Where did you purchase the Android stereo? I would appreciate it if you could share the purchase links for all the accessories you installed on the car in this video.
got one of these a few months back and the screen would stop working from time to time and the wheel controls although working would go to max volume on 1 press. have you had any issues like this ?
Hi. I have just bought one of these units. I have a white plug with wires coming out that are just loose wires at the other end. They’re all labelled up as speakers, steering wheel control etc. I don’t see any plug like this on your video, everything seems to just be plug and play. All the ones I saw to buy provided the same plug as the one I have too so I’m confused. I haven’t started installing as yet so don’t know what I’m going to find when I take the existing radio out but will I need to start cutting wires from the car and splicing together? Thanks
If there is no Canbus box provided with simple plug & play I wouldn't recommend fitting what you have as it may require rewiring, there are alot of similar looking units available that are not as high spec or plug & play. I did provide links in the comments section to the specific unit I purchased & would recommend that specific unit for ease of installation over other units available 👍
The Sat nav thats pre installed with full UK maps is iGo navigation. I find it to be really good, that been said with it being Android you can install any navigation software of your choice 👍
The cable should be in the kit but the fan has a cable with a white plug that go's directly into the back of the headunit, there's a full manual I've uploaded for you here that has wiring layout to try help uploadnow.io/f/mvsw0QH
Hello..can you recomend any launcher or any themes for the main theme? I see i have to pay for those..do you know if there are any free to download? Thank you
I haven't added any themes as I'm assuming they are pay for only, on landscape android headunits I normally install Agama launcher but I haven't tried it on this headunit with it being in portrait mode
Hi, just installed these few hours ago, would have loved knowing that i need to modify the dashboard rather then wondering around :)) I bought it only for carplay, haved used it much obvs, is there any way i can make it go straight to car play when i turn it on? Thank you
You & me both, I had to figure it out the hard way without any help 😂 As an android phone user I'm not sure about car play on bootup but my daughter has an iPhone so if I figure that out I'll let you know 👍
Hi Mechanricks, Nice video! Would it also possible such a radio instal in my Insignia 2013 Hatchback with LPG/GPL 1.4 turbo? The gps maps are no longer updateble and I searching for something replaceble with Android. If this type you show in de video is not adapteble for my car, do you have the knowledge which I can use? Greetz
Hi GloriousWolf, lucky for you there is an option available for the Insignia mk1 upto 2013. You can find it here - a.aliexpress.com/_EGSLhsV Its the same procedure for fitting, if unexperienced I would recommend getting it fitted by someone who knows what they're doing & go for the 4G/64GB model. Hope this helps 👍
Thanks for reaching out, I can only assume your original dash had a sport button fitted which means the android stereo fitted is not compatible for your model.
Thanks mate 👍 yeah the 32gb memory with 4gb ram version & Qled screen is the model used here, there are better spec options but don't get anything less if you want smooth response
Thank You very much! Have You tried moving the cover of this output? Cause sometimes, it’s just the cover used for higher versions of the stereo or so. Could You send a link for an exact version that You used?
Can this be done on a 65 plate insignia in the UK if so can you get back to me please with cost etc. Or if we need a different head unit that you can install. Many thanks, soots.
There is a version available for you Insignia, we can definitely do this for you. Price would be £350 for a 6gb ram 128gb storage model supplied & fitted. If interested please contact by email found on a channel page. Regards Rick
Hi Mechanricks, I congratulate you for the video because you make it very easy to understand and install the screen. I recently bought one and I have a question: - I have not been able to get the steering wheel controls to work. After trying to configure them from the application they don't do anything, possibly I've left some cable to connect? I've tried to check all the cables again and I can't find what it could be. Thank you very much, best regards.
Thanks for your comment. Have you got the original Hazard light switch set connected to the black Y split cable and hidden behind the stereo? That was the problem I had originally
Themes can be downloaded from the settings menu but it does require an Internet connection, the theme shown in the video is the stock theme. I can do a short video showing the process of custom launchers and themes install if required 👍
You have the option of either using a sim card to be placed in the dongle with the wiring thats provided or you can go into settings on the stereo and connect it to any WiFi network available locally or by tething a mobile phone Internet connection. I hope this helps if not I'll make a short video to show the process 👍
Es una pena que hayas pasado las conexiones a cámara rápida, yo estoy intentado conectar una y no tengo muy claro varias de esas conexiones y tu vídeo por desgracia no me puede ayudar
I'm sorry about that if you contact me by email on our channel page and send any images of what your having trouble with I'd be happy to help you out 👍
The cable should be in the kit but the fan has a cable with a white plug that go's directly into the back of the headunit, there's a full manual I've uploaded for you here that has wiring layout to try help uploadnow.io/f/mvsw0QH
@@MECHANRICKS per favore come mai la mia autoradio presa su aliexpress modello tesla 4 gb ecc il volume al massimo non e' poi cosi alta la voce anzi la sento normale ... come posso risolvere ... cioe' volume a massimo ma la musica suona normale
Depends on skill level and type of camera used, an easy option is a wireless camera which has to be bought separately, or alternatively you can go the hardwired route by running a power and ground wire cable to the rear view camera as well as a reverse switch wire and video output cable from the camera to the radios video input 👍
Where did you purchase the Android stereo?
