Have you reviewed the Xtrons IA1239BLH ? If not, could you please? And also, if possible in the meantime, could you pass a brief comment on whether it's any good or not and if it's worth £300? Ta!
Can I access my climate controls and ambient lighting from this head unit.. I have a 2013 lincoln mkx and I really wanna change the old unit, I'm adding subs
Great video as always! With regard to navigation apps, I find TomTom Go better than Waze on Australian roads. I have a Chinese no-name Android head unit which mostly functions well but will randomly reset to factory settings. It's quite annoying because I have to download my apps again and restore all of my preferred settings. I can't find any way of backing up and restoring from a backup. 😕
Hi, great video, I have been struggling to find help in finding a Chinese model for my 2014 Toyota Sequoia with the JBL system. There a very few places where you can get someone to answer the phone to walk you through buying the right equipment. I am hoping the car tech studio company can walk me through the buying process to make sure I get the right equipment. With that said, what brand are their head units? Are they comparable to Teyes and Joying? Thank you
I think they're all free, or at least have free versions. (for example, Torque Lite, Nav Radio Free ect). Personally, I don't mind paying a couple of quid for an app I'm probably going to use everyday to support the developers. They can all be used completely offline too, with the exception of Waze, Sirius XM and Zapmap
I think over hte next few years these android units will be refined to the point that they will put the main players in the market under a lot more pressure. Not much innovation in the traditional makers of headunits at all anymore. With hardware quality on the rise and true android 12-13 units coming on the market with serious audiophile quality components its a no brainer.
I paid 3K for a premium navigation and sound package when I got my new car 10 years ago and not once have they updated their dashboard. Navigation map is also outdated and to keep it updated I have to pay $275 for a new SD card yearly. Now that I discovered Android head unit I can just get a nice one for $275 and get free offline map app updated every year. The future is Android head unit imo.
Thanks for the amazing review My Question:, Is it possible to android car launcher of my choice with the AI launcher on my factory head unit. I have some very nice launcher I would love to use with it Thanks
Hello, I really love your content ! Thanks for bringing us knowledge about Android head units, it's kind of hard to understand how it works alone. Do you know if there will be other brands that will provide head units with HDMI input like Mekede did ? I tried their model but the HDMI app provide no important settings such as scaling or brightness. This is a feature that I would love to see integrated in my car head unit.
Hi. Love your content.... I want to put an android headend into my 2000 Mercedes Benz E430. Your videos are helping me figure out what I need to do....
@@SaabUnleashed That's great to hear! Looking forward to the new launcher video...speaking of which, what launcher is that at 2:55, I don't recognize it.
My god, your back🎉🎉🎉. Hope all is well, I have messaged both through various videos and the web site several times without luck. Are you back to direct messages through the website?
Love your Channel, just got into Android head units myself. I don't like Android auto because it limits what you can see and what you can do to what they say. One thing I am missing though, to be able to see text messages when they come through my phone. I can make phone calls, but I would like to see text messages as well. I understand it's dangerous to try to send text messages, but I just want to know when they came through who sent them and what they said. If it's important I can pull off and respond to it.
Welcome back. Feel lots has changed over the last 6 months. Seriously suggest you look at the dudu os headunits. Currently on the closed beta for the 7862 boards. Feels like a oem setup.
I've been looking for an Android head unit with two features: 1) Ability to tune FM HD radio channels (USA version of DAB) ; and 2) Ability to interface with and control my SiriusXM SXV300 Tuner (which is advertised as working with name brand car stereos displaying the SiriusXM-Ready logo). The tuner was purchased with a Kenwood DDX9907XR Stereo that I had installed in 2021. Do you know of any adapters (probably USB) that could connect between an Android head unit and the SXV300 10-pin DIN cable (that one cable provides power, control, and audio signals)?
Very informative and can't wait to see what launchers are good as hoping there is one similar to default android auto but just runs on the head unit no phone necessary
Just purchased a new and managed to get my smartphone connected to android auto.. Have installed the usual music streamers and a couple of nav programs. What I would like to do is install a simple large clock widget! Any ideas on how to do this lf possible Thanks
How do I get torque pro on my device? Ive had the app on my phone for a few years and love it, and just upgraded to a modern head unit, but it doesn't show up for me in Android auto... do I need one of those ai things?
