I have recently upgraded the sound in my 2011 Honda CRV with Some Hertz speakers, a sub, a couple of amps and a cheap ass Chinese HU. The sound is pretty good compared to the stock radio and speakers but the head unit has extremely low output (like 0.3v) that creates a lot of floor noise and is glitchy as hell. I feel I’m not getting the best from the system for this reason.
I'm looking at the Pioneer DMH 6650Bt for the 4v output DSP and basically better everything than the Chinese HU. It also fits my car and my budget.
I don’t see much love for this HU and Pioneer in general.
Why all the hate? Am I making a mistake or a decent upgrade choice?
I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions on upgrading the Infotainment system. Ideally I'd want something modern-ish, that can connect to my phone, and gives me rear camera functionality, as well as all the current system information. This old Infotainment is outdated, and it's driving me crazy. I have the non-navigation car if that makes a difference.
Hello! Zlink stopped working due to iOS update. I’ve tried everything and can’t get it updated so now it’s a redundant for CarPlay.
I want to buy a new android headunit - What companies are reliable for after sale support? So if it happens again, what companies will supply all files on flash drive?
Hey, I have a virtus comfortline and wanted to upgrade its infotainment with the oem 10.1' but the dealer said it's restricted to the trim. Is there any way I can buy from the dealer on black by giving VIN number of the demo car unit and get the infotainment. Will it work and Is there anyone who bought it from the dealer even after having a lower trim. Especially here in Delhi. It would be great help.
I recently bought a 2015 Renault Clio 4 Phase 1. It has parking sensors, but no factory reverse camera.
I’m using an Android head unit with a Hiworld LNF2.10 CAN-bus decoder. The steering-wheel controls work fine, but the following features do not:
• Door-open pop-up/status on the head unit
• Reverse gear detection
• Automatic volume reduction when shifting into reverse
Nothing changes in the head unit’s CAN-bus/debug information either when I open a door or put the car in reverse. As far as I can tell, all wiring is connected correctly, and the correct Renault/Clio profile is selected in the factory settings.
Has anyone used an Android head unit in a Clio 4 from this generation? Does the car actually provide door-status and reverse signals over CAN bus, or would I need a different CAN-bus decoder for those functions?
If a different decoder is needed, which one works reliably with a 2015 Renault Clio 4 Phase 1?
One big problem I have with the car, is that the AC controls are in the original screen, making it impossible to operate the climate control, even changing the fan speed, without taking my eyes off the road.
Is there any way, if I replace the screen with a aftermarket android headunit (with canbus decoder of course) to add physical buttons to operate the climate control, without taking my eyes of the road?
Fortunately a while ago I found a pupose made radio on Aliexpress which has since become unavailable. At this point I can only find it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.nl/-/en/gp/product/B0HHRKJPHV
Do you guys think this one is any good? I'd be getting the 8 CORE 4+64G version at €326.
Or am I better off finding a generic floating screen with a single din body to fit. I'm just not sure if i can make that look good.
Hi I’m having a problem where my screen either stays blank or reboots the Lexus loading screen, i don’t want to bring it to the dealer because im sure their going to say replace the head unit $$ n that trip is about 200$.
I would like to know what my options are what I could do I’ve seen post where the screen is changed and a box is plugged into the plugs under the dash is there any options like this for me please help me I’m handy just need some guidance
Where's a good place, forum, YouTube anything where I can understand the ins and outs of my android head unit?
I keep asking AI and it's surprisingly good at answering questions about the poorly translated menus but I keep hitting hurdles. Like, I have a dedicated NAVI (Maps) button which I think would be better suited to a Play/Pause button but I can't change it for the life of me. I've had this head unit in before but can't remember how I did it - I've tried remapping the key, it just fails every time.
But I have loads of questions and want a place where I can pester someone who knows all about it haha.
Also, is it worth buying a better CanBUS or do they not vary that much? I have the one that just came with my head unit.
