Idoing Android Head Unit Review and Walkthrough

[@jaskarannatt5327]

You came in clutch brotha man. Had my idoing head unit come in and all those wires threw me off. Your timely videos were clutch. Subscribed.

[@akqjtn]

Glad I could help, welcome to the channel!

[@samuelsalgado9687]

Did you order it right off of the idoing website?

[@garfias444]

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[@choccymilk9299]

A very comprehensive walkthrough mate. Thank you for your efforts. Your first video guiding the install i found the most thorough and informative out there. The headunit is surprisingly quite snappy. However I found the stock user interface horribly dated and limiting for customization. I ended up installing nova launcher as the default home screen launcher and its mint 👌 Now it really feels like I have a tablet as a headunit. The experience I was after. Would recommend for anyone wanting to spice it up a little. The beauty of android.

[@furykillerBZ]

That's really good to hear that it worked well with Nova Launcher

[@andrewknutson91]

How did you get Nova to be your default launcher? I have been using Nova for years on my phone and I downloaded it on the head unit and couldn't figure out how to make it the default.

[@something2say159]

Great Video! One of the better ones out there on how to install and operate this Head Unit. Although, idoing customer service was quite responsive, they done a disservice to their customers by not providing hard copy or pdf written instructions.

[@odoull69]

Your Part 1 video helped me install this head unit in my Crosstrek! Thank you!

[@daviddavidsonn3578]

4:30 I installed sygic with offline maps. It just works. I am so happy. 😄😄😄

[@W4rKnight]

hello! did you have trouble with the headunit not turning to "night mode" on android auto or it just reverts back to day mode?

[@juliomiranda6801]

as far as volume control, i use the steering wheel buttons and use the center button to pause the music.

[@Strat2352]

Something to note is that unlike when you turn the car on/off, when you reboot from the HU your time/date will be reset. I am not sure if other settings get reset, but they might. Nothing too crazy, but there is a difference.

[@gggooogggttt]

I've had this unit in my Forester for over a year and I love it. Everything works well, no problems connecting to my iPhone for music, maps, etc. and the steering wheel controls worked automatically. I am also running a 4 ch amp with no issues. The unit turns on automatically with the car ignition...is there a way to disable this and have it manual on/off?

[@alexgarcia3005]

Great tutorial, very professional and to the point, thank you😀

[@84Rx7CHiNO]

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?

[@TheAznluvr]

Question, Do the Climate Controls still display on the HU when changed? On my wrx the climate controls display on the stock HU and I would like to retain that functionality. Thanks~!

[@bernadettefausz8810]

How did you get the Subaru logo appear upon startup?

[@donAKAthedonjp]

I have to say man, coming from a Daisata headunit, the Idoing is 100 times better. I'm running JL Audio in mine, and it sounds amazing. Haven't connected the amps yet.

[@cjporteous29]

Great video, very helpful...one question though, how did you get the lines on your back up camera I have a 2015 Outback limited with HK?

[@BMont-ed9ct]

Hey Angel, just subscribed to your channel... all of your videos are very informative and I really appreciate that! I've heard these HU do not except aftermarket amps, is that accurate?

[@SwatinAcharya-k6h]

In built microphone? Was there not a microphone that you connected in video 1?

[@231turboscott]

Great video, quick question... How did you get the guide lines to show up in the backup camera view? Mine doesn't have them and can't find a setting to turn on. Thanks!

[@jeremiahfowler7368]

Shout out from the STL

[@claudinnirosasinni7174]

Great videos and very informative for those that are thinking about purchasing one. I've had this same head unit for over a year in my 2017 Crosstrek and I love it. Unfortunately for my Crosstrek (non Harman system) I am stuck with the telematics which I have no use for. My dilemma is about connecting a 4 channel Amp for the door speakers, the harness that is included with the head unit only the sub output works using a Y splitter which I am currently using a JL Audio RD1000.1 to power two 15" kicker L7's but I really want to use my existing JL Audio RD400.4 for the door speakers . Do you plan on adding an Amp or two to your system?

