2023's Top 5 Android Car Launchers - Dashboard Apps for Car Head Units

[@mikehart4083]

I'm just about to install an Android head unit in my Golf. These launchers look so cool. I didn't realise you could do this. Thanks for the video.

[@tweetdriver]

You might mention that the center multi-widget in Agama also has a configurable automatic mode that makes it switch content based on what the car is doing. For example, you can set it so that it switches to your car logo when the car is stopped, then back to whatever you have it showing while moving--navigation maybe. It can also be set to show the album art for a specific amount of time whenever the song changes. Things like that. Pretty cool feature.

[@Canada_Immigration_Bible]

Luv the features.

[@captainLoknar]

Would like to see if Agama can be setup to have Spotify widgets on one side and maps on the other. Or is that a split screen option that android 12 already supports better than any launcher

[@yigitmert4232]

how can I activate the maps to appear on the main screen...let the navigation be active instead of the logo,yandex writes, but the map does not open, does anyone have any information?

[@tezros]

WOW, I had no idea you can change launchers from factory launcher. I really like vivd and I'll have to give it a go.

[@bedfortparadise]

Great channel, no nonsense, easy to understand, quick & useful. Subscribed after binge watching several videos after researching for new head unit for my new secondhand car. Thanks hope your channel grows

[@mjbjr1944]

Thank you! Fortunately, someone explained in the "Comments" section how to acquire various launchers...yes, I'm a newbie but I'll soon be up to speed with your help!

[@rayharmacinski4934]

Where do you dl the agama launcher

[@mjbjr1944]

The Google Play Store.​@@rayharmacinski4934

[@danb7146]

@@rayharmacinski4934 where do you usually get android apps? Google play store.

[@jongittus2279]

Worth mentioning that Agama (and possibly other launchers) have the ability to enable immersive mode and fill the entire screen. The status bar can then be brought back into view by swiping down from the top of the screen. Immersive Mode Manager can enable this same functionality system wide.

[@SaabUnleashed]

Good shout

[@jongittus2279]

@@SaabUnleashed Aye, handy for those with smaller screens and makes the headunit look that bit more 'factory'.

[@djsconsulting]

Hi - I am testing Agama and really like it EXCEPT I can't get "phone" to work ! What "app" do I have to associate to get my phone to open please ? Upto now, I have just used Apple CarPlay.

[@jongittus2279]

@@djsconsulting I can only speak from my experience with Xtrons headunits, but on both of mine the app for phone is called Bluetooth. There could well be a couple of these apps, one for streaming music from your phone and one for calls.

[@djsconsulting]

@@jongittus2279 thanks, I found it. The Bluetooth app was being hidden, I had to click the "eye" icon to review all apps when you're on the apps page. I like the launcher, better than the Joying one, my only slight gripe is that I can't get it to automatically pick up a wifi connection from my iPhone (in tethering mode). So everytime I get into the car I have to go into wifi settings and force it to connect to the remote hot spot being broadcast by my iPhone. One way around this is to use the SIM card option which is a cool feature of the Joying units but then I have the additional monthly cost of another SIM card !

[@jeffreymom2516]

I've used Nova as my primary phone launcher for years. I never thought of using it on a head unit.

[@stevebusch1205]

Just installed the ATOTO A6 PF. Really like it. Now it’s time to play with it. I want to add a car launcher. Looking for a simple user friendly app. Still new to Android. My question is, with all the launcher reviews I see they all are on larger 10” screens. What launcher would you recommend for the 7” A6 ? Great work as always.

[@louiskaye2093]

Car web guru does far more than the others. You can upload any image for a background and then use the constructor to make any location on the screen actionable. For instance, I installed a photo of the old ram/fm cassette/cd radio the head unit replaced and gave the knobs and features touch screen commands. Plus it has it's own music player and works great on split screen mode.

[@SaabUnleashed]

That's a very clever way of using it

[@gregriley1708]

Pretty ingenious 👍 I may try to do this with the 3is head unit image. I love the 3is radio/console looks.

[@tweetdriver]

I use it with the Dashboard DX premium theme, which I have made modifications to, including the image of my own car on the road. Here’s a link to a video I made kind of showing what it looks like and a lot of what it does. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJ25YY2snM2rd9E

[@xpusostomos]

It seems to force you to use the built in player, which is anti social

[@ziceman]

Linked to your setup it's very nice

[@latinswedish]

In my opinion, Vivid Launcher is the simplest and the one that uses the least resources on the system.

