Android head unit - 2014 Insignia - Android Head-Units

Hi all,
I am a complete n00b with Android head units. I am not even sure what FYT is :\
I have an Vauxhall (aka Opel) Insignia 64 plate.
I am wanting to replace the stock unit with an Android unit, but there are so many around, I have no ide what to get.
What I would like from the unit is:
Steering Wheel control
Play Store access
The ability to sideload APK files
I had a discussion with the bloke from Icebox Auto and he said that unit, in below link, support what I need
VAUXHALL OPEL INSIGNIA 2014-17 TESLA NAVI ANDROID 12.0 8CORE 4/64GB 4G DAB+ THV1983
Vauxhall Opel Insignia 2014-17 Tesla, Navi Android 11.0 8CORE 4/64GB 4G DAB+ TTV1983 insignia stereo upgrade/replacement @ Iceboxauto
www.iceboxauto.com
But after further searching, I have found similar/higher spec on Ali Express (T6 version)
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mr9fbzK
I have messaged them, so see if it meets my requirements. Awaiting response.
I also understand there are head units that don't allow you to install from Play Store or to side load an APK's. Is there an easy way to determine this ? Is it to do with connection USB for Android Auto vs "Standard" Android apps via data tethering ?
Apologies is this is posted in to the wrong forum
Thanks

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Ask seller to provide screenshots of Android System information, including MCU. With that you could know what is being offered and then research the forums.
You probably want a UIS7862 FYT based uint.
marchnz said:
Ask seller to provide screenshots of Android System information, including MCU. With that you could know what is being offered and then research the forums.
You probably want a UIS7862 FYT based uint.
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Thank you! I'm going to add that to my list of questions for them.

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