Mini Cooper F56 with NBT Evo nav - what Android solutions available? - Connected Car

Looking to upgrade my 8.8 non-touch NBT Evo ID4 unit. With recent BMW units, it's been possible to replace just the screen, leaving the OEM functionality intact (so just click the BMW button on the Android navi to switch to the OEM interface).
Does anyone know if any of the Mini F56 units on the market do the same? None of the vendors explicitly mention it so I'm a little confused whether that is the case or not.
What are some trusted brands? I had good experience with Ownice, Mekede and Joying, but neither seems to make units for the F56.
Thanks!

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Audi A3 - Dynavin WIN-CE vs Android ? Feedback wanted

Hi guys,
right now i am using a dynavin d99 which works ok.
seeing all these great android head units i am actually thinking about selling my dynavin and buying one of these.
I have 3 head units i am interested in:
http://www.ebay.de/itm/XTRONS-Autor...465112?hash=item2a605f0018:g:LgYAAOSw--1WqcHn
http://www.ebay.de/itm/2015-Neu-And...578113?hash=item4885ed7941:g:cS0AAOSwLzdWRDB8
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/7-Android...del:A3&hash=item4af03f2cc2:g:fz0AAOSwf-VWapiR
the last one has a resolution of 1024x600 the other ones 800x480.
should i take the high resolution one or due to speed issues the low one?
Do the Android head units work without issues? Will they still be good use in 2-3 years or do i have to upgrade (because of newer android versions coming out every year)?
Can I somehow save the radio station names? I don't like to have the frequencies there I don't want to learn the frequencies
I read about a mic mod - will plugging an external mic be sufficient or do i have to do this mod? (looks a bit dangerous)
Do steering wheel buttons work?
Do they have DSP Chips?
which one of these 3 should I buy? the first two i guess are hui fei the last one i don't know but it also looks like hui fei
thanks for your help in advance

what is the best android headunit ?

Hi I am planning to buy an android headunit for my 2016 hyundai tucson
from my search best spec would be a px5 8 core with 4gb of ram android 8.1.0 it there anything better or I should consider ?
NaifAlru said:
Hi I am planning to buy an android headunit for my 2016 hyundai tucson
from my search best spec would be a px5 8 core with 4gb of ram android 8.1.0 it there anything better or I should consider ?
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Same here. I have to unlearn decades of everything I thought I knew about car stereo HU's.
I've read through many forum threads and I'm confused on which one to buy. Lol.
can you guys please help me
Rule of thumb would be best CPU, most RAM, most storage space that is in your budget. Most units are just rebadged so there is very little difference between badge a or b.
here's a place to start:
http://www.hot-audio.com/category/Hyundai_Series_-1.html
Dasaita units have good eom support.
The hot new feature everyone is going to want in Android Auto is the new "wireless Android Auto" feature, so i would recommend getting a head unit that has the new wireless AA built in already. Even if your phone is not currently supported for wireless AA, your next phone might be and you will be glad you got a head unit with that feature in it.
I just got the JVC KW-M845BT unit myself and i am pysched to get wireless AA working at some point in the near future.
thanks a lot guys
andyshannon3 said:
The hot new feature everyone is going to want in Android Auto is the new "wireless Android Auto" feature, so i would recommend getting a head unit that has the new wireless AA built in already. Even if your phone is not currently supported for wireless AA, your next phone might be and you will be glad you got a head unit with that feature in it.
I just got the JVC KW-M845BT unit myself and i am pysched to get wireless AA working at some point in the near future.
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You can have AA wireless right now on pretty much any Android HU:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ge...ndroid-4-1-headunit-reloaded-android-t3432348
Even on OEM HUs with no WiFi support:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ge...droid-3-0-proxy-gateway-android-auto-t3813163