[@Ultrasoniicc]

Its not available in play store anymore isnt it?

[@WoWa_S90]

😂Not available in Germany

[@latinswedish]

@@Ultrasoniicc Oh yeah, it's there yet!

[@Dopydraws48]

Not available in uk

[@greatunz67]

It was pulled from the Google play store. Apparently malware was found in it

[@mm4lli]

I am an Android Auto user and I've tried all of these launchers on my EKIY T900 with mixed results. They are all an upgrade on the supplied launchers (I upgraded my head unit to the latest software version to have the best launchers), however, Vivid was easily my favourite....right up until the audio stopped working while using the CarlinkV2 app for Android Auto... Took me a while to work out that Vivid was the culprit. Uninstalling Vivid rectified the problem. Reported the bug to the Vivid Devs, then installed it again a few months later....same problem. Tried again a few weeks ago (now over a year since the first attempt), still the same. Such a shame, it's a lovely launcher.

[@SleepyCities]

Hi, I am installing a EKIY T900 at the moment, how did you get the vivid launcher? Do you need the launcher to match your MCU version? Also I can't download or update apps via Google play, did you get this issue too? Many thanks 😊

[@chriscuthbertson]

I built some really nice dashboards using Nova when I used to run a tablet in my car. It takes some time, but I really enjoyed the creative process.

[@elephantmoney]

That's what I'm using with just a nice photo I found as my clean background with no apps and just a clock widget. What else did you use on it?

[@JackK-cl3jn]

Hello. I can’t find vivid launcher in the play store?

[@iritantNL]

What android head unit do you have. Mine is so slow to respond..

[@m1ch4Lko]

Great video! I didn't realize that even if I bought a TEYES head unit, I could install a different "home screen" :D Many thanks!

[@jafrias05]

CWG has free themes and premiums themes. They have a lot of themes which suits your taste. I really like it. Nice video

[@DefinitelyNotAGuru]

Hi Stuart, I've just discovered your channel - it's exactly what I was looking for. Great work my friend, I know KZbin is a lot of work so appreciate your efforts.

[@SaabUnleashed]

Thank you!

[@jasonsanderson9385]

@@SaabUnleashed quick question about the vivid car launcher how do you get the Netflix or KZbin on the media player I only have TuneIn radio, Spotify, local music and Bluetooth music.... Please help

[@yigitmert4232]

​@@SaabUnleashedhow can I activate the maps to appear on the main screen...let the navigation be active instead of the logo,yandex writes, but the map does not open, does anyone have any information?

[@yigitmert4232]

​@@SaabUnleashedhelp?

[@tonychiu4863]

Thanks for a very helpful video of car launcher, it’s what I’m looking at to update my android screen in my car, can I ask if it’s possible to download those pay launcher on a laptop to usb before install them on to the android head unit, as I don’t want to enter payment details into the android head unit for safety reasons. Regards

[@SaabUnleashed]

Whatever Google account you're using on the head unit, also log in on your mobile phone and buy the software on the phone. Then it's attached to that google account, so you can download it on the head unit.

[@peteasp]

Thanks for the videos. Very helpful. I have decided to go for the TEYES CC3. Can you tell me if the one you fitted to the Jeep used the OEM rear camera. I have the 2011 - 2013 jeep grand Cherokee which also has the front car camera for the adaptive cruise control and collision warning feature. Is it possible to connect that camera to the CC3. Also does it come with the replacement frame or do I need to order that separately. And finally will my current car have a Canbus that will link to the CC3 or do I need one of them to. The car has steering wheel controls. Sorry about all the questions but an absolute novice on this stuff. Cheers Pete

[@andrejreja5214]

hello, I'm from Slovenia and I watched the car launcher presentation. big kudos for the presentations. I installed XTRONS IQP90M245 in Mercedes Vito. and I am not satisfied with the original car luncher. can i install featured car launcher? but if I'm not satisfied, can I return to the original? Thank you in advance for your reply.

[@dustinandrews3223]

I use Vivid on my head until also. My unit is vertical so some other launchers look pretty bad. I love Vivid because it works and is so customizable.

