Idoing Android Head Unit Review and Walkthrough
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 ก.ค. 2024
- Idoing android head unit review. I go over all of the head unit's features and walk you through how to properly connect your phone so that all of the head unit's features work. This video is part 2, in part 1 I went over the installation in detail. Check out that video here: • Idoing Android Head Un...
While I installed this in my 2020 WRX STI, most of this video will apply to other Idoing head units. The Idoing head unit is a direct replacement for the quite substandard head units that our cars come with.
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Intro 0:00
Buttons & Display 0:11
Sound Settings & Quality 6:55
Establishing Connections & Android Auto | Carplay 10:05
Other Settings 14:11
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Your Part 1 video helped me install this head unit in my Crosstrek! Thank you!
You came in clutch brotha man. Had my idoing head unit come in and all those wires threw me off. Your timely videos were clutch. Subscribed.
Glad I could help, welcome to the channel!
Did you order it right off of the idoing website?
@@samuelsalgado9687yea
A very comprehensive walkthrough mate. Thank you for your efforts. Your first video guiding the install i found the most thorough and informative out there.
The headunit is surprisingly quite snappy. However I found the stock user interface horribly dated and limiting for customization. I ended up installing nova launcher as the default home screen launcher and its mint 👌 Now it really feels like I have a tablet as a headunit. The experience I was after. Would recommend for anyone wanting to spice it up a little. The beauty of android.
That's really good to hear that it worked well with Nova Launcher
How did you get Nova to be your default launcher? I have been using Nova for years on my phone and I downloaded it on the head unit and couldn't figure out how to make it the default.
Great tutorial, very professional and to the point, thank you😀
Great Video! One of the better ones out there on how to install and operate this Head Unit. Although, idoing customer service was quite responsive, they done a disservice to their customers by not providing hard copy or pdf written instructions.
Hey Angel, just subscribed to your channel... all of your videos are very informative and I really appreciate that!
I've heard these HU do not except aftermarket amps, is that accurate?
Thank you so much for this video, good job.. just install mine.
Thank you for the vid. I have a 2020 Sti and really want wireless carplay navigation. so over plugging my phone in all the time. Also the sound from the stock unit i s horrible. thanks for taking the time to and energy for this demonstration.. I'm thinking i will buy a this and also talk to Version for a sim card... Probably not that much a month. :)
Great videos and very informative for those that are thinking about purchasing one. I've had this same head unit for over a year in my 2017 Crosstrek and I love it. Unfortunately for my Crosstrek (non Harman system) I am stuck with the telematics which I have no use for. My dilemma is about connecting a 4 channel Amp for the door speakers, the harness that is included with the head unit only the sub output works using a Y splitter which I am currently using a JL Audio RD1000.1 to power two 15" kicker L7's but I really want to use my existing JL Audio RD400.4 for the door speakers . Do you plan on adding an Amp or two to your system?
Hey man I love your videos they're super informative and great for people just getting into Subarus! I just got my first wrx a couple months ago and I'm dying to upgrade the radio. The wrx has the worst factory audio of any car I've owned surprisingly as it's the best car I've owned since my rx7. Looking at purchasing this idoing head unit but, I want to know the pre-amp output voltage for the front, rear, and Sub outputs. I've looked on their website for the spec sheet but it doesn't have this info. When setting gains for amplifiers it's important to know what this is (most head units range from 2v-5v some cheap units even less). I know I can check this with a multimeter from the rca jacks while the unit is installed and on and I always verify the voltage before setting my gains but I prefer to know these things before I buy a head unit. Audio is always a big part of all my cars and I typically use Kenwood or Pioneer (who always have these specs on their website) but the plug and play ability to retain steering wheel controls without having to purchase additional devices and do extra wiring with the idoing is very appealing. Any chance you know what the preamp output voltage is?
I just ordered this head unit, thanks so much for your in depth vids. what do you think the best aftermarket speakers would be to pair with this HU?
Great video, very helpful...one question though, how did you get the lines on your back up camera I have a 2015 Outback limited with HK?
Very cool ! Great vidéo ! Where did you buy your phone holder?
Thankyou very informative
4:30 I installed sygic with offline maps. It just works. I am so happy. 😄😄😄
Thank you for such a detailed overview of the features. I do have a question, does the original backup camera work with the unit?
It does
best unit! love mine
as far as volume control, i use the steering wheel buttons and use the center button to pause the music.
Shout out from the STL
I installed everything. Appreciate the videos, helped a ton! Only question I have is android auto is not widescreen. Is there a way I can get full screen android auto on this headunit? My interface and everything looks just like yours.