MTCD choice for Peugeot 308

Hi, i've found a lot of head units for a Peugeot 308 (year 2009). I need help to choise the "best one".
This is the link and model:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/HIF...lgo_pvid=31b53a8f-29a2-4cea-9a05-00ef2b163d58 (model TN-G87047)
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Bel...lgo_pvid=31b53a8f-29a2-4cea-9a05-00ef2b163d58 (model BP3)
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/7-i...lgo_pvid=31b53a8f-29a2-4cea-9a05-00ef2b163d58 (model M934)
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/OTO...lgo_pvid=31b53a8f-29a2-4cea-9a05-00ef2b163d58 (model unknow)
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Aut...lgo_pvid=31b53a8f-29a2-4cea-9a05-00ef2b163d58 (model ZW-P308)
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Sei...lgo_pvid=31b53a8f-29a2-4cea-9a05-00ef2b163d58 (model S32634G)
I want to buy a px5 with 4 gb of ram and android 8 (not 8,.)
Have anyone one of this model? How i can find the model of sound processor (like BD375xx) or internal amp (TDAxxxx) or problem with bluetooth and wifi poor reception an so on? How i can find the true productor (GA, KGL,MX ecc)?
Hi Capu81 !
I own a Peugeot 308 (2009) too, and I bought the Belsee BP3 one.
I clearly do not advise you to buy this unit as it has several issues :
- the fascia doesn't match the 308 color and round radius. The grey color is a bit darker and flatter than the original as you can see on the picture :
- the CANBUS adapter that Belsee provide is a bit messy. It seems to be made for the Peugeot 2008 and doesn't fit 100% (the trip and service km counters have issues). It is also not pre configured to fit the 308, you will have to play in the advanced settings to find the CANBUS profile that suits your car.
- the unit is delivered without external buzzer wich means that your rear parking sensors won't beep anymore
I don't know the other devices you mention.
Please let us know wich one you've chosen and how the installation is going.
I will be pleased to share my experience with yours and know what CANBUS settings fit your 308 the best.
Bye
Damien
Hi Capu81,
You can view my model in youtube clip.
I recommend buying the unit with the volume button at the bottom, it fits much better than my model. My unit works very well, bluetooth ok, Radio ok, gps great (Waze, Maps, Here Maps)
https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/HIFI...p-cial-pour-Peugeot-408-2010/32855688443.html
https://youtu.be/D7T_R93Uwlo
Than you to all !
I'll buy this
https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/HIFI..._expid=31b53a8f-29a2-4cea-9a05-00ef2b163d58-0
It looks really cool.
Please let us know when you receive and install it

Should I get an android-based unit?