[@jamescummings4130]

Love your channel mate,very useful, when trying to download vivid it's not available in your country and I'm in the UK?

[@xpusostomos]

Total launcher is the most customisable Android launcher. Some learning curve, but you can build almost anything.

[@Dada-gk9ic]

Thank you Stuart for this 🙂 Exactly what I was looking. Great effort!

[@headbangerdnb]

DnB intro = instant Like.

[@johng.4959]

Cool video! I like the first and second options the best... but...for my tastes, less is more. Thanks for testing these units and software.👍

[@allenwang6540]

Cool! I am a Vivid launcher user for more than 2 years and I really like its UE and use it every day. You guys give it a try!

[@sjjs-q8s]

thank you for the review. you seem to have a lot of experience with these. question i am looking for an app to control my subwoofer can be separate are with an eq dsp app. any recommendations?

[@mikelesniak]

Good evening. I came across your KZbin channel in the last few days whilst researching into new head units. So far your info has led me to Xtrons head units. I'm looking at their PE72CTS model. To fit my Skoda Octavia mk2 2011. Have you ever installed or tested this model before? I seem to be unable to find any reviews of it so far. Thanks for your time, and keep up the good work. Your info has been very useful, so far.

[@nhlanhlamagagula7467]

Hi..just add..i have xtrons on my bmw...these units are built with top range hardware esp amp chip mine is tda7850 with dsp, the sound is customizeble,radio chip is nx6686..with noise cancellation and fine tune... You wont go wrong for me Xtron uni are top Hopes this helps

[@lee99blyth]

Do any of the launchers support parking distance sensors with on screen visuals? Not sure if android head units provide this. Your channel is massively useful so thanks!

[@fireart7808]

I think it's about the Canbus system, not about a Android. ...

[@adrianlaksmana3280]

In my opinion, Nova Launcher is not especially for car, it's for smartphones or tablets. Too customizable won't be easy for us to set up. I used Agama for a long time but I will try Vivid for fresh look, ASAP. Btw thanks for the reviews.

[@hadiinceleyelim9669]

Did you try ? Agama or Vivid which one is the best ?

[@ragingfred]

I installed Nova just to get off of the stock really bad no-name launcher my unit came with. Agree that it's not really meant for cars but sometimes that extra flexibility is nice.

[@karburator2778]

@@hadiinceleyelim9669 agama is nr one

[@drivewithsafe]

Awesome! Waiting for your video about AZDOME dash cam

[@mhmdsulami]

Thank you for the video, I just bought a new android headunit for my mazda 6, specs: 8 core, 8g ram, 128rom, android 10. The KZbin app is slow and lagging, do you think upgrading to Android 12 is going to solve the problem and is upgrading a good idea?

[@NinoXY78]

Hi and thank you for another excellent video. I chose Agama and so far it is really good. Still, reaching for the screen during driving can be challenging even with these attractive and practical launchers - how far have you gone with controlling android devices via steering wheel buttons? I have seen videos where you can jump from icon to icon and select them without touching the screen, so I'm guessing (and obviously still learning) that steering wheel buttons are to be used (not shown in those videos). I just bought a 2016. Vauxhall Insignia with installed android (SPRD Ums512_1h10_Natv, 4GB RAM) and using the steering wheel buttons I can only change volume, skip stations/songs start telephone and mute sound, but cannot use the arrow-pad/joystick with the "select" button to move among clickable fields and select on the screen. SWC app does not allow me to program anything differently from default settings. I do not know why but it seems locked. Enabling this (arrow-pad/joystick) would add so much value to the whole system for me. Any ideas, advices or at least, pointing me to the right direction? Thankful in advance and best regards! Keep up the excellent work!

[@MrAbzvlad]

Hi, great work. Just wondering what unit would be best for a Peugeot Boxer van 2018. The current stock unit is a waste of time. Never use it, only the DAB radio. Thanks

[@ThisIsSampson]

I had a few questions for you. 1. How did you connect the tablet to your existing car audio system? 2. Is your phone connected to the tablet via cable or Bluetooth? 3. Do your steering wheel controls work? 4. If my phone is paired to the tablet, how are you getting audio from the tablet to the radio? Does your tablet offer dual pairing at the same time?

