PREMIUM Idoing 7 inch Car Head Unit - FASTEST I Have Tested - Wireless Apple CarPlay + Android Auto

[@kastellolo5212]

Thank you so much for all the efforts you put into your videos. I appreciate that you test every stereo in your own car and give an honest opinion.

[@matslindroth6589]

Thank You! I will share this with my SAAB friends and mechanic. Your links are perfect. You’re a true Pro! Cheers from So California

[@jongittus2279]

Granted the loom is likely going to prevent the headunit from flying straight out in the event of a head-on collision. But would really recommend chopping down a cage for a flush fit if possible.

[@SaabUnleashed]

Agree. Or screw a bracket between the bezel and head unit.

[@jamesmoirano4271]

Another awesome feature, many thanks 👍🏼 Great to meet you at SaabFest Stuart and thanks for your advice on double din options. Both this and the Teyes CC2P run pretty close, what would be your choice?

[@faqtum]

I have to complain, because your site is the first review type I'm addicted to. Thank you. My Saab is 2004, can this unit be adapted to it? Gracias!

[@SaabUnleashed]

Someone else just asked me this. The answer is that you can install whatever you want in that car, but it will need a massive amount of custom wiring and dashboard modifications, and an aftermarket amplifier. There's a video on my channel showing all the work required to install aftermarket in a 9-3 from between 2003-2006

[@hal752]

Can fully agree. I have a teyes cc2+ with 6gb ram and 128gb of storage. It's like having a 2 year old tablet in your car. No slow downs and runs perfectly

[@johng.4959]

A knob too!!! Great unit. Thanks!

[@comieodor]

Just bought a 2000 Nissan Stagea which has traditional din sizing and no steering wheel controls - so for me a physical knob was a prerequisite. Add wireless android auto and a simple UI that has everything you need with no gimmicks and this might just be the best unit I've seen so far! It's a digital output away from perfection - hopefully the built in DAC and DSP controls wont have me wishing I could add a mini-DSP in before the amp.

[@DoeBoy999]

THe idoing integration looks like the best I have ever seen. If only they had a model with the optical/coax digital connection. Thats a huge benefit in these as it removes all ground loops if you are a power user with a DSP+amps.

[@dionysiuswilson]

Hey mate, thanks for the review. You mentioned that the unit you were reviewing came with 6 gigs of RAM. But the one you linked in the description only mentions 4 gigs

[@SaabUnleashed]

Hmm, I just checked and can confirm only 4gb on the site. It might have been changed. I'll ask them what's going on with that

[@dionysiuswilson]

@@SaabUnleashed Thanks. Great video btw. Cheers :)

[@SaabUnleashed]

@@dionysiuswilson Ok sorted

[@vinniemadrox]

Fantastic review, I appreciate it. I've currently got a 2016 Subaru forester and 2018 Toyota rav4 hybrid, both with the same stock head unit. My biggest complaint is the Bluetooth latency. It's insane, like a literal 3-4 second delay. Do you know what codec this iDoing headunit uses for Bluetooth? Granted, I'd be using the youtube and spotyfy apps on the head unit itself a lot more, but it's just a pet peev of mine lol

[@IEraiderfan]

Thank you for your amazing review stay safe 👍🏼

[@pauldeutsch]

This looks like the ideal unit for me, as I'd really like a physical volume knob. With the recommended wiring kit, do the car's own alert tones come through the stereo speakers? Sounds like a lot of aftermarket installs keep these from working. I'd like to make things as "factory" as possible in my 2007 9-3 Combi.

[@kirkalexander3719]

Much appreciate all the time and effort you invest in developing quality content. I really enjoy your channel and have recently ordered a set of the lighted illuminated doorway sill that you featured in one of your earlier videos. Quick question about the Idoing head unit, is the Saab Park Assist functional after the install?

[@SaabUnleashed]

Yes the Saab factory park assist doesn't require the factory head unit to function

[@kirkalexander3719]

@@SaabUnleashed Thank you.

[@johnwalters312]

Great video - Thank you. Please can you let me know if you needed to add an additional wire from the ignition fuse for start up or does it work automatically with ISO back plate and adapter harness.

[@SaabUnleashed]

It just worked right away with the connects2 adapter harness

[@marclauricella1]

Do Idoing have a 7” head unit to suit an Alfa 159? If not can you please review the new xtrons android 11 7” single din model no PE71ARAL, I’m located in Australia and we don’t have a great choice down here, I love your reviews and always look forward to your next upload. Thanks in advance Marc

[@victorvelazquez8187]

Great Review, I just bought the 8GB/128GB/8Core version for my Camry '15 hybrid and was looking for a trustworthy opinion.

