Android Headunit

Can someone put together all the options for attachments on this unit please... OBG2 , antenna adapters etc

 

Finally pull the trigger on one.. hope don’t run into any problem..

 

Where did you get your update for your V1?
Also can you tap the version 7.1.1 multiple times until it shows the animation. Then tell me what the animation is on the screen. Is it an N ???

EDIT: Never mind I guess they uploaded a new update.img file to the Dropbox share. I must have missed it. It shows 7.1.1. but it is still KitKat with the big K when you tap the version number. They "Spoofed" the version number again.
I hope the V2 is the real android version.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/pcmb185isuorqcr/update.img?dl=0

Thanks,
~TBS

 

A kenwood , pioneer, or alpine would be a much better choice. Proven head units without all these insane bugs, for similar price tag. I'm actually shocked how many guys still are buying these. I guess for looks and the hope that one day they work seamlessly without issues.
With that said theres a Tesla android unit for sale on this forum for 300 if you want one, that's even more savings.

 

I initially bought the 1GB RAM/32GB ROM version of the radio, but returned it due to having issues it not playing audio at all. I called Phoenix and troubleshot with them for an hour or so. I have a 2015 Platinum, and the speaker wire on the audio harnesses did not match up at all. I also had problems with fitment. The top of the bezel on the radio would always pop out and would never stay snapped into the dash as it should. I returned it for a refund.

I sent the radio to CA from TX using the prepaid FedEx return label. I sent it on Friday afternoon 8/3. It arrived in CA Wed (8/8) or Thurs (8/9). On Monday AM (8/13), I sent them an email about 5AM CST asking about the refund. I then sent them a message through their Contact Us tab on the Phoenix website before noon that same day. About 7PM I checked PayPal and saw the refund was being processed. The funds were available about 1AM Tuesday (8/14).

I ordered the Fast-Boot version Tuesday by 2AM. Around 9AM CST I sent them a message through the Contact Us tab on the Phoenix site. I gave them my new order number and asked them to process my order ASAP (i didn't want to wait for up to 5 days for the order to be processed), thinking it would take a couple of weeks at least to receive the FastBoot Radio from China. I explained that this was my second order due to the first unit not being compatible with my vehicle. Later Tuesday afternoon, to my surprise, I received an email stating that my order had shipped and that it would arrive via DHL on Friday (8/17) from Hong Kong, which it did. It was delivered right at 6PM CST to my front door. I did not pay for expedited shipping (around $40). I thought it was great customer service for them to get the FastBoot version shipped to me so quickly.

I will post more of my experience as time allows... I'm at work now.

I plan to shed some light on differences between the radios, since I couldn't find much info on the FastBoot version before ordering it myself.

Hope it helps... This is my first post...

 

Continued from Post#1550

(I'm going to call them slow boot vs. fast boot radios to differentiate for the remainder of this post.)

There are several differences between the slow-boot version of the Tundra Phoenix Android Version and the FastBoot version:

The slow-boot version (with A/C dials) required removing the OEm stereo, the climate controls, and the bottom panel with the 12V plugs/security sensor/USB/aux input. The bottom panel plugs/inputs had to be removed from the OEM panel and installed in the the corresponding places in the Android radio. Also, the Airbag indicator and hazard lights button cover had to be moved from the stock climate controls to the android radio. I thought this was strange, since it had all the other buttons. (this did not have to be done in the Fast boot version).

In the fast boot version, the bottom panel with its connections stay in, and only the OEM radio and climate comtrols have to come out.

The harnesses were significantly different, partly because the FastBoot radio has a "brain" separate from the screen, whereas the slow-boot version of the radio was all one piece.