Torque is not an Android Auto app. Yes, you will need an AI box. Check the link in the video description for the best one I've tested and use the discount code
Thanks for as always interesting video. What would you suggest regarding privacy on majority of Android head units cos as it appears most of them (including my iDoing) do not have built in screen lock. As a result say when going to car shop for repair all the content of your unit is readily available to any one interested.... (your contacts, WhatsApp or Messanger convos, browsing history and so on). There is literally zero privacy after engine is on. Tried a few screen locking apps from Play Store but all of them have some issues, especially when after reboot or prolonged screen off, unit is unprotected as background processes are actively being killed by the system to preserve resources and non system apps wont start up automaticaly including this screen locking apps. This is a really big issue for this units.
Headunits should never be locked because it’s connected to the main ECU and is assisted to your Obd2 . The headunits screen must be accessible to all mechanics
Hi! The navradio app that you show. Does it automatically resume and start the radiostation you left when you turn the car off and then resume when you start the app?
Yes they do, depending on location and you know it's owned by Google?? It’s been owned by Google for almost ten years , since then Waze is been getting slower from touchscreen . Police emoji is been showing up a few seconds later or not showing unless screen refreshment so less people use Waze .
If it has android software and any software can be sideloaded. Most people replace their factory stereo. SYGAV is the leader in auto androids headunits especially for Toyotas
@@SaabUnleashed oh that's really cool! You might have seen my Mondeo ST in the BTCC livery driving round. I just installed a head unit so your videos were really inspiring. May I ask a question, I have the 5 volt Android DAB plus adaptor and it is really poor signal. I was considering a 12v external antenna with sma. But as the DAB in to the unit is only USB in. Would it work, could it damage the head unit?
Not a good brand, next time buy a Toyota. Nissan is the Chrysler of Asia, they are typically bought by poor Filipinos and a smaller percentage buy for its certain look not realizing it’s a lemon from Japan
Thank you Bro for the great video 🙏🙏 I am looking to replace the Touch & Go 2 navigation system in my 2018 Toyota Avensis T27 👎 I haven't found anything interesting.🥱😓 Do you have any brilliant ideas for me? 💯👌😎 Thank you in advance🤗🤗
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Have you reviewed the Xtrons IA1239BLH ? If not, could you please? And also, if possible in the meantime, could you pass a brief comment on whether it's any good or not and if it's worth £300? Ta!
Hello,
Can someone hack my car through that obd device?
Can I access my climate controls and ambient lighting from this head unit.. I have a 2013 lincoln mkx and I really wanna change the old unit, I'm adding subs
Great video as always!
With regard to navigation apps, I find TomTom Go better than Waze on Australian roads.
I have a Chinese no-name Android head unit which mostly functions well but will randomly reset to factory settings.
It's quite annoying because I have to download my apps again and restore all of my preferred settings.
I can't find any way of backing up and restoring from a backup. 😕
Cannot wait for the HiRes android head unit setup.
Did you manage to work this out? I'm wanting to do this too.
I thought that Atoto XE series was satellite (Sirius) ready?
Can you please make a video for your best local music player apps?
Blackplayer!
Musicolet
poweramp
Poweramp
Hi, great video, I have been struggling to find help in finding a Chinese model for my 2014 Toyota Sequoia with the JBL system. There a very few places where you can get someone to answer the phone to walk you through buying the right equipment. I am hoping the car tech studio company can walk me through the buying process to make sure I get the right equipment.
With that said, what brand are their head units? Are they comparable to Teyes and Joying?
Thank you
SYGAV is the leader , they actually make their Android head units specifically for Toyotas
Witch ones of these apps are free, and Witch ones are offline......?
I think they're all free, or at least have free versions. (for example, Torque Lite, Nav Radio Free ect). Personally, I don't mind paying a couple of quid for an app I'm probably going to use everyday to support the developers.
They can all be used completely offline too, with the exception of Waze, Sirius XM and Zapmap
Welcome back - I've been missing your content :) Glad to see you back
I think over hte next few years these android units will be refined to the point that they will put the main players in the market under a lot more pressure. Not much innovation in the traditional makers of headunits at all anymore. With hardware quality on the rise and true android 12-13 units coming on the market with serious audiophile quality components its a no brainer.
Indeed, and even the cheapest brand named units have pretty poor sound reproduction
I paid 3K for a premium navigation and sound package when I got my new car 10 years ago and not once have they updated their dashboard. Navigation map is also outdated and to keep it updated I have to pay $275 for a new SD card yearly. Now that I discovered Android head unit I can just get a nice one for $275 and get free offline map app updated every year. The future is Android head unit imo.