[@supercanardo]

Great review! Is it a possible fit in a 2006 9-3? The Connects2 kit states that it's for 2008+ cars.

[@CriftinsCampers]

Could you consider including security in your reviews please, to date neither of my two units had the default Android Lock Screen option, so I guess that may be the norm? As these things can be so easily stolen I use a secondary throwaway Google account on mine just for the HU, to avoid any chance of identity theft etc. Not ideal especially when wanting to install purchased apps as they are linked to my primary account

[@SaabUnleashed]

100% always use a secondary Google account on these for multiple reasons. You can still attach a credit card for purchases. Theres probably an app you can use to create a screen lock if that's what you're looking for, but I've never seen one by default

[@CriftinsCampers]

@@SaabUnleashed Cheers, that is what I thought you would say. fyi in my Sprinter I have a 10" Xtrons PX5 unit (which suffers from terrible reflections and a very very dim display) I have flashed it with a third party rom (Hal9k) which includes the normal android security features pin unlock etc. However in my Crafter I have a what can only be described as the slowest thing on the planet, supposedly Android 10 with 2 GB ram but rumour has it these numbers are faked. Google maps takes about three minutes to start giving directions, it's hilarious, no one in their right mind would want to pinch it! Big advantage is it has proper knobs and buttons. Without steering wheel controls these touch screen only units like my Xtrons are pretty dangerous to operate on the move

[@maffthetaff8625]

hia mate, grate review thank you, from this review I've decided to buy this very same unit, can i ask ,, with u connecting straight using the iso connectors did u not need any other power to the unit, iv noticed one of the cables labelled "key" can u tell me if those cables will need connecting to the vehicle at all,, my vehicle also comes standard with iso connectors.. any help would be great cheers.. 👍🏽

[@SaabUnleashed]

The key wires are for steering controls, so they will need to be connected to the relevant wire on your vehicle, or to a CANbus decoder if your vehicle requires one

[@maffthetaff8625]

cheers budd, thats sound, i got no steering controls so it aint relevant to me, cheers again.. iv also looked at the av cables are they the ones marked up sl out? im hoping to connect av out to a tv in the back for the kids to watch netflix when we r on the move 👍

[@shaneanderson1329]

Thank you Stuart Bell for all your assistance and quick replies on my iDoing Android head unit installation in my Saab 9-3 '08 convertible. This unit is absolutely stunning and looks like it is OEM. The silver accent on the volume knob truly does match the vent knobs (as if this unit was specifically designed for the Saab). FYI - The 'Boot Logo" feature is no longer available according to a representative at iDoing b/c of copyright issue.

[@SaabUnleashed]

Glad I could help. That's a shame about the boot logo

[@shaneanderson1329]

@@SaabUnleashed I really was looking forward to see a Saab logo appear. Are you able to change the colors for the touch buttons on the left side? (Lantern Settings) Only the color red works on my unit...was hoping to change it to the green setting. I do love the wireless CarPlay connection to my iPhone.

[@EyezOfTheBeholder]

@@shaneanderson1329 That's too bad... I bought this unit thinking the lantern settings could be adjusted.

[@iambatmam4906]

@@shaneanderson1329 hi Shane was this all hard to fit any tips thanks

[@dorinborsa9065]

Thanks for all the video and your time spending. I have a subwoofer for 93 estate 2008 but the amp doesn't have the connection for the subwoofer, can I get it connected to this stereo. Many thanks

[@pauldeutsch]

At 3:05 he shows a subwoofer pre-out, so it looks like this will work. I am thinking about this unit for my 2007 wagon as well. It costs more than some of the units he's reviewed (especially with shipping to the US) but it looks really nice, and the volume knob is probably worth about $100 to me on its own! (I'm old school)

[@EyezOfTheBeholder]

Great video. Love this headunit and I'm considering purchasing one, but I was wondering if you know whether or not it has car integration capabilities like showing climate control settings, doors open etc... like the premium 13" one you reviewed. Thanks!

[@SaabUnleashed]

Yes it does, but only if the car it is being installed into is compatible

[@EyezOfTheBeholder]

@@SaabUnleashed I have a 2008 Saab 9-3 XWD Aero (automatic). Any idea if it's compatible? Thanks for the quick reply!

[@SaabUnleashed]

@@EyezOfTheBeholder no, the 9-3 only allows steering wheel controls

[@Jayt97666]

What reversing camera did you use? Does it have to be an AHD camera?

[@devo648]

thank you for this review. Do you know if it will fit a 2001 93 Aero? Ive just bought it, love it, but the stereo needs to be changed out. I'm in Australia.

