Android Head-Unit in my VW Polo GT TSI

antardaksh · 23rd December 2016, 21:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by MYB

A little bit of research suggests about low line to high line CAN bus converter. But he is confused about the one he should go with.

Experts, your help is much appreciated.

Hi,

Could you please check from where you have sourced CANBUS connection. I had to source CANBUS signal from climate control since RCD 220 does not have connection to CANBUS by default.

I have posted details here

http://www.team-bhp.com/forum/car-en...ml#post4068503

Regards.

Anashku · 26th March 2017, 13:32

Can anybody help me update the firmware on this device. I am running on stock and the initial firmware. I reached out to the seller and he sent me this link
https://mega.nz/#F!roxDzJ4R!kRhdEZmiN40ccnspruzzeg

I downloaded the files and when I go to the system updates it does not show up any updates.

Not sure if I am missing something here. Please help.

Also did anybody found solution to the echo(person speaking at other end hears his own voice) during Bluetooth calls?

msiva75 · 27th March 2017, 01:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anashku

Can anybody help me update the firmware on this device. I am running on stock and the initial firmware. I reached out to the seller and he sent me this link
https://mega.nz/#F!roxDzJ4R!kRhdEZmiN40ccnspruzzeg

I downloaded the files and when I go to the system updates it does not show up any updates.

Not sure if I am missing something here. Please help.

Also did anybody found solution to the echo(person speaking at other end hears his own voice) during Bluetooth calls?

Please copy both files in GPS card and try.

razor4077 · 19th May 2017, 03:11

I'm looking to upgrade the stock Bolero HU on my 2012 Laura L&K with an Android unit. Came across several options on Aliexpress and they all claim to be great! Shortlisted these by number of orders and feedback and also picked Android 6 units only (there were several 5.x units):

This one seemed to have the best ratings with most sales:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free...665160175.html

Another one:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2-Di...656617203.html

This one looked closest to stock and was my pick, look-wise:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2-Di...656617203.html

All of these have CANBUS support and claims to work with the steering wheel controls and Maxidot display. Wasn't very clear if these will support the OPS (front and back) of the L&K out of the box. I don't care for a parking camera, but I definitely want to retain the OPS functionality. Will these support it?

Any suggestions on what I should look for while choosing from these (and the various others on Aliexpress)? And will they be tough to fit? Most claim to be plug and play. Any idea about the power connector of a Skoda Bolero HU and would these units have compatible ones?

Thanks!

jasjotbains · 22nd December 2017, 16:05

Hello

Could not find a similar post so posting a new one.

I have a Hyundai i10 Sports 2013 model (with a CD player). I wish to upgrade to a Touchscreen AVN with Apple Car Play / Android Auto (bluetooth, Wynk, Google Maps etc included). I doubt the Grand i10 or any other unit would fit the space in the dashboard.

Does anyone here know of compatible after market units (Pioneer / JBL / Sony) which can solve the purpose?

Current ICE setup - 12" JBL Subwoofer, Pioneer Tweeters x 2, 2 Ch AMP, Stock speakers.

Thanks in advance !

sharktale · 23rd December 2017, 08:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by jasjotbains

Hello

Could not find a similar post so posting a new one.

I have a Hyundai i10 Sports 2013 model (with a CD player). I wish to upgrade to a Touchscreen AVN with Apple Car Play / Android Auto (bluetooth, Wynk, Google Maps etc included). I doubt the Grand i10 or any other unit would fit the space in the dashboard.

Does anyone here know of compatible after market units (Pioneer / JBL / Sony) which can solve the purpose?
Thanks in advance !

i10 supports normal 2-DIN players.
I would suggest you to opt for Sony 2-DIN HUs. Pretty slick interface compared to Pioneer.
http://www.sony.co.in/electronics/in...yers/xav-ax100

agambhandari · 23rd December 2017, 13:21

Sony xav-ax100 is the cheapest and reliable option. For more price, there are many good HUs with Android auto by Pioneer.

neofromcapone · 23rd December 2017, 16:44

The OEM is for 35k.
If you have to retrofit it
https://pioneer-india.in/upgrade-gui...mbinations/45/

All the best

Dry Ice · 23rd December 2017, 19:35

Why not get a Android unit from Aliexpress? Many members have already retrofitted them.

Some related threads that I remember -
Polo GT TSI
SX4
Android Head Unit Thread

Auto freak · 31st December 2017, 09:08

@graaja, thanks to your very detailed post on the DIY, I managed to install an Android 7.1 HU in my 2017 Rapid.

It works as expected except for the steering volume control. My Rapid has a rotary knob on the steering wheel for volume control and the HU doesn't seem to recognize that. The other buttons for changing tracks and answering calls work though.

I looked up at the factory settings of the HU. There seems to be no setting to select the steering version. Any pointers to get it working will be of great help!

smnrock · 31st December 2017, 09:23

I do have MTCD based android unit installed in my rapid and volume control is working fine. For me, it was just plug and play with the provided canbus adapter. But I remember seeing a factory setting(accessing needs password 126) where there is options for selecting different steering wheel controls.

Auto freak · 1st January 2018, 11:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by smnrock

But I remember seeing a factory setting(accessing needs password 126) where there is options for selecting different steering wheel controls.

I looked up at the factory settings menu again. But I am unable to find any setting for the steering wheel controls. I have contacted the seller on AliExpress but I'm yet to hear from him. Will a different CAN decoder be required for Skodas with rotary volume control on the steering?

