11:11 is for the hazard button mount. Since the headunit is supposed to fit other vehicles that has different hazard button. Smart move by IDoing providing that I'd say.
I have this unit it’s amazing. Only thing I would recommend is putting a sticker or piece of tape on the two small holes for the mic/reset or your screen will fill up with dust over time!
i have been using an iDoing HU on my 2020 with ZERO issues. they are also very helpful with questions i had and handed me codes to unlock some other features for tweaking. toughest thing i had to do was setting up the theme. most issues can be resolved with a quick google search which is great. basically anything an android phone/tablet can do regarding apps this radio does. ;)
Helping hand to your viewers I just put one in my 19 sti 2 months ago the lower radio bolts on the side use 6 inch extension and deep 10 mm socket 1/4 inch ratchet and you don't have to take the center console out if you want to save some time and reach them. Didn't know could have saved you time also for the vid less stress!!!
I removed mine just to be able to mange wired a bit better and remove the USB cable that wss no longer being used. But you do not have to go ad deep as I did 😅🔥
Yeah I found out the hard way taking apart three times for every speaker amp and subs upgrade and realized it but figured save some viewers time and that boost and shutter vid was great help
I have a 21 WRX Premium (no starlink), and I went with a Boss model that does wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto paired Crutchfield’s dash kit. Probably the best QoL upgrade I’ve done to my car so far. Not having to plug my phone in to use Apple CarPlay is the absolute bee’s knees.
I actually prefer wired so it charges my phone too but having wireless is nice. From what others have told me I guess this Idoing also has wireless car play too
After watching these I think I'll go with an Alpine head unit. iDoing from what I understand is awful about RMAs, and they have no website that you can access from the US for a user manual, instructions, product specs or anything else. I'll pay extra for guaranteed great sound quality and a head unit that won't shut off on me.
Installed my idoing 2 weeks ago myself, and the interior of the car is so 🔥🔥. Easy install, even for us peeps who aren’t to comfortable with self-installation. Lags from time to time with the wireless connectivity but i’ll take that any day considering my wrx now is a full entertainment center now
I did mine without removing anything, used a pivot on my wrench, remove the glove box, and the panel next to the steering wheel, and done... so worth it though, IDOING is BA, and only $348 on ali...
If you contact IDoing they can send you an update in order to get wireless CarPlay/android auto. Also the GPS antenna can behind the dash and still receive good signal in order to work. That’s how mine has been since I put it in a year ago and I’ve never had a problem with it.
@@Smeedia I know you have a lot going on behind the dash 😅 I was just putting it out there for the public. Honestly if you’re using CarPlay/Android Auto there’s no point of using it.
@@Smeedia complete opposite for me. order June 6th and still hasn't even been shipped. And absolute terrible customer service with days between emails and no phone number. called visa and canceled my order. wrx daily will get zero business from me in the future. maybe they just don't like Canadians.
Alright you convinced me 😄 I have to say, in my 16 STI I detest my head unit. So I think that will be the next thing I upgrade. Currently daily mine and I love music when I'm driving. This would definitely make it more enjoyable. Thank you 😊
Totally worth it... massive improvement over stock speakers, I kid you not. I might not even replace my stock speakers at this point, that's how much better the experience is.
This will be my first comment on one of your videos but I have been watching for a little while. First off, your content is very enlightening. As someone that wants to build their own project car in the future I appreciate your attention to detail and the time you take to explain your thought process and taking the hard (but right) way so you don't have problems later on. Secondly, this video speaks to me on so many levels. I would love to do an aftermarket part but don't want to lose OEM functionality. I usually find a ton of problems finding the right part because I'm pretty bad at locating the right things I'm looking for but this head unit looks and functions really well and I'm genuinely interested. Third, just wanted to thank you for making it seem like taking on a hard project isn't as daunting as I previously thought. I might not be as mechanically inclined as you but it's reassuring that this sort of thing is just possible and then show the steps on how it's done. I look forward to seeing more content and your builds being finished. Hope you have a good day.
Eyyy, thank you Jason! Always try to cover my thought process on why we're doing something and why it did or did not work. And I totally feel you on the fact of trying to keep some OE features when we're modifying. Always here to try and help where I can my man 🥳
Back when I had my STI, this was one of the first upgrades I did. Just beware, about 3 months in, I noticed my back up camera stopped working. About a week after that, the entire screen went black. Contacted the company and they wanted me to pay for shipping which was almost the price of the head unit ( out of country )
Mine also went black one day but I just unplugged my battery and replugged and it turned back on. I totally forgot about the reset button tho. That might work also.
@@juliomiranda6801 I had tried the reset button multiple times, the touch buttons were all still illuminated red. Nothing worked though almost like the screen had burned up or something. Ended up just switching back to stock head unit because it was over 200$ to ship back. I got rid of the car shortly after though.
Same here with sipping... i paid 50$ for shipping back to them and got a brand new head unit and it still doesnt work like my first one and it sucks... don't buy these head units go buy a brand like pioneer and kenwood and also look at all the other youtubers where you can literally see them hiding all the issues with those hu's...
THANK YOU! jesus i have been looking for a headunit since i got the car. Jeez dude, you keep delivering on content and suggestions for upgrades. love your channel.
Had mine for almost a year in my SH foz. Its been such a good unit so far. Never lags ever feels as good as using a smart phone. Motorola sell a product called the motorola A1 which will give you wireless android auto if you just plug it into that usb slot. Albeit i think they are still a bit hard to get your hands on cos last time i checked they were sold out.
