Android tablet style head units (1 Viewer)

[Zooguy]

I'm wanting to upgrade from my factory 1999 Land cruiser radio to something aftermarket. My Land cruiser does not have navigation.

I really want to get one of the Android tablet style touch screen radios that way I can load my maps from Google or other GPS apps, I want to be able to run the torque app, connect my phone to it ect.


What are you guys running for head units and how much do you like them as far as fitment goes and if you did the installation how difficult was it.

 

[illspirit]

I just went with an android auto head unit and a mounted ipad for Gaia

 

[SmoothLC]

Separate head unit and Samsung tablet for Gaia, Torque App, etc. Over the holidays I looked to upgrade the tablet to a more recent version but didn't find any really good deals, so am going to have to bite the bullet soon for a replacement. (The tablet now sits in one of @BenCC's excellent Ram mounts attached to where the coin tray sat.)

 

[Patassa]

Why not a good h/u with android auto that connects to your phone either wired or wirelessly?

 

[RoughOne]

6gb ram 128 gb memory.

 

[Zooguy]

Does anybody else have pictures of floating head units they've installed?

 

[jvb]

This thread has a ton of info: LC & LX470 Tesla Style Screen Radio Upgrade with Climate Control: General Discussions - https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/lc-lx470-tesla-style-screen-radio-upgrade-with-climate-control-general-discussions.1161042/post-14292631
but maybe too involved / replacing too much.

 

[Marshall David]

Toyota Landcruiser Land Cruiser 10 J100 100 (1998-2007)

Brand Name: TEyes Din: One Din Certification: CE Certification: EAC Display Size: 9" Operating System: Android Digital Media Format: Mp3 Digital Media Format: Mp4 Digital Media Format: WMA Digital Media Format: JPEG Special Feature: Wifi Function Special Feature: Support Steering Wheel Control...

www.teyes.co.nz

Just ordered one of these, look very good made to fit straight into the dash, connects to OBD2. Ill let you know what its like.

 

[RoughOne]

Toyota Landcruiser Land Cruiser 10 J100 100 (1998-2007)

Brand Name: TEyes Din: One Din Certification: CE Certification: EAC Display Size: 9" Operating System: Android Digital Media Format: Mp3 Digital Media Format: Mp4 Digital Media Format: WMA Digital Media Format: JPEG Special Feature: Wifi Function Special Feature: Support Steering Wheel Control...

www.teyes.co.nz

Just ordered one of these, look very good made to fit straight into the dash, connects to OBD2. Ill let you know what its like.

Which Memory did you choose?

 

[VagabondJesse]

I picked up an ATOTO A6 (Amazon product ASIN B07CMV84L2) a couple of years ago, but do not recommend it. It's painfully slow to do anything, really. Yes, it'll run Torque. Yes, it'll run Google Maps or Gaia. Yes, it'll play music from your library. Yes, it'll run Pandora. But you have to choose only one at a time. Switching between any of them can take up to 5 minutes, no joke.

I think Android could be a workable platform for a head unit, but next time I'll play closer attention to what version of Android is being run. If it's 3 flavors behind what's on your phone, you can bet the processor is dated and/or their OS development is sub-par. Either would make for a disappointing experience, both together is painful.

I'll replace it with something better soon.

 

[RoughOne]

I picked up an ATOTO A6 (Amazon product ASIN B07CMV84L2) a couple of years ago, but do not recommend it. It's painfully slow to do anything, really. Yes, it'll run Torque. Yes, it'll run Google Maps or Gaia. Yes, it'll play music from your library. Yes, it'll run Pandora. But you have to choose only one at a time. Switching between any of them can take up to 5 minutes, no joke.

I think Android could be a workable platform for a head unit, but next time I'll play closer attention to what version of Android is being run. If it's 3 flavors behind what's on your phone, you can bet the processor is dated and/or their OS development is sub-par. Either would make for a disappointing experience, both together is painful.

I'll replace it with something better soon.

My Android headunit is super fast, zippy and the touch screen is capacitive like most phones. Buttery smooth. With 6gb ram I can run multiple apps with no glitches or stalling.

 

[VagabondJesse]

My Android headunit is super fast, zippy and the touch screen is capacitive like most phones. Buttery smooth. With 6gb ram I can run multiple apps with no glitches or stalling.

Care to share what model it is?

 

[RoughOne]

Care to share what model it is?

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[Mike NXP]

 

[Zooguy]

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What mount is that? Did you make the part for the dash?

 

[Mike NXP]

What mount is that? Did you make the part for the dash?

The dash mount is a @BenCC creation. The full size tablet is justttttt a bit too heavy when slamming down the dirt roads it kind of rattles. For around town it's sweet . When off roading I switch it to the ram mount pole that attaches to the rail of the seat , that thing is solid.

 

[LCposer]

Thanks for posting this question. I am in the same boat...I want to modernize the stereo, preferably with something that will mirror a phone screen, and I also want to replace/update the finicky HVAC controls. I see a few options but they don't seem trustworthy

 

[Zer0zg]

I did the Tesla style android head unit linked in post 7 about 3 years ago and it has been great. Liked it enough that I did something similar in my 2017 Subaru as well.

 

[ClassyJalopy]

6gb ram 128 gb memory.

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I have a pretty similar setup. I have been looking for a decent map app that works without a live internet connection, any suggestions?

 

[Mike NXP]

I have a pretty similar setup. I have been looking for a decent map app that works without a live internet connection, any suggestions?

Gaia GPS