ofenomeno99
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what do you think of the overall fit and finish? Does it lift the interior and does it look stock? Can you send more pictures of the different menus?
I got an Android Screen Car Navigation Head unit from China...
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Helipedia
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it definitely looks like stock! I will make better pictures when I sort out my Bluetooth issue!
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Update!
Wiring the thing was a piece of cake, but Android Auto is a nightmare for me, a layman with dangerous half-knowledge.
In general, things work as they should:
radio
Bluetooth
maps
phone
what doesn't work is the integration of z-link, which should bring more functionality to the device (Whatsapp Messages, Signal...).
It was particularly strange that the device always played two music files stored on the radio when it was switched on. I've tried turning this off in the settings - no success. only when I deleted the two files was the radio played directly from the start.
What really annoys me is the fact that there doesn't seem to be a car launcher where you can adjust the volume directly on the start screen. You always have to open a popup screen...
I´ll keep on fighting and researching - any hints are highly welcome!
Wiring the thing was a piece of cake, but Android Auto is a nightmare for me, a layman with dangerous half-knowledge.
In general, things work as they should:
radio
Bluetooth
maps
phone
what doesn't work is the integration of z-link, which should bring more functionality to the device (Whatsapp Messages, Signal...).
It was particularly strange that the device always played two music files stored on the radio when it was switched on. I've tried turning this off in the settings - no success. only when I deleted the two files was the radio played directly from the start.
What really annoys me is the fact that there doesn't seem to be a car launcher where you can adjust the volume directly on the start screen. You always have to open a popup screen...
I´ll keep on fighting and researching - any hints are highly welcome!
SE_123
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car launcher pro (costs £5) is well worth it - you can add onscreen volume buttons (android calls them widgets).
from the google play store you can add apps, or download them from APKmirror. Most apps also have widgets which can be added to the homescreen
not sure why you would want messenger apps on the car screen.
from the google play store you can add apps, or download them from APKmirror. Most apps also have widgets which can be added to the homescreen
not sure why you would want messenger apps on the car screen.
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I found out that many users have issues with wireless Android Auto - there is a workaround that costs around 80 EUR but not sure if I will need this...
Downloaded carlauncher pro but I am not able to delete the factory launcher - so it works like this:
the canbus decoder works - you see a popup screen if you change the fan speed...
hazards still not working.
Downloaded carlauncher pro but I am not able to delete the factory launcher - so it works like this:
the canbus decoder works - you see a popup screen if you change the fan speed...
hazards still not working.
Helipedia
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Unfortunately, I've already put it back together again, but I can remember exactly that a stocker that was plugged directly into the NIT is plugged into the Can-Bus decoder and another plug (large but only uses two pins) is plugged into the bus cable, which is attached to the NIT with a clip and runs away to the rear.
mjheathcote
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Have you tried the 4g sim card and reversing camera (even if just plugging in loose?)
Thanks!
Thanks!
Helipedia
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the camera was not attached (I wrote a complaint to them) and I didn't try the SIM...
spkennyuk
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Camera on the reg plate suround or something else not fitting.
If your struggling to get the cable through to the head unit you can get a wireless transmitter and receiver for the camera feed.
HTAFC4200
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@Helipedia any updates on your overall experience so far?
Mine is all disassembled right now and was disappointed to see the back of the factory unit is all cracked and has screws missing. Clearly has been abused in the past, maybe when the sticky buttons were sorted.
Considering my options whilst I've got everything disconnected.
Did you get your hazards working?
Mine is all disassembled right now and was disappointed to see the back of the factory unit is all cracked and has screws missing. Clearly has been abused in the past, maybe when the sticky buttons were sorted.
Considering my options whilst I've got everything disconnected.
Did you get your hazards working?
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Alibaba is a mine field, got to be so careful.
The screen on my factory unit is also damaged, so am sorely tempted to do something, but I'm not in a position to drop £1500 to pay someone to install one.
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