I pulled the trigger on idoing and never looked back. By far the best bang for your buck. I paired it with focal speakers throughout and a titan 10" sub...all powered by an 1100 watt amp...she thumps 😎
Does it come with a the rcas to run a sub? Or do you have to buy it separately? I already have 2 10” jl subs and an amp just been looking into this headunit for a while trying to decide what to go for lol tia
I have the Dasaita headunit unit. Idoing didn't have the split screen for AA wireless at the time. I sent idoing pics of the software asking if they had it and they didn't about 3 months ago. I'm glad they have it now. I'm considering switching to idoing now.
I have this unit, and it works great. As far as audio quality, it is ok. I wish the bigger brands that have better audio would make head units that were custom fit, with large screens like Idoing.
Ordered it!! by mistake....but it is on the way. Also have an OBD splitter and a Bluetooth sender to pull gauges on my phone. The Idoing lets you display them on the screen so super excited about that!
One more comment. The unit is meant to deliver tomorrow!!! That is quick. Thank you wrxdaily.com for the fast turnaround. I am just outside Memphis, TN. WOW, did not expect to have this in 2 days. Thank you.
Just got my idoing in 🙏 Used the metra adapter to retain center console usb! I got lucky and didn't have the extra module on my radio! Also my backup cam was integrated into my 28 pin 🙏
Just picked up my 20' STI, you convinced me to get the head unit. Nice Video. I've been watching you since I got my first WRX a few years back. Keep it up with the great content!!
My guy you did so much extra work than needed lol. To get to the lower 10mm bolt you remove the glove box tray and the leg curtain air bag on the driver side to access the bolts. You don't need to remove the center console or glove box surround unless you want to.
@@Smeedia I wanted to reach through my monitor and help so badly lol. I installed a Seicane radio basically the same as Idoing and mine was a struggle fest with getting the back up camera and front speakers working.
I have an idling like headunit, gps antenna i just peeled the double sides tape and put it on top of the head unit. It does not need like of sight just needs to be near the cowl so it can get signal thru the windshield. I belive stock gps is behind instrument cluster under the dash panel. It works flawlessly just stuck to the top of the headunit
I ran it behind the glove box and out the panel on the passenger side the wedged it in the right hand corner of my windshield. Barely even noticeable and signal is perfect.
I grabbed and installed pretty much the same one last year, but it’s made by Seicane. It is so much better than the stock unit.. I wish Subaru just did it right the first time so I didn’t have the drop over $400 on it! 10/10 would do it again tho!
Unless the STI's are different from the WRX. You should just open the glove box and get that side screw and on the other side right underneath the steering column
So..u definitely do not have to take the center console out...10mm socket with an extension and a flashlight and u can easily access those bolts but u have to get on ur knees and kinda get under the steering wheel and take the airbag trim piece and let it sit to the side without disconnecting the actual air bag and the glove box side u dnt have to take all that out like u did..even with those wires there u should've been able to get to the bolt with an extension aMd flashlight..u do have to take the glove out but only the actual tray component that holds all the stuff in the glove box..the screws and stuff that hold the surrounding trim could've been left there but taking all that extra stuff out does free up some space
It’s true what you’re hearing about idoing. My unit started to flicker after a few months, the backup camera never worked and the carplay gps would be all over the place. I ended up returning it with shipping out my pocket. Now aliexpress won’t refund my money. I wish i went with a trusted branded from the start.
I run android head units in every car I have, I use the Hotspot from my phone so I always have wifi. With you using a Samsung you can create a rule "when Bluetooth pairs turn on Hotspot" then a separate one where "when Bluetooth disconnects turn off wifi" also if you want the GPS antenna it doesn't have to have line of sight it just need to not be under metal, mine is under the flat plastic between the vents and the mfd
Don't have time to watch the whole video yet so I'm not sure if the answers are in there but I have a couple of questions. 1) Does it have an EQ with subwoofer tuning options? 2) Does the rearview camera work?
Been looking at these for awhile, beats the hell out of the convoluted setup you need for a pioneer these days, *especially* if you have the Harmon Kardon package in an '18 or older VA chassis
I didn't buy the exact one in the vid though very similar (may even be the same under a different name) but it was simple for sure, straight plug and play. The hardest part TBH was removing the old unit, which really wasn't hard other than the two incredibly awkward bolts that hold it in.
@@Smeedia the only plug you can mess up on this set up is the rear camera. It can plug into 2 places. Ask me how I know. All other plugs only go into 1 place
The usb attachment so you can use the center console USB ports doesn’t work (or at least didn’t work with me) with CarPlay/Android Auto but does still work for loading USB music/video files and charging.
The TH-cam video play back via hotspot or WiFi is actually pretty good. The SIM card data part only works with T-Mobile. Wish I could share pictures and sound with you smeedia
I have had 3 STis total (and they are my 3 most recent cars, before that it was random like nissan, honda, toyota). All 3 of them used the iDoing headunit. As much as I love them, all 3 were having the same issues so IDK if i am just super unlucky or i did something wrong installing in all 3 vehicles. In 2 of them, i even used the other connectors because i had an external amp and ran speakers to the amp and everything. In my current STi i just have the upgraded subaru speakers and subaru sub, so super easy and not extra wires needed. The only issues i have is sometimes the headunit will not connect to my phone through USB. I have an iphone so apple car play. I have tired to use both USB cables, (the 2 cable and 1 cable), and i always use apple cords. When it wont connect i need to force reboot the unit for it to connect again. Not a big deal, its very rare that it happens and it only takes about 30 seconds to full reboot, restart and connect. And the other issue i have had (with all 3 of them), is when i am listening to music, it will sometimes randomly stop and just reboot. Almost like when a computer overheats, and freezes for about 3 seconds, then reboots. When that happens, 90% of the time EVERYTHING resets with my headuint. I loose phone settings, EQ settings, menu settings, icon locations... its like its back to out of the box. That one is a very rare occasion. Other than that, i love this headunit. Its super clean, fits perfectly, almost like it was made just for the STi. Overall, because of the issues i have had and still continue to have, i give this a 8/10 which is still higher than any other aftermarket unit i have owned for previous cars or helped friends install in other cars.
