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Android Head unit, Complete install

Discussion in 'Audio & Video' started by airrage, Nov 26, 2015.

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  1. Jan 1, 2016 at 7:44 AM
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  2. May 11, 2016 at 7:36 PM
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    Hey Guys

    Just wanted to say Hello, and introduce myself.

    I work directly with Joying and based in New York, USA.
    I am the only Authorized seller and repair center for Joying in USA and I am the only seller that can provide USA warranty with your purchase.
    If I can help in anyway let me know .

    Joying-USA
     
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  3. May 11, 2016 at 7:38 PM
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    sorry you had problem with Joying support

    Between the language barrier and time difference and inefficiency of email tech support it becomes frustrating.

    I provide USA warranty to y customers for the Joying head unit.

    you issue should be very easy fix, if you still have this problem let me know and I will help you as much as I can.
     
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  4. May 12, 2016 at 12:41 AM
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  5. May 20, 2016 at 11:18 AM
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    Did you need anything extra to make the steering wheel controls work?
     
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  6. May 28, 2016 at 1:53 AM
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    I dont have steering wheel controls
     
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  7. May 28, 2016 at 1:37 PM
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    So what are your thoughts on this unit after all this time? Would you recommend it? Did they end up getting updated to a newer version of Android?
     
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  8. May 29, 2016 at 3:53 AM
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    They have a newer version but its for newer radio. My radio i cannot update to 5.1 apperantly but i love the unit, I have a app on there where i can watch live tv or new movies or whatever i want as long its connect via internet over wifi or using my cell as hotspot makes it even more awesome! HD movies too
     
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  9. May 30, 2016 at 1:05 PM
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    Did your terrestrial radio reception get any better? I like listening to radio, and am looking forward to HD radio even (if supported). Did you hookup the taco's antenna connector to your unit?
     
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  10. Jun 28, 2016 at 9:00 PM
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    I just got the 4.4 kit kat Joying 7" after doing a lot of research on these things, arrived incredibly fast. Three days ! The only issue is the after market mounting kit, I chose Metra. The quality and texture is good, but the brackets and face plate were really off. I asked Joying if they recommended another brand, they sent me this model (which i never heard of) CARVA. It has the side brackets screwed to the sides so you don't have to bolt the stock 10mm bolts back in or try and line them up.
    Anybody heard of this one or used it, I just am not sure about placing all that weight on those brackets. It would make lining up the stereo to the face place much easier ?

    CARVA.jpg
     
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  11. Jun 28, 2016 at 9:03 PM
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    Was going to go with scosche, it seems like its 50/50 with metra and scosche
     
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  12. Sep 18, 2016 at 8:00 AM
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    I just ordered one of the 5.1 unit's from Amazon along with the Metra face plate. I'm glad I saw this thread before I ordered! I added the cable that OP posted. Hopefully it will make it an easier install. I'm also curious about the steering wheel controls. I would like to keep them, but I could live without them. I really do not like the factory head unit.
     
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  13. Sep 18, 2016 at 10:28 AM
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    Not sure what year/trim level you have, but my base model base radio, came plugged into the radio with the steering wheel control harness. If you ordered the harness with the three connectors above, you should be good to go. You'll see a SW1 SW2 cables that are for the controls on the harness.
     
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    Cool thanks for the info.
    Mine is a 2008 4 door trd off road. 6 spd standard.
    I did order the 3 connector as above and Amazon says it will be delivered sometime around the end of October. They are killing me here with these crazy long delivery dates.
    So the SW1 and SW2 cables are for the steering wheel controls?
    Also, I'm going to need to figure out what I connect to for rear camera/ backup. Mine did not have the back up camera as a factory option. But I do plan to add it in with the new unit.
     
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  15. Sep 18, 2016 at 11:34 AM
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    If anyone needs a steering wheel control harness i have one. Bought it from another member here and never used it.
    $30
    Shipped FREE in CONUS.
     
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  16. Sep 18, 2016 at 11:38 AM
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    I'll keep that in mind. since I have no idea if I'm going to need one or not.
     
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  17. Sep 18, 2016 at 11:39 AM
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    Sounds good
    PM me if you need it.
     
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  18. Sep 18, 2016 at 11:45 AM
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    Will do thank you. :( Looks like I won't even get to start my project until around mid October. Waiting on Amazon...
     
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  19. Dec 5, 2016 at 7:07 AM
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    Did you ever get the rest of your issues resolved? the back-button... the AM/FM radio... curious how it all turned out.
     
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  20. Dec 6, 2016 at 1:48 AM
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    back button did fix itself so no more issues with that, radio is not that bad i guess they give a booster antenna when you buy a new unit now but all in all still working good. Wish i had 2gb memory instead of 1gb like the new ones.
    only 1 issue i have now is the front camera but its the camera and not the unit
     
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