Thankyou for your video is there any chance you measured the pre out voltage or do u know the preout for the rcas?
Was curious if you prefer this over a pioneer or aftermarket unit. I’ve been torn as I’ve always loved the pioneer units I put in my older vehicles but this is tempting.
I have to say man, coming from a Daisata headunit, the Idoing is 100 times better. I'm running JL Audio in mine, and it sounds amazing. Haven't connected the amps yet.
great walk though thanks. If you dont mind me asking is there a way to change the home screen to a different look, if so how? And how did you get your screen just to have the Subaru logo on start up and stay on your you tube logo?
hello! did you have trouble with the headunit not turning to "night mode" on android auto or it just reverts back to day mode?
I got this for my corolla. Do you have plans on an updated video? maybe the features that you didnt mention in this video. Or any other cool features that you've been using since installing this. Or maybe just a headunit update and how its doing in these couple of months!
Thanks!
I've had this unit in my Forester for over a year and I love it. Everything works well, no problems connecting to my iPhone for music, maps, etc. and the steering wheel controls worked automatically. I am also running a 4 ch amp with no issues. The unit turns on automatically with the car ignition...is there a way to disable this and have it manual on/off?
Thanks for this video! Very helpful! I just had mine installed recently with my complete audio upgrade.
Could you give any information on activating a SIM card to the headunit? I reached out to my phone carrier (Verizon) and spoke with serval different people on a call that lasted over an hour. The answer was the same with all; that they could not activate a SIM card to the device.
Should I look elsewhere to activate a SIM card so the device has running data? If so, do you have any recommendations for this issue? Any input is appreciated!
Question, Do the Climate Controls still display on the HU when changed? On my wrx the climate controls display on the stock HU and I would like to retain that functionality.
Thanks~!
Good video, thanks for making. I can't figure how to get a full screen of maps without a media portion on the screen when in android auto.
Great video ! Does it allow split screen like for usign gps and radio
And does it allow to zoom in gps?
Thanks!
Thanks for both videos. Is it possible to connect a phone through the supplied USB port instead of Bluetooth?
Not really related to the head unit, but if I'm looking to reseal doors (this time on a truck) would it make sense to do Soundskins to seal the door and Noico on the exterior surface?
Does the dashboard display brightness knob affect the brightness of the head unit? Basically if you turn the lights on in the car will it automatically assume it's nighttime and go into lower brightness?
What is that phone mount called that hooks into the gap between panels? Not the pop socket part just the metal piece?
when you bought the head unit, did you choose the stock speaker or the harmon kardon version for aftermarket speakers? I plan on getting aftermarket speakers on my 2017 subaru wrx soon, what version should I choose?
Hi, I have a question. Do you have an issue with the idoing head unit? since you have amplify installed with this head unit do you have whining sound when accelerating?
Hey, thank you for the video. Have you had any issues with the static or speaker crickets on this thing?
I have this issue when I play music from my Bluetooth. Did you see any fixes for that?
Looking to possibly install this in my 2021 Sti (so glad I got one) and was wondering about SXM radio. I have a subscription and would want to carry that on. Does this unit support SXM and have you used it? Thanks. Keep the videos coming.
It doesn't support it through the factory harness but you can download the app to listen to it
This head unit should work for the 21 wrx?? Really thinking about getting this.
For navigation of your not using android auto or Apple play. And your using the navigation in the head unit do you need 4g for that or just using the Navi antenna?
How did you get your boot logo to show up everytime you turn your car on and off. I also have the same question as a previous user of how did you hook up your sub to this headunit. I bought this because I saw your video and so far in love
Awesome video. I also have the z fold 3, but no mount. Which mount are using?
Me too
Where did you run your usb cables, is there a way to tie in the ones that are already installed in my glove box?
I think I heard you correctly but I want to make sure. It has a high pass frequency or whatever it's called so if you have a subwoofer connected you can take away the subs from the door speakers freeing up the door speakers to sound better on the high frequencies right? I have a sub I want to install but I don't want the door speakers to kick bass too it sounds terrible like that. Thank you!!
Thanks dude, my idoing HU arrived yesterday. Now, how do I bypass the factory HK amp?? (it's blown)... I have a new 4 chan. amp to use in it's place and I'm going to pre-wire all the battery cable and grounds, just dont know exactly how to bypass the HK amp, it has a lot of wires in/out. I did buy the CAN-BUS adapter just in case I still needed in even though I plan on not using the HK. Yes all speakers are already upgraded to Kicker CS series and an 8" Comp C sub.
I have a pioneer w4400nex. I’m thinking of changing it to this headunit. I know you previously had a 4200nex. Do you miss anything from the pioneer?
