Android Head Unit

**DrMat1984** · December 30th, 2023 03:32 PM

Sharing you my experience with my Toyota Innova 2017....

I just installed an Astral 13inch HU, 4G RAM, 64GB ROM. I paid 22k with free rear camera installation and free plastic dashboard frame that fits to the 9inch extension frame that comes with the HU. I haven't checked if the specs are true and I'll update this post once I've tried it.

Astral branch: EDSA Cubao at the Clean Fuel Gas Station.
Service: excellent, fast, and they really know what they were doing. The rear camera needed splicing from the reverse lights.
Actual HU: actual screen size is 12.9inch, as per barcode label but marketed as 13inch. Most likely the 13inch advertised included the border of the unit. Crisps 2K resolution naman, 1920x1200 resolution. Has 3 height levels, I choose the middle height because when it is really high it covers the hazard button, and when it is low it obstruct he A/C controls. Even with the middle height, the hazard control is difficult to press since it's nearly obstructed.
Free rear camera: is not HD. Not very clear resolution. The technician was saying this is not compatible with HD camera. They suggest that I purchase a rear camera with night vision.
360 Camera: Supported out of the box. But I didn't purchase from Astral. I didn't want to have my side mirror to have a hole. Maybe in the future if I change my mind, I might buy those side camera and activate the 360
camera.
Steering wheel control: programmable. My innova 2017 G variant has few controls. It worked well and was easy to program
4G antenna and GPS: supported and installed on site. I haven't
purchased a sim card for the 4G data. The GPS works well when I used Google maps. Not sure of I can use the GPS to track my car if it gets stolen because the HU only opens when you power and start the car. So, probably it can Tract when the car is moving and engine is open. Android Auto/iOS Carplay: Supported.
DSP: Supported, was able to enhanced the quality of my stock stereo speaker. I'm not an audiophile, but it sounded good to me already.
BT: supported. Connects really fast.
Android apps: playstore is available. Netflix and Chrome installed out of the box.
Factory password: 3368
Brightness: very bright at night. So you might want to set to "0" the brightness level at night. I haven't tried in the morning.
I hope this is helpful. Sorry if this is long.
P.S. I couldn't find the OEM even with this serial number. It didn't have any manual in the box. Either the supplier removed the manual or it's really a generic HU without any. I'll keep searching.

**mar04** · January 1st, 2024 09:48 AM

Originally Posted by yubby24

Have you tried installing CPU-Z/AIDA64 to check if the advertised specs are the same as the actual?

Ito specs. Mukang legit naman.

**sirkosero** · January 2nd, 2024 01:33 PM

Originally Posted by mar04

Update and early feedback sa STAPON 8/128gb:

Napa install ko na kanina. All goods naman, ginamit ko na lang ung stock reverse cam. Kaso "lumabo" kasi na stretch ung image, di ko lang sure if mas "okay" if ung freebie reverse cam ung ginamit ko.

Hindi na nag splice for steering wheel except for ground and reverse cam iirc.

Then habang nag e explore ako biglang di gumana ung touchscreen and buttons buti nalang na fix via plugging usb mouse then calibrate ng touch screen as per seller.

Hindi din ma customize ung homescreen, pwede lang mag add and remove ng small widget pero ung existing na malaking widget is ayaw.

Hindi ko pa na try ung sa sim card kasi di pa ko nakakabili para sa sariling data. Need muna i register sa phone bago ilipat. Pero okay naman connection nung nag hotspot ako sa phone.

Smooth siya overall hindi lag while using Google Maps and Spotify except while connecting and reconnecting sa carlink via Android auto. Youtube is okay din pero sa netflix need daw ng lumang version.

Kaso issue ko ngayon is ang bagal/tagal mag connect to android auto (carlink ung app sa HU). Nag order ako online ng new usb to type c, sana mag improve.

Any suggestions sa settings ng equalizer and all?

Yung sa camera may settings yan particular sa camera lang. Mamimili ka pa alin kasi yung model na yan is capable of handling 360 camera.

I use carwebguru as a launcher. Maganda for me and madali navigate.

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**Verbl Kint** · January 5th, 2024 04:37 PM

Originally Posted by mar04

Ito specs. Mukang legit naman.

This is an XY android headunit. I would suggest checking if this has updated firmware online.

After updating the firmware, proceed to then update the apps individually (you may need to sideload APK's if the playstore doesn't give you access to some apps -- i.e. Android Auto).

