No name head unit - Android Head-Units

Hi there guys and girls. I'm pretty much new to this forum, and it felt like this is the right place to ask a question (forgive me if i sound dopey, I'm here dying during my nightshift).
Here is the issue. 2 years ago I bought a non branded head unit form ebay (not stocked anymore). I thought to myself that since its an android - it would be pretty easy to update them if needed. I was wrong. I have seen many threads about other head units (something to do with the MCU being MTCD or something similar), however mine is a bit different - I'm going to try and provide as much details as I have at the moment:
System:
Android version 4.4.4
build: rkpx3-eng 4.4.4 KTU84Q eng.w.20160731.114755 test-keys
Hardware:
4-core RK30board
Device:
model: rkpx3
On the unit itself the things are as follows
CPU: Cortex-A9 QuadCore
GPU3D: Mali-400 MP4
MCU Version: FY_60_C6R_7706_5008_CAN(NULL)
DVD Version: R-86C-096I-NC-NP-1.0-PI2
BT Version: GOCBC8 V1.0
It has no brand names or model numbers on the box, manual, on the unit itself nor even on the mainboard (I took it apart only hoping to find anything on the board itself as there's nothing else).
My questions is - can I possibly install any updated software on this piece of chinese art? I'm happy to provide any other details if needed and I can find them of course, and I would really really appreciate any help.

nowakkam said:
Hi there guys and girls. I'm pretty much new to this forum, and it felt like this is the right place to ask a question (forgive me if i sound dopey, I'm here dying during my nightshift).
Here is the issue. 2 years ago I bought a non branded head unit form ebay (not stocked anymore). I thought to myself that since its an android - it would be pretty easy to update them if needed. I was wrong. I have seen many threads about other head units (something to do with the MCU being MTCD or something similar), however mine is a bit different - I'm going to try and provide as much details as I have at the moment:
System:
Android version 4.4.4
build: rkpx3-eng 4.4.4 KTU84Q eng.w.20160731.114755 test-keys
Hardware:
4-core RK30board
Device:
model: rkpx3
On the unit itself the things are as follows
CPU: Cortex-A9 QuadCore
GPU3D: Mali-400 MP4
MCU Version: FY_60_C6R_7706_5008_CAN(NULL)
DVD Version: R-86C-096I-NC-NP-1.0-PI2
BT Version: GOCBC8 V1.0
It has no brand names or model numbers on the box, manual, on the unit itself nor even on the mainboard (I took it apart only hoping to find anything on the board itself as there's nothing else).
My questions is - can I possibly install any updated software on this piece of chinese art? I'm happy to provide any other details if needed and I can find them of course, and I would really really appreciate any help.
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Suggest simply replacing this old unit with a recent and probably not much better unit, just to get updates which don't usually address any significant bugs.

Yep, it's not a Samsung. The mfg is the one who needs to provide updates and most never ever do. Think of it like a phone, how often do you get a new one of those? Of course most of them do provide updates unlike these units.
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New Android Head Unit

Hi, Members
I just installed an Android 4.4 Kit KatCPU: Rockchip PX2 Cortex A9 Dual Core 1.4GHzRAM: DDR3 1GBNand Memory: 8GBAudio output: 4*45W maxScreen Resolution: 800*480 Cold Boot time: about 25-30s . The HU is manufactured by LM and sold by Pumpkin SKU: LM-C0676-US-A. I did search the forums looking for information but I could not find any. I would like to root and installed different
fixes but do not know where to start. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Georgetech said:
Hi, Members
I just installed an Android 4.4 Kit KatCPU: Rockchip PX2 Cortex A9 Dual Core 1.4GHzRAM: DDR3 1GBNand Memory: 8GBAudio output: 4*45W maxScreen Resolution: 800*480 Cold Boot time: about 25-30s . The HU is manufactured by LM and sold by Pumpkin SKU: LM-C0676-US-A. I did search the forums looking for information but I could not find any. I would like to root and installed different
fixes but do not know where to start. Any help is greatly appreciated.
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I have the same unit, and looking to do same, but when searching can't find info.
Any help someone?
I know this isn't going to be very helpful.... but it is best to look into the status of development and modding of a unit before you decide to buy.
The status of the dev community tends to play a bit part in me deciding which phone/tablet/anything to buy - especially as I don't have anywhere near the skills to develop on my own.
I hope that your device gets popular enough to sping a dev community or that your device is similar enough to use tools devised for other units.
Good luck.
Thanks
see here also:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64066161&postcount=19