Won't lie I've definitely heard some iffy things about i-doing head unit. My 19 wrx has Android auto and Apple car play so I don't really need the upgrade and the hassle of the swap.
@@Smeedia well I'm jelly because i wish I had an eg33 STI so that makes us even lol. Idk why subaru waited till 2019 to make apple car play and Android auto standard but I also noticed the boost gouges and the other screens you can scroll through are a bit different looking also. Seems like 2019+ got a refresh.
I have a similar head unit (mine is made by Greenlee) in my '15 WRX and I love the fit and function. Only problem I have is the Bluetooth completely failed after a few months and reloading software and replacing the main board didn't help. If the iDoing brand unit is any better I might try it out.
I just got myself a 2020 WRX an upgrade from my 2008 and never new about the crappy head unit issues! I tried to check into the link you posted in the description but it seems it has become a dead link! Do you have an updated link for these idoing head units??? Since I still have powertrain warranty for 2 years I need something to work on with the car or I am going to lose my mind :-D... Love the videos keep it up it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm guessing mine is an older model that needs to connect via USB. So I need to use Z-Link to activate android auto. The newer version seems much clearer.
Only issue I have with it is the Bluetooth model is crap. Doesn't support the new standards like my OBDLink LX I use constantly. Besides that it's fast and nice. Also note people you need a voltage converter for the rear backup camera or you'll fry your factory camera. Sold separately!
That hardware looks exactly like the Seicane stereo I have. Maybe I'll IG some pictures. Not a month in, it stopped talking to my steering wheel. Few weeks later, the touch screen became unresponsive. I still have it because Amazon music/ Prime Video. But I gotta be slow and deliberate pressing buttons.
My OE unit is glitching out making my AC turn on and off on its own along with randomly cranking up the volume to max. It has ghost prints all over it. I’ve been searching for a replacement. Ty for this.
NIce Tanner! I got the same unit for my 05 Sti last week. It looks amazing! The carplay and android auto should be wireless also, just have to connect bluetooth and select the car link app on the unit.
I was so happy you got this, I’m officially getting this head unit after seeing this video, I also saw they have a CF option for it. I also found a plasma blue pearl STi I’m looking to get or a Java black blobeye for 28k but it has 100k on the odometer. The plasma one is 23
@@_SomeRandum they have one in Georgia. I’m looking at, I’m talking to the salesman about it. If I truly get it. It’s the first car I ever bought sight unseen in person, or I may fly down to look at it. Only thing about that is idk how I would get it cause I wouldn’t have NYS plates to drive it back
@@ThatwhiteSTI Give your local DMV/RMV a call, and they'll be able to tell you how that would work out. There might be temp plates they'll allow you to use until you get back, that the dealer could print, or something like that. The dealership should also be able to contact them if you do decide to purchase it. Just make sure to get the history on it, which I'm sure you are, so I say that as a formality. I'm not sure how NYS works, but my state allows for 7 days before first inspection, and can be registered and insured before that, also allowing the car to be driven in that timeframe. There were a few PBP STi sedans I looked at with 50k or less, but the dealerships were reverting them back to stock, without much history or the COBB access port, so I passed on them, personally and unfortunately. Most seemed to be "stage 2", but without receipts for the work and servicing, it's a big gamble for anything over $20k, IMO, unless you've got a couple grand saved up for that "just in case". Not trying to dissuade you, but for the investment of time, travel, and money, wouldn't want to hear that you went there, got it, and got bit by it.
Looks pretty awesome man!! I've actually torn all of that apart before to add a little amplifier to power my new JBL door speakers I added because the stock head unit doesn't have one built in and stock speakers aren't the greatest tbh, so I know it's a lot of little screws and bolts 😆. I love the new head unit. I guess I just wish that they would have found a way to make it completely flush with the rest of the dash instead of sticking out a little bit like it does. Other than that I would say looks pretty dope and I would likely try it myself. 😎🤘 I'm assuming this head unit has a built-in amplifier?
I have the Dasaita unit which I believe is very similar, and I can tell you that the built in DSP allows the stock speakers to sound SOOOO insanely better than what the stock unit could provide. If I adjust the bass boost, it legit sounds like I have a small subwoofer tucked away somewhere... I sat on the headunit for a few months cuz I was feeling lazy and didn't think it'd make THAT much of a difference, but it is NIGHT AND DAY. I don't even feel the need to replace the stock speakers in my 2018 anymore. I have the Dasaita PX6 specifically though, not exactly sure how it compares to the one in the vid.
Never did a radio swap before in my life. I'm normally not a car guy (more of a computer nerd actually). Excited to try putting this thing in my Crosstrek. o;
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?
Awesome video! I also have the Harmon Kardon system. I'm looking to buy used off someone who has a base model. Do you know if it would work with the Harmon system? Or do I need to buy a specific unit made for Harmon Kardon systems? Cheers
I wish they made it for SG 😢😢😢😢 I also bought a family friends xt forester with a blown head gasket.... Peacock legit fell out of the radiator and drove not even 1km and blew Headgaskets has 100km on the motor 😢 so engine build time and some other goodies 🙌🙌
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Hey my friend, thanks for the shout out! Glad you enjoyed the unit. Looking forward to more videos!