Has anyone figured out how to get the headunit to show data from the TMPS? My previous Kenwood did, so I would assume the data is getting to the iDoing.
I installed one of those less than 70 bucks double din touch head units. My question is are units twice the price able to adjust brightness and contrast so it isn't too bright at night? And I have my lights wired to it, it tries to change but I suspect too cheap to really do a high resolution dark image
Just installed this on a base 2016 STI with stock sound system. The rear speakers don't work with this headunit and I checked the original and they worked there. Would getting the canbus adapter fix this?
Hi, I follow everything you did on my 2019 Subaru Forester. I stalled a Idoing head unit and everything seems to be working, but I received an email that my STARLINK may not be working. That it has the light on. Please advise. Thank you👍
did you ever have any issues with connect the stock oem ports in the center consoles, or issues with the mic on phone calls with the headunit?
Asking for a friend - do the Idoing units come with a splash screen? If they do, can that be customized, whether on screen or by coding? Thanks
Hey brother thank you again for helping us all, I have a 2020 STI also and my question for you is, does the unit automatically dims when you turn on the lights of the car or when the car senses that is dark? I had a cheap android unit on my beater car and I regreted it cause at night I had to turn off the screen because it was too bright and does not dim like the factory unit did or to the level were it doesnt hurt the eyes when you are driving. Thank you again!
No you have to manually adjust it by drag down quick settings or settings app... wish it had that feature
Hey thanks for this video watching this convinced me to purchase the radio . I do have a question for you does the subwoofer connections did it have 2 rca or only 1 rca connection i bought a radio from ali express it was great but the subwoofer rca was only 1 connection. I didn't like that cuz the subs sounded great but i wasn't really getting the true power of my subs. Can you help me out with this question thanks.
Not sure if you figured this out Idoing told me to get a Y splitter for the RCA sub outputs. Am waiting for that in the mail still but I'm trying to figure out why my factory aux port doesn't work with the unit lol
Dose car beep when reversing an getting near object/ while in road dose it still flash an let you know when lane switching or going into other lane?
How smooth is the 'wireless android auto' experience? in my 2019 crosstrek, I plug in my phone physically, and Android auto just 'starts'. Switching wifi connections manually each time sounds like a huge pain (although I'm sure it could be automated).
Is there a plug-in option for Android auto?
Any advice on adding an Aux input to the Idoing? It’s a bummer that you bypass/remove the OEM Aux and USB to install it.
Hey Boost,
I installed my unit but am unable to see my oem backup camera lines. I have a '16 STI and can't figure out what happened. I have check the connections and it's sound. If you have an idea, it'd be great! Good videos!
Hey ,which model did you buy..
I have a 2020 wrx and see that their are multiple ootions..
Your link takes you to a
Andriid 10 version.. but their is also a Px6 andriod 10 version..
Any insight on difference between the diff idoing models for the wrx..
Thank you & thank you for doing these videos. Extremely insightful
Get the PX6 with DSP. Make sure it has lots of RAM. I think 4G RAM but if you can find something higher the better. Also check what the processor is capable. Many of the android HU performance is affected by RAM and Processor.
How to set the HK canbus in factory settings? Idoing doesn't have any option to contact them thus zero customer support... issue I'm having is no sound in speakers; first install attemp back speakers worked but not the front then I watched your vid and realized I forgot to transfer the tel unit over but after installing it, now only my front windshield speakers are working not the back; all I conclude is that the canbus isn't set correctly or I have to go out of my way to install an Amp just to correct this flaw in the unit... how do I fix this without wasting money on an Amp install?
Ok but a real question I need answered is.. is there any bluetooth lag or delay? If I watch a video on my phone, will it be in sync with the sound and image?
This headunit fits on WRX 2015? I'm gonna buy it soon, but i don't know if the headunit requires a major mod inside the car
How did you get the Subaru logo appear upon startup?
Just installed mine couple days ago but ive been having fitment issues with the top clips. Did you come across any fitment issues
How do I use wired Apple CarPlay? Just plugging it in doesn’t work. The wireless works but I want a wired connection since it’s less laggy wired and I use lossless music files
How would I still retain the noise of my Blindspot detection on 17 sti ?
Hi. Please where did you get the phone holder
Give the Agama Launcher a try, looks better in my opinion vs the stock launchers.
Is that on the play store ?
This should work on a 2018 base wrx correct?
