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Old Jun 24, 2015 | 12:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Thor'sHammer
Check this out.

https://youtu.be/l88Wq8UFRzQ

I have since rooted it and did some small updates/modifications. It runs smooth and functions with every app I've installed.

Tethered to my phone, Google maps works great, chrome and Facebook work well and even KODI movies can be watched on it. Not while driving of course.

http://www.amazon.com/Pupug-Universa.../dp/B00WG48PTG
I got a JY unit a couple of months ago, and am pretty happy with it. I love having torque come up automatically. When you rooted, did you change the rom or do it the hard way? If you changed the ROM, which one did you use? I need to change mine, and was wondering...


amdriven: they do have DVD units available too.
 
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Old Jun 24, 2015 | 01:08 AM
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Originally Posted by Rellick
I got a JY unit a couple of months ago, and am pretty happy with it. I love having torque come up automatically. When you rooted, did you change the rom or do it the hard way? If you changed the ROM, which one did you use? I need to change mine, and was wondering...


amdriven: they do have DVD units available too.
I just ran the root and haven't loaded anything yet. I aim to change the rom though. I HATE the hard coded button bar.
 
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Old Jun 24, 2015 | 01:48 AM
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Can you do a step by step instruction for people
that might be thinking about this?

Also you might change the Subject to include
the model # of the head unit so when they do
a search they will get a better chance at a hit.

Just a thought.

Sean
 
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Old Jun 24, 2015 | 11:34 AM
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Here's a link that covers just about all of them.
HuiFei - 2 DIN Pure Android 4.2.2/4.4.2/4.4.… | Android Auto | XDA Forums
 
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Old Jun 24, 2015 | 12:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Rellick

amdriven: they do have DVD units available too.
I have a Pioneer AVH-X5600BHS already. It more leans toward the iPhones. But, am looking at different ways to screen share on it.
 
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Old Jun 24, 2015 | 01:30 PM
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Thanks for the information on this. I just pulled the trigger on something similar and hope to install this weekend.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I do not understand all of your technical talk but I am following this thread. I will let you know how the install goes.

thanks for the video, kind of helped me decide that it is what i wanted.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2015 | 05:38 AM
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Nice. Cancelled the order for a mounting arm for my 7" tablet running torque and gonna put one of these on the wish list. Backup camera is a bonus
 
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Old Jul 2, 2015 | 10:04 AM
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Ok, had some trouble with this unit today that will warrant it to be replaced under warranty. The bluetooth and wifi have both been mysteriously disabled and cannot be repaired. I am opting for a refund to get a different unit that has a physical power button so that I can get it into bootloader mode.

Sorry guys, looks like this one's a bust.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2015 | 10:28 AM
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man this was looking like it was going to be a good unit.
did you try a factory reset?
 
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Old Jul 2, 2015 | 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by evan1242
man this was looking like it was going to be a good unit.
did you try a factory reset?
Yeah. It won't reset. Never ending activity circle. Definitely a bad android build and I can't fix it because of the lack of a power button. Its OK. I want to try a different one anyway.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2015 | 02:11 PM
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there kind of pricey but the pioneer app radios look pretty cool.
i was thinking about trying one of those out sometime.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2015 | 05:37 PM
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Almost had one ordered, good thing i looked at the rest of the comments. Can i get a splitter and run a bluetooth obd2 to torque pro, and have my scan gauge at the same time? or will they interfere with each other when both reading parameters
 
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Old Jul 2, 2015 | 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Jmoen7
Almost had one ordered, good thing i looked at the rest of the comments. Can i get a splitter and run a bluetooth obd2 to torque pro, and have my scan gauge at the same time? or will they interfere with each other when both reading parameters
ive heard that some spliters work, and some dont.
im going to order one tomorrow and see if i cant get my edge evo and torque app running at the same time.
ill post results.
and also they say your supposed to look for ones that also split "signal"
 
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Old Jul 2, 2015 | 06:43 PM
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I've never been able to get a splitter to work. They make em, but some of the gauges stop reading after a hit. I've tried multiple adapters on multiple vehicles and this set up was no different.

I got my radio straight from pumpkin auto in China, and haven't had a problem that I didn't cause.
 
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Old Jul 2, 2015 | 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by evan1242
there kind of pricey but the pioneer app radios look pretty cool.
i was thinking about trying one of those out sometime.
Pioneer radios
I would not touch one with a ten foot pole.There customer service SUCKS!
AND I am being nice not saying what I really feel about them.


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