Image showing my factory settings:

smnrock · 1st January 2018, 12:17

^i meant the canbus mode settings... Try different options under canbus (01 VW & SKODA..)

Auto freak · 1st January 2018, 14:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by smnrock

^i meant the canbus mode settings... Try different options under canbus (01 VW & SKODA..)

Hi smnrock! Thanks for replying

I have tried almost all the VW ones on the CAN bus list. Still the rotary volume control on the steering doesn't work.
Can you please tell me the CAN bus mode that you are using.

smnrock · 5th January 2018, 10:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by Auto freak

Can you please tell me the CAN bus mode that you are using.

Only one change i see in my canbus settings. Not sure whether this will help. FYI my car is 2016 model, not the face lifted one.

26th March 2017, 13:32	#212
Anashku Newbie Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Bangalore Posts: 8 Thanked: 54 Times	Re: Android Head-Unit in my VW Polo GT TSI Can anybody help me update the firmware on this device. I am running on stock and the initial firmware. I reached out to the seller and he sent me this link https://mega.nz/#F!roxDzJ4R!kRhdEZmiN40ccnspruzzeg I downloaded the files and when I go to the system updates it does not show up any updates. Not sure if I am missing something here. Please help. Also did anybody found solution to the echo(person speaking at other end hears his own voice) during Bluetooth calls?
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19th May 2017, 03:11	#214
razor4077 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,882 Thanked: 298 Times View My Garage	Re: Android Head-Unit in my VW Polo GT TSI I'm looking to upgrade the stock Bolero HU on my 2012 Laura L&K with an Android unit. Came across several options on Aliexpress and they all claim to be great! Shortlisted these by number of orders and feedback and also picked Android 6 units only (there were several 5.x units): This one seemed to have the best ratings with most sales: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Free...665160175.html Another one: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2-Di...656617203.html This one looked closest to stock and was my pick, look-wise: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2-Di...656617203.html All of these have CANBUS support and claims to work with the steering wheel controls and Maxidot display. Wasn't very clear if these will support the OPS (front and back) of the L&K out of the box. I don't care for a parking camera, but I definitely want to retain the OPS functionality. Will these support it? Any suggestions on what I should look for while choosing from these (and the various others on Aliexpress)? And will they be tough to fit? Most claim to be plug and play. Any idea about the power connector of a Skoda Bolero HU and would these units have compatible ones? Thanks!
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22nd December 2017, 16:05	#215
jasjotbains BHPian Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Chandigarh Posts: 265 Thanked: 421 Times	AVN / Android Auto / Apple Car play for Hyundai i10 Hello Could not find a similar post so posting a new one. I have a Hyundai i10 Sports 2013 model (with a CD player). I wish to upgrade to a Touchscreen AVN with Apple Car Play / Android Auto (bluetooth, Wynk, Google Maps etc included). I doubt the Grand i10 or any other unit would fit the space in the dashboard. Does anyone here know of compatible after market units (Pioneer / JBL / Sony) which can solve the purpose? Current ICE setup - 12" JBL Subwoofer, Pioneer Tweeters x 2, 2 Ch AMP, Stock speakers. Thanks in advance !
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23rd December 2017, 13:21	#217
agambhandari BANNED Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Delhi,Ludhiana Posts: 1,689 Thanked: 3,054 Times View My Garage	Re: AVN / Android Auto / Apple Car play for Hyundai i10 Sony xav-ax100 is the cheapest and reliable option. For more price, there are many good HUs with Android auto by Pioneer.
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23rd December 2017, 16:44	#218
neofromcapone BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bombay Posts: 413 Thanked: 439 Times	Re: AVN / Android Auto / Apple Car play for Hyundai i10 The OEM is for 35k. If you have to retrofit it https://pioneer-india.in/upgrade-gui...mbinations/45/ All the best
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23rd December 2017, 19:35	#219
Dry Ice Distinguished - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: -- Posts: 3,552 Thanked: 7,263 Times	Re: AVN / Android Auto / Apple Car play for Hyundai i10 Why not get a Android unit from Aliexpress? Many members have already retrofitted them. Some related threads that I remember - Polo GT TSI SX4 Android Head Unit Thread
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31st December 2017, 09:08	#220
Auto freak BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 313 Thanked: 344 Times View My Garage	Re: Android Head-Unit in my VW Polo GT TSI @graaja, thanks to your very detailed post on the DIY, I managed to install an Android 7.1 HU in my 2017 Rapid. It works as expected except for the steering volume control. My Rapid has a rotary knob on the steering wheel for volume control and the HU doesn't seem to recognize that. The other buttons for changing tracks and answering calls work though. I looked up at the factory settings of the HU. There seems to be no setting to select the steering version. Any pointers to get it working will be of great help! Attached Thumbnails
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31st December 2017, 09:23	#221
smnrock BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 192 Thanked: 131 Times	Re: Android Head-Unit in my VW Polo GT TSI I do have MTCD based android unit installed in my rapid and volume control is working fine. For me, it was just plug and play with the provided canbus adapter. But I remember seeing a factory setting(accessing needs password 126) where there is options for selecting different steering wheel controls.
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1st January 2018, 12:17	#223
smnrock BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 192 Thanked: 131 Times	Re: Android Head-Unit in my VW Polo GT TSI ^i meant the canbus mode settings... Try different options under canbus (01 VW & SKODA..)
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