[@SaabUnleashed]

1. It's not a tablet. It's a car "radio". It replaces the factory system. 2. Bluetooth and Wifi 3. Yes 4. Again, not a tablet

[@ThisIsSampson]

​@@SaabUnleashed Okay, I assumed it was a tablet mounted on the console. I'm actually looking for a stand alone Android Auto screen screen that can interface with an OEM radio. Thanks for the reply.

[@SaabUnleashed]

I did a video on Carpuride products which will probably be exactly what you're looking for kzbin.info/www/bejne/gn6rkpxne89qedksi=cyQcZ3jIbddbqC6F

[@kliibapz]

Are you any opinion about launchers for vertical screens?

[@anthonybrown7959]

Just purchased my first joying head unit and I've been having trouble with my milage flashing on the dash. Would you have any clue as to what I should do to fix it. Love the info in all of your tech videos. I've been trying out the nova launcher. Currently trying to work it out. Iam over 50 and tech is not my friend lol

[@davidspriggs9916]

Love this channel. You were big in helping me decide on a unit and launcher. Thanks. So I'm connected via Bluetooth but my VIVID media player only shows Spotify and local as options. How do I get it to show my iPhone Bluetooth as an option?

[@SaabUnleashed]

Are you running a media app on the iPhone? That might help it to show up. Start playing music through the bluetooth streaming app on your head unit

[@davidspriggs9916]

@@SaabUnleashed Just using itunes.

[@gopinathsd9889]

Hi Stuart, I am very new to this topic as only a couple of months ago purchased and fitted my car with an Android head unit.I intend to use the unit for Navigation, Music and Reverse parking.Can you help me with a STEP by STEP guidelines asto how to install the system , Download a Car launcher and connect my smartphone wirelessly to my head unit.Thanks in advance.

[@Blaze2twist]

Did you get any guide as I’m in the same position

[@VintheValley]

I'm sorry if this is a dumb question - can you use a car launcher on your standard android head unit? I just sold my beautiful 2021 Honda CRV for a 2022 Hyundai Staria load (for camping) and the head unit sucks! No DAB. Could I just install a launcher or can you only do that with an aftermarket head unit? Thanks so much for all your videos!

[@SaabUnleashed]

Hi Virginia, you don't have an Android head unit, so you would first need to upgrade to something aftermarket.

[@VintheValley]

@@SaabUnleashed oh right! Thank you so much.

[@adnanazizkhan1355]

@Virgina R or you could simply attach any old 7/8/10" inches android tablet by a magnetic holder and use it instead of installing a whole android unit....will save you loads of money 😊

[@DvjJimmyJam]

Hello Saab, 👍and subscribed to your channel, good video!!! I have a Dasaita with Max10 but im using the Agama. You know how i can return to the same exactly point when i was before off my car ? i mean, if im playing a song and off the car in the 2.35min, i want when i start again the car still playing the song in the 2.35 (with max10 and vivid is possible, but with the others) ? Thanks for advance

[@AndrewJB]

Like that Agama, need to see if I can get it installed on my XC90 head unit.

[@sheldonharvey1410]

Hi, just discovered your channel about a week ago and have been watching many of your videos, very impressive and great information. Just wanted to know if the company joying ever push out firmware updates ?and am I able to update from android 10 to 12 without any issues? I just purchased a 10.1” joying head unit after watching one of your videos. You seem very savvy around these units , that’s why I ask Thank you for any information you can pass along and thank you for making great educational videos Cheers

[@SaabUnleashed]

Hey Sheldon. Firmware updates for head units very rarely upgrade the version of Android itself. But to be honest, the version of Android is actually irrelevant as the vast majority of improvements are made for smart phones and would make no difference to a car head unit

[@sheldonharvey1410]

Thank you for the info , very much appreciated . Awesome videos, keep up the great work👍

[@dirkm5974]

Great Vid! But I wish to ask: How can I set one of the launchers as my home screen? The launcher always starts from the device (Rokko for Mercedes HU NTG 4.0). Until now I have to start every external launcher additionally.

[@jameslyons9457]

Hi, how are you getting internet? Are you using the hotspot on your phone and if so, do you leave it on all the time?

[@burbanboy96]

Id rather the agma launcher it's the cleanest and most coolest one I've found that i love had to pay for it but it was totally worth the pay

[@tomasz1936]

Hi, thanks for this video. Really good thing. My favourite is nova launcher I'm using it in my Skoda.

