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Old May 20th, 2020, 09:29   #1
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For a long time, I am going to buy a new android head unit for my car. I would not want to spend money on a cheap Chinese device that will break in a month.
This seems like not a bad option (judging by the reviews). Has anyone already bought a device from this company?
http://smarty-trend.com/volvo-c30-s4...head-unit.html
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Old May 20th, 2020, 09:46   #2
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I'd imagine it's cheap nasty crap. Especially if android 7 is accurate it's no longer supported.

There really is no decent aftermarket option for these cars.
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Old May 20th, 2020, 10:27   #3
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For a long time, I am going to buy a new android head unit for my car. I would not want to spend money on a cheap Chinese device that will break in a month.
This seems like not a bad option (judging by the reviews). Has anyone already bought a device from this company?
http://smarty-trend.com/volvo-c30-s4...head-unit.html
absolute rip off... alwinner cpu us cheap trash and 2gb if ddr3 ram.... This is £30 of hardware being sold for £500... do not buy.

Use the Aux port for a dedicated Bluetooth or hardwired Android tablet and use the existing stereo. If the car doesnt have an AUX. By an FM transmitter for your Cig lighter, or an inline FM transmitter to intigrate into the aerial.

If you want to upgrade the stereo beyond this, budget thousands for a complete custom install, or buy another car.
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Old May 23rd, 2020, 19:31   #4
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x2 for the aux port.
I use my ipod/iphone in it. And after scouring the net for headunits I concluded that the only 2 optioms were full refit for headunit which if I wnated to keep the temp controls etc etc I'd need cut and mod the dash or slice and dice a headunit up.
Or option 2 was aux port.... although I would like an android dvd player type thing there.... 😬😂🙈
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