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Discussion in 'Audio & Video' started by makanouchi, Aug 22, 2015.

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  1. Dec 8, 2015 at 2:29 PM
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    Do you guys know if an interface is needed for a 2015 with all the different buttons it has in the steering wheel. That puppy has like 12 buttons!
     
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  2. Dec 8, 2015 at 5:46 PM
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    Not sure about 2015, SRC's wiring code sure worked well for my 2013....and based on that, now understand why I could never get the SWC box to work! Which with this unit, you do not need, as wired per his instructions, and got my SWC back after 2 years of hit/miss with my Kenwood.
     
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  3. Dec 8, 2015 at 5:51 PM
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    Didn't have lots of time to play with it, But, truly Amazing!!!, logged into my g mail account, all APPS come up, got to pick and choose which ones you truly need on head unit......Google Maps is Outstanding with the traffic overlay.....
     
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  4. Dec 8, 2015 at 6:05 PM
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    Will it fit and work in 1st gens?
     
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  5. Dec 13, 2015 at 5:09 PM
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    The only wireless mirror link is with the iPhone. Our androids unfortunately have to be plugged in everytime. I could see where it's a pain for you. I love it though. I have unlimited data so I have internet everywhere.
     
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  6. Dec 14, 2015 at 12:19 AM
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    +1..
    anybody???
     
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  7. Dec 14, 2015 at 12:41 PM
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    There's nothing Tacoma-specific about this HU, it's just like any other radio.
     
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    Yea I guess that makes sense..guess we were more wondering if someone had done it already to borrow the lessons learned..I may go this route..but I've got to see if I can mount it higher in the dash..doest the screen tilt at all or no?
     
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  9. Dec 15, 2015 at 1:56 AM
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    Look at my post on my joying unit, YOU PAY FOR WHAT YOU GET
     
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  10. Dec 15, 2015 at 6:48 AM
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    Sorry about your luck, it sounds like you got a bad unit.

    I've had no issues at all with mine and it has been running very smooth. I've installed a custom ROM and am using Nova Launcher which is a nice touch over the factory launcher. I'm loving how much I am able to customize things to the way I like it. I've been using Google Play Music and Poweramp for my music without any issues. There is a lot of information available on these units over on the xda-developers website.
     
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  11. Dec 15, 2015 at 7:02 AM
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    Anyone with an iPhone use this unit. Looked at buying a new Tundra and they are trying to jack me on my trade hard core so I'm just going to keep my Tacoma now and get a good head unit with bluetooth and throw in some speakers.
     
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  12. Dec 16, 2015 at 3:54 AM
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    Thanks maybe I will try that, Pandora is my issue. hit or miss with it
     
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  13. Dec 17, 2015 at 10:12 AM
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    I am extremely intrigued by this. I have a 2015 SR5, and from what I am seeing here, it looks like I can install this unit and still retain the use of my factory back up cam, and my factory phone microphone?

    Also, one question. While looking on Amazon, I see that the majority of you have installed the same unit, however, joying makes several units, this one
    7" Android Tablet Touch Screen Car Stereo Quad Core 1024600 Double Din in Dash Car GPS Navigation Radio Receiver Audio Head Unit Support Subwoofer/Steering Wheel Control/Rear camera/1080P/Bluetooth
    http://www.amazon.com/Automotive-Un...50375256&sr=8-1&keywords=joying+android+4.4.4 claims to be their newest unit, anyone have any info or experience with this model? Thoughts?

    Thanks.
     
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  14. Dec 17, 2015 at 10:19 AM
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    I think i have mentioned this before but ill be looking to play around with http://pixen.net/productspec4.2.html soon. It has amazing features, and has a built in DSP as well http://pixen.net/dsp.html. What i like about it is the DVR, On/off line GPS and OBD2. IM waiting for the 8core model to be released then ill get a sample unit through Shok distribution and play around with it
     
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  15. Dec 22, 2015 at 4:23 PM
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    So after enjoying this unit for a couple weeks, it has decided to not to work. It comes on but stays on the logo screen. Contacted joying and was told to download the updates and install them. Did that with no results, waiting on a response from them on what to do next. Anyone experiencing this?
     
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  16. Dec 23, 2015 at 2:00 AM
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    I havnt but having other small issues. I seen a youtube video of a problem like you are having .Which update they talking about far as I know its not available yet but they are testing 5.1 lollipop.
     
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    Did you try doing the update with the wipe system option?
     
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    Yep. Did it twice. Also tried to restore from backup. Heard back from them quickly on the first email but nothing for 2 days now.
     
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    If you didn't find updating the firmware too complicated, have a look at this. That is the ROM that I'm running. Make sure you choose the right version for your unit. The RK3188 ROM's are in the second post and instructions at the top of the posts. Once installed, go to settings and do a factory reset. This ROM changes the partition so you have more space for apps and stuff. The partition didn't adjust until I did the factory reset. Read carefully though, you can brick your unit with this stuff.
     
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