Mirrorlink or alternative for starlink head unit? - Nexus 5X Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey all, loving my new 5x on Google fi, so much better than ATT!
I just got a new car, and it has a Starlink base head unit (6.2" without nav). It is a unit developed by clarion for Subaru.
Anyways, I was reading a post somewhere about someone basically casting Google maps or any other app to the head unit, but that it was not allowed in the US for whatever reason.
Do any of you know of a way for me to connect my 5x and use it for nav, etc? Or would that be a head unit hack?
Thanks!

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[Q] Buy a car head unit for an Android phone

Hey guys I am currently in the market for a new car head unit. I want to get something with built in blue tooth and that is compatible with our Android phones. Does anyone have an after market head unit that they have had success with?
I know there are many ipod/iphone ready devices, but obviously that does not help me.

2018 Subaru Outback

Hello Everyone,
I traded in my 2014 Subaru Outback for a new 2018 Outback. In my 2014, I removed the original stereo unit and put in a fantastic Android HU with SYGIC GPS, that unfortunately won't fit in my new car. (The old unit is for sale, just sayin')
For the past two weeks, I've been looking to replace the crappy "Starlink" unit in my new 2018, but I'm having difficulty finding one that will install with the current faceplate. I contacted the company that I bought the original one from, and they said that their engineers are working on it, and will take about 6-8 weeks to come up with one. Has anyone found a suitable HU for a 2018 Outback? The issue I have with the HU that came with the car is that the only way to communicate with it is through Bluetooth using a smart phone via the USB input or with Bluetooth. That means wires. It also means having a smart phone, which I don't and NEVER wanted to have. I use the original Motorola V3 RAZR Flip Phones for a number of reasons, and they work just fine.
OR - Does anyone know how I can hack into this "Starlink" unit that came with my car? All I want to do is perhaps root it, or at least install some of my own apps and also to be able to use my hotspot and download stuff. There has to be a 'code' or certain buttons to press to get into this machine, but I haven't been able to find anyone smart enough to figure this one out. I'd be happy to compensate anyone who can help. I did just that with the older HU, so if you can help, just let me know.
Thanks in advance.

Recommendations for an Android based Double Din head unit with navigation, backup cam

Hi everyone!
Wondering if anyone can point me to a decent/good no-name head unit? I have a Ford explorer with a double din opening. Looking for something on the cheaper side but don't mind paying extra at all if it's money well spent.
I work for USPS delivering mail so it would be REALLY NICE to if I could somehow load a route into navigation and have it run from the head unit instead of my phone. Have had problems finding something that works decent even on my phone but think I've found something that sort of works. I am a sub so I'll be learning and helping on many different routes over the next few years and this would be a tremnedious help untill I get the route memorized! Otherwise I wouldn't even worry if it was just one route.
Would also LOVE LOVE LOVE it if I could make the unit become a DVR for a dash cam. Support for multiple cameras would be a huge bonus. But I'm also thinking a dedicated backup camera with DVR support would probably work better...maybe!
Could careless about CD capability.
I've never played with one before to be honest but really hoping for one that can be rooted. I have pleanty of experience with phones and tablets. (I am on a grandfathered unlimited data plan so not worried about data.)
Would also like to consider name brand units if anyone knows which ones are Android based. Alpine is my favorite and don't care much for pioneer but will def consider it if it'll do what I need it to.
I just purchased yesterday a Pumpkin 8.0 direct from their website (autopumpkin.com). Sounds like we are looking for the same functions - navigation, cameras, etc. I am installing this into a 2008 Toyota Tundra, and found the need for a backup camera as soon as I bought it. You didn't define "cheap", This unit is $310 including shipping.
Another unit i considered is the xtron TE706PL. A little cheaper at $290 on Amazon. Both units are 4G ram and 32G rom. I went with the Pumpkin because I wanted the volume knob.
Best of luck in your hunt!
Any update on what you choose and performance?
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I have owned an universal Dasaita HU and highly appreciated. I also recommended to my 10 friends to upgrade their entertainment system with Dasaita. They all really enjoyed.
Is there any dedicated app for back view camera of android head unit? Having camera settings etc

Govee home/bt issue

Hello
Got some rather nice LED lights to bling up the family’s day van for Xmas. Work very well but for some reason the android HU won’t see them in Bluetooth in settings the BT/phone app or from the Govee app.
Interestingly when installed the app on my iPhone 7 the govee app saw the LED lights instantly and connected so I can control and change settings.
Just won’t work on the android hu which is a shame.
It’s an LM running Oreo 8 and has no issues finding other devices like OBD11 or other iPhones etc. Just won’t see this led light set.
As noted iPhone connected instantly from the app so it doesn’t seem to be the device itself.
Any ideas how to get the head unit to spot it?, not the end of the world but would be much neater to control the lights from the head unit.
https://www.govee.com/productDetail?sku=H6113&asin=B0798KMJFG
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i'm wondering if you ever found a solution. Im in the same situation with exactly the same Govee app haha. Would love to know if anyone figured this out
ilker290 said:
i'm wondering if you ever found a solution. Im in the same situation with exactly the same Govee app haha. Would love to know if anyone figured this out
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Hello nope never sorted it, no one here responded and Govee were no help.
I sold the van and fitted another android 10 unit in my Audi and that won’t connect either so annoying.
Danno1975 said:
Hello nope never sorted it, no one here responded and Govee were no help.
I sold the van and fitted another android 10 unit in my Audi and that won’t connect either so annoying.
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I have a head-unit from SYGAV in my Toyota. Its android 10. Reaching out to the manufacturer, they came back to me today and said that the likely issue is that the head unit only works as a bluetooth receiver... Thinking I may be SOL and if your head unit is anything similar, then you may be too...
ilker290 said:
I have a head-unit from SYGAV in my Toyota. Its android 10. Reaching out to the manufacturer, they came back to me today and said that the likely issue is that the head unit only works as a bluetooth receiver... Thinking I may be SOL and if your head unit is anything similar, then you may be too...
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that makes sense actually. All it can connect to is the phone for Streaming and calls and we know the BT in these is rubbish too.
a shame as it would be very cool to control the ambience from the head unit as if factory.

upgrading for free the maps on my car stereo.

i have Pioneer's AVIC-Z820DAB in my car, it is a fantastic stereo but to update the maps they want £65 which i think is disgraceful when the system cost over £700 to begin with, does anyone know anywhere i can download the maps for free please? they use HERE® Maps in their system. thanks in advance.
I'm guessing no one has an answer for this?
sorted, good old ebay

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