E39, PCD7739B, Xtrons, Root, Update, Chinese Headunit, Android

Good evening gents,
I hate being that guy on a new forum with one post asking for his hand to be held, but this is my first Android/Chinesium headunit and I'm unsure what to expect.
So I've bought a Xtrons PCD7739B that has been refurbished on eBay. Was over half the price, but has come fully packaged in a sealed bag with the screen protector still on it, so it seems basically brand new.
First impressions are good. I can't plug my S7 Edge in and use the head unit to access files on it - the phone complains that there's something wrong. Bluetooth works good and I can use screen mirroring.
I'll finish rigging it up at the weekend, but at this stage I'm trying to understand what I can do with it. The operating system that's on it does work fine, it just seems a bit "Chinese".
I'm trying to find in lay-man's terms why rooting would be good, if I can root it or what other apps/things could I do to improve it. Functionality, it seems to be good and from what I've read - it's like rooting means you can sometimes lose some functionality due to software bugs.
I've checked out the System section and there's:
Android Version: 7.1.1
MCU Version: T5.3.19-36-10-E53201-171204
System Version: V8.3.2_20180716.143957_MLT4-DVD
DVD Version: 2.13.15-860mc-150417
I've searched for T5.3.19 and I'm not finding much, so I'd rather not just do my usual and go ram-stamming in and understand what I'm doing, why, and if it's the right thing.
So TL;DR:
I have a PCD7739B
The OS is fine but could be nicer
Is rooting necessary?
Are there other apps that would make it better?
What rooting options are there/does anyone have links to ROMs?
I appreciate any help you guys can offer.
Cheers,
Adam.
So I emailed Xtrons on the same night I posted this and they got back to me saying that they haven't updated the firmware for this model in quite some time and that it is not suitable for rooting.
Not sure how much I believe of the second part but meh.

Help deciding on this head unit

Guys, I got this super offer for android head unit..i have same basic knowledge and i understand that 2gb is minimum. This one is 1gb ram and 16gn rom 1.6 quad core, android 4.4.4.. I got a super cheap price for this unit and if you guys dont mind having a look and tell your opinion on this. Is this any good? Can i somehow upgrade it if its not that good. Thanks in an advance, I cant post links since i am a new user but this is the model i have:
Model Number: D90-9028

any hope for custom rom for this AHU (with PCB pics)