I would appreciate it if you could share the purchase links for all the accessories you installed on the car in this video.
Https://a.aliexpress.com/_EHNMr7r
😉👍
Ones for the corsa are waaay more money , glad these are affordable
Absolute bargain for the money 😉👍
How did you connect the steering wheel, because many installers have issues with that?
The steering wheel controls are controlled by the canbus control box module
got one of these a few months back and the screen would stop working from time to time and the wheel controls although working would go to max volume on 1 press. have you had any issues like this ?
Not had any issues whatsoever is yours from the same seller or a similar unit with cheaper build quality??
Hi. I have just bought one of these units. I have a white plug with wires coming out that are just loose wires at the other end. They’re all labelled up as speakers, steering wheel control etc. I don’t see any plug like this on your video, everything seems to just be plug and play.
All the ones I saw to buy provided the same plug as the one I have too so I’m confused.
I haven’t started installing as yet so don’t know what I’m going to find when I take the existing radio out but will I need to start cutting wires from the car and splicing together?
Thanks
If there is no Canbus box provided with simple plug & play I wouldn't recommend fitting what you have as it may require rewiring, there are alot of similar looking units available that are not as high spec or plug & play. I did provide links in the comments section to the specific unit I purchased & would recommend that specific unit for ease of installation over other units available 👍
Magnifique écran tactile
Qled really smooth good quality 👌
I have installed similar stereo but my parking sensor sound, seat belt sound, door opened sound don't work...
Did you configure your canbus settings?
Some models disable the factory sound by the canbus box connected 👍
I found a problem, i received a speaker with a radio 8 ohm 0.5 w it was broken
@freak2310 glad to hear you solved it
were do you get the infotaiment package from? can you provide a link please
Link has been provided multiple times in the comments section 👍
Might be a silly comment but was the installation done with the battery still connected. Sorry just read the rest of the comments, good video
Not a silly question but yes I left the battery connected 👍
debating getting one of these after summer. they look the part. how responsive is the sat nav
The Sat nav thats pre installed with full UK maps is iGo navigation. I find it to be really good, that been said with it being Android you can install any navigation software of your choice 👍
where did you connect 12v cable from cooling fan ?
White connection port bottom left 👍
@@MECHANRICKS do you remember whitch pins exacly? Because i didnt get cable to connect in my radio kit
The cable should be in the kit but the fan has a cable with a white plug that go's directly into the back of the headunit, there's a full manual I've uploaded for you here that has wiring layout to try help uploadnow.io/f/mvsw0QH
Would you need to disconnect the battery before starting this?
Not at all everything is plug and play 👍
Hello..can you recomend any launcher or any themes for the main theme? I see i have to pay for those..do you know if there are any free to download? Thank you
I haven't added any themes as I'm assuming they are pay for only, on landscape android headunits I normally install Agama launcher but I haven't tried it on this headunit with it being in portrait mode
Hi, just installed these few hours ago, would have loved knowing that i need to modify the dashboard rather then wondering around :)) I bought it only for carplay, haved used it much obvs, is there any way i can make it go straight to car play when i turn it on? Thank you
You & me both, I had to figure it out the hard way without any help 😂 As an android phone user I'm not sure about car play on bootup but my daughter has an iPhone so if I figure that out I'll let you know 👍
@@MECHANRICKS top man, thanks
Hi Mechanricks,
Nice video!
Would it also possible such a radio instal in my Insignia 2013 Hatchback with LPG/GPL 1.4 turbo?
The gps maps are no longer updateble and I searching for something replaceble with Android.
If this type you show in de video is not adapteble for my car, do you have the knowledge which I can use?
Greetz
Hi GloriousWolf, lucky for you there is an option available for the Insignia mk1 upto 2013. You can find it here -
a.aliexpress.com/_EGSLhsV
Its the same procedure for fitting, if unexperienced I would recommend getting it fitted by someone who knows what they're doing & go for the 4G/64GB model.
Hope this helps 👍
How did you manage to remove the old stereo bracket?
Cut down each outer edge with a hacksaw blade and snap down, you can use a rotary grinder or any tool of choice just be careful 😉👍
@@MECHANRICKS thanks😁
Hi can you please put the link of the product?
a.aliexpress.com/_EH3z2Xp
4gb + 32gb Qled is the version I got and would recommend or better
Hi mechanricks,
I recently bought one but I realised that my TC is not working do you have any advice?
