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It's two separate things, so there are system updates, that update the unit's own features etc, and then there are application updates, which are all handled by the Google Play Store, which when given an internet connection can auto-update if you're logged in to the play store
@@iceboxauto that’s great thank you for the quick response also wondering the price difference between the 2gb ram 32gb and the 4gb ram 64gb? Can’t see it anywhere displayed on the website but could just be missing it.
Ok, so this video is a bit outdated, the 2/32GB option is no longer available, the manufacturers have stopped making that version, and only supply the 4/64GB version now, and the CarPlay/Android Auto is included, it only used to be additional, we need to make a new video for this car.
So , let me get this straight, you don't connect : 1) the cable that goes to screen 2) the cable that goes to the original cable of the screen 2) The canbas cable 3) the one of two connectors from radio ? How is this suppose to work?
Hey guys, awesome video. What's the exact unit you're showing in the video, specs wise? I have a Car with Nav and no camera, so what should i go for? Cheers, keep up the great work
Hi, thanks for getting in touch. This is our Style 3 HV range with 8core and 4/64GB. Please check on the link below. www.iceboxauto.com/renault-clio-2013-2019-101-navi-carplay-android-auto-120-wifi-radio-9694
Does that Android Unit use the GPS antenna that was previously connected to the OEM display? Or are you using a different method for GPS capabilities? Where is the GPS cable connected to if used.
@@iceboxauto Thank you for your response. I have a unit similar to yours. My Lexus LS 430 originally had Navigation/GPS. But with this new Android unit that was installed, I am not getting a GPS signal. I now have to take it back to the installer to find out if he installed the GPS antenna that came with the new unit, or did he connect the original GPS antenna to the new unit? Or forgot to connect the GPS wire in the 1st place? I dont think he ran any tests to make sure everything was working before turning the car over to me. I had to figure out things on my own that were wrong. Another issue is Im getting noise or feedback when playing CD's. Almost like it's coming from a radio or satellite signal. I had to take the car back for something else. The installer neglected to connect the audio cables for my original CD player. I saw the CD player was working, but no sound. The installer told me that some things may not be compatible with the unit. But he never thought about the fact that he neglected to connect the audio cables. That solved the problem of why I wasnt getting any sound from the CD changer.
Without testing the unit after it's been installed it's no wonder something as normal as the CD player not getting sound wouldn't be spotted, also if he has installed the GPS antenna just make sure it's not placed under any metal, that may also block the signal
@iceboxauto well guess what? This installer had goofed again. The reason I had no GPS signal is because he claims he connected the GPS cable incorrectly to the HU. Quite frankly I am not sure if he was telling the truth. But whatever he did got the GPS signal working correctly. Its been a nightmare with this installer from the beginning. He told me that my HU had Android 13. But when I checked the specs in settings its only Android 10. He gave me a lame excuse, saying Android 13 wasnt compatible, so he had to upload what would work with my 20 yr old Lexus. I didnt believe any of that. I suspect he installed a cheaper unit. Figuring I wouldnt know the difference. But I also heard that these HUs dont always come with the specs it says on the box it comes in. Im still not sure he got the right unit and harness for my model Lexus. The ultra luxury model. But most of what I would use the HU for is a massive upgrade. FYI. connecting the GPS cable correctly solved a problem I had with hearing a lot of noise or distortion when playing cds or music through BT.
It happens a lot in the industry, a lot of units out there will have incorrect specs or will mislead, the main ones that usually do this are systems where they state they've got a 4/64GB RAM/ROM, but the unit itself if only like £150, this usually means to me that the manufacturer has skimped out on the processor, and it's more than likely a 4-core unit, in the description for the item, if it's just one long picture, or doesn't give you a table with the spec in, avoid it like the plague. If the guy sourced the unit for you and installed it, he really should've known the spec of it, unless he was also either misled or misled you, either-way it's still not great
It might not be 100% similar, but the installation process will most likely be almost identical, as these units are generally all designed to work off the car's original harness, the only difference may be in things like outputs, or unit spec etc.
Is there a smaller screen too for the FL2 2014 Facelift, Low line stereo, exactly like that one, you showed? I don't like the portrait sized huge screen... Something that just fits the original facia,like the xtrons for up to 2012 models.?
There should be, do you have the Denso or the BOSCH head unit currently or is it the smaller screen, based on the year, it's more than likely going to be the BOSCH system, you might also get away with a CarPlay MMI box, something like that, we have this system here you could have a look at although I'd need to do some checks to make sure the system fits your car beforehand: www.iceboxauto.com/land-rover-freelander-2-9-gps-android-130-wifi-4g-carplay-bt-9785
Either or, depends on what works best for you, sometimes the DAB antenna might not give you great signal, and in some countries they don't have DAB, so it all depends really
The system starts off at £354.99 and can be installed for £130, it can also have the top screen changed too to a new one, for £100, take a look at the system here: www.iceboxauto.com/peugeot-3008-5008-partner-2008-16-dvd-navi-android-oem-style-radio-pu018
It can be accessed, although we've found the format it displays this in isn't exactly the best, for some reason, it uses odd units for all the measurements for this info, so if you're happy to convert it after the fact yes, but for general readability, it can be quite odd, here's a picture for you to see what I mean: imgur.com/a/Y1Hhrtu
Any auto electrician should be able to install this item, just double check with them beforehand to make sure they're happy to do it, we don't know anyone personally in Germany to recommend I'm afraid
Thanks for all the videos. I don't find the good protocol for this fiat 500 2016. Could you please tell me which one you used? 😢. Unable to find in the list. So I don't have the steering wheel controls. Please help me.