Hello team, i recently got this unit in india. https://blaupunktcar.in/buy/blaupunkt/Car-Radios/Key-Largo/970---10.1inch/202/
here are the specs...
is there any updated firmware? BP isnt really helpful in any sort of communication. When i pointed out fake 9 and the real 8.1 they shut off..
http://www.specdevice.com/showspec.php?id=1ec2-837c-0033-c5870033c587
ManufactureralpsModel8227L_demoAndroid version9; 1601444633; SDK27CPU4 cores; ARMv7 Processor rev 3 (v7l); Max: 1118.0 MHz; Min: 598.0 MHzDisplay1024 x 600; DPI: 160; Evaluated Size: 7.4"Touch screenMultitouch 5 pointsGPUMali-450 MP; ARM; OpenGL ES-CM 1.1; OpenGL ES 2.0 58bf738RAM0 MBFlash1.000 GB; 64 GB (57.305 GB actual); 16 GB (14.453 GB actual) (see memory map tab)
KERNEL: Linux version 3.18.79+ ([email protected]) (gcc version 6.3.1 20170404 (Linaro GCC 6.3-2017.05) ) #2 SMP PREEMPT Wed Sep 30 14:21:15 CST 2020
CODENAME: REL
Mainboard: unknown
BRAND: alps
CPU_ABI: armeabi-v7a
CPU_ABI2: armeabi
DEVICE: 8227L_demo
DISPLAY: JCAC10H04-OAE-V1.0.34R3-200930_1343
FINGERPRINT: alps/full_8227L_demo/8227L_demo:9/O11019/1601444633:userdebug/test-keys
HARDWARE: ac8227l
ID: O11019
TAGS: test-keys
I got a new update from OEM which has both MCU and System. Much faster now.
Looking for community suggestions for improving otherwise.
I am surprised even Blaupunkt is using rebranded Chinese head units.
ilikenexus said:
I got a new update from OEM which has both MCU and System. Much faster now.
Looking for community suggestions for improving otherwise.
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Would you mind sharing this update?
Allan_Hun said:
Would you mind sharing this update?
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Sure. Let me upload cloud and share in a few hours.
abhifx said:
I am surprised even Blaupunkt is using rebranded Chinese head units.
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exactly. I paid premium for this thinking this is Blaupunkt. But its just a chinese head unit. Had they advertised as is, would hv been better. its seem to work good anyways.
ilikenexus said:
exactly. I paid premium for this thinking this is Blaupunkt. But its just a chinese head unit. Had they advertised as is, would hv been better. its seem to work good anyways.
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I have a similar system, except that its under mytvs. But the sound is a bit of a letdown. Maybe this firmware could work. I wonder
here are the files. MCU
Here is the system image
update.img
1 file sent via WeTransfer, the simplest way to send your files around the world
we.tl
Any discoveries?
Hey man I got this unit in the 9 inch version. The touchscreen is really laggy. but what annoys me is that the radio app doesnt do playback in background. DO you also face the same issue?
Amolecule said:
Hey man I got this unit in the 9 inch version. The touchscreen is really laggy. but what annoys me is that the radio app doesnt do playback in background. DO you also face the same issue?
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there is an update from OEM, contact the customer care, they will send u google drive link... this helped me a bit.
hello, i search link for firmware.img, but link is offline, can you new upload please.
best regards
0126_2nd_Lot_9inch_A50_SW.rar
drive.google.com
videojo said:
hello, i search link for firmware.img, but link is offline, can you new upload please.
best regards
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aditya.jain02 said:
0126_2nd_Lot_9inch_A50_SW.rar
drive.google.com
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thank you, but it is 9" inch firmware ? i search 10" inch firmware :-(
I would like to have the link for the 10" too. Mine is branded under nakamichi and there's a couple of issue that i've encountered so far
would be helpful if some one can help on how to update using this file?
Note: I currently use Blaupunkt key largo 970 9''
thank for system update working fine, you are requested to kindly do the needful to root Blaupunkt key largo 970 9''
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In 2015, Blaupunkt filed for bankruptcy. The Chinese have probably bought the rights to sell their radios under that name. Just the same for the well-known hi-fi brand Nakamischi, which suddenly appears with the same characteristics as the Blaupunkt.