[@Bread_n_Butter.]

Do these apps work in portrait mode? Or just landscape? I’m thinking of a setup that sends a dash kit allowing you to install certain Samsung tablets in your car but want to get an idea of what the functional/visual options might be before I attempt to tackle something like this

[@Cham___.]

Quite a good review, But I'm looking for a launcher Which is prioritize the Navigation and directions.

[@charlesguinn4316]

Wow! These remind me of the Evox / Avalaunch GUI mods for XBOX Dash / EMUs etc. Def going to spiff up the $30 H/U I've installed in my '96 MAX... Should be fun.

[@usmanqamar9854]

I regularly watch your very educative videos about car headunits. However, there is one question that I have not seen covered: whst is the best way of providing internet connection to the headunits to be able to run the apps downloaded on them. Do some headunits have builtin sim cards with cellular data or does one use a mobile phone's Hotspot?. Are there other ways of doing this. Thanks

[@joeking4864]

I recently got the Eonon R80 and have been having problems connecting with hotspot which I assume is the main way people connect their stereo to the internet.

[@aaronargent]

Sim card, and then use the head unit as a hotspot for other car user devices like ipads/roof mounted tv systems like chromecast or firetv

[@benifrani9647]

you can get an added sim to any android unit, I used it and it works better than hotspot. it is just a cable that you plug in. at the back of the unit and attach any sim to it.

[@malcolmburt7844]

Thank you Stuart, really informative video as ever. I’ve been an Agama disciple but like the look of vivid, I must give it a try. Have you ever thought of doing a top 5 video of local media players? This always seems to be a popular topic in Android HU FB groups. Since I’ve got my music files on a USB flash drive this seems to be something that many media players can’t cope with so my list is rather short.

[@SaabUnleashed]

Excellent idea. Is there any particual thing beyond user interface you're looking for, such as media format or album art ect?

[@malcolmburt7844]

@@SaabUnleashed The main things for me would be (1) an easy (therefore safe) to use user interface; (2) support for removable media (SD, USB); (3) attractive front end, e.g. nice presentation of album art; (4) price (ideally free or small one off fee). Others might have different criteria, e.g. wide range of file types. Musicolet comes close but unfortunately the icons and font are tiny on an ATOTO S8’s screen size and resolution with (apparently) no way to adjust it.

[@SaabUnleashed]

@@malcolmburt7844 OK watch this space

[@nightwinn]

I used to use Mort Player when i used the AppRadio 2. My phone was the carputer at the time. It played music by folder names rather than artist or song title. Worth a look, but not sure if it will scan external media on anything past Android 5. Buttons were big enough, and you could configure the look a bit.

[@montisino]

Very informative and straight to the point 🔥🔥

[@naram0n]

I use nova as my regular phone launcher, so it was surprising to see it as a car launcher lol

[@tiadaid]

Vivid Launcher works for me, although I can't seem to replace my default launcher. I can runaround it by setting it to launch at bootup so the process does seem a bit klunky - first enter the splash screen, then the default launcher, before Vivid launches. Thing is, I end up using Z Link for Android Auto anyhow so I'd rather start straight from Vivid, without passing through the default launcher.

[@Tysxno]

I do like vivid, but it’s limited with its widgets, I want the maps on the home screen to use my built in maps that uses GPS and I want the music player to display what mode it’s in (ie, Radio, BT Music, aux, etc…)

[@oxouk]

I like the Agama launcher but when I changed the size of the layout it zoomed in so close that I can't access the function to revert it. I had to install a different launcher instead.

[@michaelgaynor21]

Is this still the best launchers? Thinking agama

[@jesusdaviddesousagallardo1561]

hi!!! could you please tell me if the background image can be changed in the nova launcher on the car? also, do these launchers take too much ram or something for running in the background? i've had nova on my phone but i dont know if its the same for the car, Thank you!

[@broklond]

Any chance to get the T'eyes head unit's launcher on other brands? Or even their customized android OS?

[@MassiveTrackHunter]

What is that Intro Track? Sounds like Mt. Eden? Love to find a full version.

[@kbr3096]

Leave shazam searching, then open the video, that's the way I do it, hopefully works for you too, cheers.