Eyyyy your video came in clutch dude! Keep em coming 🥳
I've had my IDoing in my 2015 WRX for years, never looked back!.
11:11 is for the hazard button mount. Since the headunit is supposed to fit other vehicles that has different hazard button. Smart move by IDoing providing that I'd say.
I have this unit it’s amazing. Only thing I would recommend is putting a sticker or piece of tape on the two small holes for the mic/reset or your screen will fill up with dust over time!
Pro tip 👍
Will that affect the mic performance?
Think I might just do a screen protector over the whole thing so dust has no chance 😅
@@Smeedia yes! Lmk if you find one!
@@rb5759 I think it might if you’re not using the external mic.
Literally just got mine delivered to my door from WRXDaily. This video couldn't have been more perfectly timed. LOL
Eyyyyy!!!!
I'm waiting on my return from them. Wasn't compatible with my 03 wrx. t
i have been using an iDoing HU on my 2020 with ZERO issues. they are also very helpful with questions i had and handed me codes to unlock some other features for tweaking. toughest thing i had to do was setting up the theme. most issues can be resolved with a quick google search which is great. basically anything an android phone/tablet can do regarding apps this radio does. ;)
Helping hand to your viewers I just put one in my 19 sti 2 months ago the lower radio bolts on the side use 6 inch extension and deep 10 mm socket 1/4 inch ratchet and you don't have to take the center console out if you want to save some time and reach them. Didn't know could have saved you time also for the vid less stress!!!
I removed mine just to be able to mange wired a bit better and remove the USB cable that wss no longer being used. But you do not have to go ad deep as I did 😅🔥
Yeah I found out the hard way taking apart three times for every speaker amp and subs upgrade and realized it but figured save some viewers time and that boost and shutter vid was great help
I looked these up years ago but they didn't have a HK compatible one at the time. I'm glad they fixed that, I'll be purchasing one soon.
I have a 21 WRX Premium (no starlink), and I went with a Boss model that does wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto paired Crutchfield’s dash kit. Probably the best QoL upgrade I’ve done to my car so far. Not having to plug my phone in to use Apple CarPlay is the absolute bee’s knees.
Which model did you get? All the ones with wireless I see are over 700$
I actually prefer wired so it charges my phone too but having wireless is nice.
From what others have told me I guess this Idoing also has wireless car play too
After watching these I think I'll go with an Alpine head unit. iDoing from what I understand is awful about RMAs, and they have no website that you can access from the US for a user manual, instructions, product specs or anything else.
I'll pay extra for guaranteed great sound quality and a head unit that won't shut off on me.
Installed my idoing 2 weeks ago myself, and the interior of the car is so 🔥🔥. Easy install, even for us peeps who aren’t to comfortable with self-installation. Lags from time to time with the wireless connectivity but i’ll take that any day considering my wrx now is a full entertainment center now
Dude for real, it is a legit entertainment center 😅🔥 also looks suuuuuper clean in there
Nice! So it is wireless android auto?
@@salg3014 yes, but only in the newer model I believe.
I have the same unit as well, being pretty well an android tablet, I just run my own launcher for the home page, looks so much cleaner
What program did you use for the launcher?
@@Smeedia probably nova
I just put the Idoing headunit in with the wireless CarPlay. Everything works phenomenal other than the CarPlay. It stays at connecting or verifying
Odd, gping to trybit with an iPhone later today
@@Smeediadoes it work with an i phone??? i have an iphone and don’t know if it would work since it is an android system
I'm so glad i got a 2014 wrx. Lol. Its wicked easy to install the iDoing headunit. No joke...takes 5 mins.
They're much easier 😅🔥
OMG there is so much to tear apart to get to the radio. Thank goodness i have an 07
You technically don't have to go as far as I did for tear down 😅
I did mine without removing anything, used a pivot on my wrench, remove the glove box, and the panel next to the steering wheel, and done... so worth it though, IDOING is BA, and only $348 on ali...
Ali isn't bad but depends on what MOQ is and shipping costs lol
If you contact IDoing they can send you an update in order to get wireless CarPlay/android auto. Also the GPS antenna can behind the dash and still receive good signal in order to work. That’s how mine has been since I put it in a year ago and I’ve never had a problem with it.
Might toss in this GPS antenna then 😅🔥
@@Smeedia I know you have a lot going on behind the dash 😅 I was just putting it out there for the public. Honestly if you’re using CarPlay/Android Auto there’s no point of using it.
Damn dude, you weren't kidding about shipping. I ordered one after your video dropped, and it already arrived.
Quick shipping! 🥳🔥
@@Smeedia complete opposite for me. order June 6th and still hasn't even been shipped. And absolute terrible customer service with days between emails and no phone number. called visa and canceled my order. wrx daily will get zero business from me in the future. maybe they just don't like Canadians.
I cannot wait to get this. I with all features and high size. It’s a beast. Gotta save my Penny’s.
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Alright you convinced me 😄 I have to say, in my 16 STI I detest my head unit. So I think that will be the next thing I upgrade. Currently daily mine and I love music when I'm driving. This would definitely make it more enjoyable. Thank you 😊
Also found out it does have wireless apple car play and android auto 🥳
Totally worth it... massive improvement over stock speakers, I kid you not. I might not even replace my stock speakers at this point, that's how much better the experience is.