[@robertmacdonald7060]

Thank you for the vid. I have a 2020 Sti and really want wireless carplay navigation. so over plugging my phone in all the time. Also the sound from the stock unit i s horrible. thanks for taking the time to and energy for this demonstration.. I'm thinking i will buy a this and also talk to Version for a sim card... Probably not that much a month. :)

[@ducktape187]

What is that phone mount called that hooks into the gap between panels? Not the pop socket part just the metal piece?

[@fincity1964]

Good video, thanks for making. I can't figure how to get a full screen of maps without a media portion on the screen when in android auto.

[@Boba-1971]

Very cool ! Great vidéo ! Where did you buy your phone holder?

[@mryankee39]

Hey thanks for this video watching this convinced me to purchase the radio . I do have a question for you does the subwoofer connections did it have 2 rca or only 1 rca connection i bought a radio from ali express it was great but the subwoofer rca was only 1 connection. I didn't like that cuz the subs sounded great but i wasn't really getting the true power of my subs. Can you help me out with this question thanks.

[@brendynwillette77]

Not sure if you figured this out Idoing told me to get a Y splitter for the RCA sub outputs. Am waiting for that in the mail still but I'm trying to figure out why my factory aux port doesn't work with the unit lol

[@mali0049]

Has anyone figured out how to get the headunit to show data from the TMPS? My previous Kenwood did, so I would assume the data is getting to the iDoing.

[@bwunitron]

Thank you so much for this video, good job.. just install mine.

[@pogtuber5146]

Does the dashboard display brightness knob affect the brightness of the head unit? Basically if you turn the lights on in the car will it automatically assume it's nighttime and go into lower brightness?

[@SwatinAcharya-k6h]

Built in microphone??? The first video had a microphone that we need to connect no?

[@gaivoron]

Thank you for such a detailed overview of the features. I do have a question, does the original backup camera work with the unit?

[@StopTargetingOurKids]

It does

[@raplena14]

5:37 - 6:17. My unit makes me do this constantly. I'll be getting a phonecall and I try to answer and it won't let me because I need to resync. Anyone have a solution?

[@MsPennstate41]

Hi, I follow everything you did on my 2019 Subaru Forester. I stalled a Idoing head unit and everything seems to be working, but I received an email that my STARLINK may not be working. That it has the light on. Please advise. Thank you👍

[@Phiz787]

Yeah I've had a similar issue with auto-connect. My old phone would connect immediately to my car... but my new one almost refuses to connect. I have to manually do it 2-3 times before they see eachother. ...

[@pccpwsv3760]

I bought this headunit after seeing this video and got it installed. I like everything about it except call quality. Ran external mic supplied, this doesn’t disable the mic on the unit itself so both mics are active with 0 way to control volume or disable them so there’s massive echo and phone calls are basically a total no go. Honestly surprised there isn’t volume controls for mic or calls I don’t see how that’s not a deal breaker for most but when I contacted support they literally told me to desolder the internal mic. I think I can maybe address this in engineering settings but I can’t find a way into it. Anyone done this ?

[@CarlosCarliCAN]

I am interested in knowing this too

[@Tyler-ts2ld]

the unit will work off the factory mic in a Subaru if you have one. there are volume controls for the mic and call volume. I don't have mine yet (its on the way) but ive seen it in another video.

[@gggooogggttt]

I did the same, not noticing at first that the unit had a built in mic. I'm going to disconnect the external mic and see if that helps with the echo issue.

[@travdaddy777]

Awesome video. I also have the z fold 3, but no mount. Which mount are using?

[@gailscoggins1147]

Me too

[@gumgum8308]

This head unit should work for the 21 wrx?? Really thinking about getting this.

[@PhillJamess]

I got this for my corolla. Do you have plans on an updated video? maybe the features that you didnt mention in this video. Or any other cool features that you've been using since installing this. Or maybe just a headunit update and how its doing in these couple of months! Thanks!

