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post Oct 31 2019, 09:35 PM

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QUOTE(killer_mistake @ Oct 31 2019, 09:09 AM)
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down?! lol


maybe you want to give some background on your preference and your intend to use Android based HU?
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post Nov 4 2019, 10:35 PM

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QUOTE(killer_mistake @ Nov 4 2019, 09:50 AM)
I'm still using my original Head Unit.
Android HU connect to my original HU via aux.
Sound quality from android is good and perform well. didn't expect for that  biggrin.gif  biggrin.gif
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looks good...any modification of the dashboard, to mount it?

Good choice going with 4GBRam

How much and the size of it?
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post Nov 6 2019, 09:10 PM

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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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post Nov 6 2019, 09:16 PM

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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 7 2019, 09:46 AM

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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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post Dec 26 2019, 01:40 PM

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QUOTE(backislander @ Dec 26 2019, 09:09 AM)
Just bought an android head unit. Not sure what brand. Do they come with a fader option? Could not find it in the settings.
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Each Android unit has its own configuration depending on the brand provider. Try looking for sound setting or amplifier
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QUOTE(wilsonlow92 @ Aug 28 2020, 11:20 PM)
Hi all, any good place or Android HU to recommend? Realised most of the sellers are not able to tell what are the CPU, GPU and RAM used in the HU. Most of them are just telling 2+32....  doh.gif Hence am quite sceptical with the quality of the HU in the long run.

Knowing that Dasaita / Xtrons should be the best Android HU currently, is any of the work shop in KL selling it? Can't really seems to find one.
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Why dont fix at the place that you buy?

I wasnt aware of the brands you posted above, but googled and it shows pretty much the brands that we spoke on the thread above. seems to be another oem model, but depends on your budget.

this is the model right?
https://shopee.com.my/DASAITA-Android-9.0-C...2844.2200527382

rm1.7k seems to be a little pricier end....but then depends on you...if you want then nothing wrong in getting it.
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post Oct 1 2020, 11:09 PM

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QUOTE(clickNsnap @ Oct 1 2020, 11:01 PM)
Mind to share where did you bought/installed? I am planning to replace my old car player smile.gif

Thanks!
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Most non branded are OEMs, I would recommend to check online like lazada shopee for good pricing and then get local installer to install them.

Unless you get similar price in-store.

Future, if you want to use multiple application on the HU, then get 4GB RAM. 2GB works fine if you are using for basic, such as radio, phone connection, and navigation.
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QUOTE(persona93 @ Oct 8 2020, 10:49 AM)
got recommendations? replacing for 2010 Persona Blaupunkt player.

i just saw 4GB Android player starts from 900++ on Shopee
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Could you share the link...
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post Oct 9 2020, 11:52 PM

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QUOTE(persona93 @ Oct 9 2020, 08:06 AM)
https://shopee.com.my/(4GB-2GB-1GB-RAM-64GB...2734.4625086673

macam yes la, quite interesting seeing people DIY the connection and stuff  laugh.gif
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Yup thats the standard OEM...similar to the one I have, although some local company put a brand on it. Mine is called Convex. But i bought 4 years ago. Then it was very expensive, almost 2k! cry.gif

Currently price had dropped alot...my random check showed for less than rm400...do check it out. It will be good if they installation as well.
Mine I have connected to 360 camera and recorder as well. Mine was older model so it comes with 4USB. I think newer model only has 2 USB.

https://shopee.com.my/Android-Car-Player-9-...5527.6306140376

Hope that helps...All the best bro

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post Oct 10 2020, 10:43 PM

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QUOTE(HalseyFrangipane @ Oct 10 2020, 10:26 PM)
Hi guys, need some recommendations on which one to get. I have a 2003 E46 sedan. Won't be using the actual unit much, would just play music from my phone via Bluetooth. Prefer to have decent sound quality, can control from steering wheel, will install reverse camera, and most importantly, can survive heat as the car is parked under the sun.

I'm not sure which brand or model to go for. Kenwood with JVC rear camera combo seems to be the easiest for a noob buyer like me.

Such as this combo, coming from their official Shopee store:
https://shopee.com.my/DMX7019BT-Digital-Med...4280.6945250390

I have seen some ranking lists also suggesting Eonon. On their Shopee site, they have a lot of different models with similar specs, I'm not sure which one to go for for my needs. They even have some models that specifically state that they are for E46s. I'm probably hella stupid, but it's not worth the price premium compared to their standard models right? Or it's because they will come with proper casings for E46? Will get their reverse camera as well if I were to go for their head unit.

Here's the link to their official Shopee page:
https://shopee.com.my/shop/298074404/search?page=0

Any other suggestions with better quality or price points? Or I can get separate branded head units with JVC's reverse camera?

Thanks for any feedback or help.
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Kenwood is a good brand, i dont see the spec listed on the site. is it android?

The second model you have listed is 2GB RAM, its over priced for that spec.

Anyways, if you are changing the player to have multiple app to be used, then get the one with 4GB RAM.