This will be my first comment on one of your videos but I have been watching for a little while. First off, your content is very enlightening. As someone that wants to build their own project car in the future I appreciate your attention to detail and the time you take to explain your thought process and taking the hard (but right) way so you don't have problems later on. Secondly, this video speaks to me on so many levels. I would love to do an aftermarket part but don't want to lose OEM functionality. I usually find a ton of problems finding the right part because I'm pretty bad at locating the right things I'm looking for but this head unit looks and functions really well and I'm genuinely interested. Third, just wanted to thank you for making it seem like taking on a hard project isn't as daunting as I previously thought. I might not be as mechanically inclined as you but it's reassuring that this sort of thing is just possible and then show the steps on how it's done. I look forward to seeing more content and your builds being finished. Hope you have a good day.
Eyyy, thank you Jason! Always try to cover my thought process on why we're doing something and why it did or did not work. And I totally feel you on the fact of trying to keep some OE features when we're modifying. Always here to try and help where I can my man 🥳
Back when I had my STI, this was one of the first upgrades I did.
Just beware, about 3 months in, I noticed my back up camera stopped working. About a week after that, the entire screen went black. Contacted the company and they wanted me to pay for shipping which was almost the price of the head unit ( out of country )
Will keep an eye on that! Appreciate the foresight!
Holy fuck …
Mine also went black one day but I just unplugged my battery and replugged and it turned back on. I totally forgot about the reset button tho. That might work also.
@@juliomiranda6801 I had tried the reset button multiple times, the touch buttons were all still illuminated red. Nothing worked though almost like the screen had burned up or something. Ended up just switching back to stock head unit because it was over 200$ to ship back. I got rid of the car shortly after though.
Same here with sipping... i paid 50$ for shipping back to them and got a brand new head unit and it still doesnt work like my first one and it sucks... don't buy these head units go buy a brand like pioneer and kenwood and also look at all the other youtubers where you can literally see them hiding all the issues with those hu's...
THANK YOU! jesus i have been looking for a headunit since i got the car. Jeez dude, you keep delivering on content and suggestions for upgrades. love your channel.
The Dasaita headunit is similar and is also a great option. I have it in my 2019 WRX
Haven't heard of that one, will have to take a look 🥳
Had mine for almost a year in my SH foz. Its been such a good unit so far. Never lags ever feels as good as using a smart phone. Motorola sell a product called the motorola A1 which will give you wireless android auto if you just plug it into that usb slot. Albeit i think they are still a bit hard to get your hands on cos last time i checked they were sold out.
Ohhhhh glad to hear it's still going strong! I guess these newer units have wireless car play and android auto now 🧐
@@Smeedia ohhh yours got wireless? That's cool. Mine has wireless carplay but not Android auto wireless.
You made that removal much more difficult than it needed to be. You don’t have to remove the centre console at all 🤣
I've got all my standalone wires back there so for me I needed to 😅
I pulled the trigger on idoing and never looked back. By far the best bang for your buck. I paired it with focal speakers throughout and a titan 10" sub...all powered by an 1100 watt amp...she thumps 😎
Ohhhhh bet it sounds nice 🔥🥵
@@Smeedia it really does 🥵🥵 people know when I'm close, that's all I'll say 🤣
Does it come with a the rcas to run a sub? Or do you have to buy it separately? I already have 2 10” jl subs and an amp just been looking into this headunit for a while trying to decide what to go for lol tia
@@anthonyramirezz5929 it has the rca inputs you'll just need the output cables 💪
You're very kind re Subaru Starlink. I love my FA20 WRX. Starlink was hot garbage requiring a change out within the first year of ownership.
Lmao I haven't had too many issues with kine but it did suck 😅😅😅
I have the Dasaita headunit unit. Idoing didn't have the split screen for AA wireless at the time. I sent idoing pics of the software asking if they had it and they didn't about 3 months ago. I'm glad they have it now. I'm considering switching to idoing now.
Also with the adapter piece to use your USB in the arm rest it also connects the cigarette lighter and you can fast charge your phone that way.
Ohhhhh I do like the fast charging so may make that happen 😅
I have this unit, and it works great. As far as audio quality, it is ok. I wish the bigger brands that have better audio would make head units that were custom fit, with large screens like Idoing.
Go into your audio settings. There’s a lot there to turn on and tune.
I had to play with the audio settings a little but afterwards it was spot on🔥
Install that GPS antenna. Carplay and android auto uses both phone and head unit GPS or it could go haywire. Happened to me
Next time I'm I there I'll toss it in 🔥
Ordered it!! by mistake....but it is on the way. Also have an OBD
splitter and a Bluetooth sender to pull gauges on my phone. The Idoing lets you display them on the screen so super excited about that!
Ohhhhh that is going to be cool to see! Just connects via bluetooth?
@@Smeedia Yes, Here is a link to the video...th-cam.com/video/rGK4at2MvV0/w-d-xo.html
One more comment. The unit is meant to deliver tomorrow!!! That is quick. Thank you wrxdaily.com for the fast turnaround. I am just outside Memphis, TN. WOW, did not expect to have this in 2 days. Thank you.
Just got my idoing in 🙏 Used the metra adapter to retain center console usb! I got lucky and didn't have the extra module on my radio! Also my backup cam was integrated into my 28 pin 🙏
Been looking at this for a while, may have finally convinced me. It looks great in the car.
It looks preeeeety good 🔥🔥🔥
Kenwood Excelon 1037s on my Type RA but great choice, had one previously. Love your content!!!
Do they make aftermarket bezels for those? 🧐
@@Smeedia ya our club down in the dirty south has a few people running that head unit. Just light modify to the factory bezel. Dremel ftw
Th bezel is enclosed. Floating head unit
Just picked up my 20' STI, you convinced me to get the head unit. Nice Video. I've been watching you since I got my first WRX a few years back. Keep it up with the great content!!