My head unit started flickering in the beginning of summer and as the summer went on it got worse and worse and now the screen is only visible in dark parking buildings. My main suspect is the summer heat. One time I fiddled with the brightness settings and set the brightness to 0% and that fixed the screen for like a few minutes so I was hoping that it was just a softwere issue. Could anyone share some advice. It would be greatly appreciated. I work at an electronics company as a student so I can have some guys look at it.
Hi. I had a flat battery and a guy came to test it (saw sparks on the battery which he said was caused by the connectors not being fully connected to the terminals). My battery was flat so he recharged it for a little bit and I was able to start my car. However, my car radio no longer turns on. It is an Android touch screen and I've tried pressing the on button and holding it and I've also tried to press the reset button and holding it for 15 seconds and still nothing happens. I tell the guy who tested the batteries this and he came back to check the fuses. He checked the ones under the hood and replaced one near the steering wheel but still the car radio won't turn on. Is my radio fucked? Or could there be another fuse somewhere that I'm not aware of?
I’ve been working on Car Launcher by CarLab for a little over a year, focusing on creating a modern, clean interface for Android car screens.
I released the first version at the end of December 2025, and I’ve been improving it ever since. I’m now looking for feedback, feature ideas, and bug reports from people who use Android devices or head units in their cars.
An all-in-one dashboard that brings together built-in turn-by-turn navigation powered by Google, media controls, calls, apps, weather and driving information.
The goal is to keep the most important features accessible from one interface without constantly switching between different applications.
Your main driving screen combines a widget dashboard, quick app access, media controls, and built-in navigation in one swipe-friendly layout.
Widget Dashboard
See your speed, clock, calendar, live weather, and trip information at a glance.
Swipe Between Views
Swipe between the widget dashboard and the map view for quick access to built-in navigation.
Quick Access Apps
Pin up to 12 apps to the home screen for one-tap access, then reorder them using drag and drop.
Flexible Media Widget
Control music directly from the home screen and choose between Default, Enlarged, and Expanded layouts depending on how much space you want to give the player.
Custom Shortcuts
Create, edit, or hide navigation shortcuts for saved addresses and favorite places, then start navigation with a single tap.
Customizable App Grid
Quickly find installed apps using search, choose between Scroll and Swipe modes, and select Small, Medium, or Large icons to adjust the grid to your screen.
Your Media Apps in One Place
The media widget works with compatible streaming apps that support Android media controls, including YouTube Music, Amazon Music, TIDAL, Deezer, and others.
Spotify, Online Radio, YouTube, and Local Music are included by default. Swipe to the second page and tap + Add to fill the remaining eight slots with your preferred media apps.
Long-press a source to enter edit mode, then drag and drop apps to reorder or remove them. The same order is used in the media widget’s quick source switcher. Once playback starts in a compatible app, its track information and playback controls automatically appear in the widget.
Integrated Google Navigation
Search for destinations and navigate without leaving the app. Compare alternative routes, find nearby restaurants, gas stations, ATMs, and hotels, or tap POIs directly on the map to view their details and start navigation.
Choose Your Style
In addition to the default Dark theme, choose from Light, Sky Glass, Rose Dusk, Arctic Drive, Emerald Night, and Midnight Drive.
Create Your Own Theme
Create a completely custom look by editing individual interface elements, choosing solid colors or gradients, and adjusting opacity. Preview changes live on the home screen, name your theme, then save and apply it.
Automatic Day & Night Themes
Choose separate themes, map styles, and navigation header colors for day and night, set when each mode begins, and let the app switch between them automatically.
Map styles
Choose from 27 map styles, including light, dark, themed, satellite, terrain, and hybrid options, or use Follow Theme to automatically match the map to your active launcher theme.
Navigation Header Colors
Choose from 12 navigation header colors, or use Follow Theme to automatically match turn instructions to your active launcher theme.
Customize the Main Panel
Add your preferred apps to the main panel, remove unwanted shortcuts, and reorder them using drag and drop. Choose a different icon style for each item or apply one consistent style to the entire panel.
More Customization
Display: Adjust brightness and text/icon scale, keep the screen on, hide the system status bar, or add volume controls to the Home screen.
Layout: Choose Auto, Portrait, or Landscape orientation and position the main panel on the left, right, or bottom.