[@javierixer]

Hi! I have an Audi Q3 Android screen and the default launcher that came installed absolutely sucks. I am trying to find an appropriate car launcher but i need it to have the option to connect to the original UI or "virtual screen" that the Audi had in the past so i can see the car settings (sound settings for example), reverse camera and parking sensors. Do you know if there is any option that would have this sort of access the stock screen?

[@randymccoy2527]

Any info on a launcher or off road app that includes a pitch and angle for offroad? I've had a hell of a time finding something that works well.

[@johndooley8837]

Thank you for this video. I have lost the display for the volume controls. The controls still work but the display does not show on the screen. Any ideas about getting the volume display to work. Thank you.

[@josephcamilleri7754]

Hi. Very nice videos you make for us, my problem is i have install teyes cc3 and when i go for a drive ,and turn left or right the car on screen turn other way .tks.

[@raminolta]

I see some of these launchers don't have clear and visible volume control buttons. Trying to reach for a small icon to change the volume while driving is clearly a hazardous situation. The primary application of these car launchers should be to assist the driver while driving and nothing else hence, it is crucially important to have large clear and visible volume buttons on the main page. I noticed volume buttons on Carwebguru interface. I also saw - and + signs on the Agama interface which I assume must be for the volume control. I didn't notice any in the other car launchers. I noted some Android head units have - and + buttons on the side for volume control but I have noticed some of them lack these side buttons. If the car doesn't have control buttons on the steering wheel which can be linked to volume control, this can become dangerous.

[@SaabUnleashed]

Most of there launchers have large volume buttons. But if you don't have steering buttons then you should get them, there's plenty of options available for Android head units

[@Just.A.T-Rex]

Luckily I have steering wheel volume buttons

[@noodlebike]

I see you have a nice green to match the Saab dash lights! I had a pre face lift tuned 2.8 so difficult to install android head unit. I miss the brutal 3rd gear pull but not the fuel economy!

[@liamobrian9642]

fantastic in-depth look at car entertainment

[@ryans600]

Did your unit come with a wiring harness or how did you wire it up? I'm looking to buy one and I'm confused on that front. Thanks!

[@Matthew_Campbell_Drums]

I recently bought an iDoing head unit for my 2013 WRX, and everything was plug and play. If you go to their website you can look and see if they make a unit specifically for your car. If not, they sell universal units that can be wired in.

[@hirenpatel2966]

Hi Stuart, I ordered a cc2plus and it didnt quite fit my car, I am now deciding between the teyes cc3 and the teyes spro, which seem like they will fit perfectly with the vw polo I have. What would you recommend?

[@Maskedcarguy]

How do you get these launchers

[@matthewdrane1921]

Hi again, I just gave over another 14 hours of my life (let's blame OCD) is there a reason you did not review or mention App Labs "Car Launcher?" I'm giving over more life to it and it seems that there is always a bit of "Toyko Drift" style graphic or animation that can't be removed to give a elegant car the feel it deserves vs a Gamer RGB rave on a audio player widget etc as well the lack of 1024 high screens vs wide ratio's Any thoughts or comments, help my life n kids will thank you!!

[@PippeML]

Nova Launcher is so Powerful, my personal favorite!

[@Lurchi_der_Lurch]

It tried to get the VIVID Launcher, but It seems that the VIVID Launcher isn't available in the EU or from Germany

[@Serbozoid]

Looks like it. N/a in Europe.

[@hamburgs_finest]

Any option to get the vivid launcher apk from a trusted source?

[@salman4t]

Is it work with Android auto

[@viuku0]

What launcher were you using throughout the video,is it nova ?

[@SaabUnleashed]

I used 5 different launchers, that was the point of this video

[@viuku0]

@@SaabUnleashed yeah but the one we see between each launcher is the one I'm referring to

[@SaabUnleashed]

@@viuku0 ah, that's Joyings own launcher

[@jamesmoirano4271]

Great video Stuart, thanks 😎

[@CoB4N]

How can i remove assistive touch like yours?

[@elephantmoney]

Hi Smart. I've just been using the Nova launcher will no apps and a nice looking background photo for my home screen. Nice and clean. Trying to find a way to cycle through different photos automatically every so often

[@tiagomagalhaes1009]

Good video. I like the Agama but the volume buttons dont work. infact im still looking for one that those work . Good Job

[@Tysxno]

I do like vivid, but it’s limited with its widgets, I want the maps on the home screen to use my built in maps that uses GPS and I want the music player to display what mode it’s in (ie, Radio, BT Music, aux, etc…)

[@docloco86]

Do you have a new set of recommendations now that vivid is no longer available outside of the US?