Looking for a new Android head unit in 2023 - I'm a newbie

Hey there
I'm looking for a good Android head unit with really good specs (for e.g. QLED at least HD, best would he FullHD and a good chipset with a good amp, things like toslink and a fan to cool the unit would he nice) for a BMW pre facelift E46 - also for a MB CL203 pre facelift....
I'm just really confused by how many chipsets there are and which hardware specs are to look out for ..
I also don't know what Bluetooth codecs are used, you know, I also want to have good music without latency and with good quality - obviously we all want this
Maybe someone could help me out and tell me some things about all those head unit manufacturers like Dasaita, Junsun, Skyshadow and so on - I just don't know where start to filter the bad from the good units, I know one thing or two about android, but never bought an Android head unit before - now is the day
For example:. I found something like this here - BT6 or TT6 here on AliExpress (seems nice to me)
Is this overkill? : The 2k model on AliExpress which I found
Is it any good? For what should I look out for? Maybe there are some threads here on xda which are good to read to get some Infos, maybe someone could provide me those?
Also, I don't know anything about the specs of MTCD, MTCB and FYT, I don't have any Infos about them - but there are sperate xda developer forums for them...
Thank you very much in advance
Start by having a read through forums, get a feel for the unit you want - more importantly want to avoid, then ask a few more pointed questions.
Honestly, there are few on xda that want to view links because you are unsure.
There are few and far between 'experts', which is not the best use of their time to answer repetitive posts from new users, a regular few members who dont respond, through to those that join to get free advice, disappearing once advice is received.
You probably want a FYT based UIS7862. Nothing better at this time.
Suggest what ever you decide - and you might have seen my posts with the same advice for the same question - get seller to send you images of full Android system information, including MCU version. This will signal the seller that you know what you want and be less likely to send you a lower spec unit, or completely different unit. If they try to scam you, you can then file a dispute/refund.
marchnz said:
Start by having a read through forums, get a feel for the unit you want - more importantly want to avoid, then ask a few more pointed questions.
Honestly, there are few on xda that want to view links because you are unsure.
There are few and far between 'experts', which is not the best use of their time to answer repetitive posts from new users, a regular few members who dont respond, through to those that join to get free advice, disappearing once advice is received.
You probably want a FYT based UIS7862. Nothing better at this time.
Suggest what ever you decide - and you might have seen my posts with the same advice for the same question - get seller to send you images of full Android system information, including MCU version. This will signal the seller that you know what you want and be less likely to send you a lower spec unit, or completely different unit. If they try to scam you, you can then file a dispute/refund.
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Right, I agree with written and just to add...
In preorder, before buying, specify to seller what kind of device you want and they will configure it for you (specially for Chinese merchants) or find a different solution.
marchnz said:
Start by having a read through forums, get a feel for the unit you want - more importantly want to avoid, then ask a few more pointed questions.
Honestly, there are few on xda that want to view links because you are unsure.
There are few and far between 'experts', which is not the best use of their time to answer repetitive posts from new users, a regular few members who dont respond, through to those that join to get free advice, disappearing once advice is received.
You probably want a FYT based UIS7862. Nothing better at this time.
Suggest what ever you decide - and you might have seen my posts with the same advice for the same question - get seller to send you images of full Android system information, including MCU version. This will signal the seller that you know what you want and be less likely to send you a lower spec unit, or completely different unit. If they try to scam you, you can then file a dispute/refund.
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Thank you very much, you just confirmed my thoughts, that this chipset would be the best of all those out there for Head Units - but I have also seen a Qualcomm Version, but have never compared them.
You see, I still don't know what FYT means and I just vaguely know, that MCU Version is the base system on which a head unit is based on?
I am not asking for full service, I'm just looking for example for tutorials - I would to write some tutorials if I gain more and more knowledge, would help other newbies like me. Also it could be just about that someone else is buying or bought a head unit for those cars I've mentioned - sometimes it just happens by chance...
But thank you anyway, you gave me the right Infos and tips for what I have to look for.
Anton TNT said:
Right, I agree with written and just to add...
