Android Based Head Unit Anyone?
JK Newbie
Joined: Jan 2015
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From: United States
Aside from all the awesome apps like Backcountry Navigator, OBD diagnostics with Torque, and awesome media, as a HAM, you may be interested in APRSDroid. APRSDroid works pretty great and you can use it, well, for APRS, but it can run in the background on the same unit, and will be an added bonus.
JK Freak
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 991
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From: Archer, Florida
Aside from all the awesome apps like Backcountry Navigator, OBD diagnostics with Torque, and awesome media, as a HAM, you may be interested in APRSDroid. APRSDroid works pretty great and you can use it, well, for APRS, but it can run in the background on the same unit, and will be an added bonus.
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 172
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From: Nashville, TN
I just took the plunge on a similar one, do a search on Amazon for "For Jeep Wrangler 2007-2012/Ourney 2008-2011/Jeep Sebring 2007-2012/300C 2008-2010/Grand Cherokee 2008-2012/Compass 2009-2012/Caliber 2009-2012 Android 4.2.2 Dual Core system multi-Touch Screen Car DVD GPS Navigation Build-In Bluetooth,Radio with RDS,Analog TV, AUX&USB, iPhone/iPod Controls, Steering Wheel Control, Free Map" (don't want to put a direct link in here).
It's scheduled to be delivered today. There are already tons of mods for this HU, Google "HuiFei - 2 DIN Pure Android 4.2.2/4.4.2/4.4.4 RK3066 Car Stereo Radio Head Unit" to see.
These units ship from China, so warranty claims can be very shady. They make them (like the one mentioned above) to be a very close-to-factory look, so at a glance, I'm hoping a thief can't easy distinguish the unit from a stock NAV unit. However, these have pre-programmed CAN bus that are supposedly plug-and-play for steering wheel controls and everything. I have a 2014 with Alpine Premium package Sahara, so I'm wondering if it will interface correctly with the stock amp.
There's also an American reseller, Insane Jeep Audio, that I'm pretty sure simply buys these units (they look 100% identical from the pictures) and sells them with a huge markup. If you look around, this company swears otherwise... but if you take a close look at pictures on their site and forums, you'll notice even down to the wiring harness that the font on the labels, the screen shots, everything is 100% identical.
I'll post a thread once I get the unit in, DHL says it's on the courier's truck for delivery today. Here's a pic:
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It's scheduled to be delivered today. There are already tons of mods for this HU, Google "HuiFei - 2 DIN Pure Android 4.2.2/4.4.2/4.4.4 RK3066 Car Stereo Radio Head Unit" to see.
These units ship from China, so warranty claims can be very shady. They make them (like the one mentioned above) to be a very close-to-factory look, so at a glance, I'm hoping a thief can't easy distinguish the unit from a stock NAV unit. However, these have pre-programmed CAN bus that are supposedly plug-and-play for steering wheel controls and everything. I have a 2014 with Alpine Premium package Sahara, so I'm wondering if it will interface correctly with the stock amp.
There's also an American reseller, Insane Jeep Audio, that I'm pretty sure simply buys these units (they look 100% identical from the pictures) and sells them with a huge markup. If you look around, this company swears otherwise... but if you take a close look at pictures on their site and forums, you'll notice even down to the wiring harness that the font on the labels, the screen shots, everything is 100% identical.
I'll post a thread once I get the unit in, DHL says it's on the courier's truck for delivery today. Here's a pic:
Attachment 590273Attachment 590272
JK Newbie
Joined: Jan 2015
Posts: 9
Likes: 0
From: Atlanta, GA
I just took the plunge on a similar one, do a search on Amazon for "For Jeep Wrangler 2007-2012/Ourney 2008-2011/Jeep Sebring 2007-2012/300C 2008-2010/Grand Cherokee 2008-2012/Compass 2009-2012/Caliber 2009-2012 Android 4.2.2 Dual Core system multi-Touch Screen Car DVD GPS Navigation Build-In Bluetooth,Radio with RDS,Analog TV, AUX&USB, iPhone/iPod Controls, Steering Wheel Control, Free Map" (don't want to put a direct link in here).
It's scheduled to be delivered today. There are already tons of mods for this HU, Google "HuiFei - 2 DIN Pure Android 4.2.2/4.4.2/4.4.4 RK3066 Car Stereo Radio Head Unit" to see.
These units ship from China, so warranty claims can be very shady. They make them (like the one mentioned above) to be a very close-to-factory look, so at a glance, I'm hoping a thief can't easy distinguish the unit from a stock NAV unit. However, these have pre-programmed CAN bus that are supposedly plug-and-play for steering wheel controls and everything. I have a 2014 with Alpine Premium package Sahara, so I'm wondering if it will interface correctly with the stock amp.
There's also an American reseller, Insane Jeep Audio, that I'm pretty sure simply buys these units (they look 100% identical from the pictures) and sells them with a huge markup. If you look around, this company swears otherwise... but if you take a close look at pictures on their site and forums, you'll notice even down to the wiring harness that the font on the labels, the screen shots, everything is 100% identical.
I'll post a thread once I get the unit in, DHL says it's on the courier's truck for delivery today. Here's a pic:
Attachment 590273Attachment 590272
It's scheduled to be delivered today. There are already tons of mods for this HU, Google "HuiFei - 2 DIN Pure Android 4.2.2/4.4.2/4.4.4 RK3066 Car Stereo Radio Head Unit" to see.
These units ship from China, so warranty claims can be very shady. They make them (like the one mentioned above) to be a very close-to-factory look, so at a glance, I'm hoping a thief can't easy distinguish the unit from a stock NAV unit. However, these have pre-programmed CAN bus that are supposedly plug-and-play for steering wheel controls and everything. I have a 2014 with Alpine Premium package Sahara, so I'm wondering if it will interface correctly with the stock amp.
There's also an American reseller, Insane Jeep Audio, that I'm pretty sure simply buys these units (they look 100% identical from the pictures) and sells them with a huge markup. If you look around, this company swears otherwise... but if you take a close look at pictures on their site and forums, you'll notice even down to the wiring harness that the font on the labels, the screen shots, everything is 100% identical.
I'll post a thread once I get the unit in, DHL says it's on the courier's truck for delivery today. Here's a pic:
Attachment 590273Attachment 590272
How did this go? Most interested.
JK Newbie
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 27
Likes: 2
From: Woodstock, GA
I'd like to see some reviews of the in dash units. I'm running my Nexus 7 in a RAM mount along with my 60csx. I use my phone as a hotspot for the tablet and Backcountry Navigator's offline maps for everything else.
I've been debating over some of these for a while:
Chinavasion
I've ordered quite a few Android based phones from them in the past and have always had a fantastic experience. Great products, great service and fast shipping. As a matter of fact I just ordered my wife and son new phones two days ago and they'll be here tomorrow according to UPS. I can't get things from inside the US that fast!
I've been debating over some of these for a while:
Chinavasion
I've ordered quite a few Android based phones from them in the past and have always had a fantastic experience. Great products, great service and fast shipping. As a matter of fact I just ordered my wife and son new phones two days ago and they'll be here tomorrow according to UPS. I can't get things from inside the US that fast!
JK Junkie
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 3,213
Likes: 21
From: Grand falls, Newfoundland
These android based headunits are pretty well a tablet in your dash. you park next to your house and can connect wifi and download everything via that way. I would have one in the Jeep, but I love U connect to much. Its the best hands free system available.