I had to connect a separate ODBII integration module to the the slow-boot radio, which also connected to the OBDII port under the steering column area of the truck. When I started hooking up the fast-boot version to my truck, it had no ODBII module or ODBII cable with it. I was afraid they forgot to send it, and that my tach/speedo/door open indicators, etc wouldn't show, but after getting it hooked up, they did. (All comes from Canbus, I'm thinking)

When I had the slow-boot radio installed, all steering wheel controls worked, except the most important ones (Vol up/ Vol down). I could never get them to be recognized or work at all.

On the fast boot version, all steering wheel controls worked (except voice button is mute, and Mode/Mute is only Mode).

Temp displayed when changing in slow boot version was crazy, with temps jumping all around in no apparent order. Not accurate at all.

Fast boot climate controls work perfectly. Heated and ventilated seats have buttons, and work great. (I was really hesitant about giving up the manual controls for A/C. It gets hot down here in Texas.) But not at all an issue. You can choose the initial fan speed that will blow when the car is started and the unit first kicks on, then after a few seconds it returns to whatever you had previously set.

The slow boot version had a separate external mic that could be run up the A-pillar and over to the rear view mirror area, along with the built in mic. I didn't try out the external mic, and barely used to internal mic, so i can't really comment on how good or bad either was.

The fast-boot radio fit much better in my Tundra. It fits flush with the surround dash plastics. The top doesn't try to pop out all the time. The tablet screen is almost an inch bigger than the slow-boot version.

The color of the bezel of the both tablets is just a shade off of the metal colored plastic composing the dash of my Tundra platinum. It has a slight gold tint compared to what is in the truck. Unless you really look, its hard to notice the difference.

IMO, many of the bugs present with the slow boot version (at least the 1GB, 32GB ROM version) have been fixed in the fast boot version. The bezel design and fitment is much better. But it is not quite perfect.

When I first installed the fast boot radio, it seemed to lag with every action I performed. I downloaded the lastest update for it, installed it, and it didn't seem to help. I installed the update 2 or 3 times, with no better results.

I deceided to download the update again, and load it on a differnt flash drive. It helped tremendously. Now the radio runs pretty smoothly, with some exceptions.

After the update, the Radio Icon on the top scroll bar disappeared. Also, when I first start my truck, if I play the Radio, I get sound. But no sound from Spotify, the HD-Videoplayer usually won't detect my 1TB hard drive that contains Movies, or any other sound doesn't seem to be output from other apps. I'm not 100% positive, but I think that no audio is played if I get a phone call, and I don;'t think that callers can hear me when answering the phone. It is as if other than the radio, not audio input or output works.

2 ways I have found so far to fix this:
1. Use a paperclip to press the reset button
or
2. (My preference until i get it worked out) I go to Settings, System Settings, scroll to bottom, and press save and reboot.

After reboot or reset, everything seems to work perfectly, though it does take some time for the system to reboot and kind of settle in.

I will detail how I connected my amps, speakers, and front cam soon.

Also, I replaced the horrible component speakers in all 4 doors, and ripped out the poor excuse for a sub enclosure that Toyota chose to pair with the system. Toyota really missed the mark on the supposedly Premium JBL sound with Entune blah blah.

That being said, I did install much better JBL component speakers for not much money, and an existing 10" Kicker SoloBaric L7 I had from a previous build and the system sounds 10000 times better than stock. The stock system was pathetic. I'm still using the left, center, and right channels in the dash, too. I will detail how I currently have the setup in a later post, as I stated earlier.

More to come..

 

Initially when trying to contact Phoenix, I had trouble reaching someone in the morning hours. I had best luck calling them around 5pm-7pm CST.

 

I broke under pressure and got the fast boot, was happy with the first gen and hopefully it will be worth the change. Now I was thinking about what to do with first gen? Maybe for my work bench? Mount it in the rear for the boys?

 

has Anybody got the new version with or without the button? I am looking forward to reading the reviews and most importantly pictures.

 

Insane bugs?

 

Yea, I decided to get one on the group buy as well. Went with the one with the new buttons.

 

My exact thought! From what I've read, Phoenix has been very pro-active and successful on improving this unit.