[@daviddubail-tyler7363]

great walk though thanks. If you dont mind me asking is there a way to change the home screen to a different look, if so how? And how did you get your screen just to have the Subaru logo on start up and stay on your you tube logo?

[@sjnims]

Give the Agama Launcher a try, looks better in my opinion vs the stock launchers.

[@aleforce]

Is that on the play store ?

[@cfred_242]

I installed everything. Appreciate the videos, helped a ton! Only question I have is android auto is not widescreen. Is there a way I can get full screen android auto on this headunit? My interface and everything looks just like yours.

[@Gerardo-r9z4j]

I’m connected using Carplay. How can I set the volume of Spotify same with my Maps The spoken directions is to low even if I already set it to the louder volume in the iPhone maps apps. I already did adjustments. Thanks!

[@veesoho93]

Great video ! Does it allow split screen like for usign gps and radio And does it allow to zoom in gps? Thanks!

[@garryj6311]

Hi. Please where did you get the phone holder

[@Vohaul214]

Thanks dude, my idoing HU arrived yesterday. Now, how do I bypass the factory HK amp?? (it's blown)... I have a new 4 chan. amp to use in it's place and I'm going to pre-wire all the battery cable and grounds, just dont know exactly how to bypass the HK amp, it has a lot of wires in/out. I did buy the CAN-BUS adapter just in case I still needed in even though I plan on not using the HK. Yes all speakers are already upgraded to Kicker CS series and an 8" Comp C sub.

[@hectorvidal5757]

Hello, do you know that I bought that radio and you have problems with bluetooth and connection with Android auto and Carplay, after turning the car off and on it does not recognize the phone's bluetooth again, do you know a solution?

[@brother_maleik]

I think I heard you correctly but I want to make sure. It has a high pass frequency or whatever it's called so if you have a subwoofer connected you can take away the subs from the door speakers freeing up the door speakers to sound better on the high frequencies right? I have a sub I want to install but I don't want the door speakers to kick bass too it sounds terrible like that. Thank you!!

[@PravongviengkhamVA170]

Will I lose my sport #/sport button functionality if I install this into my CVT Wrx? Or could it be programmed like you've shown on the video? I couldn't find any comprehensive information about it.

[@akqjtn]

This will not affect your tune in any way at all. In fact, no stereo installation will.

[@PravongviengkhamVA170]

@@akqjtn Awesome! Thank you!

[@79johnJ]

usually if you tap the power button you can mute, if you hold it longer it turns the radio off... you should try it

[@directedbybrian22]

I just ordered this head unit, thanks so much for your in depth vids. what do you think the best aftermarket speakers would be to pair with this HU?

[@stevenkelhart846]

How do you change the wallpaper to a custom wallpaper? How do I get images onto the headunit to use for wallpapers? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

[@rozenraymundo9898]

We’re you able to figure this out? I want to change the wallpaper also.

[@juanmendoza-hernandez3437]

Ok but a real question I need answered is.. is there any bluetooth lag or delay? If I watch a video on my phone, will it be in sync with the sound and image?

[@palenquegonzalez2068]

Which one is a cable I need to ground to be able to play videos in motion? Or can i bypass that in the settings?

[@FishGreenMtns]

This should work on a 2018 base wrx correct?

[@victorcano3899]

Hey brother thank you again for helping us all, I have a 2020 STI also and my question for you is, does the unit automatically dims when you turn on the lights of the car or when the car senses that is dark? I had a cheap android unit on my beater car and I regreted it cause at night I had to turn off the screen because it was too bright and does not dim like the factory unit did or to the level were it doesnt hurt the eyes when you are driving. Thank you again!

[@jaybelle1909]

No you have to manually adjust it by drag down quick settings or settings app... wish it had that feature

[@LeoEnigma]

Thankyou for your video is there any chance you measured the pre out voltage or do u know the preout for the rcas?

[@teddybburns]

Thanks for both videos. Is it possible to connect a phone through the supplied USB port instead of Bluetooth?

[@mvrk7773]

when you bought the head unit, did you choose the stock speaker or the harmon kardon version for aftermarket speakers? I plan on getting aftermarket speakers on my 2017 subaru wrx soon, what version should I choose?