I have a Galaxy S21 Ultra and have tried doing what you do in the video and I still can't get android auto to appear. My phone and the iDoing unit both blink and than the headunit it just stuck on the waiting to connect while my phone says its connected. Any help would be great.
usually if you tap the power button you can mute, if you hold it longer it turns the radio off... you should try it
Did you have an inline amp when you installed this head unit? & what inline amp were you going to upgrade to?
What head unit do you like better? The JVC or the Idoing?
Yeah I've had a similar issue with auto-connect. My old phone would connect immediately to my car... but my new one almost refuses to connect. I have to manually do it 2-3 times before they see eachother. ...
When you start the car does the whole head unit shut down and have to restat?
I have a 2011 Toyota Corolla and I'm trying to put the logo on my car when I turn on the radio but I don't have that option btu do you know how I can do an update or what should I do?
Quick question, have you found out if you can do split screen on your Android auto? I have the dasaita vivid 10 and I have the split screen wireless android auto but am considering getting this headunit
I have this unit and it does spilt screen
how do you change the launcher on it? not that big of a fan of the one from the get go
I have a question my sister purchased a car that looks very similar to the radio on this video. My question is, how can you remove the previous owner account from the head unit?
Hi B&S..Installed my head unit thanks to your video. The few issues I ran into was the Wi-Fi kept turning off until I plugged the 4G antenna in. Now the issue I came across was the clarity is not very good for the reverse camera I can’t find any settings to adjust it assume it’s in the passcoded section. Any insight?
Same here. Camera quality is worse than before :(
You may want to long press on the screen when you have it in reverse and you'll get settings for brightness, color and contrast. I turned my contrast down and it made a world of difference.
Does it support the back up camera?
Thanks for the walk through very helpful. How did you get the custom boot logo to appear ever time you turn it on or off? I can’t figure it out.
Dude same! That’s exactly why I’m here, did you figure it out?
@@Fast_Forward_Racing bro literally here for the same reason I can't figure it out keep me updated if anything comes up.
@@manuelgironamaya I emailed and they said for copy right issues they locked the feature and won’t give out the passcode anymore (changed it) if you find something out please lmk.
Did you update the Idoing interface? looks new
Question.. my subwoofer setting doesnt even work on it, is that normal? like if i reduce the subwoofer setting to '0', its still super bassy.. please assist.
Don’t know if this’ll get a response, but has anyone had an issue where you try to connect to Bluetooth, it will connect and disconnect soon after (wifi connected with CarPlay as well) how do I fix this?
Hey bro quick question how is it that you selected Google maps for your navigation. I can't find where to change it.
Where can I get this head unit do you think it will fit for my Nissan X-Trail 2021 model
Will I lose my sport #/sport button functionality if I install this into my CVT Wrx? Or could it be programmed like you've shown on the video? I couldn't find any comprehensive information about it.
This will not affect your tune in any way at all. In fact, no stereo installation will.
@@akqjtn Awesome! Thank you!
Hi. Have you figured out a way to fix the mic issue?
A cool spectrum analyzer with options would be sweet . Anyone have any luck making one work via an app ?
Do I have to get a new camera or I could use the old one
I just installed my headunit about a month ago and now the left the power, home, back, volume up, and volume down buttons located on the left side are not working. Could someone please help me to figure out what is going on?
Question for you, do you think it's necessary to screw back in the 2 10mm bolts that were a pain to get out on the bottom of the head unit, or is it safe to just leave them out for easier removal next time?
Frankly, no, in fact I left mine off at first cause I removed the HU so often. Never had any issues.
Music to my ears, thanks!!
Might be bad if you get rear-ended by someone going 50mph but at that point the head unit is the last thing you're worried about on your car lol
@@adiddle23 the only thing I’d say is installing the screws on the side would 100% stop a thief from stealing it quickly.
Hey mate - i love the vid. I got a 2021 wrx premium and just got the idoing head unit. Everything works except for wireless android auto (Xiaomi phone). I followed your steps with bluetooth and hotspot, which works sometimes for 2 seconds and the hotspot connection drops out. Reconnect manually, phone says AA working and to look at headunit, but headunit still saying waiting for connection. Any suggestions how to fix?
Bro, I have same issue. My iPhone wired connect to headunit, no any issue. However, when try to bluetooth connect the device, most time fail. I don't know why
I wish this head unit came integrated with Sirius XM! Thats the only reason i havent bought it yet. I love having the Sirius xm lol is there a way to integrate it?
How many different UI settings did yours come with?
Is there a reason why when I connect to the carplay play hotspot I have no internet ?
Does the built in navigation work without data connection?
Hello, do you know that I bought that radio and you have problems with bluetooth and connection with Android auto and Carplay, after turning the car off and on it does not recognize the phone's bluetooth again, do you know a solution?