[@lestersimon8832]

Hi. great info. Thank You. Does this unit include DAB? Specs at Idoing do not mention it. If not, what unit would you recommend?

[@SaabUnleashed]

Every Android head unit is DAB capable. You just need the USB adaptor. I explain it here kzbin.info/www/bejne/sIjVm3WMj5xoqa8

[@ap2868]

Hi Many thanks for all your reviews. As I use this primarily for music in my car, a Saab 9-5 with the prestige system I would be very interested in the quality of the pre-outs compared to others like the teyes cc2p and if the digital out out on the teyes in a better option.

[@ultraviesonic]

Thanks for the video always informative 👍 Would you know if I can use in a 2006 saab aero v6? 🍻

[@SaabUnleashed]

You can, with an enormous amount of custom wiring and dashboard modification, and an aftermarket amp. There's a video on my channel that shows all the hoops you need to jump through to install aftermarket in a 9-3 from between 2003-2006

[@archieatkins3022]

Hello, I realise this is an old video but would appreciate if you could point me in the right direction. I am looking to fit this in a Mitsubishi pajero 2005 but was wondering do you have to buy it with the head piece or can I fit it without. Thanks

[@OscarSanchez01]

Hi, in your opinion which 7 inch Android unit is the best? Teyes CC2 Plus or this Idoing 7 inch? Or another one that you recommend

[@SaabUnleashed]

They're both very good. The Teyes had the better software, but this has the better hardware

[@arnsteinwoldstad1829]

The amp high to low passthrough linked in the description will work in a 9-3 2011 equipped with a original Bose sound system? Is it necessary if you have a standard sound system?

[@SaabUnleashed]

It's necessary for any system as they are all amplified

[@Frank_42]

How's this compared to their similar unit with the physical buttons, knob on top, and card reader?

[@SaabUnleashed]

This is the better one, top spec.

[@TawanSaenraluk]

Is this plug & play or do you still need the Connects 2 decoder for everything to work? Cheers

[@SaabUnleashed]

You will always need the connects2 decoder

[@TawanSaenraluk]

@@SaabUnleashed Can you change the color of the media buttons on the side?

[@SaabUnleashed]

@@TawanSaenraluk on this one, no.

[@EyezOfTheBeholder]

@@TawanSaenraluk In the Settings menu under "General" there is a section called "Lantern Settings" where you're supposed to be able to adjust the colour. Cannot confirm that it works though.

[@kirkalexander3719]

is the Connects2 Install Kit, required utilize the steering wheel controls? Thanks

[@SaabUnleashed]

If you're asking for a Saab 9-3, yes it is

[@kirkalexander3719]

@@SaabUnleashed Good to know. Thanks.

[@thomaspayne8567]

What will work plug and play with steering wheel controls in 2002 saab 9-3 convertible?? Thanks for your reviews!!

[@SaabUnleashed]

A few people have asked me this. I need to acquire an old 9-3 so I can have a play

[@nathanreyes7871]

when these things say "for Nissan, Toyota etc." is it limited to only those makes or do they work on any car?

[@SaabUnleashed]

They're normally universal head units with wiring loom and Canbus decoder for that specific car. If you contact them, they might have cables for your specific car

[@aleksandarostojic7359]

Did you have any problems inserting the head unit into the dashboard?

[@SaabUnleashed]

I explained this in the video

[@alaplan2460]

Is it possible to get the links to the Radio and the Saab 9-3 frame? Thanks!!!

[@SaabUnleashed]

Added it to the video description

[@spec1923]

What is the boot time from starting the vehicle with fm or usb?

[@adilorazov410]

Hi, i have an issue with the Bluetooth connection on this device. Could you please advise how to fix it. I can't connect. Some problems with Bluetooth drivers or modules on this device

[@anthonyreyes288]

thanks for the review. i have a cheap android headunit in my old accord and it works fine and does what it says it does but its slow and doesnt hold a wifi connection. qualiry of life with it isnt very good.

[@2460speedy]

Will this fit a car with a 200mm x 100mm opening?

[@yassinehammou4948]

Would that work for Nissan versa 2007 just bought an old car and wanted to add a head unit

[@rolandomestre7736]

Connects2 is sold out. Any ideas where to get?

[@jace2957]

Awesome

[@azer0iq]

When I use CarPlay on the unit with google maps my location is really delayed, idk if it’s the unit or my internet

[@kevinfoddrell3007]

Just a quick question. Is there a way to install an app onto the unit? I have a Jenson radio that has an app (JLink) I want to use and works great on a phone.