Eyyyy congrats on the STI!!!!
Rockford fosgate for everything audio, is the best in my opinion.
Had thr R/F in my Golf R and it was suuuuper crisp!
My guy you did so much extra work than needed lol. To get to the lower 10mm bolt you remove the glove box tray and the leg curtain air bag on the driver side to access the bolts. You don't need to remove the center console or glove box surround unless you want to.
I had to for mine 😅 my standalone wires make life very difficult to get anything back there 🔥
@@Smeedia I wanted to reach through my monitor and help so badly lol. I installed a Seicane radio basically the same as Idoing and mine was a struggle fest with getting the back up camera and front speakers working.
Really? What did you have to do to get them to work?
I used the dyna performance carbon fiber head replacement same unit different look. Keep the fire burning T👍🏼!
Ohhhhh bet it looks spicey 🔥
I have an idling like headunit, gps antenna i just peeled the double sides tape and put it on top of the head unit. It does not need like of sight just needs to be near the cowl so it can get signal thru the windshield. I belive stock gps is behind instrument cluster under the dash panel. It works flawlessly just stuck to the top of the headunit
I ran it behind the glove box and out the panel on the passenger side the wedged it in the right hand corner of my windshield. Barely even noticeable and signal is perfect.
Good to know! Figured the antenna would have issued with signal if buried under everything like older ones did 😅
I am officially obsessed with this now!
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I grabbed and installed pretty much the same one last year, but it’s made by Seicane. It is so much better than the stock unit.. I wish Subaru just did it right the first time so I didn’t have the drop over $400 on it! 10/10 would do it again tho!
Got the same thing. My vol and track skip on steering wheel stopped working within a month. Also touch screen lags on response.
If subaru would have just given the stock head unit Android auto or Apple car play I wouldent have swapped it 😅
I totally have no use for this, as I have a 2013 WRX, but it was fascinating to watch. Thanks!
Unless the STI's are different from the WRX. You should just open the glove box and get that side screw and on the other side right underneath the steering column
For OE Cars you def can, my standalone wiring makes everything a very tight fit back there so I needed as much room as I could get lol
Just did mine a couple weeks ago , love it, enjoy brothah!
Eyyy thank you and glad to hear!
Aye that is what I have. idoing is such a good head unit. Quick and Apple CarPlay. For the price it’s amazing!
Big facts!
So..u definitely do not have to take the center console out...10mm socket with an extension and a flashlight and u can easily access those bolts but u have to get on ur knees and kinda get under the steering wheel and take the airbag trim piece and let it sit to the side without disconnecting the actual air bag and the glove box side u dnt have to take all that out like u did..even with those wires there u should've been able to get to the bolt with an extension aMd flashlight..u do have to take the glove out but only the actual tray component that holds all the stuff in the glove box..the screws and stuff that hold the surrounding trim could've been left there but taking all that extra stuff out does free up some space
It’s true what you’re hearing about idoing. My unit started to flicker after a few months, the backup camera never worked and the carplay gps would be all over the place. I ended up returning it with shipping out my pocket. Now aliexpress won’t refund my money. I wish i went with a trusted branded from the start.
Interesting, maybe I got a more updated unit or changes were made because everything was PnP and works like OEM 🧐
@@Smeedia the seller confirmed that flickering was fixed with a new revision. I'm going to give it another try. Hopefully it works out this time!
I run android head units in every car I have, I use the Hotspot from my phone so I always have wifi. With you using a Samsung you can create a rule "when Bluetooth pairs turn on Hotspot" then a separate one where "when Bluetooth disconnects turn off wifi" also if you want the GPS antenna it doesn't have to have line of sight it just need to not be under metal, mine is under the flat plastic between the vents and the mfd
Ohhhh about to set mine up this way then 🔥
Just put one in my Forester XT last week! Happy with it so far!
Glad to hear 🥳🥳🥳
I was hoping for this when I saw all the instagram stories
Yasssss 🥳🥳🥳
hell yea man,i remember you found out it was a limited and you completely lost your shit because it wasnt listed because of the wire harness
That harness broke my balls 🤣🤣🤣
Perfect timing tbh this and speakers are what im looking at purchasing next
Yessss 🔥🔥🔥
The 4g and navigation do not need to be line of sight you can put them in your dash…. Mine is zip tied to my crash bar 0 issues.
Good tonknow! Figured the dash, wire harnesses, firewall and windshield would obstruct signal enough to be wonky 🥳
If only they made something for my old 2006 WRX girl! Very cool upgrade for the newer Subies for sure!
I'm pretty sure they do 👀🔥
Don't have time to watch the whole video yet so I'm not sure if the answers are in there but I have a couple of questions. 1) Does it have an EQ with subwoofer tuning options? 2) Does the rearview camera work?
I’ve had my idoing for over a year and love it. The sound quality improved drastically from the crappy stock headunit.
Glad to hear that it's still good! 🥳🥳🥳
Mines approaching a year now too no issues so far
Been looking at these for awhile, beats the hell out of the convoluted setup you need for a pioneer these days, *especially* if you have the Harmon Kardon package in an '18 or older VA chassis
Pretty good bang for the buck on one of these 🔥
I didn't buy the exact one in the vid though very similar (may even be the same under a different name) but it was simple for sure, straight plug and play. The hardest part TBH was removing the old unit, which really wasn't hard other than the two incredibly awkward bolts that hold it in.
