsurprisingly )
Uh oh, It may almost be that time for me to grab one
Actually the 8 channel thing is probably a "typo". On the official Ownice Vietnamese distributor site it's listed as a 6 channel DSP and goes for roughly 620 CAD.
Ok I take it back I just saw a post on their facebook. It seems there's a pro version with the 8 channel DSP. I hope the pro version still has the IPS screen I couldn't get more than that I'm not on facebook.
There’s someone have tried this unit? Where I can buy it? On AliExpress I’ve found only the 6 channel version...
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There’s someone have tried this unit? Where I can buy it? On AliExpress I’ve found only the 6 channel version...
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To buy C800Pro, need separate write to Seller, that: "I whant buy C800Pro (8ch DSP)"
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P.S> Sellers do not have in free access C800 lot for sale, so I made a request separately. It turns out that this pre-order.
That's correct and if you order from the official Ownice store on Ali it's gonna cost an extra 100USD on top of the K2 High price, Shenzen Burgeon wants 50USD + the K3 High price. I would say there's no need to order the 8 channel DSP unless you are going to use more than 6 channels. If you want video out or Carplay you can request it and pay the extra and save a bit. If you are ordering a unit that comes with a large custom frame you are best request they don't assemble the HU and frame before shipping. You can easily assemble it yourself and it will save you having to wait for a replacement frame. Their packaging is useless and whoever puts the HU in the box is clueless.
I need to upgrade my deadly slow Android Head unit and I am so confused. I have a Hyundai Tucson (Ix35) 2016. I miss my old Joying head unit, but they seem to have nothing that fits my fascia (please correct me if I’m wrong). I think I will have to buy from AliExpress so I will have no support at all from the seller (correct me again if I’m wrong). So I want to get a device that is well supported by xda developers. I like when I can get a better firmware from here.
Checking the specs, should I take...
- 8” screen with buttons or 10.1” screen without buttons
- Android 8, 8.1 or 9 ?
- Which chip?
- Which mcu?
- PX5 or PX6 or something else. If you say PX6, would you prefer an octa core px5 or a 6 core px6?
- Is it really worth it to take the max RAM/ROM available?
- How can I make sure it won’t stop working when it’s freaking hot or freaking cold like my current unit. I hate my current head unit for that. My previous Joying head unit was not weather sensitive like this one.
- On which website should I purchase it. If you say AliExpress, do you know a good seller or a good brand?
Anything else I should know before purchasing?
Thanks
What country are you in?
You might consider buying through Amazon. get something with a bunch of feedback, a half-decent star score, and sold by either Amazon itself or the manufacturer/official distributor --- NOT because that's solid information, but because the Chinese companies who watch their ratings will actually offer tech support and send you free replacements if you give them 1* ratings and kick up a fuss in Amazon feedback
10" is nice if you have the room for it. 7" stuff looks super-dated in comparison, regardless of actual specs
I have a 2014 Prius where I am looking to install a head unit like this from Amazon. However, my main concern is that this specific head unit has only a PX5 (which I believe is an older CPU), 4GB of RAM, and 32GB of ROM storage. and will only support up to Android 10 (no Android 11 support). However, this unit (according to the seller) also supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto for an additional fee (which is only an extra $40).
On the other hand, I have come across these head units on Aliexpress like this where they are running the PX6, 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of ROM storage. However, my main concern here is I live in the United States, and I have never purchased stuff from Aliexpress, so I am not entirely sure how "safe" it is purchasing it from Aliexpress compared to Amazon, where if something were to happen with the item or any kind of issue arises, I know Amazon customer service is a lot more easier to contact. At the end of the day, I think both units add up to the same price with the added CarPlay option (excluding tax of course).
My understanding however is that both of these units are pretty much built from the same factory in China and just the seller throwing on a brand to the unit. Therefore, I wanted to ask, should I just play it safe and purchase the unit from Amazon even if it has lower specs compared to the ones on Aliexpress? Or are the units I shared from Aliexpress a lot more faster/speedier and would be worth purchasing through Aliexpress? The main reason why I am looking at these units are because it would look nearly identical to the head unit already on my car and would even have physical buttons which I would like.
I am open to any comments and feedback!