[@SaabUnleashed]

Vivid can be side loaded. But I will be updating this video later this year

[@docloco86]

@@SaabUnleashed thank you. I use vivid now but it's stopped updating.

[@SuperMladjoni]

Did you have experience with (iLauncher) Infinite Launcher for Car? Or is it just some money scam? Im interested on your opinion on it.

[@2gnospam]

Thanks for the video! I just upgraded to the 11.6" 1080p version and unfortunately the font size on the apps like google maps is very small and not very good. One method of making the font size larger is through the accessibility section of settings except Joying is not making the "font size" or "display size" accessible to the public. Any ideas on how to up the font size of apps like google maps? How about firmware upgrades above Android 10?

[@SaabUnleashed]

Look in the factory settings for DPI settings

[@JonathanHopkins-kx1ld]

When will you do a 2024 update?

[@DamienB-uo9ki]

Whilst using these launchers then I assume you are using your hotspot on your phone to power the apps? Since only CarPlay will use the actual phone data and not the hotspot. Is this true?

[@tucker3350]

Thanks for the info. Is there any way to get rid of that dot short cut?

[@Jmacc5150]

swipe down at the top of screen and there should be some options buttons drop down with the volume and brightness

[@abhinavsays42]

In your video, while using Nova launcher it shows an assistive touch button. How did you manage to make it work? In my blaupunkt unit, the system does not allow any service from 3rd party apps to run in background despite enabling accessibility to it. I've tried several such apps like fng, edge gesture, assistive touch but they all have same issue. Essentially, I want to use gesture controls from screen edge for navigation.

[@kobalsky77]

Thank you for that great video! I'm trying to install Vivid on my Samsung phone but it's always asking for permissions to storage. My Samsung hasn't that option for it, so I can't try it. What a pity... Thank you again !!

[@ChristopherDrieberg]

Thank you very much, very good video.

[@satkata]

Hi, with the vivid car launcher, does the volume slider work for you? I installed the launcher and everything works , but the volume control, and that’s pity. Thank you

[@Lmmolsen]

I agree that Vivid is one of the best ones.. But it does not seem to be able to take full control over my Joying 11.6" unit. E.g. turning bluetooth on/off, wifi on/off and other functions that I cannot recall right now.

[@q8knight795]

Can you use it with iPhone?

[@JDoubleU529]

Installed Amaga Launher on Android 13 w/ 2G + 64G. Ran good on night of install. Next morning my radio was slow in repose then froze. I could not resolve the issue even after doing a reset and also after clearing the cache. Uninstalling Amaga cleared all issues.

[@suninblues6035]

Nice Video. MY android music system stops spotify when i restarr my car. Is there any way to restart spotify and resune spotify song that was playing when I restart my car ?

[@benvanmaanen]

I see some kind of home button on top of the screen of the launchpad? I would like to add that to my xtron full screen to go back and not to use swipe down to click the home button.

[@darkwinter6028]

What about FCC launcher? Any good? 🤔

[@goncalobreda4901]

I liked the 2 theme, the 1 is to pay and is not very practical. Too bad they don't have the memory to continue the music where it is when it's turned off. I discovered your channel now, congratulations, I already learned something. continue with this content is informative . Have you ever had difficulty connecting the obd in android auto? I can't connect my obd to the car radio. can you help me ? I can send video to your email. you can even make content about this situation. radio android 11.0

[@bennysaa]

thanks. its the vivid launcher for me even tho it is only visible when starting for me as I immediately switch to CarPlay then. Thanks!

[@kyleduggan2717]

Hi, just wondering what your thoughts are regarding head unit RAM. Is 4gb enough RAM for joying or teyes units or do you need to be opting for 6gb or 8gb RAM units? Thanks

[@SaabUnleashed]

4gb is enough. Any more is future proofing

[@aaronargent]

I think its like $60 USD for Joying to go up to 8GB RAM so its not a big cost to future proof

[@albertwood3881]

Does any cameras work with this stereo or do u have to buy the same brand ones?

[@SaabUnleashed]

Any brand will work.