@@NexxoExxon 100% agree
All android devices and its versions are thought of years ago before they are release years from now.
Thanks for the amazing review
My Question:, Is it possible to android car launcher of my choice with the AI launcher on my factory head unit. I have some very nice launcher I would love to use with it
Thanks
Waze is not good if your in some other countries, like Bulgaria all map words are in Bulgarian ....
Waze sold to Google , it’s never been the same, now they are slowing it down causing people to no longer use it.
Hello, I really love your content ! Thanks for bringing us knowledge about Android head units, it's kind of hard to understand how it works alone. Do you know if there will be other brands that will provide head units with HDMI input like Mekede did ? I tried their model but the HDMI app provide no important settings such as scaling or brightness. This is a feature that I would love to see integrated in my car head unit.
Its rare because there isn't much of a market for it, but if one comes up, I'll be sure to review it. I do love that feature
@@SaabUnleashed thanks a lot !
Hi. Love your content.... I want to put an android headend into my 2000 Mercedes Benz E430. Your videos are helping me figure out what I need to do....
I had a double DIN android headunit in my 2000 E55, I had to 3D print a facia adapter for it as the MB nav/headunit is slightly oversized.
Hi. You mentioned aomething about adding Hi-Res capabilities or setup, have you already done this and I've missed it?
I haven't yet done that video, but I will be
Your back! I was just checking two days ago to see if you had published any videos that I missed.
Been building the new studio, videos will now resume :)
@@SaabUnleashed That's great to hear! Looking forward to the new launcher video...speaking of which, what launcher is that at 2:55, I don't recognize it.
@@Pro1er That's the factory launcher on the KSPIV head unit
@@SaabUnleashed Looks really nice! Thanks!
My god, your back🎉🎉🎉.
Hope all is well, I have messaged both through various videos and the web site several times without luck. Are you back to direct messages through the website?
Hey, try emailing me stu@saabunleashed.com
Great video, be interested in a video on wireless android auto adapters that work on aftermarket head units like Sony or Pioneer,
I have a few of those reviews coming up, but I have already done a few. This is the latest ua-cam.com/video/V43uJ7qxVX8/v-deo.html
Ew gross Neutron player, fk no POWERAMP FTW ALWAYS, absolutely destroys those two apps!
Poweramp is a better app
Welcome back!!! Been too long. Any plans to test out some of the updated gen 2 atoto's??
Yes indeed, frequent videos will be started again now
Navigation : OSM and+ (Open Street Maps). Hands down the best offline. I tried many others and just keep going back to OSM. So many features.....
Interesting - I'll check that out, thanks for the recommendation
Mine is iGO. Known for ages as the best offline navigation for WinCE based navigation.
Mine is iGO
For me, MapFactor Navigator is the best in my opinion, and it's also based of OSM with an option to get TOMTOM (Europe) maps
thats better than google maps?
Would love to see the updated launcher video you have planned. Curious to see what other options are out there!
CarWebGuru Launcher Is the best launcher. All android mods and premium apk free are found on mobilism
Love your Channel, just got into Android head units myself. I don't like Android auto because it limits what you can see and what you can do to what they say. One thing I am missing though, to be able to see text messages when they come through my phone. I can make phone calls, but I would like to see text messages as well. I understand it's dangerous to try to send text messages, but I just want to know when they came through who sent them and what they said. If it's important I can pull off and respond to it.
Welcome back. Feel lots has changed over the last 6 months. Seriously suggest you look at the dudu os headunits. Currently on the closed beta for the 7862 boards. Feels like a oem setup.
I've been looking for an Android head unit with two features: 1) Ability to tune FM HD radio channels (USA version of DAB) ; and 2) Ability to interface with and control my SiriusXM SXV300 Tuner (which is advertised as working with name brand car stereos displaying the SiriusXM-Ready logo). The tuner was purchased with a Kenwood DDX9907XR Stereo that I had installed in 2021. Do you know of any adapters (probably USB) that could connect between an Android head unit and the SXV300 10-pin DIN cable (that one cable provides power, control, and audio signals)?
I didn't see a link to the Launchers Video you mention
Tpms apps
Best is
Torque OBD 2 & Car Pro
For changing settings including mutting your seatbelt chimes software is Carista Obd2
It doesn't work for my car on fortunately I rly want one I texted them hope they send me one
Very informative and can't wait to see what launchers are good as hoping there is one similar to default android auto but just runs on the head unit no phone necessary
Is there a ai app for cars like Gemini ?? I have a android head unit ??