Glad I'm not the only one who sets a tool down and it disappears from existence for a while lol
I literally do it everyday 😅😅😅
Yo. I've had mine for almost a year now and trust me you gonna love it. The bigger screen really helps and it does like everything.
It looks way way better 🔥
Hey the discount code does not work. Interested in purchasing one after watching your video
Drop glove box and use extension. Drop skinny panel under steering wheel and use extension. No need to remove your whole interior
May have been my old but removing all thr panels let me organize the wires behind it way better. I also have way more wiring than most 😅
@@Smeedia the only plug you can mess up on this set up is the rear camera. It can plug into 2 places. Ask me how I know. All other plugs only go into 1 place
I also found that out 😅 top right corner lol
The usb attachment so you can use the center console USB ports doesn’t work (or at least didn’t work with me) with CarPlay/Android Auto but does still work for loading USB music/video files and charging.
Ahhhh that is good to know then
Head unit was the first thing I had done. It was terrible. Replaced it with a Kenwood Excelon double din.
The TH-cam video play back via hotspot or WiFi is actually pretty good. The SIM card data part only works with T-Mobile. Wish I could share pictures and sound with you smeedia
Just Ordered one right now used your code, Thanks man! should look good with the rest of my build!
Eyyyy thanks Christan!
That link is now dead, it seems. Did I wait too long??
I have had 3 STis total (and they are my 3 most recent cars, before that it was random like nissan, honda, toyota). All 3 of them used the iDoing headunit. As much as I love them, all 3 were having the same issues so IDK if i am just super unlucky or i did something wrong installing in all 3 vehicles. In 2 of them, i even used the other connectors because i had an external amp and ran speakers to the amp and everything. In my current STi i just have the upgraded subaru speakers and subaru sub, so super easy and not extra wires needed. The only issues i have is sometimes the headunit will not connect to my phone through USB. I have an iphone so apple car play. I have tired to use both USB cables, (the 2 cable and 1 cable), and i always use apple cords. When it wont connect i need to force reboot the unit for it to connect again. Not a big deal, its very rare that it happens and it only takes about 30 seconds to full reboot, restart and connect. And the other issue i have had (with all 3 of them), is when i am listening to music, it will sometimes randomly stop and just reboot. Almost like when a computer overheats, and freezes for about 3 seconds, then reboots. When that happens, 90% of the time EVERYTHING resets with my headuint. I loose phone settings, EQ settings, menu settings, icon locations... its like its back to out of the box. That one is a very rare occasion. Other than that, i love this headunit. Its super clean, fits perfectly, almost like it was made just for the STi. Overall, because of the issues i have had and still continue to have, i give this a 8/10 which is still higher than any other aftermarket unit i have owned for previous cars or helped friends install in other cars.
Won't lie I've definitely heard some iffy things about i-doing head unit. My 19 wrx has Android auto and Apple car play so I don't really need the upgrade and the hassle of the swap.
Jelly, I wish mine came with it factory
@@Smeedia well I'm jelly because i wish I had an eg33 STI so that makes us even lol. Idk why subaru waited till 2019 to make apple car play and Android auto standard but I also noticed the boost gouges and the other screens you can scroll through are a bit different looking also. Seems like 2019+ got a refresh.
2018+ got the mfd refresh 🔥
I have a similar head unit (mine is made by Greenlee) in my '15 WRX and I love the fit and function. Only problem I have is the Bluetooth completely failed after a few months and reloading software and replacing the main board didn't help. If the iDoing brand unit is any better I might try it out.
Will keep updates with mine as time goes on!
Finally ordered one for my 07 wrx I can't wait
I just did mine. On the 2015, for the reverse camera, it connects to the mfd cables.
Interesting 🧐
I just got myself a 2020 WRX an upgrade from my 2008 and never new about the crappy head unit issues! I tried to check into the link you posted in the description but it seems it has become a dead link! Do you have an updated link for these idoing head units??? Since I still have powertrain warranty for 2 years I need something to work on with the car or I am going to lose my mind :-D... Love the videos keep it up it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Been thinking about replacing the garbage infotainment in our 2016 WRX, but all options have been too pricey. This is quite intriguing...
Not bad at all for pricing 🔥
I've had mine in for about 2 years until I realized I can use the Z-Link app to utilize Android Auto (mistakes were made).
Z-link? 👀
I'm guessing mine is an older model that needs to connect via USB. So I need to use Z-Link to activate android auto. The newer version seems much clearer.
Only issue I have with it is the Bluetooth model is crap. Doesn't support the new standards like my OBDLink LX I use constantly. Besides that it's fast and nice. Also note people you need a voltage converter for the rear backup camera or you'll fry your factory camera. Sold separately!
My back up camera plugged right in and worked without a problem 🧐
The BT can't be any worse than the stock head unit though....
Love seeing you do some interior quality of life electric stuff!
Have to try and make the DD experience of the car a little better 😅
The only complaint I have about my wrx is the stock stereo is trash . I've been playing a DeWalt radio for 2 months . Time to upgrade my speakers
That hardware looks exactly like the Seicane stereo I have. Maybe I'll IG some pictures.
Not a month in, it stopped talking to my steering wheel. Few weeks later, the touch screen became unresponsive.
I still have it because Amazon music/ Prime Video.
But I gotta be slow and deliberate pressing buttons.
Interesting, haven't heard of thr seicane one until recently 🧐
My OE unit is glitching out making my AC turn on and off on its own along with randomly cranking up the volume to max. It has ghost prints all over it. I’ve been searching for a replacement. Ty for this.
Last comment, give the Agama Car Launcher a try, there are others, but Agama seemed to look the best for me.
