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post Nov 6 2019, 04:10 PM

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QUOTE(WaCKy-Angel @ Nov 6 2019, 03:36 PM)
Using china brand Joying.

Is it install the app on phone and on the HU ?
I did try but doesnt seem to work.
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If i'm not mistaken, joying is not available in malaysian market / car accessories in kl as from my observation sweat.gif

Easy connection is a ready apps in my HU.
which android version are you using now? is it 8.1?
if not in the apps list, try download it via google play in your HU.
then install on mobile phone.

not all android phone are supported. some models need to use wired connection



QUOTE(ben3003 @ Nov 6 2019, 03:52 PM)
i see. i no plan do all this inside car lol. but if android HU i can share my phone hotspot, or now unit can plug in simcard? any decent one to intro? I worry alot android HU sound quality not so good like those branded HU.. my clarion HU macam got problem oledi.. but upgrade 2din HU kinda expensive for branded one.. sony need around 1.2k minimum
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It does have wifi connection to connect from your mobile hotspot.

yah.. all the features i've mentioned previously is more to gimmick / selling point.
I'm not fall into that gimmick sweat.gif
but when I tried branded HU such as JVC and pioneer, i can see the lag-iness when scrolling / play around . which made me feel confuse because their price is higher than android HU, but their version is older (android 6 and below) and not smooth.

I've got the same feeling as you about sound quality before install this android HU. but my unit come with DSP and i can tweak EQ even more from original HU.
some android HU didn't have DSP , therefore you have limited range to adjust your EQ. notworthy.gif

This post has been edited by killer_mistake: Nov 6 2019, 04:11 PM
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post Nov 6 2019, 04:15 PM

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QUOTE(killer_mistake @ Nov 6 2019, 04:10 PM)
If i'm not mistaken, joying is not available in malaysian market / car accessories in kl as from my observation  sweat.gif

Easy connection is a ready apps in my HU.
which android version are you using now? is it 8.1?
if not in the apps list, try download it via google play in your HU.
then install on mobile phone.

not all android phone are supported. some models need to use wired connection
It does have wifi connection to connect from your mobile hotspot.

yah.. all the features i've mentioned previously is more to gimmick / selling point.
I'm not fall into that gimmick  sweat.gif
but when I tried branded HU such as JVC and pioneer, i can see the lag-iness when scrolling / play around . which made me feel confuse because their price is higher than android HU, but their version is older (android 6 and below) and not smooth.

I've got the same feeling as you about sound quality before install this android HU. but my unit come with DSP and i can tweak EQ even more from original HU.
some android HU didn't have DSP , therefore you have limited range to adjust your EQ.  notworthy.gif
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Yes true... I bought it from Lazada
Its using android 8.1

I tried using cable but doesnt work.

Im using Samsung Note 9 and Samsung Note 8
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post Nov 6 2019, 04:20 PM

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QUOTE(killer_mistake @ Nov 6 2019, 03:29 PM)
android auto has limited functionality. if you ok with that, you can go with branded HU like alpine / JVC / pioneer.

meanwhile Android HU = tablet android. you can do everything with this HU. surf internet, watch youtube, stream tv, facebooking, etc.
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Android Auto limited functionality is there for a reason -- safety.
Surfing internet, watching yuotube, streaming tv, facebooking, etc. are things you SHOULD NOT be doing when you are driving.

This post has been edited by TitaniumZ: Nov 6 2019, 04:22 PM
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post Nov 6 2019, 04:26 PM

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Mine got 1GB+16GB Memory, good enough for youtube (slow abit, but RM170...no complaint there~) sound wise ok la~ standard sepeker~ Navi donwloaded Waze~ useable and not bad~ gps locking quite fast~ downside~ things slow a bit at times. must close other apps to run new faster~
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post Nov 6 2019, 04:47 PM

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I'm using ALPS FF5000

Ram 2GB ROM16
Android 9.0
10"
Mine slightly more expensive RM850
due to come with a DSP processor and a Build in High performance Amp... so far sound superb!
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This post has been edited by calvin_ng: Nov 6 2019, 04:48 PM
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post Nov 6 2019, 05:32 PM

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QUOTE(killer_mistake @ Nov 6 2019, 04:10 PM)
If i'm not mistaken, joying is not available in malaysian market / car accessories in kl as from my observation  sweat.gif

Easy connection is a ready apps in my HU.
which android version are you using now? is it 8.1?
if not in the apps list, try download it via google play in your HU.
then install on mobile phone.

not all android phone are supported. some models need to use wired connection
It does have wifi connection to connect from your mobile hotspot.

yah.. all the features i've mentioned previously is more to gimmick / selling point.
I'm not fall into that gimmick  sweat.gif
but when I tried branded HU such as JVC and pioneer, i can see the lag-iness when scrolling / play around . which made me feel confuse because their price is higher than android HU, but their version is older (android 6 and below) and not smooth.