[@trevoroliverharris]

3:47 - care to elaborate on how to do this?

[@smarie081007]

How did you get your boot logo to show up everytime you turn your car on and off. I also have the same question as a previous user of how did you hook up your sub to this headunit. I bought this because I saw your video and so far in love

[@dmytrosednev9867]

Hey, thank you for the video. Have you had any issues with the static or speaker crickets on this thing?

[@tarikulnakib4186]

I have this issue when I play music from my Bluetooth. Did you see any fixes for that?

[@CassiStar]

Any advice on adding an Aux input to the Idoing? It’s a bummer that you bypass/remove the OEM Aux and USB to install it.

[@jaybelle1909]

How to set the HK canbus in factory settings? Idoing doesn't have any option to contact them thus zero customer support... issue I'm having is no sound in speakers; first install attemp back speakers worked but not the front then I watched your vid and realized I forgot to transfer the tel unit over but after installing it, now only my front windshield speakers are working not the back; all I conclude is that the canbus isn't set correctly or I have to go out of my way to install an Amp just to correct this flaw in the unit... how do I fix this without wasting money on an Amp install?

[@goosunsafetyfirearmtrainin9561]

Thankyou very informative

[@trustkevin13]

Was curious if you prefer this over a pioneer or aftermarket unit. I’ve been torn as I’ve always loved the pioneer units I put in my older vehicles but this is tempting.

[@Skicycle407]

Did you have an inline amp when you installed this head unit? & what inline amp were you going to upgrade to?

[@ezimm81]

For navigation of your not using android auto or Apple play. And your using the navigation in the head unit do you need 4g for that or just using the Navi antenna?

[@jeffreystroman2811]

I installed one of those less than 70 bucks double din touch head units. My question is are units twice the price able to adjust brightness and contrast so it isn't too bright at night? And I have my lights wired to it, it tries to change but I suspect too cheap to really do a high resolution dark image

[@xaviormckittrick9394]

Does it support the back up camera?

[@austinjewell6527]

Thanks for this video! Very helpful! I just had mine installed recently with my complete audio upgrade. Could you give any information on activating a SIM card to the headunit? I reached out to my phone carrier (Verizon) and spoke with serval different people on a call that lasted over an hour. The answer was the same with all; that they could not activate a SIM card to the device. Should I look elsewhere to activate a SIM card so the device has running data? If so, do you have any recommendations for this issue? Any input is appreciated!

[@crusher9517]

Hi. Have you figured out a way to fix the mic issue?

[@adiddle23]

Question for you, do you think it's necessary to screw back in the 2 10mm bolts that were a pain to get out on the bottom of the head unit, or is it safe to just leave them out for easier removal next time?

[@akqjtn]

Frankly, no, in fact I left mine off at first cause I removed the HU so often. Never had any issues.

[@adiddle23]

Music to my ears, thanks!!

[@pogtuber5146]

Might be bad if you get rear-ended by someone going 50mph but at that point the head unit is the last thing you're worried about on your car lol

[@imoverted]

@@adiddle23 the only thing I’d say is installing the screws on the side would 100% stop a thief from stealing it quickly.

[@sunnydchan6903]

did you ever have any issues with connect the stock oem ports in the center consoles, or issues with the mic on phone calls with the headunit?

[@eckos2310]

I have a question my sister purchased a car that looks very similar to the radio on this video. My question is, how can you remove the previous owner account from the head unit?

[@Explore-Gobal]

Asking for a friend - do the Idoing units come with a splash screen? If they do, can that be customized, whether on screen or by coding? Thanks

[@TEAMNATIVE805]

Hey bro quick question how is it that you selected Google maps for your navigation. I can't find where to change it.

[@matthewpena6367]

Where did you run your usb cables, is there a way to tie in the ones that are already installed in my glove box?

[@bubucachoo0882]

Dose car beep when reversing an getting near object/ while in road dose it still flash an let you know when lane switching or going into other lane?