Take a look at the previous post, if it meets your requirement..search along that line
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post Oct 11 2020, 09:16 PM

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QUOTE(HalseyFrangipane @ Oct 11 2020, 08:39 PM)
The shop that you linked, they quoted me for the following:

RM700, built-In DSP, 48 EQ, Android 10, 2GB RAM, 32GB ROM.
RM250, can bus, casing, plug and play socket.
RM60, installation.
RM38-RM150, reverse camera.

I think the following link is most likely the product:
https://shopee.com.my/ISSOTTA-9-10.1-IPS-AN...5527.6420848163

They mentioned that the can bus is for connecting the player to my steering wheel. Is this true?

Based on this price point, would getting the Kenwood + Rear Camera combo be better since it's cheaper? Or will I need to add on to this cost for the can bus as well?
https://shopee.com.my/DMX7019BT-Digital-Med...4280.6945250390

The spec sheet:
https://www.kenwood.com/my/car/visual_navigation/dmx7019bt/

Thanks for the feedback again.
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If really dificult for me to recommend here, bro..it your choice.

If I were to buy one today, i wont go anything less than 4GB RAM, older player came with android 4 modified for car player, it wasnt memory hungry, but with android 9 and above, and especially if you are gonna utilize the player like your phone with youtube, waze, google maps, extra, I wont go with 2GBRAM unless you are going to use as it is....

The Kenwood, is really nice, but the they are not revealing much on the spec, hence i dont know if its worth it.
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QUOTE(olak329 @ Oct 11 2020, 09:20 PM)
buy px6 its have the best performance

somehow most of android unit have poor radio reception

but with px6, its android is so smooth.

though priced at high price, still below 1k.

so far only enjoy internet radio/spotify/youtube music on it while waze.

i tested player below rm300, claim 2gb ram + 32gb memory

but takes you almost long times just to load waze, not worth it.

android HU + AGAMA Car launcher = best experience
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do you mean something like this?

https://shopee.com.my/PX6-DSP-1DIN-Car-Mult...1148.3338818148

Yeah, the spec looks good!

But just need to vet thru the seller, since its not local seller
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QUOTE(croydon @ Nov 28 2020, 07:19 PM)
any android with 3D 360 camera budget less than 1k ?

cheaper 360 camera use remote, wanna avoid using remote
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Maybe you want to explain a little further on your requirement?

Android player is just a display module and can connect to your gear switch, hence when you shift your gear, it will show the camera view either reverse or frontal view.
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QUOTE(croydon @ Nov 29 2020, 02:16 AM)
just found out only cheaper 360 camera (2D) using remote
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True...but nowadays so many such players are flooding the market, just need to drive around to shops and find out. I fixed mine long time ago and damn bloody pricey then..


you are looking for something like this right

https://shopee.com.my/6-CORE-ANDROID-CAR-PL...3535.4753939166


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QUOTE(dopamine @ Jun 16 2021, 03:51 PM)
Hi guys , how do you do the settings to get screen dimmed when turning on the headlight ?
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Im not sure if such a option is available? Even with canbus connection, I think its not for controlling but rather operation input display, such as door signal, aircon, etc


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QUOTE(linkinstreet @ Dec 19 2021, 10:38 PM)
Anybody has issues with the head unit looks kinda washed out? I can't even see the road properly with Google Maps. I wonder if it's the screen, or because these Chinese HU are not properly scaling (screens are 1024*600, but the apps are 480p upscaled, and the 16:9 internal ratio does not fit the screen weird ratio)
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Havent used GMaps on HU, I think I only tried it once when got it for first time, so cant really compare. Been using waze, and its all fine.

Let me check it out tomorrow. Any pictures, to compare with?
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QUOTE(linkinstreet @ Dec 20 2021, 12:14 PM)
Using Maps directly from within the HU
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Both are unable to properly show the roads, unless they are highway which are marked in yellow. I wonder if I can change the contrast of the HU, but I can't find any settings for that
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Seems to be fine on mine...

Google Maps APK

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Google Maps on chrome browser

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QUOTE(linkinstreet @ Dec 20 2021, 01:52 PM)
Looks sharp. What model are you using? I feel I might need to go into the factory setting for mine

EDIT:

Went into factory settings and found out that brightness (actually white level) was +50. Setting it to 0 fixed the issue. I presume the installer feels that the screen looks murky on it's default setting and tried to compensate for that, but leading to the washed out look

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Good that you had solved, i was about to suggest to clear the data and cache at setting->app->maps

Mine is a very old model, 5 yrs ago and only has 2GB Ram, if one is getting a newer one, better to go with 4GBRam or above.

Mine is called Convex, but similar to any other Chine OEM model but it has 4 video out so works well with my 360 cam recording.
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QUOTE(OrangeGrove @ Dec 22 2021, 09:41 PM)
I just went old school today, bought a Pioneer 2-din with Android Auto/ Apple Carplay.
It cost around RM2k with installation. What I know is the price for Android unit 6+128 also around RM1.5k, so I decided to go with a reputable one, at least I know that these old schools are more expert in audio quality than those coming from mainland.

Maybe I am really old school, but happy with the quality so far..
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Pioneer is a good model, you cant go wrong with it! biggrin.gif

BTW it should come with 3 yr warranty, right? Which model and size did you install? May I know what is the number of video out?

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