Downloading 🔥
Niiiice... I put one in my Blob... still trying to get all the features working.. my FM reception is Crap... But I like it.. :)
Played with the radio a bit, luckily Mines been solid so far 😅
Nice! I wish they had these back when I had my '15 Launch Edition.
Decision made! I just got a 2017 WRX and wanted a new head unit. Thanks!
Congrats on the car 🥳🥳🥳
The “don’t know why they sent that” piece is for different Subaru models MFD
Ahhhhh that makes sense 😅
Great video! Ty, wasn’t thinking about changing the head unit for mine but now I really want too
Worth itttt 🥳🥳🥳
NIce Tanner! I got the same unit for my 05 Sti last week. It looks amazing! The carplay and android auto should be wireless also, just have to connect bluetooth and select the car link app on the unit.
Phhhh about to go try that!!!
Thank you for the bolt size on the head unit been trying to find the size for months.
Anytime!
I was so happy you got this, I’m officially getting this head unit after seeing this video, I also saw they have a CF option for it. I also found a plasma blue pearl STi I’m looking to get or a Java black blobeye for 28k but it has 100k on the odometer. The plasma one is 23
GET THE PLASAMA!!!!
@@Smeedia I’m trying to find a way. Is the lapis blue and blue plasma basically the same color or are they different?
@@ThatwhiteSTI They are two different colors. I have a '14 Plasma Blue Pearl HB WRX, and must second Smeedia; get the Plasma Blue Pearl STi!
@@_SomeRandum they have one in Georgia. I’m looking at, I’m talking to the salesman about it. If I truly get it. It’s the first car I ever bought sight unseen in person, or I may fly down to look at it. Only thing about that is idk how I would get it cause I wouldn’t have NYS plates to drive it back
@@ThatwhiteSTI Give your local DMV/RMV a call, and they'll be able to tell you how that would work out. There might be temp plates they'll allow you to use until you get back, that the dealer could print, or something like that. The dealership should also be able to contact them if you do decide to purchase it.
Just make sure to get the history on it, which I'm sure you are, so I say that as a formality. I'm not sure how NYS works, but my state allows for 7 days before first inspection, and can be registered and insured before that, also allowing the car to be driven in that timeframe.
There were a few PBP STi sedans I looked at with 50k or less, but the dealerships were reverting them back to stock, without much history or the COBB access port, so I passed on them, personally and unfortunately. Most seemed to be "stage 2", but without receipts for the work and servicing, it's a big gamble for anything over $20k, IMO, unless you've got a couple grand saved up for that "just in case". Not trying to dissuade you, but for the investment of time, travel, and money, wouldn't want to hear that you went there, got it, and got bit by it.
@boost&shutter getting a shout out. Angels a great guy and makes awesome content.
Dudes got some solid videos 🙏🥳
Looks pretty awesome man!! I've actually torn all of that apart before to add a little amplifier to power my new JBL door speakers I added because the stock head unit doesn't have one built in and stock speakers aren't the greatest tbh, so I know it's a lot of little screws and bolts 😆. I love the new head unit. I guess I just wish that they would have found a way to make it completely flush with the rest of the dash instead of sticking out a little bit like it does. Other than that I would say looks pretty dope and I would likely try it myself. 😎🤘
I'm assuming this head unit has a built-in amplifier?
I do belive it has one built in, and for having such a large display the overall foot petint of how far it sticks out isn't too bad 🥳
I agree. If it was flush like OEM then it’d be an 11/10.
I have the Dasaita unit which I believe is very similar, and I can tell you that the built in DSP allows the stock speakers to sound SOOOO insanely better than what the stock unit could provide. If I adjust the bass boost, it legit sounds like I have a small subwoofer tucked away somewhere... I sat on the headunit for a few months cuz I was feeling lazy and didn't think it'd make THAT much of a difference, but it is NIGHT AND DAY. I don't even feel the need to replace the stock speakers in my 2018 anymore. I have the Dasaita PX6 specifically though, not exactly sure how it compares to the one in the vid.
Bro you should invest in a magnetic 10mm deep socket it makes life so much easier
Knowing my luck I'd set it down once and never find it again 🤣
Never did a radio swap before in my life. I'm normally not a car guy (more of a computer nerd actually). Excited to try putting this thing in my Crosstrek. o;
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've been so busy. Now more videos. Yess
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Awesome video! I also have the Harmon Kardon system. I'm looking to buy used off someone who has a base model. Do you know if it would work with the Harmon system? Or do I need to buy a specific unit made for Harmon Kardon systems? Cheers
Does the head unit utilize the stock built-in microphone? Or do you have to use the microphone it comes with?
OEM 21 WRX Headunit imo is good and looks good just hate how much it limits the sound system.
They made some good improvements to the oem ones iver the years. The one I my 17 was always meh
Yep if it had more power …
how did you get that suede dash? I have a regular 2017 wrx so let me know if i can do that on my type of wrx 16:15
Sweet, I want it all. I have the 2017 STI limited as well, but I’m totally stock. I want to change to this though cause the subi OEM dash is garbage.
Agreeeeed, honeslt makes the interior feel way better 🔥
I wish they made it for SG 😢😢😢😢 I also bought a family friends xt forester with a blown head gasket.... Peacock legit fell out of the radiator and drove not even 1km and blew Headgaskets has 100km on the motor 😢 so engine build time and some other goodies 🙌🙌
They make them for GDs, it should fit 🧐
At least you can build it better 💪
@@Smeedia was a fkn low km engine too 😢 so sad he noticed too late. 60km on the engine
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