In preorder, before buying, specify to seller what kind of device you want and they will configure it for you (specially for Chinese merchants) or find a different solution.
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So they basically search for a head unit for me to my liking?
I think that I have to write with some of those sellers to have a selection from which I could chose.
Are there some amplifiers, which should be avoided or which are good and recommended? Are there any details for which I should look out, which could be a good trap for newbies like me?
Where I can get MCU Version information? (I know, you can look it up in the 'about' screen on Android, but I'm still not quite sure what it represents) so basically if someone has a for e.g. Dasaita and someone else have a Skyshadow, they could use the same software, if MCU Version would he the same?
Thank you very much
Ubuntu_Man said:
So they basically search for a head unit for me to my liking?
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Not by liking must choose what your car tells you, choose what is compatible with car and most up to date device
Start by searching for units compatible with your car.Then narrow the selection by CPU (8 core), RAM (6 or 8 GB) and screen.
When you are down to a handful, look at seller reputation and number of units sold for your config.
Also, check shipping terms and always ask if they ship from regional warehouse.
so, I still don"t understand what FYT or the other things stand for - I have no idea, I thought, that maybe the chipset like UIS7862 defines what is DYT or MCPD or what ever - also what is MCU-version?
Ubuntu_Man said:
so, I still don"t understand what FYT or the other things stand for - I have no idea, I thought, that maybe the chipset like UIS7862 defines what is DYT or MCPD or what ever - also what is MCU-version?
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FYT is the manufacturer of most of these UIS7862-based units, no matter what the Chinese reseller calls them. Navifly, Mekede, Joying, etc.
MTCB to MTCE are really old units from a different manuacturer.
MCU is basically the "mind" of the unit, taking care of low level functionality.
Now, for the bad news. This is all pretty much useless information.
Look for a good screen - best I have seen in these units is 2000x1200 QLED, 8-core and as much RAM and ROM as you can find - 6 to8BG RAM and 128 GB storage is max I have seen.
Android 10 (almost all Android 11 and 12 units are fake and actually are Android 10)
Don't count on updates and get a headunit designed for your car to avoid frustration.
m00n61 said:
FYT is the manufacturer of most of these UIS7862-based units, no matter what the Chinese reseller calls them. Navifly, Mekede, Joying, etc.
MTCB to MTCE are really old units from a different manuacturer.
MCU is basically the "mind" of the unit, taking care of low level functionality.
Now, for the bad news. This is all pretty much useless information.
Look for a good screen - best I have seen in these units is 2000x1200 QLED, 8-core and as much RAM and ROM as you can find - 6 to8BG RAM and 128 GB storage is max I have seen.
Android 10 (almost all Android 11 and 12 units are fake and actually are Android 10)
Don't count on updates and get a headunit designed for your car to avoid frustration.
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Thank you very much - you're the only one, who provided me some answers to my questions in the first place.
You also confirmed my view on the Android head unit market - would also look for the same things you wrote to look after buying a new head unit.
Do you know, if there is a double DIN unit which has one knob for the volume? The only one I've found has only "High definition" resolution, there is no option for a 2k display - it's this one: Head unit with fake android 11 because of false API but looks nice and has some features - especially the BT6 and TT6 models...
I would love to have a BT6 with a 2k display, but I think that this only a dream. There just simply none available with a volume knob and a 2k display, otherwise it would be just perfect.
Hi there, sorry to jump in your thread, but i am also searching for a unit for my E46. I went through a lot of pages from the 144 pages of the main FYT thread available, but still, i am a bit lost to find out the unit that would fit the best my wishes. Did you choose one finally ? Overall from my side, i am currently stock navigation system with Harman Kardon amp and speakers. Over it i installed a raspberry with an interface named "Pibus" which allows a piece of software running on Kodi to get a lot of interaction with the car (BMWRaspcontrol). Overall i love the system, it has a lot of benefit, but the downside of it is Kodi, so no Android auto, no carplay nothing like that.
Ubuntu_Man said:
Thank you very much - you're the only one, who provided me some answers to my questions in the first place.
You also confirmed my view on the Android head unit market - would also look for the same things you wrote to look after buying a new head unit.
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If this wil help you choose...
I have bought recently TS18 unit (topway branded) and installed it in car. First of all, I'm so happy I got this, for 200€ I got Qualcomm processor (much faster and better than Chinese c....p Mediatek) , bunch of new apps that you can choose to install rather than have all mixed in single process, updating of unit is online, so you must have internet connection (5g is activated and running the whole time and + got wifi connection).