I've got the same feeling as you about sound quality before install this android HU. but my unit come with DSP and i can tweak EQ even more from original HU.
some android HU didn't have DSP , therefore you have limited range to adjust your EQ.  notworthy.gif
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so which one u bought? those are more like proper kind of HU.. android based HU is like sendiri put everything inside..
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QUOTE(ben3003 @ Nov 6 2019, 03:25 PM)
i wanna ask, should i get android HU or HU with android auto? seems like android HU is much cheaper nowadays..
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Yup, price had dropped tremendously...when i first got my unit 2 years ago...with 1GB then, they were priced at 2.5k

depends on what you are using it for. I prefer ANdroid, because use them for family travels long distance and keeps kids occupied, either youtube, or video, video music using thumbdrive.

More over I do use it for skype for business mainly for my conference calls...since I'm on the road...

QUOTE(WaCKy-Angel @ Nov 6 2019, 03:28 PM)
Since this topic on android HU, can i ask a related question?

How do i cast/connect my phone to HU? My unit most of the time hard to get GPS signal because "cold start" parking in basement.
So thought can cast from phone easier.


What app can i use? Using android phone btw.
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I have seen some does it via wifi and some via usb....but most of the time its either not stable or version issue on phone or the HU

Generallry I use hotspot...but in your case, if your gps is getting slower, it could be memory issue as well.

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QUOTE(vyseus @ Nov 6 2019, 04:26 PM)
Mine got 1GB+16GB Memory, good enough for youtube (slow abit, but RM170...no complaint there~) sound wise ok la~ standard sepeker~ Navi donwloaded Waze~ useable and not bad~ gps locking quite fast~ downside~ things slow a bit at times. must close other apps to run new faster~
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Ya, for basic usage its fine...but anything more, bare minimum is 2GB, better still get the 4Gb. I have recently upgraded to 2GB...since skype for business had stopped working due to version upgrade. 1GB ram was not sufficient...gonna try selling it off...hmmm is possible

QUOTE(ben3003 @ Nov 6 2019, 05:32 PM)
so which one u bought? those are more like proper kind of HU.. android based HU is like sendiri put everything inside..
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Android version do also come with basic auto configuration, hence its helpful as well. And they can read off the canbus to read out your ECU readings and car status
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post Nov 6 2019, 11:53 PM

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QUOTE(VeeJay @ Nov 6 2019, 09:16 PM)
Ya, for basic usage its fine...but anything more, bare minimum is 2GB, better still get the 4Gb. I have recently upgraded to 2GB...since skype for business had stopped working due to version upgrade. 1GB ram was not sufficient...gonna try selling it off...hmmm is possible
Android version do also come with basic auto configuration, hence its helpful as well. And they can read off the canbus to read out your ECU readings and car status
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can intro which one can do such features ka? i using preve..
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QUOTE(ben3003 @ Nov 6 2019, 11:53 PM)
can intro which one can do such features ka? i using preve..
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If using android based HU I think you can buy a Bluetooth OBD2 scanner to plugin and then install the app like Torque to read the data off the scanner. hmm.gif
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post Nov 7 2019, 08:40 AM

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QUOTE(VeeJay @ Nov 6 2019, 09:16 PM)
Ya, for basic usage its fine...but anything more, bare minimum is 2GB, better still get the 4Gb. I have recently upgraded to 2GB...since skype for business had stopped working due to version upgrade. 1GB ram was not sufficient...gonna try selling it off...hmmm is possible
Android version do also come with basic auto configuration, hence its helpful as well. And they can read off the canbus to read out your ECU readings and car status
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Yeah, maybe once I need more power option, might upgrade, for now, I have everything needed for entertaintment~ everything else got my Phone above it.

