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08-19-2019, 05:19 PM | #1 |
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Android head unit + mhd?
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So, my stock radio needs replacing, and I have seen a few of these Android head units, like eonon for example. Has anyone used that Android head unit to run mhd and view that gauge pack setup right in dash? Figured if the radio needs replacing and they make Android units why both getting a tablet I might want to mount later? |
08-20-2019, 08:38 AM | #2 |
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I saw a video of someone running MHD on their Android head unit:
It sounds like they just plugged the cable directly from the OBDII port into the USB port on the head unit itself. |
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09-02-2019, 02:48 AM | #3 |
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I heard the OBDII tool is inserted in the car, then connected with the unit by bluetooth. I like XTORNS more than eonon, heard from a friend said the system of XTRONS is more stable. This video for reference.
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09-02-2019, 07:36 AM | #4 | |
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I chose eonon over xtrons because it had many more user reviews online, and more 3rd party developer support for custom ROM and MCU updates. Xtrons does have a full screen unit without buttons which can be nice as you get a larger screen, but I preferred the OEM look of having buttons and knobs. Good luck!
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The 9165B from eonon does improve older models, and is octacore, maybe your friend was comparing against a different model. Either way, I would recommend using a custom rom anyway if available. I used Hal9k rom on my unit, faster than stock (less bloat, unseeded google services), and includes a few nice features too
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10-03-2019, 02:08 PM | #7 |
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I used an OBD Splitter Cable on my unit:
- Unscrewed the OBD port connecter in footwell - Plugged a Y-Splitter into it - 1 of the splitter cables sits where the original OBD port is - The other one runs inside the dash, where a D-can cable is plugged into it and then into the Android unit via USB MHD, Pro Tool and Carly all work fine! |
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