Topic Sponsor
2004 - 2008 Ford F150 General discussion on the 2004 - 2008 Ford F150 truck.

Android Head Units

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 04-10-2015, 12:39 PM
  #11  
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
blacklariat05's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 20
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

How do you like the interface and the overall speed of operation?
Old 04-10-2015, 12:56 PM
  #12  
Senior Member
 
Janpijpelink's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: NJ
Posts: 132
Received 56 Likes on 33 Posts
Default

I had it professionally installed. The interface with phone, steering wheel etc. is perfect. It is very user friendly. It takes about 10-15 seconds or so to start after turning the ignition, but I will get used to that. Display is very crisp. NAV works flawless. Sound is excellent. All this considering the relative low price of the unit. Had a backup camera added to it.
Old 04-10-2015, 04:10 PM
  #13  
Junior Member
 
redcrozzz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 1 Post
Default

I have one in my 08. I updated it to 4.4 android. I've had it for a little under a year. I'm wondering if newer ones are better engineered now. These are the issues I had:
1. The radio sounds terrible and muffled. It's confusing because the Bluetooth audio sounds so clear.
2. Mic is terrible, during calls there is so much static.
3.the antenna signal is bad too. Occasionally I would get static from stations that were so clear with the oem.
4 bass is lacking. Stock unit had better bass handling .

The good:
1 Bluetooth sound is excellent.
2. Navigation is pretty good and quick
3. Stock look is awesome.
4. Android apps!
5. Steering wheel controls worked perfectly.
6. There is and xda forum that people have been modifying the software.

Old 04-10-2015, 04:14 PM
  #14  
Senior Member
 
HulluCorn's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 253
Received 14 Likes on 14 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by TxAgEngr
I bought the unit below.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/191018707309

I've only had it installed for 2 months, but no issues so far. Sound quality is much improved over stock system. My only complaint is that it takes a minute to boot up.
FYI Those head units have been around for some years BUT they must of swapped the windows software for android. I have had 2 over the span for 4 years now. One died after 2 years but was covered under warranty.

That is a great deal-- i would certainly go with that option.

"1. The radio sounds terrible and muffled. It's confusing because the Bluetooth audio sounds so clear.
2. Mic is terrible, during calls there is so much static.
3.the antenna signal is bad too. Occasionally I would get static from stations that were so clear with the oem.
4 bass is lacking. Stock unit had better bass handling .

The good:
1 Bluetooth sound is excellent.
2. Navigation is pretty good and quick
3. Stock look is awesome.
4. Android apps!
5. Steering wheel controls worked perfectly.
6. There is and xda forum that people have been modifying the software."
Common issues among aftermarket no brand

Last edited by HulluCorn; 04-10-2015 at 04:18 PM.
Old 04-10-2015, 04:19 PM
  #15  
Senior Member
 
ford4wd08's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Alcoa, Tennessee
Posts: 3,138
Likes: 0
Received 50 Likes on 46 Posts

Default

Originally Posted by redcrozzz
I have one in my 08. I updated it to 4.4 android. I've had it for a little under a year. I'm wondering if newer ones are better engineered now. These are the issues I had: 1. The radio sounds terrible and muffled. It's confusing because the Bluetooth audio sounds so clear. 2. Mic is terrible, during calls there is so much static. 3.the antenna signal is bad too. Occasionally I would get static from stations that were so clear with the oem. 4 bass is lacking. Stock unit had better bass handling . The good: 1 Bluetooth sound is excellent. 2. Navigation is pretty good and quick 3. Stock look is awesome. 4. Android apps! 5. Steering wheel controls worked perfectly. 6. There is and xda forum that people have been modifying the software.
Which unit is this??? Looks good in the dash.
Old 04-10-2015, 04:28 PM
  #16  
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
blacklariat05's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 20
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

I have been looking pretty hard, and there is such a wide difference in prices, especially for the 4.2 and the 4.4. I am really leaning towards a 4.4 with the quad core processor.
Old 04-10-2015, 04:39 PM
  #17  
Senior Member
 
Janpijpelink's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: NJ
Posts: 132
Received 56 Likes on 33 Posts
Default

Picture of the VX7020 in a Metra kit.
Old 04-10-2015, 09:22 PM
  #18  
Junior Member
 
redcrozzz's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2013
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by ford4wd08
Which unit is this??? Looks good in the dash.
Its the hui fei android unit for the F-150. I don't know if they make it anymore, but if you do a search for it, several should pop up. After researching this android stereo, you'll find out that they seem to use the same basic hardware with different modified software. Most come from china.
Old 04-13-2015, 07:55 AM
  #19  
Senior Member
 
HulluCorn's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 253
Received 14 Likes on 14 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by redcrozzz
After researching this android stereo, you'll find out that they seem to use the same basic hardware with different modified software. Most come from china.



Quick Reply: Android Head Units



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 12:05 AM.