What is the best voice recorder, voice typing, or diction app for Android?
THANK YOU BRUV
yoooo hes back!
Just purchased a new and managed to get my smartphone connected to android auto.. Have installed the usual music streamers and a couple of nav programs. What I would like to do is install a simple large clock widget!
Any ideas on how to do this lf possible Thanks
theres plenty of widget apps on the play store and f droid
the atoto launchers support widgets, not sure about others
Thank you from SAAB land 🤗😁
Just got a android radio.
Hi, great video, thanks. Navradio+ doesn't support my head unit, what do you think is the next best FM tuner please?
SYGAV headunits have a great radio chip and a nice android software that has a good radio app to it
How do I get torque pro on my device? Ive had the app on my phone for a few years and love it, and just upgraded to a modern head unit, but it doesn't show up for me in Android auto... do I need one of those ai things?
Torque is not an Android Auto app. Yes, you will need an AI box. Check the link in the video description for the best one I've tested and use the discount code
thanks Mate, saludos desde Republica Dominicana
Thanks for as always interesting video.
What would you suggest regarding privacy on majority of Android head units cos as it appears most of them (including my iDoing) do not have built in screen lock. As a result say when going to car shop for repair all the content of your unit is readily available to any one interested.... (your contacts, WhatsApp or Messanger convos, browsing history and so on). There is literally zero privacy after engine is on.
Tried a few screen locking apps from Play Store but all of them have some issues, especially when after reboot or prolonged screen off, unit is unprotected as background processes are actively being killed by the system to preserve resources and non system apps wont start up automaticaly including this screen locking apps.
This is a really big issue for this units.
Headunits should never be locked because it’s connected to the main ECU and is assisted to your Obd2 . The headunits screen must be accessible to all mechanics
How hard is it just to make a clock app! It would be nice if one of the screens just showed the clock so it would be easy to see.
There are plenty of clock widgets available, these can be used if your launcher has multiple screens that you can swipe between
Hi! The navradio app that you show. Does it automatically resume and start the radiostation you left when you turn the car off and then resume when you start the app?
This is only a launcher, the radio is an app on its own , whatever you last left your app or radio (app) is will do the same on any launcher.
Did you ever test any of the Ainavi products?
Not yet, but soon
On X off road is cool
Waze's tech has been ported to Google maps and it doesn't feed you ads while you're driving
Yes they do, depending on location and you know it's owned by Google?? It’s been owned by Google for almost ten years , since then Waze is been getting slower from touchscreen . Police emoji is been showing up a few seconds later or not showing unless screen refreshment so less people use Waze .
What is the best video player.
and can you play UA-cam in background
Smart tube found in Apktime
I was hoping for something on off-line navigaton, but interesting video, none the less. Looking forward to the launcher one.
Organic Maps is pretty good for that
@@Sithhy Cheers - I'll check it out.
Best launcher
CarWebGuru Launcher
Can this install in the Toyota Rumion 2011 model.
If it has android software and any software can be sideloaded. Most people replace their factory stereo.
SYGAV is the leader in auto androids headunits especially for Toyotas
09:48 you are driving in Peterborough 🙂
Yep, I live here!
@@SaabUnleashed oh that's really cool! You might have seen my Mondeo ST in the BTCC livery driving round.
I just installed a head unit so your videos were really inspiring.
May I ask a question, I have the 5 volt Android DAB plus adaptor and it is really poor signal.
I was considering a 12v external antenna with sma. But as the DAB in to the unit is only USB in.
Would it work, could it damage the head unit?
What head unit, are you using in this video?
The one on my desk is a Joying. The one in the car is built in from factory on the Mustang Mach-e
Best headunits are from SYGAV
Hi you have been a great help can you guide me with choice for a nissan juke 2014
Not a good brand, next time buy a Toyota. Nissan is the Chrysler of Asia, they are typically bought by poor Filipinos and a smaller percentage buy for its certain look not realizing it’s a lemon from Japan
Thank you Bro for the great video 🙏🙏
I am looking to replace the Touch & Go 2 navigation system in my 2018 Toyota Avensis T27 👎
I haven't found anything interesting.🥱😓
Do you have any brilliant ideas for me? 💯👌😎
Thank you in advance🤗🤗
atoto or eunon are always good options ay
SYGAV headunits. The Toyota model you have is not sold in many countries