Unit has also online update for any of canbus boxes installed (so you won't have to choose or re-set all wheel controls), theme app for various themes and boot animation app for setting custom boot animations.
Unit has root access so it means you can do with your device anything you want!
And all that for only 200€ (bought 2GBx64GB) and with no customs taxes.
For other units like this one you are considering, this is jackpot.
Anton TNT said:
If this wil help you choose...
I have bought recently TS18 unit (topway branded) and installed it in car. First of all, I'm so happy I got this, for 200€ I got Qualcomm processor (much faster and better than Chinese c....p Mediatek) , bunch of new apps that you can choose to install rather than have all mixed in single process, updating of unit is online, so you must have internet connection (5g is activated and running the whole time and + got wifi connection).
Unit has also online update for any of canbus boxes installed (so you won't have to choose or re-set all wheel controls), theme app for various themes and boot animation app for setting custom boot animations.
Unit has root access so it means you can do with your device anything you want!
And all that for only 200€ (bought 2GBx64GB) and with no customs taxes.
For other units like this one you are considering, this is jackpot.
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Thanks for your recommendation, I took a quick and first look on those units and they are very similar to the other ones, regarding the screen, ram+rom, sources/outputs and also the resulting price - but I can't find any information which SOC is installed - which Qualcomm SOC do you have? There were some of those units, last time I searched - something like snapdragon 662?
I prefer to have a high amount of ram and ROM, also it should have a QLED Display + one knob for volume regulation....
Ubuntu_Man said:
Thanks for your recommendation, I took a quick and first look on those units and they are very similar to the other ones, regarding the screen, ram+rom, sources/outputs and also the resulting price - but I can't find any information which SOC is installed - which Qualcomm SOC do you have? There were some of those units, last time I searched - something like snapdragon 662?
I prefer to have a high amount of ram and ROM, also it should have a QLED Display + one knob for volume regulation....
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I bought this device ... https://www.aliexpress.com/item/100....order_list.order_list_main.59.21ef1802Q3dkF7
SPECS: read and enjoy...
UNIT AINAVI "H5"
Preset Station: FM
Built-in DVD Player: NO
Built-in CD player: NO
Chipset: Qualcomm 8953
Processor Speed: 1.8GHz
Processor Type: QUALCOMM SNAPDRAGON ARM CORTEX 8 core UNISOC
Is touch screen: YES
Built-in Screen: YES
TF/Micro SD Slot: 2
Din: Double Din
RAM: 2G-6G
Special Feature: Wifi Function,Support Steering Wheel Control online,Support 3G Network,Support 4G Network,Support Can-Bus, Updating online
Operating System: Android 10.0 OS
Out Power: 4*50w
Voltage: 12V
Material Type: Glass
Item Weight: 1.8kg
Item Size: 9 Inch
Max External Memory: 128G
ROM: 128G
Special Features: Built-in GPS,MP3 Players,Voice Control,DSP,Carplay,Android Auto,Reversing Input,Split Screen
Digital Media Format: Mp3,MP4,WMA,JPEG
OSD Language: Chinese (Simplified),Chinese (Traditional),Albanian,Arabic,Azeri,Irish,Estonian,Belarusian,Bulgarian,Icelandic,Polish,PERSIAN,Boolean text (Dutch South Africa),Danish,German,Russian,French,Filipino,Finnish,Georgian,Haitian Creole,Korean,Dutch,Galicia,Catalan,Czech,Croatian,Latin,Latvian,Lithuanian,Romanian,Maltese,Malay,Macedonian,Norwegian,Portuguese,Japanese,Swedish,Serbian,Slovak,Slovenian,Swahili,Thai,Turkish,Welsh,Ukrainian,Hebrew,Greek,Spain's Basque,Spanish,Hungarian,Armenian,Italian,Yiddish,Hindi,Urdu India,Indonesia,English,Vietnamese
Resolution: 1280*720
Display Size: 9"
Brand Name: Ainavi
Origin: Mainland China
For Vehicle Brands/Model: PEUGEOT
Peugeot Model: 308
308-Year: 2009,2010,2011,2012,2013,2014
Certification: CE
Carplay: Built-in wired&wireless Carplay
Android Auto: Support Android Auto
Radio: Support FM/AM/RDS
Network: Support 3G/4G Network
Radio IC: SI47925
Amplifier IC: ST7850
GPS: Built-in GPS
Special Feature 1: Bluetooth
Special Feature 2: Built-In Speaker/Microphone
Special Feature 3: Support Steering Wheel Control
BIG BIG + is UNIT SUPPORT by seller and technicians
del_piero3 said:
Hi there, sorry to jump in your thread, but i am also searching for a unit for my E46. I went through a lot of pages from the 144 pages of the main FYT thread available, but still, i am a bit lost to find out the unit that would fit the best my wishes. Did you choose one finally ? Overall from my side, i am currently stock navigation system with Harman Kardon amp and speakers. Over it i installed a raspberry with an interface named "Pibus" which allows a piece of software running on Kodi to get a lot of interaction with the car (BMWRaspcontrol). Overall i love the system, it has a lot of benefit, but the downside of it is Kodi, so no Android auto, no carplay nothing like that.
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If your car is BMW E46 (see also compatibility of model - by year)
See this proposals ...
https://www.aliexpress.com/af/ainav...itiative_id=SB_20230217043125&origin=n&dida=y