Thanks for reaching out, I can only assume your original dash had a sport button fitted which means the android stereo fitted is not compatible for your model.
@@MECHANRICKS I only had eco n TC JUST THE standard gtc
Hello mate I've double checked the particular stereo model and its not compatible with your car. I put an image here to show you.
ibb.co/tQhXmMZ
Quality video might have to get one for the old Astra GTC 😅 as got one of the cheap TikTok ones at the moment 😬
Thanks mate 👍 yeah the 32gb memory with 4gb ram version & Qled screen is the model used here, there are better spec options but don't get anything less if you want smooth response
@@MECHANRICKS thanks will look 👀 at one of these then thanks for the advice 😬👍🏻
No worries 👍
Hello, does it have optical output? I can see it there but is it functional?
Yes it has video output & yes I imagine it works fine 👍
I mean optical output for external dsp processor, not video output :)
@@mrowiecartur it has but I have never tested it but I'm confident it should work fine as everything else is perfect 👌
Thank You very much! Have You tried moving the cover of this output? Cause sometimes, it’s just the cover used for higher versions of the stereo or so. Could You send a link for an exact version that You used?
@@mrowiecartur my model is of higher spec & has it but can't confirm without removing to check.
a.aliexpress.com/_EuUkPnB
Can this be done on a 65 plate insignia in the UK if so can you get back to me please with cost etc. Or if we need a different head unit that you can install. Many thanks, soots.
There is a version available for you Insignia, we can definitely do this for you. Price would be £350 for a 6gb ram 128gb storage model supplied & fitted. If interested please contact by email found on a channel page. Regards Rick
I did reply via email, but no response.
@@sootsoots11Been busy with work but will respond ASAP 👍
@MECHANRICKS cheers mate.
@MECHANRICKS any chance you can do the job or not? I need to know, or I will outsource it to someone else. Many thanks.
Hi Mechanricks,
I congratulate you for the video because you make it very easy to understand and install the screen. I recently bought one and I have a question:
- I have not been able to get the steering wheel controls to work. After trying to configure them from the application they don't do anything, possibly I've left some cable to connect? I've tried to check all the cables again and I can't find what it could be.
Thank you very much, best regards.
Thanks for your comment. Have you got the original Hazard light switch set connected to the black Y split cable and hidden behind the stereo? That was the problem I had originally
Hi, will this still work if i have an eco button?
Great question, this model is not suitable for your version, I believe there is a variant for models with eco, tour & sport buttons
Hi, where do you download your themes from? And how do you install them? Thanks in advance!
Themes can be downloaded from the settings menu but it does require an Internet connection, the theme shown in the video is the stock theme. I can do a short video showing the process of custom launchers and themes install if required 👍
@@MECHANRICKS Goodmorning, can you please tell me how to make an internet connection? Is a wifi dongle better than installing a sim card adapter.
You have the option of either using a sim card to be placed in the dongle with the wiring thats provided or you can go into settings on the stereo and connect it to any WiFi network available locally or by tething a mobile phone Internet connection. I hope this helps if not I'll make a short video to show the process 👍
@@MECHANRICKSthanks
@harriemirck no worries 👍
There are different models - could you give model of yours?
Radio model or car model?
Es una pena que hayas pasado las conexiones a cámara rápida, yo estoy intentado conectar una y no tengo muy claro varias de esas conexiones y tu vídeo por desgracia no me puede ayudar
I'm sorry about that if you contact me by email on our channel page and send any images of what your having trouble with I'd be happy to help you out 👍
Can I get a quote for you guys to install one for me ?
Definitely, if you wish to contact us by email we can sort this out for you.
mechanricks@gmail.com
Please how to connect the air fan ?
The cable should be in the kit but the fan has a cable with a white plug that go's directly into the back of the headunit, there's a full manual I've uploaded for you here that has wiring layout to try help uploadnow.io/f/mvsw0QH
@@MECHANRICKS per favore come mai la mia autoradio presa su aliexpress modello tesla 4 gb ecc il volume al massimo non e' poi cosi alta la voce anzi la sento normale ... come posso risolvere ... cioe' volume a massimo ma la musica suona normale
Could possibly be a faulty unit with bad amplifier or something is not wired up correctly 🤔
Dove si collega lo spinotto della ventola ? Help me please ventola air
I've answered below in the comments with a link to the manual 👍
Hi,did u install a parking camera too?
I have done many before but not on this install in particular
@@MECHANRICKS is it hard to install by myself?
Depends on skill level and type of camera used, an easy option is a wireless camera which has to be bought separately, or alternatively you can go the hardwired route by running a power and ground wire cable to the rear view camera as well as a reverse switch wire and video output cable from the camera to the radios video input 👍
Opel astra and Buick verano is same radio
@@cesarcamacho3270 that is correct 👍