[@e4James]

Hi B&S..Installed my head unit thanks to your video. The few issues I ran into was the Wi-Fi kept turning off until I plugged the 4G antenna in. Now the issue I came across was the clarity is not very good for the reverse camera I can’t find any settings to adjust it assume it’s in the passcoded section. Any insight?

[@eliasjamamji1313]

Same here. Camera quality is worse than before :(

[@digitalcos]

You may want to long press on the screen when you have it in reverse and you'll get settings for brightness, color and contrast. I turned my contrast down and it made a world of difference.

[@Cooley93]

Quick question, have you found out if you can do split screen on your Android auto? I have the dasaita vivid 10 and I have the split screen wireless android auto but am considering getting this headunit

[@mvp3100]

I have this unit and it does spilt screen

[@jacobvanderlinden5469]

How do u get guidelines when reversing

[@krissyt10]

Just wondering if you ever had any issues with Bluetooth not connecting to your phone every time? Like it will stay connected for a week then I’d have to reset Bluetooth and re link my phone to the unit.

[@ressalbeza6798]

Just installed this on a base 2016 STI with stock sound system. The rear speakers don't work with this headunit and I checked the original and they worked there. Would getting the canbus adapter fix this?

[@SniperAlias1]

Hey Boost, I installed my unit but am unable to see my oem backup camera lines. I have a '16 STI and can't figure out what happened. I have check the connections and it's sound. If you have an idea, it'd be great! Good videos!

[@xTJProduction1000x]

I wish this head unit came integrated with Sirius XM! Thats the only reason i havent bought it yet. I love having the Sirius xm lol is there a way to integrate it?

[@furykillerBZ]

How smooth is the 'wireless android auto' experience? in my 2019 crosstrek, I plug in my phone physically, and Android auto just 'starts'. Switching wifi connections manually each time sounds like a huge pain (although I'm sure it could be automated). Is there a plug-in option for Android auto?

[@alvinyandan9114]

Where can I get this head unit do you think it will fit for my Nissan X-Trail 2021 model

[@AoiKaze2000]

Not really related to the head unit, but if I'm looking to reseal doors (this time on a truck) would it make sense to do Soundskins to seal the door and Noico on the exterior surface?

[@helfymolina5850]

I have a 2011 Toyota Corolla and I'm trying to put the logo on my car when I turn on the radio but I don't have that option btu do you know how I can do an update or what should I do?

[@Smerky]

Can you post your eq settings?

[@GreyJediNite]

Have you tried installing a 3rd party launcher? I own smart launcher since ive been an android user forever and im wondering if i could use such a launcher to customize the home screen.

[@adamjad402]

Do I have to get a new camera or I could use the old one

[@5TY]

Odd question, What cases is that? Kinda need one for my fold 3 sooner rather than later

[@akqjtn]

amzn.to/3tch49D

[@joselitogiron4988]

How did you do the subaru logo?

[@06JcSti]

how do you change the launcher on it? not that big of a fan of the one from the get go

[@nazrod9778]

My carlink won’t connect any idea what the promblem is ?

[@USANavy]

Thanks for the walk through very helpful. How did you get the custom boot logo to appear ever time you turn it on or off? I can’t figure it out.

[@Fast_Forward_Racing]

Dude same! That’s exactly why I’m here, did you figure it out?

[@manuelgironamaya]

@@Fast_Forward_Racing bro literally here for the same reason I can't figure it out keep me updated if anything comes up.

[@Fast_Forward_Racing]

@@manuelgironamaya I emailed and they said for copy right issues they locked the feature and won’t give out the passcode anymore (changed it) if you find something out please lmk.

[@kunalamratlal4566]

Can you do split screen on here?

[@thomashunter5645]

Does the built in navigation work without data connection?

[@5W1M]

I have a pioneer w4400nex. I’m thinking of changing it to this headunit. I know you previously had a 4200nex. Do you miss anything from the pioneer?

[@KevinBryan-i7g]

Does the head unit allows videos to be played while the car is on drive mode???