If you want pop an email over to us with the list you've got for car models etc, and we can help, our email is admin@iceboxauto.com although if the unit isn't from ourselves, we're not going to know 100% which will be the correct option
@@iceboxauto not really worry about CD player only concern about car setting like door window moudle locks and light witch can be change in factory headunit along driving mode like normal,eco,sport and custom and many more.. Are these option available on aftermarket one
I have a gtc vxr. And im loonking at buying a screen but not to clued up on storage and latest updates so could you give me some advice. Theres some on amazon for £180 2gb + 64gb ram and rom. Not sure if thst is any good. Also has adroid 13
£180 would be too low, you need at least 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage for it to be quick, as well as an 8-core processor, if the units you're looking at don't mention what processor they have inside, assume they have a 4-core processor and avoid them, until you find an 8-core unit, we also do one which keeps the VXR button which is here: www.iceboxauto.com/vauxhall-opel-astra-j-2010-15-navi-android-10-oem-style-radio-vx004
You should be able to swap back, the only circumstances where this might not be possible is if you've not plugged the LDVS back into the CD host, you may also need to switch the radio on down below on some cars, it does depend fully on the car, and how it's been wired in, I'd need more info but those are some of the things to look out for
Hi Icebox, I bought a second-hand Mercedes SLK R171 that mounts exactly this model of head unit. Unfortunately, I haven't an instruction manual and I have a couple of questions: 1) what is the password to access the factory settings? 2) when I move in the items of the on-board computer using the controls on the steering wheel, I skip forward or backward the song played. Is there a solution to overcome the problem? Hoping that you can help me, I thank you in advance.
there's a bunch to try, 3368, 8888, 1234, 0000, 123456, and then for the wheel controls, you may need to access an app on the unit, usually labeled SWC, that will let you program the controls, either that or the canbus options in the factory settings area
The light we believe matches the revs in the car, although we didn't actually take note specifically our end, so I'm actually not 100% certain in all honesty, next time we do one of these we will find out for you
You can, only thing with that is that the audio would be seperated, as you can only have one audio channel, which would be selected to FM/DAB, any audio on the Android OS Side of the system, wouldn't come through unless it was swapped over to AUX instead, so any calls, or alerts from the map, wouldn't come through the speakers
Sound Gurus in Watford, I would recommend this system, the years are more like boundaries, so pop a picture of your car's current dash over and we can ensure it will work, it is a same day install yes
Should do, if you pop an email over to us at admin@iceboxauto.com with a picture of your dash while the screen is on we can check the NTG version, it also needs either an AUX or USB port in the car to work, assuming you have it would fit
possibly, best thing to do would be to get an email over to us with a picture of your car's dash so we can check for you, email us at admin@iceboxauto.com
I have an issue where I put in the unit. But now I wanna take it out to add the external mic as well as the gps and 4g antenna but the tools to pull it out won’t latch and slip out as I try to pull. Any help?
How clear is the reverse camera display? Does it have a plug and play connection for the oem plug to be able to connect straight into the back of the unit?
It does work with the original reverse camera, however as the screen is larger, and the original screen was smaller, so it can be a bit more blurry than usual, also it does need some modification, not a straight fit into the unit, you can also fit a better reverse camera to this system
It depends on the car, but usually it goes either behind the screen, behind the glovebox, near the amplifier wherever that may be, sometimes its under the passenger seat in, the boot of the car, or behind the central column, it is car very dependent on where the box would go, so without knowing which car you've got specifically I can't give you a specific answer just yet
When we try to install it, so when I attqch the bigger cable to other so the power remains on and you can take they key away but when I take it off so normal again. What's the problem?
Yes, absolutely, we can ship these worldwide, I don't believe there's any difference if this is installed into a LHD or RHD version of the car, so it should be a-ok for your car
There's a special frame version that lest you keep both the VXR and SPORTS button, it's an option on the website, the original buttons pop out your current frame and pop into the new system's frame
Yes, the only buttons that usually don't work after a system like this is installed would be the Bluetooth call buttons if you've got those, generally they're only linked directly to the original head unit.
Yes, I'd imagine you've probably got a newer Mercedes if this is the case, with the NTG 5.0 we usually supply a USB to AUX adaptor as this is usually the case, then you just need to select the correct media interface, it will even recognise that there is a USB/AUX connected underneath the little picture it shows on the media section of the head unit
probably, best thing to do would be to send us a picture of your car's dash over so we can check the fitting, or if not we may have a different system that would, our email is admin@iceboxauto.com if you want to send the picture there