 

(continued from Post #1551)

So yesterday I called Phoenix about the issues with my new fast boot radio, which were:

• only radio played audio upon first starting my truck. In order to play audio from anything else (any App, the HD-Video player, or anything else), the radio had to be rebooted or reset.
• occasionally, when starting the truck, the screen would stay black (no video). you could see that the screen was getting power, just not displaying anything. Sometimes, after 15-20 minutes, the screen would finally come on.

When I first installed the radio, I didn't have these problems, but the system seemed to lag upon every command or action you tried to make it do. I installed the update listed on the facebook page as:
July 7th
Here is the newest software for PX3 vertical screen Android 7.1 fast-boot units.
(https://www.dropbox.com/s/10gonhrqydz3hk2/px3.img?dl=0)

Though the radio ran a bit faster, that is when i started to notice the problems with audio only playing from radio. Also, the Radio icon on the top scroll bar disappeared. I could start radio through the Mode button on the steering wheel, or through Car Launcher Pro. (by the way, I was wondering if Car Launcher Pro or any other app I had installed was causing the issues with my radio, but I removed everything back to how it was when I got it, and it made no difference in resolving my issues.) I hated having to reboot every time i wanted to listen to Spotify or something, so I finally called Phoenix again.

I spoke with Chris and explained the problem. He emailed me a link to another update px3.img file. I downloaded it from their Dropbox, installed it on my radio, and it fixed audio, black screen and radio icon reappeared. I still have more testing to do with the unit, but it has made a world of difference so far. I think the PhoneLink (screen mirroring) is working properly now. (before it kinda worked, but wouldn't display video from Netflix or Google Maps).

That's all for now. Will post more soon...

 

WTS? I just called them and they said it would be another 3 weeks before they shipped?!?!

 

I received mine without buttons yesterday. It got here in 3 days after they shipped it.. Installed it last night and everything is working great but didn't get much time to really get into it. The HVAC temp control works perfectly and they was the only real issue I had with the first model.

 

Looks great very clean, I got with the dials/buttons and hope it won't look to clustered.

 

If anyone is interested in the first model I will sell it for cheap . Not many people where I live that drive tundras..

 

Does anyone know how to download your phonebook out of your cell to it and how to remove the Tundra truck on the home screen (not the boot screen)?

 

This is kind of BS... I called them again today and they said they had no idea when my order would ship. How many people from the group buy have received their already?

 

I received mine yesterday from the group buy (No buttons version).

 

think it was in this thread, you might have to dig. I would guess between #75 and #150

Patience Grasshopper it will come, did you pay for the bettor shipping?

 

I’m trying, I don’t mind waiting. It’s just a bit weird when I see others getting their order and when I call to check status i can’t even get an estimated time to ship.

 

Hows the sound on yours? I think I was talking to you on FB haha. My sound is the only thing that isn't perfect. Everything else works like a charm. I followed this thread for a long time and I think they got ALL the kinks worked out on this version. The only thing I've noticed is the sound and in the settings if you turn on the temp its not completely accurate.

 

I'm sure I will be getting mine after yours, I accidently got mine just hours before the dead line

 

Did you get the version with or without buttons?

 

with the Buttons/dials, I'm hoping that I can program at least one of the buttons for Google search.

 

I don't have any issues with the sound. It is just as good as the older model.. Better then stock for sure . I would make sure to go into your equalizer and click the loudness button to on.. Then you can go into the console which is between the music and Bluetooth button. Go into the amp info from there and adjust the current volume and bass.

 

Any pics or video showing “fast boot”?

 

Sound check .

https://youtu.be/ANhO_gryAJA

 

Ill try to take one, but its literally an instant on. If power is disconnected from it or if it hits the sleep mode timer (which you can adjust I believe. It comes set to 24hr) its instant on. If you shut your truck off, go into chipotle, come out itll be instant on. If you let it sit in the garage for a day or so, youll see the boot screen.