Installing BIG Android 9.0 Infotainment Screen into Lexus RCF w/ CarPlay | Detailed DIY Guide 

White clip with the sharp zipt tie at ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qS-4mAN9FEU.html comes off, just push straight back off the plastic. Be sure not to twist or the tab will shear. There's a shift lock release next to the shift knob so you don't have to start the car. It's a little paddle. It's there in case of towing the pop that little plastic piece out and push down and the shifter is released. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qS-4mAN9FEU.html ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qS-4mAN9FEU.html the only thing I didn't like about the screen is this replacement panel...it looks a little cheap. I wonder if we can mod the original to fit. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qS-4mAN9FEU.html this big plug is the speaker/amp plug. On mine the ears were too big to fit into the factory plug. I had to trim it a little for it to fit. I'm going to see if I can get a replacement sent out just in case...it feels a little off still. Post under pinned for visibility.

@@Tenzen. Very well write up thanks for sharing.

@@thehuangbros there's no way I can do this or have the patience to do it. How much would a shop charge for labor on something like this? 1 hour worth of labor?

@@allboutthemojo i know a shop charged someone like 200. Just take your time, follow my video, save your money, buy some mcdonalds french fries and a large sweet tea after. I thought I couldn’t do it either and I had no video to follow like this. I was in a rush to make this video the same day I got the screen to help the group buy purchase. You can do it.

@@thehuangbros thanks. I like that you showed the pros and cons of the screen. Excellent review because most reviews only talk about pros. I use android and the Bluetooth music play function is very important to me.

You mean this won't fit my fiesta?

Jason Davis its too big. 😅 size matters sometimes.

anything can fit and hold with a little help from zipties and ducktape.

😅😅😅

What company did you buy

Hahah. There are headunits for the RC200T also.

Yeap they do. Just have to go to the carplay awaiting connection screen and go to setup and set it correctly to make the buttons useful.

I would contact the seller to ensure it fits. I do know the one I have fits IS350 with Navi. If it doesnt have navi, it is different wiring.

@@thehuangbros thanks man. Mine has Nav. So that's great news. :)

@@dailylifeofadentist411 glad I can help.

HAHA Funny wording right?

Yeah Lance, it has been good so far but I can't figure apple CarPlay.

Same here. I'm not getting any audio at all

I will have a part 2 video for you all covering all these questions I am getting and to demo the android 9 screen.

Thank you. I tried to make it very clear and easy for each step of this installation. Otherwise I would get millions of questions haha.

I dont have any suggestions for this since Ive never dealt with it. I would suggest unplugging everything behind the screen and replug since it is easy access.

Hi Myra. Here is the link. Just type in Android Auto 9.0 Lexus and search for your model.m.alibaba.com/trade/search?SearchText=android%20auto%209.0%20Lexus%20&from=header&&

Im not opposed to it. Have you tried both? Notice any differences?

HAHA im assuming you are talking about my one hand filming and one hand installing? hahahahahah

The internal hardware really. I hear great things about lexion but never seen videos other than comparison videos. The one I have from alibaba has been great so far and of course tons of videos about it.

It is compatible. You would just need to contact the seller and specify that it is a IS250 and not a RCXXX or RCF so that they can send you the unit with the proper vehicle displayed

No need to disconnect battery. Screen has been holding up since install.

@@thehuangbros Sweet, appreciate the response man! Definitely watching your videos from now on! Good luck on your future endeavors!

@@jappyisduhrandom thank you.

It will make the interior much nice and its a better feel. Go to ebay and type in Lexus RC control knob aluminum alloy. I cant provide a link oddly

First thing you need to do is have a constant wifi source connected. Without that, its not happening

Is it the 4 plastic clips that gets inserted on the 4 corners?

🤷🏻‍♂️

What do you mean no full screen? I have a full screen. It isnt just the center anymore.

Can you elaborate more on the interference issue? Never had this issue

Its been really worth it. When I answer calls, i press the steering wheel answer button so it uses the oem mic/speakers. Once i start car, I plug in my phone while qlink app is active and it auto starts my carplay and been using waze a lot. RU-vid music on phone still works while waze is up. Waze app you can use the talk to text feature and my address will come up and i select it and boom, its good. Really loving that i can go back to factory screen also.

There are compatible models. Not this one

Hi Boonthai, the screen has been great. I recently traveled across US with it and no issues, im always on CarPlay, never back to oem factory screen. However, im still trying to find a touchpad trackpad.

Hi Donald. I did try the track pad but so far, using touchscreen will be 100x faster. Using the trackpad it is not so free moving like a regular mouse.

Thanks for sharing.

Phenomenal! It has been nothing but great. Added some apps on it and used as a diagnostic scanner for my own car

Hi, yes it will actually. This model is for RC models specifically so you would fit right in. You can also contact their customer service to check but I can tell you right now it will.

I made this video the same day it arrived lol.

Which one is that?

No. Lexion products are only thru lexion website.

Here are many options out there now. A good 4-5 options. Just choose a good one 👍

Hi, great question. In this video that I made, I demonstrate how to use Qlink which is Apple CarPlay. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE--Y6AEgfrSV0.html

Same exact process for panels to be removed

Thanks man! Im glad my methods and process helped you not waste time. Hopefully it was a quick quick install on your end with this video.

Hi, yes you can use the OEM factory mic. Everything OEM will still work since all OEM functions are stored in the factory CD Player unit. So no loss of function at all. However if you were to lets say use the Android Auto screen for bluetooth phone calls, the provided speaker and mic will be needed. But, if you choose to not use those 2 items, I was informed the factory stuff would work since the factory bluetooth will be used and not through Android Auto.

None. Do you need it?

