[emil]

Originally Posted by SVMBLR

Brazo HU is not good for Andriod/Apple Car play, it keeps disconnecting it wont work without Personal Hotspot enabled which consumes iphone battery/heating issues...

The Brazo unit in my daughter's car is an Android HU. It does no support Android Auto/Apple car play.
In my car I have installed Pricol Android Auto/Apple car play HU in Nov/Dec 2023. I spent around 11k for it. Works fine.

[Autoxpert]

Hello, finally I just upgraded my car from old 2GB 32GB android stereo to new Canblo F8 Ultra 12.3-inch 2k from https://canblo.com/products/f8-ultra-12.3inch . Listed price was 36,990, but I got a discount of 3000. Navigation and apple car play in large 12.3-inch screen is superb. Actually, I was looking for diamond 2k 11.8 inch, but F8 ultra impressed me with its 12.3 2K wide display. The system is loaded with Excellent Display, good Audio, SIM card compatibility, wireless AA - CarPlay, outstanding camera clarity and excellent performance.

[viXit]

Can anyoen confirm if headunit reloaded can be installed on any android device?

I want to buy a basic android head unit which is not marketed as an android auto one. Can I install Headunit Reloaded on it and use Android Auto?
Is there something similar for Apple CarPlay as well?

[Benoit]

I am looking for a head unit for my xuv 3x0 base variant booking. The nearest accessories shop recommended Onkyo. After some online research found it to be a big Japanese company and the parent company of Pioneer. Almost all the YouTube videos are in praises for Onkyo. But it doesn't have certified apple car play. What are the problems if apple car play is not certified?

But in general, how reliable would an android unit be? Would it slow down in a couple years like mobiles? Should I go ahead with an android or move to regular ones from sony / pioneer? What would I miss? I would need to install steering mounted controls, reverse camera (if possible with dynamic guidelines). Would regular ones have these?

[Senotrius]

Originally Posted by Autoxpert

Hello, finally I just upgraded my car from old 2GB 32GB android stereo to new Canblo F8 Ultra 12.3-inch 2k from https://canblo.com/products/f8-ultra-12.3inch . Listed price was 36,990, but I got a discount of 3000. Navigation and apple car play in large 12.3-inch screen is superb. Actually, I was looking for diamond 2k 11.8 inch, but F8 ultra impressed me with its 12.3 2K wide display. The system is loaded with Excellent Display, good Audio, SIM card compatibility, wireless AA - CarPlay, outstanding camera clarity and excellent performance.

Is this a new showroom? How long have they been around? Primarily concerned regarding after sales service. I was planning to get a hypersonic android unit installed from galaxy car accessories edapally. They have been around for a while. No major after sales issue with those guys.

[frankmehta]

Originally Posted by viXit

Can anyoen confirm if headunit reloaded can be installed on any android device?

I want to buy a basic android head unit which is not marketed as an android auto one. Can I install Headunit Reloaded on it and use Android Auto?
Is there something similar for Apple CarPlay as well?

yes, but the basic RAM requirements scream for as much RAM and as fast a processor you can get, so get the best you can, even if you have a limited budget

[jomson13]

Hey guys, I have a myTVS android HU in my car and I was wondering if there are any remotes available to operate it. I would prefer to have a standalone remote and not a steering mounted one.

The unit does have wireless android auto and car play but I need the remote to access basic functions like the radio / USB drive for someone sitting in the middle or back row seats.

[urbanzameendar]

Originally Posted by viXit

Can anyoen confirm if headunit reloaded can be installed on any android device?

Yes you can. I am currently using it on my generic 8227L_demo HU. The wired connection for Android Auto works great, but since the HU charging power output is pretty low, the phone doesn't gets charged while in use, therefore causing battery drain.

The wireless Android Auto works well with its companion Wi-Fi Launcher app without any disconnection or hiccups. However the connection doesn't happen automatically. You have to manually launch the HU Reloaded on the Head Unit and wifi launcher on phone (i do it through the widget) everytime you connect.

Overall, it provides a complete android auto experience but without any automation.

P.S
Others feel free to add anything I might be missing out upon the auto connect part.

[Nash007]

Originally Posted by frankmehta

Hello guys. Been off the scene for a while.
Is there ANY android unit that offers Licensed Carplay and Android Auto without the mess that ZLink is?

Also, a good unit with at least 6 gb ram and good software support?

Edit: my current nexon ev unit works well but it's not compatible with the Bluetooth on my s24 ultra and now the telephony is unusable.

The Blaupunkt Ft. Lauderdale 900 is the only Android Multimedia Car Audio System with "Certified" Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto. Has a 4GB DDR/32 GB ROM version.

Some vendors claim that the Blaupunkt Santa Rosa 985 is also Certified, but it is actually not.

Have also heard great things about Onkyo xqd 1200 (4+64GB) version, but it's not certified but has seamless phone link.

[Nash007]

Originally Posted by SumitB

Off late, Onkyo has entered the Android HU market. Does anyone here have any experience with their HUs? Strangely, I did not find any official website but this is what I could find using Google.

I have seen that the Onkyo X-QD1800 is their top of the line model and the specifications are truly impressive.

I see a more reasonable Onkyo X-QD1200 (4GB/64GB ROM Version)
Initial reviews are good. Just waiting for more reviews before taking the plunge.

https://carconceptsshop.com/products...45039413821595

[Auranator]

Hi BHPians,

I need suggestions for upgrading my stock infotainment on my Aura S to an Android one. Being fairly new, I donot have much knowledge on aftermarket units. I got to know that there are fairly cheaper options in Vapi than I will get in Mumbai. Since I will be travelling to Vapi soon, I plan to change it on the way. Any suggestions on which brand/model i should go for? Any recommendations for shops in Vapi will be highly recommended as well.

[hemant.kamat]

I just purchased a Modorwy 9 Inch HD 1280 Android Display | 4GB RAM 32GB ROM - Auto Car Play| Double Din Stereo Player |Android 13 | 1 HD Reverse Camera | Gorilla Glass | IPS Display Car Stereo | 1 Year Warranty @ ₹5,715 for my WagonR:




Surprisingly, the unit I received does actually have 4GB RAM + 64GB Storage + Quad Core processor:

[Paul63]

if you have not yet upgraded, checkout the Hypersonic HYP-9216 CPAA II with 4GB+64 GB CEU. I recently upgraded from my older Blaupunkt KL 970 to this unit and CarPlay works like a breeze, and so with AA.

Originally Posted by frankmehta

Hello guys. Been off the scene for a while.
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Edit: my current nexon ev unit works well but it's not compatible with the Bluetooth on my s24 ultra and now the telephony is unusable.

[SavoyWalrus]

Are there any aftermarket head units which allow for climate control settings on the screen? My car's climate control knob doesn't have the temperature gauge and all the info comes in the factory head unit.

[tbppjpr]

Originally Posted by SavoyWalrus

Are there any aftermarket head units which allow for climate control settings on the screen? My car's climate control knob doesn't have the temperature gauge and all the info comes in the factory head unit.

Is it Jeep Compass? My cousin's also eneded up with similar issue in his compass and replacement of non-working factory HU was costing him around 2-2.5 lakhs.

Later he got an 10" Bluepunkt Android screen on my suggestion and every stock feature is now back using the CAN-BUS fitment.

Now Onkyo is also selling Android screens with licensed Android Auto/Apple Carplay. Got one model fitted in another relative's car and which also seems to be good and currently cheaper than similar speced Bluepunkt.