A few days ago I posted this in general https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...android-auto-questions-specific-ones-t3894283 I got some answers but I have more research lead me here.
Specifically instead of going with pioneer with whatever software they are using I could instead use a fully android based unit that is self-dependant if need be and use headunitreloaded to serve my android-auto needs (I heavily prefer using my to choose locations or change the music or atleast pass it around if anyone wants to change the music) so I am here asking the pros, what do you guys recommend that I do? follow my original post? or this post? because pretty much what I want is to use android auto while i'm able to use my phone, listen to music and use the backup camera. (on that note, which cameras do you recommend that dont shine an LED when reversing)
I too am on the fence regarding purchasing an android powered head unit. but what makes me second guess my choices is poor build quality and software to boot.
any device you looking at in particular?
I'm not on the fence, I just need to find the right one to order
From what I gather we need something px5 if we want to load roms?
The 4 I've narrowed them down to are listed below along with a camera(not all mention PX5 though they may have it, all but 1 are 10.1 inches)-
Pumpkin: looks like they have good support, 7" screen $240
hxxps://wxw.amazon.com/dp/B07K82XT4Q
Joying: Company has been around awhile, but youtube is full of issues with this model priced at $370
hxxps://wxw.amazon.com/dp/B07K82XT4Q
T-One: Little to information on the net about the company, middle of the range price point at $310
hxxps://wxw.amazon.com/dp/B07FKQHV2F
Eonon: Cheapest at $225
hxps://wxw.amazon.com/dp/B07HNZ2L8D
Camera I've chosen: only 420tvl, look for one at 800tvl for best quality
hxxps://wxw.amazon.com/dp/B06XNM7GNS/
Just letting you know the Eonon unit you linked does not have a PX5, it is a mediatek processor. Eonon GA2170 / GA2170B / GA2171S are current ones with PX5.
sunnywala said:
I'm not on the fence, I just need to find the right one to order
From what I gather we need something px5 if we want to load roms?
The 4 I've narrowed them down to are listed below along with a camera(not all mention PX5 though they may have it, all but 1 are 10.1 inches)-
Pumpkin: looks like they have good support, 7" screen $240
hxxps://wxw.amazon.com/dp/B07K82XT4Q
Joying: Company has been around awhile, but youtube is full of issues with this model priced at $370
hxxps://wxw.amazon.com/dp/B07K82XT4Q
T-One: Little to information on the net about the company, middle of the range price point at $310
hxxps://wxw.amazon.com/dp/B07FKQHV2F
Eonon: Cheapest at $225
hxps://wxw.amazon.com/dp/B07HNZ2L8D
Camera I've chosen: only 420tvl, look for one at 800tvl for best quality
hxxps://wxw.amazon.com/dp/B06XNM7GNS/
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jtom617 said:
I too am on the fence regarding purchasing an android powered head unit. but what makes me second guess my choices is poor build quality and software to boot.
any device you looking at in particular?
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I'm looking at Xtrons units honestly, Xtrons 10" and Xtrons 7"
sunnywala said:
I'm not on the fence, I just need to find the right one to order
From what I gather we need something px5 if we want to load roms?
The 4 I've narrowed them down to are listed below along with a camera(not all mention PX5 though they may have it, all but 1 are 10.1 inches)-
Pumpkin: looks like they have good support, 7" screen $240
hxxps://wxw.amazon.com/dp/B07K82XT4Q
Joying: Company has been around awhile, but youtube is full of issues with this model priced at $370
hxxps://wxw.amazon.com/dp/B07K82XT4Q
T-One: Little to information on the net about the company, middle of the range price point at $310
hxxps://wxw.amazon.com/dp/B07FKQHV2F
Eonon: Cheapest at $225
hxps://wxw.amazon.com/dp/B07HNZ2L8D
Camera I've chosen: only 420tvl, look for one at 800tvl for best quality
hxxps://wxw.amazon.com/dp/B06XNM7GNS/
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What about the xtrons i linked?
millab said:
Just letting you know the Eonon unit you linked does not have a PX5, it is a mediatek processor. Eonon GA2170 / GA2170B / GA2171S are current ones with PX5.
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Do you use HeadUnit Reloaded with your GA2171S?
battler624 said:
What about the xtrons i linked?
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I'm not seeing PX5 on the 10 inch you linked.. looks like a good unit though
sunnywala said:
I'm not seeing PX5 on the 10 inch you linked.. looks like a good unit though
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Both are PX5, the 7inch you can find on ali express specifically mentions PX5 and the 10inch you can find here on xda https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...trons-unit-te103ap-android-8-4gb-ram-t3763542
battler624 said:
I'm looking at Xtrons units honestly, Xtrons 10" and Xtrons 7"
What about the xtrons i linked?
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Yes I checked on the XTRONS website and both of those units 10-inch and 7-inch are PX5 MTCE
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battler624 said:
Do you use HeadUnit Reloaded with your GA2171S?
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No I don't, I run Hal9K 3.1.1 and FCC Car Launcher which does everything I need, so no need to use my phone for anything other than BT Calls
millab said:
No I don't, I run Hal9K 3.1.1 and FCC Car Launcher which does everything I need, so no need to use my phone for anything other than BT Calls
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Can you please test to see if it works? using wifi direct (even better if you have OneUI on your note 8). if it does work I'm definitely getting one.
battler624 said:
Can you please test to see if it works? using wifi direct (even better if you have OneUI on your note 8). if it does work I'm definitely getting one.
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I tried this with Headunit Reloaded but couldn't get it to work using wifi - it complained of an IP issue. I'm not sure if it was just my unit as I have lots of customisations on mine. But I did get the USB connection working fine.
Am looking to get an Android HU too, totally newbie here.
Could someone please advice whether I need to go for the 8.0 or 8.1, and what is the minimum ram / rom and quad or octa core I should be getting?

Buying advice/review site?

Hey folks,
I'm planning to replace my headunit - currently using a Pumpkin headunit (MTCE, KLD, 4GB RAM, octacore, Hal9k mod).
Before flipping through thousands of threads in the forum (as the search won't work for me too look for any existing threads, always something about "security error occured") I'd like to know if there are any good sites where current models are being evaluated/compared?
I don't give much care fore OEM function support (my car doesn't even have CAN-/LIN-Bus) however I'd like a headunit with "good" sound quality and the "standard" stuff (GPS, WiFi or built-in 4G module, bluetooth/hands free, steering wheel button support) and maybe a volume knob instead of 2 buttons.
Oh - definetly looking for universal 2din unit without an oversized screen or stuff as I like to keep it rather flush form-wise. (see pic)
As far as I understand the newer headunits with a PX6 board are superior to the px5 ones, despite having a hexacore only?
Anything else I should watch out for? Any "bad" manufactureres? Anything that stands out?
Best regards and thanks in advance!

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