12.1" Tesla-Style Android....
02-06-2019, 08:32 AM
#341
Junior Member
02-06-2019, 08:33 AM
#342
got it
I don't think I would be getting that same one though.. I was looking around on the Phoenix site, I have the 8" screen with sync 3, 7 speaker system and manual AC I believe. Whats the difference between Dave the SS's and the $699 one?
I don't think I would be getting that same one though.. I was looking around on the Phoenix site, I have the 8" screen with sync 3, 7 speaker system and manual AC I believe. Whats the difference between Dave the SS's and the $699 one?
02-06-2019, 08:35 AM
#343
Junior Member
The $699 version uses their own software but is updated with Android 7.1 and Fastboot. It does not use factory AC controls, and does not retain Sync 3 (No loss in my opinion.)
02-06-2019, 08:42 AM
#344
I lied.. it looks like there are 3 that are all $669 after I select manual AC the price switches to $699 (link below). Since I have been researching and planning ot buy the Linkswell, I dont really know anything about the Phoenix. Are these all the Gen 3 and do I want the android 7.1 a nd fastboot? I have an Iphone, will it connect trhough this still? I dont really use carplay or waze much. I'm also not hell bent on retaining sync 3 as I kind of expect all of that to just go away. I would like to be able to use all my factory/existing USB ports though.
https://www.phoenixautomotiveinc.com...18317182763065
https://www.phoenixautomotiveinc.com...18317182763065
02-06-2019, 09:40 PM
#345
Senior Member
For anyone that has this unit I discovered a setting while playing around that increased the sharpness of the display and improved overall image clarity 10 fold.
Go to:
Settings
Advanced (code is 8861 for Phoenix radios)
Then on the right menu scroll down till you see Light Soft Control. Turn that On.
Power Cycle unit
Now go to:
Settings
Then scroll left menu down till you see Color Set.
You now have two sliders. Brightness and Contrast. I tweaked the Brightness down a bit and then upped the Contrast.
You should notice a huge improvement.
Of note, you may get a new menu during this asking about Pairing, just x or skip it.
Go to:
Settings
Advanced (code is 8861 for Phoenix radios)
Then on the right menu scroll down till you see Light Soft Control. Turn that On.
Power Cycle unit
Now go to:
Settings
Then scroll left menu down till you see Color Set.
You now have two sliders. Brightness and Contrast. I tweaked the Brightness down a bit and then upped the Contrast.
You should notice a huge improvement.
Of note, you may get a new menu during this asking about Pairing, just x or skip it.
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KillinTime (02-06-2019)
02-06-2019, 10:32 PM
#346
Senior Member
Tried this and it works perfectly. I'm even more pleased with the screen now. Everything is crystal clear. Thanks a ton Boudreaux80!!
02-06-2019, 10:55 PM
#347
Well, bit the bullet and ust ordered the new version: https://www.phoenixautomotiveinc.com...-350-2015-2019 I'll post a review once I get it up and running.
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HI50 (02-10-2019)
02-07-2019, 08:43 AM
#348
Senior Member
Well, bit the bullet and ust ordered the new version: https://www.phoenixautomotiveinc.com...-350-2015-2019 I'll post a review once I get it up and running.
02-07-2019, 09:13 AM
#349
Originally Posted by Boudreaux80
Gratz, please let me know when you get it. Have a few questions about what / if it can do a few things over what the current model can.
02-07-2019, 01:02 PM
#350
Senior Member
Well, bit the bullet and ust ordered the new version: https://www.phoenixautomotiveinc.com...-350-2015-2019 I'll post a review once I get it up and running.