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Thanks for the tutorial. Nice video. What is the model number to the new one?
The tablet?
 
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Very cool. Thanks for the vid. I noticed the screen is quite reflective, that ever an
issue?
Also, do they come out with frequent updates? And do you expect them to upgrade to newer android versions in the near future ? How about availability of other ROM's, since you had it rooted ? Is the bootloader unlocked?

Thanks again.
 
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Old 09-24-2015, 03:40 PM
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The tablet?
No, the radio.
 
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Originally Posted by az_r2d1
Very cool. Thanks for the vid. I noticed the screen is quite reflective, that ever an
issue?
Also, do they come out with frequent updates? And do you expect them to upgrade to newer android versions in the near future ? How about availability of other ROM's, since you had it rooted ? Is the bootloader unlocked?

Thanks again.
No, it's not an issue. For some reason my tablet made it look that way. It does not look like that in person.

They do come out with frequent updates. They can be found here.

I don't know if they will ever make the jump to lollipop as it requires significant hardware changes. I see no need to go to lollipop right now as all the applications you would ever use are compatible with 4.4.4.

It is rooted from what I understand and does have an unlocked bootloader.
 
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No, the radio.
This is the newest one. There are others for more money that have some different options.
 
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This is the newest one. There are others for more money that have some different options.
In your video at :14 seconds, you say there is a newer one. Do you know what it is called?
 
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On the Joying website, it says 24/7 customer service and under that it says 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p. m.
Which is it?
 
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In your video at :14 seconds, you say there is a newer one. Do you know what it is called?
The link I provided is to the newer model. It looks the same but is quad core. Mine is dual core.
 
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little late to this party

did you have to buy an adapter for the steering wheel controls?
if yes, which one did you get?

how's the unit holding up?

thanks
 
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little late to this party

did you have to buy an adapter for the steering wheel controls?
if yes, which one did you get?

how's the unit holding up?

thanks
No, the unit doesn't require an adapter.

My unit is holding up great. No problems at all. It's been nearly a year now.
 
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This is the newest one. There are others for more money that have some different options.
Been following for a while and getting closer to buying one. So for this newer one will it fit a 2000 and would I need to purchase any additional items
 
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Do Android radios get HD radio stations?
 
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Originally Posted by Thor'sHammer
No, the unit doesn't require an adapter.

My unit is holding up great. No problems at all. It's been nearly a year now.
My google fu seems to be failing me today. I just got my Joying HU and other then a wiring diagram, there's no real wiring instructions. I'm wondering where you connect the Key1 and Key2 wires.

Thanks in advance for any help!
 
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My google fu seems to be failing me today. I just got my Joying HU and other then a wiring diagram, there's no real wiring instructions. I'm wondering where you connect the Key1 and Key2 wires.

Thanks in advance for any help!
You only use one (key 1), and I believe it's pin 18 in the radio plug (lt.blue/red wire).
 
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Thanks Thor.

I spent all afternoon yesterday trying to figure out which wire to tap into. My Chilton's manual doesn't have a schematic for the steering wheel controls, and I had absolutely no luck finding one on Google.

I did manage to do a trial hookup on it, and the Joying unit seems like a very good quality piece. Sound quality and radio reception is on par with the factory unit. After I get a longer patch cable for the backup camera and trim the dash, I'll finalize the install.
 


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