Anton TNT said:
If your car is BMW E46 (see also compatibility of model - by year)
See this proposals ...
https://www.aliexpress.com/af/ainav...itiative_id=SB_20230217043125&origin=n&dida=y
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Hi there,
thanks for all the suggestion, indeed a Qualcomm processor if available is a huge plus compare to anything else. I will check out what's available and will report what i found. Is the one for the Peugeot you showed from the seller you got good support as you mentioned ?
Edit : Found out that the official store doesn't have any E46 model available, so started to look around, and found this unit, but the price for the Qualcomm 8 core version is a bit high
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004604768857.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.3.4c0a6bfb7IpW6X&algo_pvid=985320e3-4d0c-4d9b-a024-e12e233a18d4&algo_exp_id=985320e3-4d0c-4d9b-a024-e12e233a18d4-1&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22sku_id%22%3A%2212000029800475082%22%7D&pdp_npi=3%40dis%21EUR%21276.71%21276.71%21%21%21%21%21%40211bec8616767014406526756d074d%2112000029800475082%21sea%21BE%21144259117&curPageLogUid=nA5qbKTZCCbI
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I found this one, looks really great with volume knobs as you requested @Ubuntu_Man , however the plastic looks a bit cheap, but maybe it is an impression :
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001774883334.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.23.4c0a6bfb7IpW6X&algo_pvid=985320e3-4d0c-4d9b-a024-e12e233a18d4&algo_exp_id=985320e3-4d0c-4d9b-a024-e12e233a18d4-11&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22sku_id%22%3A%2212000017521648402%22%7D&pdp_npi=3%40dis%21EUR%21409.19%21245.51%21%21%21%21%21%40211bec8616767014406526756d074d%2112000017521648402%21sea%21BE%21144259117&curPageLogUid=avv30AqHJaPb
del_piero3 said:
Is the one for the Peugeot you showed from the seller you got good support as you mentioned ?
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Yes , store is called AINAVI and sellers are always helpfull. + for them
del_piero3 said:
Found out that the official store doesn't have any E46 model available, so started to look around, and found this unit, but the price for the Qualcomm 8 core version is a bit high
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004604768857.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.3.4c0a6bfb7IpW6X&algo_pvid=985320e3-4d0c-4d9b-a024-e12e233a18d4&algo_exp_id=985320e3-4d0c-4d9b-a024-e12e233a18d4-1&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22sku_id%22%3A%2212000029800475082%22%7D&pdp_npi=3%40dis%21EUR%21276.71%21276.71%21%21%21%21%21%40211bec8616767014406526756d074d%2112000029800475082%21sea%21BE%21144259117&curPageLogUid=nA5qbKTZCCbI
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Price is ok , trust me, custom tax is in price so probably ,dependable on your country, customs will not be charged. I have not payed customs for import.
And probably is with free shiping. Ali Express is cheapest, AMazon and E-bay are expensive.
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Price is ok , trust me, custom tax is in price so probably ,dependable on your country, customs will not be charged. I have not payed customs for import.
And probably is with free shiping. Ali Express is cheapest, AMazon and E-bay are expensive.
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Sure that's also to be considered, you are right. Have a look to the second unit i showed, i haven't seen your answers, so i edited a second time my post. It is not Ainavi, but it is with Qualcomm processor
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Sure that's also to be considered, you are right. Have a look to the second unit i showed, i haven't seen your answers, so i edited a second time my post. It is not Ainavi, but it is with Qualcomm processor
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First option looks like better option, but you should know better what to fit in your car. Compatibility with car is crucial.
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First option looks like better option, but you should know better what to fit in your car. Compatibility with car is crucial.
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Compatibility about what? The function in the head-unit or the physical fit ? The physical fit, on E46 there was no difference from the first to the second phase, all unit that are made for E46 should go in the head-unit location without any issue. I remember the first generation, the units were longer and sometimes it was tricky to get all the rear cables sorted correctly so the unit would enter the dashboard correctly, but now i see that the units are shorter so it shouldn't be an issue. About the software, i hope with the canbus that all the functions are decoded correctly form the bus, unless there is some bugs. And last but not least, about the OEM installation in place, this is up to us to check, mine have the OEM navigation with the BM54 in the trunk, so i know that i have to take the long cable to connect the unit in the one in the trunk, and that is some work to be done Unless i am missing something ?
the only one that worries me a bit is the screen resolution. I am wondering if such big screen with 1280x720 is enough ?

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