@@thehuangbros my screen has been stuck booting on the Lexus screen. I've disconnected the negative battery connector for an hour, nothing.. Removed the entire head unit, still nada. After days on the forums, I found that a firmware update might be needed. I lost her WhatsApp contact from our group buy (Facebook group).

Link in the description and you can install this into a 3rd gen IS if screen is not the 10.25in one from factory

My sound quality is great. I have all the eq settings on the android system set to the highest

they are for the screen to use for voice for CarPlay if you use that feature. But the screen uses the oem speakers and mic.

Yes it does. But need to use it slowly to make it accurate

check the description

Hi Otis. Yeap it is compatible with Carplay. It has the app to do the carplay.

I would check the wiring ensuring pins arent bent

Let me know if you have any questions, just make sure to remove the yellow tabs behind the oem screen to transfer to new screen, that will stop the screen from “moving”. Mine doesnt move anymore after i moved the tabs. The book doesnt come with instructions so I didnt realize it had to be swapped over.

I got another model, and it came with no instructions... thankfully I found help right here ! How did yours go ?

planning to buy one.. any thoughts ?

Mine have been the same audio quality. I do get private messages asking if I have bad audio.

Absolutely not a problem with my installation, since the android has a cable output that I plug in my AUX Lexus input...

It has autoplay which essentially is carplay app

I have multiple videos on the channel you can watch for the thngs ive done with it. Its very capable. Yes it has carplay.

Thanks man. I just wish the video quality was better. Somehow while recording the settings changed the fps. =(

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Sure thing Yusef. The link is also in my video description. m.alibaba.com/product/62570349708/MCX-10-25-8CORE-Car-Radio.html?__sceneInfo=%7B%22type%22%3A%22appDetailShare%22%2C%22data%22%3A%7B%22filterKey%22%3A%227.8.2_share%22%2C%22cacheTime%22%3A%221800000%22%7D%7D&fbclid=IwAR3S0tMt41Yt3W7U5zbVlUeu1U0vAdoCFCZUCvbF5-XwUN_62rnhaZT2xBo

Would this work for the RC350?

I provided 2 links, 1 for lexion which this video isnt even about and 1 ink for yzg from aliexpress.

Lol it isnt too bad

If you search the channel, I have a 1 year experience video. I would go lexion if I did it again.

YZG. But there are so many brands to choose from. They all work

This is not Lexion and I havent had issues yet.

Still going strong. this is the 1 year mark

This thing works great for me. I just upgraded it to do more than what I expected from it. Video dropping this weekend after I edit it

Its going to suck but I recommend taking it apart and check your connections and ensure the pins on the adapters are not bent

@@thehuangbros damn I was afraid of that. One of my plugs on the radio was different than yours so maybe I didn't install the right way entirely but all the plugs worked idk..and I can't even get back to my oem screen all it does for me is go to radio and bt. I guess I did it to myself, it's raining and everything just going to have to tackle it another day or bring it somewhere. By the way, awesome video ! Helped out tremendously

@@thehuangbros also when I put my car into reverse it opens up Bluetooth ☹

Instead of camera

That is possible but not with this android screen. You would need beatsonic but even that is invasive like what you see in this video taking it apart.

The bracket is not transferable. The android computer is behind the screen which makes the bracket useless.

Thanks. If your screen right now is not the 10.25 inch one, then it will work

I tried to install this screen on a IS200T before, just make sure you get the navi option IS200T for the one I have in link. But if you dont get the Navi option IS200T, you can order this screen for the non navi lexus also, just gotta contact the seller.

Unfortunately there isnt anything out currently. No company has invested.

I think I know the answer to this, but are there any after market parts that can make the screen closer to the driver? That's a big reach and I don't want to always have to use the controller

I tried to make it a barney style DIY video. I guess it didn't work =(

@@thehuangbros not your fault. Just a complicated process.

Its a straight forward process, i think you just confused with all those wires, nothing can go wrong if you done it step by step

Factory usb works with the oem side of the screen. The new usb works with the android side of the screen.

USB2 plug on dongle and activate the carplay app.

@@thehuangbros every works just not sound even chrome or RU-vid have no sound

Thank you. I hope I put enough detail that everyone can follow and not be confused.

You do but you have to move calmly or it will rush to the next icon.

much appreciated =)

Hi Edris, this one is specifically for RC platform. This video is essentially a guide for all Lexus RC and IS installs. If you go to the link in the description, if you click on it, you can also reach the seller Iric Tan there to get an IS version. These screens or android autos will work for Lexus IS200T F Sport, I should know because I ordered one for my friend and will be installing it and making a video for that too very soon.

🤣🤣🤣 you must of missed out on their new years sale with car then haha

Did you follow my steps in the video or just went straight to putting everything back in without turning the screen on mid way? Either or, I highly suggest checking the pins on the adapters behind the screen first to ensure it is not bent. If no damage found, i suggest checking the back of the oem navigation computer which is the cd player unit you pull out to attach the piggyback wiring

@@thehuangbros followed all your steps, I actually got the updated unit, the one with wireless CarPlay. From the same vendor tho. The weird thing is the screen recognizes when I turn the volume up and down with the knob on the CD player but when I connect my phone to the CarPlay unit it self, no audio at all. I will definitely check all the pins.

@@TheMadIsRealXXR ensure it is on aux and on bluetooth to the oem lexus side and not bluetooth to the android screen

So far so good. Still using it and im in Germany now still using it

Sure thing. So the reset button is it rebooting the system completely. So for example, if the screen freezes or something says is loading but you know its not. You click it and it reboots/restarts the android. The usb port labeled usb2 is the only connection for carplay. Usb1 will not link you to carplay.

They do. If you go to the link i have in description just type in lexus gs android screen

I use iphone. It can also support android