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post Nov 7 2019, 09:29 AM

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QUOTE(TitaniumZ @ Nov 6 2019, 04:20 PM)
Android Auto limited functionality is there for a reason -- safety.
Surfing internet, watching yuotube, streaming tv, facebooking, etc. are things you SHOULD NOT be doing when you are driving.
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Ya i never use it while driving.
only open the media when i'm waiting someone / carwash / watching sunset rclxm9.gif

QUOTE(calvin_ng @ Nov 6 2019, 04:47 PM)
I'm using ALPS FF5000

Ram 2GB ROM16
Android 9.0
10"
Mine slightly more expensive RM850
due to come with a DSP processor and a Build in High performance Amp... so far sound superb!
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I think this is one of my shortlisted HU before install.
sadly they don't have 4gb Ram 64gb Rom.
thus need to go to android 8.1.. haish.. i prefer android 9 bcoz the interface is nice looking cry.gif


QUOTE(ben3003 @ Nov 6 2019, 05:32 PM)
so which one u bought? those are more like proper kind of HU.. android based HU is like sendiri put everything inside..
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i've bought skynavi gold series thumbup.gif
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post Nov 7 2019, 09:41 AM

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QUOTE(killer_mistake @ Nov 7 2019, 09:29 AM)
Ya i never use it while driving.
only open the media when i'm waiting someone / carwash / watching sunset  rclxm9.gif
I think this is one of my shortlisted HU before install.
sadly they don't have 4gb Ram 64gb Rom.
thus need to go to android 8.1.. haish.. i prefer android 9 bcoz the interface is nice looking  cry.gif
i've bought skynavi gold series  thumbup.gif
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It depends... 2GB ram is enough for like 3-4 apps running (1 Front and 3 background)

for 16GB version.... I did consider 32 or 64 then the guy said my unit come with 2 USB and I can extend the storage to 128 with a tumbdrive with Android Pie (9) with shared storage format...

come with DSP paired with stock speaker it sound amazing (no woofer yet)... dont think I need it...

Overall apps quite snappy... switch between apps no issue... Waze + Spotify running no issue...

so far OK laaaa
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QUOTE(ben3003 @ Nov 6 2019, 11:53 PM)
can intro which one can do such features ka? i using preve..
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Which feature are you referring to?

If its OBD...then either...if your car comes with CanBus...then it auto reads, there is an advance setting to select it.

ELse, you can get a OBD2 device (pretty cheap, less than RM50), they come either via Bluetooth or wifi. Then install any reading tool like Torque...

If its canbus....it reads, your door, and other sensors (seat belt, etc)

Most of Android unit should be able to do that. The brand I use is Convex

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I want to buy this android HU, what is the processor that not lag? I will go 2gb ram,not trust with 1 gb ram
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I am using innova g specs 2011. With stering control.
I want to change to android hu, how will the connection for the exisitng back camera, and stering control.
If I want to have front camera, in wonder how it works. Some is like auto swith and manual switch on the display.
Oem type hu, can we know what type of audio chipset they use.
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I am using innova g specs 2011. With stering control.
I want to change to android hu, how will the connection for the exisitng back camera, and stering control.
If I want to have front camera, in wonder how it works. Some is like auto swith and manual switch on the display.
Oem type hu, can we know what type of audio chipset they use.
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QUOTE(elmodistortion @ Nov 16 2019, 12:51 PM)
I want to buy this android HU, what is the processor that not lag? I will go 2gb ram,not trust with 1 gb ram
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Try those Cortex A7 and above.... PX50 seems good PX30 OK laaaaa

Get Ram2GB above ROM no need since you will not be downloading games and apps... mainly you get is youtube, netflix, spotify, waze, google maps... enough already... if you want watch movies use tumbdrive I actually mount a SSD Harddisk external drive 128GB inside my glove compartment for movies hahaha
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QUOTE(smwah @ Nov 20 2019, 10:09 AM)
I am using innova g specs 2011. With stering control.
I want to change to android hu, how will the connection for the exisitng back camera, and stering control.
If I want to have front camera, in wonder how it works. Some is like auto swith and manual switch on the display.
Oem type hu, can we know what type of audio chipset they use.
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All wiring will follow stock... if want to add camera the accessories shop need to pull cable and run camera to front and back lor... if front dashcam then easy back reverse camera also easy... your steering control will work as well... you will need a case to mount the 10"

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