Can anyone recommend a good android head unit or even one that uses mirrorlink effectively . I know there is a few threads on here about them but some of them are a bit old.

I know the technology in these things can change fairly fast so was was trying to get the most up to date advice .

I have already changed my stream mp3 for a columbus and now i'm fairly bored of it so selling it this week , even though it is a good quality unit i would prefer to somehow be able to use spotify , youtube and other apps .

am i right in thinking that with mirrorlink all the processing is done through the phone ,the headunit is just an interface?

Have seen a few systems on iceboxauto and they look sweet ,but am wondering what theyre like to live with .

If the technology isn't up to scratch yet , i suppose ill just have to stick with my stream and aux cable. 

I've just bought a Pumpkin Android 4.4 head unit, I'm planning to install it tomorrow and will let you know how it is! 

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/384006-android-head-unit-ds820/

What exactly is an android head unit ?

A headunit which runs on Android software

I take it thats just after market ones etc like kenwoods etc ??

Yea. Pioneer seem to make some of the best.

 

You can get cheaper ones but you what they say about price

I've been thinking about the pumpkin one myself actually.

Quite a few members have this one.

 

http://www.iceboxauto.com/skoda-octavia-ans620

http://exclusivecarauto.com/android-quadcore-newsmy-nr5261-carpad-skoda-p-1149.html

 

http://forum.xda-developers.com/android-auto/android-head-units/4-4-2-kitkat-head-unit-newsmy-carpad-t2865525

 

A pure Android HU wih very happy users.

Thanks folks, bit of reading for me there so, I did hear the pioneer are good but I would prefer the ones that look original, would defo be Interested to hear how the one from pumpkin turns out awesam, columbus is a great unit, but not enough things to play with

Edited 13 February, 201610 yr by lanciadub

Got it fitted, complete barsteward as i took out my parrot bluetooth! Took me 5hrs as the parrot had been fitted with a extra loom and the original loom had been moved underneath the cage. Ended up butchering a hole on the plastic bottom so i could get the connector to the back of the headunit.

All fitted now, will get pics posted soon.

Cool, would it have been straightforward enough with parrot?

Lookin forward to pics and can u link me to the exact one you bought

Thanks

The Newsmy Carpad 3:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

http://www.autopumpkin.com/pumpkin-8-inch-1024-600-touchscreen-quad-core-android-4-4-car-stereo-for-vw-skoda-seat-series-2-din-with-parrot-bluetooth-and-better-radio-ic-support-dab-aux-output-mirrorlink-obd2-wifi-3g-steering-wheel-control.html

 

Model FTN6000

 

Have connected using mirror link but had to use a USB cable and it works fine.

Im still tryin to ascertain if the sound quality is better than the Stream MP3 HU it replaces.

 

I still need to play about with it to understand the functionality, at the moment I can't really say Im satisfied with it.

The Newsmy Carpad 3:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

hard to get any definitive info on this , looks good from what little i can find 

A quick review!

 

Its beginning to grow on me now!

 

Good Points:

• Screen resolution is really good
• Responsive
• Sound quality from Radio is ok but this could be because I haven't used a double fakra to single ISO connector.
• SD card responsive 
• Bluetooth calling is clear
• Displays when the car door is open - however its in reverse order, so if the driver door is open the display shows the passenger door open! I don't have maxidot.

Bad Points:

• Parking sensors aren't as responsive as before however you do get a display on screen along with the trajectory whilst reversing - I haven't install a rear view camera (well,not yet!)
• SD card stop working/couldn't find it once I had blue tooth connected and using google maps.
• Blue tooth streaming is on a different menu from the music player and I don't think its as amplified/loud as if you playing a CD or music from the SD.
• Need to keep on tapping on the volume buttons up and down to increase/decrease volume! Would benefit from a MFSW.
• Display some contacts last name first!

Which model radio are you referring to?

Which model radio are you referring to?

The Pumpkin FC6000 TN

Looks good do far, can u connect an Obd module and use torque app do u know

Looks good do far, can u connect an Obd module and use torque app do u know

Yes, I have the OBD module connect and the torque is included.

Does anyone know where the cheapest place is to buy a new fascia (1Z0858069R2AU)

Im not sure if it the same one that fits the Columbus?

The cheapest I have found it is £54!!

Edited 17 February, 201610 yr by Awesam

Does anyone know where the cheapest place is to buy a new fascia (1Z0858069R2AU)

Im not sure if it the same one that fits the Columbus?

Buy the black one for about 12 quid and use volkswagen satin silver paint on it, I have pictures in a thread here somewhere, turned out peefect

Edited 17 February, 201610 yr by lanciadub

Black one was 12 euro and vrs silver one was nearly 60 quid

Where from and what shade of silver did you use m