**Dr.Kamiya** · January 5th, 2024 06:07 PM

Originally Posted by mar04

Ito specs. Mukang legit naman.

ARM A75+A55 is legit. Parang Exynos 9820/9825, or a flagship phone from 2019.
Should still be at least midrange performance even compared to devices released 2023.

If Android Auto is the problem just install all your apps on the head-unit itself and launch them directly from there.

If no one else is using the car I'd setup tethering and use bluetooth to share internet from phone to the HU to avoid the need for a separate SIM.
Car charger to prevent phone going low batt during traffic or long drives.

**mar04** · January 6th, 2024 01:22 AM

Originally Posted by sirkosero

Yung sa camera may settings yan particular sa camera lang. Mamimili ka pa alin kasi yung model na yan is capable of handling 360 camera.

I use carwebguru as a launcher. Maganda for me and madali navigate.

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Parang wala akong napansin na camera settings nung nag explore ako. Nasa factory settings ba yang part na yan? Ung stock reverse ung ginamit ko at hindi ung freebie na kasama ng headunit, hindi na rin ako nagpa 360. pwede ba ung stock reverse sa carwebguru and dito ko ba makikita settungs? or pang 360 lang siya?

I try kong install-an ng carwebguru and i explore and will post updates.

Update sa android auto and apple carplay ng stapon. Yung 8/128 na variant ko is wireless na pala for both. Mas smooth sa apple, need i off and on ang HU if ayaw mag connect sa android auto. So far very satisfied ako sa HU. Hindi ko pa na connect ung tv plus kasi need ng rca na tatluhan sa both ends and pati ung AUX extension wala parin ako.

**mar04** · January 6th, 2024 01:26 AM

Originally Posted by Verbl Kint

This is an XY android headunit. I would suggest checking if this has updated firmware online.

After updating the firmware, proceed to then update the apps individually (you may need to sideload APK's if the playstore doesn't give you access to some apps -- i.e. Android Auto).

Advisable pa ba i update ang firmware and apps? Hesitant ako kasi baka magka issue. I ask ko rin si seller.

**mar04** · January 6th, 2024 01:32 AM

Originally Posted by Dr.Kamiya

ARM A75+A55 is legit. Parang Exynos 9820/9825, or a flagship phone from 2019.
Should still be at least midrange performance even compared to devices released 2023.

If Android Auto is the problem just install all your apps on the head-unit itself and launch them directly from there.

If no one else is using the car I'd setup tethering and use bluetooth to share internet from phone to the HU to avoid the need for a separate SIM.
Car charger to prevent phone going low batt during traffic or long drives.

Mas mabilis mag connect if wireless. Di na ko ulit nag wire. Need lang i off ung bluetooth and wifi and on ulit if ayaw or turn off and on the unit then mabilis na mag connect.

Nag hotspot na lang ako from phone to HU. Ang advantage lang ng android auto is ung split screen for music and maps. Pag via bluetooth lang connected, maliit masyado ung maps pag naka open ung music menu. So far all goods na, di ko na siguro i install ung tvplus and aux. Sinira ng installer ung clip ng panel e, yoko na baklasin baka di na snug fit.

**JohnM** · January 6th, 2024 08:01 AM

Originally Posted by mar04

Advisable pa ba i update ang firmware and apps? Hesitant ako kasi baka magka issue. I ask ko rin si seller.

Depends. Sa Seicane naka-lock ang FW updates siguro dahil sobrang customized na. Apps no problem until di na compatible sa FW version.

**sirkosero** · January 7th, 2024 02:09 PM

Originally Posted by mar04

Parang wala akong napansin na camera settings nung nag explore ako. Nasa factory settings ba yang part na yan? Ung stock reverse ung ginamit ko at hindi ung freebie na kasama ng headunit, hindi na rin ako nagpa 360. pwede ba ung stock reverse sa carwebguru and dito ko ba makikita settungs? or pang 360 lang siya?

I try kong install-an ng carwebguru and i explore and will post updates.

Update sa android auto and apple carplay ng stapon. Yung 8/128 na variant ko is wireless na pala for both. Mas smooth sa apple, need i off and on ang HU if ayaw mag connect sa android auto. So far very satisfied ako sa HU. Hindi ko pa na connect ung tv plus kasi need ng rca na tatluhan sa both ends and pati ung AUX extension wala parin ako.

Andun sa car settings ->factory setting&>camera setting

Pin is 8888.

Di ko ma-attach picture. Weird.

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