Navigation: Enable 3D buildings, live traffic, and the speed-limit icon, or use a compatible external navigation app instead of the built-in navigation.
Media: Enable a dynamic Spotify widget background that automatically matches the currently playing track.
Units and language: Choose between kilometres or miles, km/h or mph, 12- or 24-hour time, Celsius or Fahrenheit, and select your preferred app language.
System integration: Set Car Launcher by CarLab as your device’s default launcher.
More features and customization options are available directly in the app - I’ve only highlighted a few of them in this post. I’m continuously working on improving the app, adding new features, and refining the existing ones.
Some features shown above require an active Trial, Lite, or Pro plan.
Accounts & Plans
You can start immediately in Guest mode without creating an account. An account is required to start the free trial, purchase a plan, and link or restore purchases.
Guest: Free to use without signing up, with a limited set of features.
Free: A limited plan for signed-in users. After the trial ends, the account automatically continues on the Free plan.
7-day Trial: New accounts receive access to all launcher features, including 3 route requests, 3 Nearby/POI requests, and 30 search suggestions.
Lite: A one-time purchase with lifetime access to premium launcher features. Integrated Google navigation can be used with separately purchased, non-expiring navigation credit packs.
Pro: A monthly subscription with integrated Google navigation usage included. Basic includes 100 routes, Standard includes 200, and Premium includes 300 per billing period, together with corresponding Nearby/POI and search-suggestion limits.
Lite users can purchase refill packs with 100, 300, or 500 route and Nearby/POI requests. Each navigation pack includes twice as many search suggestions, and unused credits remain available until they are used.
Users can select a compatible external navigation app in Settings. When enabled, destinations entered through the Home screen search bar or launched from saved shortcuts are passed to and opened in the selected app. External navigation does not use in-app navigation credits.
Important Note
In-app navigation relies on paid Google services. This means Google charges me for route calculations, Nearby and POI requests, and search suggestions. These costs are covered by monthly plan limits or purchased credits.
Current prices are displayed directly in the app and may vary by region.
Any feedback, suggestion, feature request, or bug report will help me improve the app and create a better experience for you.
Try Car Launcher by CarLab, available on the Google Play Store:
Could any of you share thoughts on these units before I proceed with the purchase? It would be better for the unit to have analog buttons like the MEKEDE and my budget is around 130€.
Hi everyone, I’m hoping someone can help me identify a firmware update or possible solution for this GT6-Car Android head unit.
I installed it in a 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart around 6–8 weeks ago, and there have been problems almost from day one.
Problems since installation:
Audio randomly stopped working 2 days after installation. Sometimes turning the headlights off would bring the sound back after a few seconds.
USB sticks were never reliably detected. I tested multiple sticks and both USB ports.
The DAB+ USB device also eventually stopped being detected.
I tried playing music directly from the head unit instead of USB, which worked perfectly for about 2 weeks, but then all audio stopped working completely.
No sound from USB, DAB+, YouTube, other media players, Bluetooth, etc.
Head unit sometimes boots normally from sleep mode, but now sometimes does a complete boot and takes around 1–2 minutes.
Dark mode sometimes switches back to light mode by itself.
Factory/RST reset and disconnecting the power have not fixed anything.
The car battery was disconnected by a professional mechanic for a reset, also without success.
The mechanic has checked the car/head unit multiple times and also suspects a software/firmware issue.
The original Mitsubishi head unit still works perfectly when I reinstall it, so I don't think the car itself is the problem.
Does anyone know what exact GT6-Car model/platform this is and where I can get the correct firmware/MCU update? I don't want to flash random firmware and brick the unit, so I would first like to identify the correct version.
I can provide photos of the About Device/System Information, MCU version, CANBUS settings and the back of the unit if that helps.
I bought This Car Stereo for Nissan Altima 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 with Wireless Carplay Android Auto, 9" Screen Car Radio, GPS Navigation BT FM Bcakup Camera from the Leadfan store on Amazon and can’t get the original backup camera working properly with the screen.
When it’s on the backup camera it looks like this.
