Hey Guys,
Pretty new to the forum, but I just wanted to attempt to catch up with anyone who has done a tablet in-dash install in their 2012 F150. I have a 2012 F150 FX2 w/ Sync and have seriously been considering doing this.

I have yet to buy a tablet, because I am still trying to get things figured out.

I recently ordered a Dash Kit for $15 to try and get an idea of how everything is going to work.

The Dash Kit I ordered:

I realize this dash kit says it fits 2009 F150s, but after quite a bit of reading I believe it will also fit a 2012 F150. [One of the reviews claims it fit the person's F150].

I was considering getting either a Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 [7 Inch] or possibly a Nexus 7. I am waiting to buy the tablet because I want to check out the Dash Kit I recently bought first and measure it etc.

If anyone HAS done this install with a dash kit I have a few questions.
- What dash kit did you use?
- What tablet did you use?
- Is it possible to leave the stock radio in and have the tablet sitting in front of it? [Obviously using the new dash kit]
- The dash kit I bought doesn't have any buttons, can I use the buttons/wiring/etc. from the other dash kit?

Thanks for anyone's help in advance,
Chris

 

Funny how no one replied.

Anyways,
Here is the finished product for anyone who cares.

 

I would be interested in some details. Pics of install process.

 

I think it looks pretty good, good job.

 

Man, I think it looks pretty good! What tablet did you end up using?

 

Awesome! Is it showing boost?

 

Nice so how does it work? I mean do you use WiFi off your phone as far as music and what about sat stations?

 

looks good. there are a couple other guys on here that make the kits to do this.

 

This is most likely why no one replied to this thread. https://www.f150forum.com/f38/genos-...nstall-183878/

There is now a wifi backup camera for ipad and android. Making this almost a must for me soon!

 

Thanks everyone for your replies & comments.

@ teejay - I realize there are many threads on here relating to tablet installs, but obviously I was trying to start my own dedicated build thread because I was serious about doing it. It's a cool project to do if you are interested in stuff like this. I used a Nexus 7 - and with the right ROM and Kernel + and OTG cable I could probably wire in a backup camera if I wanted to, although it would be a pain to make it come on when put into reverse (still doable).

@ ns_redneck Thanks - yeah I saw a kit for the iPad mini being sold on here like $150 or $200 - and thought about doing that, but I ended up doing it myself, and also wiring in an extra button (which isn't seen in the image) to turn the display of the Nexus 7 on and off.

@ Big Red 5.0 It's somewhat complicated the way I have it set up unfortunately, but it works fine. I have the tablet connected to the truck via Bluetooth Audio, and I tether the internet connection from my phone every time I get in my truck if I want to get on the internet on the tablet. I did put music on my tablet so I don't have to worry about connecting to the internet every time just to listen to music. One thing that is annoying is having to say Bluetooth Audio every time I get into my truck, because the version of Sync that I have does not default to the last input used. I'm hoping Ford will add an option to do this in an update of Sync, but it's highly unlikely they will since they pretty much never update the non MFT version of Sync.

@ 11EB Yeah it's showing my boost gauge, and also RPMs. I bought an OTB 2 reader and have the torque app on my phone. The app has widgets which allow me to display the data such as boost on my home screen.

@ CaSCrew11 Thanks - I used the 2012 version of the Nexus 7. There is a 2013 model out, but I bought the 2012 version by mistake haha. - Oh well I guess.

@ jphelps14 Thanksssss.

@ efusilier I'll try to make a writeup on what I did when I got time. A lot of help can be found on the thread that someone else mentioned, but is located here: https://www.f150forum.com/f38/genos-...nstall-183878/
- Not everyone is doing the Nexus 7, but that is what I ended up using.
- I used a Scosche Dash kit
- 2.1A charger
- Add-A-Fuse
- Female cigarette lighter to wire
- 4.2A Cigarette Lighter to USB adapter

That's just a small list of some of the things that made this project possible.

What makes my install different than the rest of the people on the forums is a button that I added into my dash to turn the Nexus 7 display on and off and turn the tablet off if I want to.

This is not necessary for every install, but I wanted to have a way to turn the tablet on and off if it ever froze up. I soldered 2 different wires to the + and - portion of the ribbon that controls the display. Then obviously had it hooked up to a button which I put into my dash.

Like I said, I'll come back eventually and do a write up on what I did
In college at the moment, so it's hard to find spare time.

EDIT: The button I'm talking about is not visible in the picture, it's pretty small and is located in the bottom right hand portion of the dash piece.