Hello everyone,
about a year ago I installed an RK3188 car radio in my Alfa Romeo 159.
From day one the performance of the radio was very bad. Especially when I just started the car.
Recently I learned there are upgrades available. Would this work on my device?
Current Radio:
From aliexpress:
Quad Core Android 5.1.1 Car DVD GPS for Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon Spider Brera with Mirror-link BT Wifi Radio
RS-6007C1
MTCD_KGL_V1.92a_5
Oct 13 2016 10:49:02
Android: 5.1.1
Upgrade:
From aliexpress:
WITSON Octa-Core +4GB RAM +32GB Flash PX5 Coreboard For Android DVD (Android 5.1 A5XXX upgrade to Android 6.0 B5XXX directly
Thanks!
Hello geertjan88,
I have upgraded last week my alfa 159 android HU (MTCDE KGL MCU firmware 2.47 and Android 5.1.1) to Witson PX5 4Gb + 32Gb Android 6.0.1.
The result is nice! New board much faster.
Attention for radio. On antenna input no phantom supply for antenna amplifier (in PX3 5.1.1. neither).
Have good project!
Hello Geertjan,
Did you already upgrade your alfa 159 HU? If so, did you experience any issues? Or was it more or less plug and play. I have the same unit (1gb android 5.1.1) which is really slow. A new unit with android 8.0 one will cost approx. 300€
Brera16 said:
Hello Geertjan,
Did you already upgrade your alfa 159 HU? If so, did you experience any issues? Or was it more or less plug and play. I have the same unit (1gb android 5.1.1) which is really slow. A new unit with android 8.0 one will cost approx. 300€
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Yes I have.
The screws from the px-5 board do not align correctly with the unit. So it was some fiddling to get it fit correctly. There is some tension on the px-5 board but it is working as it should.
Improvements:
Bootup time is shortened drastically
Device is immediately ready to use
Device feels really snappy and fast
Multiple apps running at the same time, no issue at all
Steering wheel buttons now work!! (didn't work before)
Problems:
WiFi does not always auto connect, have to go into settings and connect from there.
All and all, best 100 dollar i've spend in years.
Thanks (bedankt ) !
Ok I am new here so not sure if I am providing the right information I've got a Samsung S7 I tried A Samsung A5 a Samsung J1 I can't mirror any of them to my head unit with my USB cable with the easy connection app I tried different USB cables I'm wondering if it's a program or Hardware issue I have an Android head unit running Android 6.0.1 quad core R16 MCU version VW(5.3.19 config RDS BC6 color NODVD.TDA7719.TDA7786 system version V7.3.1_20170413.135746._TW2-1VT
I purchased this item from Amazon it was advertise as Android 7.0.1 I've tried to contact the manufacturer customer service with no help I'm wondering if I need to update my MCU version or firmware so I can mirror my s7 to my head unit if anybody can help please let me know
I'm giving up on the generic fit HIZPO Sofia 3GR 16/1gb.
Because of price and availability, my choice is between 2 XTRONS Mercedes specific units.
1. PX5 Cortex A53 Octa 1.5ghz, 32gb/2gb Android6.0, model PB76M209P.
or for £10 more:
2. PX3 Cortex A9 Quad 1.6ghz, 16gb/2gb Android 7.1, model PA77M209P
Which would you go for?
Descision made.
Surprised to get no reply on here, usually very quick and helpfull!
I'm very unhappy with the Android on my PX5, Android 6 never got stable, Malaysk 8 now not much better, Bluetooth not working, cracks between Songs.
User Experience is far from Phones or state of the Art.
I haven't installed it in my car and still have the original Radio with Phone Bluetooth only, can navigate with Iphone, but not play Iphone music.
Qwertyco said:
I'm giving up on the generic fit HIZPO Sofia 3GR 16/1gb.
Because of price and availability, my choice is between 2 XTRONS Mercedes specific units.
1. PX5 Cortex A53 Octa 1.5ghz, 32gb/2gb Android6.0, model PB76M209P.
or for £10 more:
2. PX3 Cortex A9 Quad 1.6ghz, 16gb/2gb Android 7.1, model PA77M209P
Which would you go for?
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Ask for 4gb/32gb rom Android8
They have it as there is just a change in core board from the 6.0
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Sadly 32/4 is too expensive!
I ordered 32/2 next day delivery on Wednesday, still waiting 3 days later, and it now says 'out of stock' on the website. No contact from them. Not impressed so far.
Qwertyco said:
Descision made.
Surprised to get no reply on here, usually very quick and helpfull!
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Probably because this is already answered and extensively discussed.
marchnz said:
Probably because this is already answered and extensively discussed.
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Thanks, thast's really usefull.
I went PX5.
Hi,
I bought 2 din android car stereo SWM 8806 on aliexpress.
Though it says android 7 system. It look like it have android 4.2 system and some features not working (bluetooth only pair phone, screen mirror not function and some more).
Is there a way to upgrade the software?
Hi! I want to get an HU unit for my car (Opel Corsa D 2011 87ps)
I saw a lot of models with different CPU and different Android Version. I want to get not something cheap with a good CPU and almost 4GB ram. In future will be good if this Android unit support a rear camera (better if wireless). Do you have any suggestions?
Up. I found a model with PX6 and another with Qualcomm A53 which one is better? A53 is from a company called Eunavi