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I would like to install Android Auto on my 2015 Suzuki S-cross with a Garmin Infotainment system in it, primarily because the traffic (I paid £50 for a subscription) warnings on the Garmin are rubbish (all but the worst motorway shut downs are missed).
Anyone managed this? - I see there is a huge thread here on the Suzuki Murati, but this has a different head unit.
Much appreciated.
Brendan
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Just wondering, as I'm thinking of mounting the Exec ikn my car and it would be a nice toy to have!
Thanks in advance,
Stirly 8)
affordable is a bit vague.
All Sat Nav software is affordable by someone.
Hi, welcome to the forum!
Have a look at the following options:
Tomtom, Co-Pilot and Destinator, just make sure that the chosen works with windows mobile (WM5) and has a Bluetooth GPS receiver as that the only way to get the Exec to communicate with the GPS receiver, unlike wired versions for previous XDA models, due to the mini USB port.
If you need any more advice, drop me a line ok, good luck - around £175-199 should see you with decent software, and a BT GPS unit I reckon.
Bryson
stirly said:
Just wondering, as I'm thinking of mounting the Exec ikn my car and it would be a nice toy to have!
Thanks in advance,
Stirly 8)
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Don't do what I did and go cheap.
Bought Prymenav Navigator, and the interface sucks. It's just nasty to use.
It has a few dodgy features lacking too, but the reviews were favourable still. Too damned lenient I say. Also the guys refuse and attempt by me to contact them about an upgrade. Next time it's full Copilot Live or Tom Tom for me.
Thanks guys. I'll have a look around and see what suits my pocket. Your comments are very much appreciated.
Stirly
I have bought a German program Navigon MobileNavigator|5.
I am delighted with it. Stylish interface, skins, support for TMC if you happen to have one. Used AA Navigator before and Navigon offers an "upgrade" program for just €79 for software - which I took.
Today arrived my new "ultra-stylish" Cellink BTG-7000 Bluetooth GPS unit which cost me just £60.
So you don't need to break the bank at all to become GPS enabled.
It worked perfectly on WM2003/2003SE, but I had to install it on SD card to work on WM5.0 -- the default installation has very little space left in Storage and Program Memory. Program Memory was running out, too.
I really intend to have a look at customisations aimed at increasing the available memory. I've already seen how to "unlock" some Flash memory ("Storage"), looking for more memory-saving tricks. WM2003/2003Se systems offered MUCH more memory.
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!
Any luck with this?
Id like this to
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.
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
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