[@SaabUnleashed]

It's an Android head unit so you can install whatever apps you want

[@thomlep]

But hows the radio reception? My new chinese android has terrible radio reception. :-(

[@tomrussell7225]

Which/where do you get the bezel for the units you review?

[@SaabUnleashed]

For the 9-3? Generally in the video description

[@Brickhazard]

Will this go into a 9-5 and work with the steering wheel controls? I am looking for a double din for my 9-5 that has android auto.

[@SaabUnleashed]

Any head unit will work with steering wheel controls on a 9-5. Look up my Teyes CC2 Plus video for an install guide

[@Brickhazard]

@@SaabUnleashed Sorry yeah what I meant to say was is it the same as your Teyes vid where you simply splice into the sid wire and program from there?

[@SaabUnleashed]

@@Brickhazard exactly, yes

[@iambatmam4906]

Hi I’ve ordered all the bits leads in stereo on route..looking at the universal patch lead what does that lead do and what configuration do I need with send confusing so Amy help with fitting the idoing with connect2 leads into the saab93 2008 would be great- thank you

[@SaabUnleashed]

Follow this guide. It's a different radio but the process is the same kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5vOe5uLf9lki8k

[@iambatmam4906]

@@SaabUnleashed thank you

[@iambatmam4906]

@@SaabUnleashed sorry just checking one of the links for the amp is for a Mazda it says on eBay is that correct

[@SaabUnleashed]

@@iambatmam4906 Yes it's correct, it's just a standard ISO lead

[@iambatmam4906]

@@SaabUnleashed thank you so much

[@dorinborsa9065]

Hi I got the Indoing 7 head unit plus all the wiring the rear view camera,front view camera, DAB antenna and the adapter. Two problems one is I have no sound at all and I can't see the cameras, my car is Saab 93 TID 2008 estate with factory satnav 7 speakers. Any suggestion? Many thanks

[@SaabUnleashed]

No sound is an easy fix, it means you didn't connect the amp trigger wire, or you haven't got the amp switched on in the sound settings

[@SaabUnleashed]

The reverse camera needs to be wired to the reverse lights to tell the head unit when you're reversing

[@SaabUnleashed]

I've not personally used the front camera

[@dorinborsa9065]

@@SaabUnleashed hi I have a factory amp no aftermarket. can you guide me what wire do I need to trigger? many thanks

[@dorinborsa9065]

@@SaabUnleashed hi I directed to the power into the reverse light but still no signal or no image Many thanks

[@Z0MB13Redfield]

How good is this head unit for controller base games?

[@SaabUnleashed]

It's very powerful, so it'll be fine

[@faqtum]

9-3

[@twjfranz]

Is sold in America outlet under a different name?

[@SaabUnleashed]

It's not sold anywhere in the world, you need to import them from the factory. No they are not sold under a different brand.

[@broiler99]

Is it same install kit for 2008 saab 9-5 ?

[@SaabUnleashed]

For the 9-5 you'll probably want to cut the cage of the install kit a bit

[@OKstang77]

So no front camera or DVR ability?

[@SaabUnleashed]

It does have a DVR ability, but as with other brands, you need to buy the front USB DVR seperately. I didnt get one, but you can see a full list of features in the link in the video description

[@OKstang77]

@@SaabUnleashed Thanks for the answer, that is on feature I believe to be a necessity today.

[@Ballador]

Do you have a model or something that can direct me to the head unit?

[@SaabUnleashed]

The link is in the video description

[@Ballador]

@@SaabUnleashed thanks for adding it

[@clintstathis]

Is there a way to get that stupid circle button off the screen?

[@Jayt97666]

If there is I can’t find it.

[@jitnyc]

Where do we buy this???

[@SaabUnleashed]

Link in the video description

[@FlurryTV]

Installation tutorial?

[@SaabUnleashed]

This one was made for any aftermarket unit in mind - kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5vOe5uLf9lki8k

[@FlurryTV]

@@SaabUnleashed Alright, thanks. Let's say I've got the stock radio in a 2007 saab. Would I need any other connecters apart from what's currently in the description of this video?

[@SaabUnleashed]

@@FlurryTV you need everything in the video I linked, nothing more, nothing less

[@FlurryTV]

@@SaabUnleashed Sounds great! Just sad that all of the shipping cost to sweden is like 180eur ahah. Thanks for the reply!

[@SaabUnleashed]

@@FlurryTV 180 euros for shipping is crazy

[@wesleyvelroij4837]

How can you rate vehicle integration with a 9 when the fact is, these Chinese 2din units don't fit properly inside a 2din case. I wouldn't considering buying these, because vehicle integration isn't that good actually.

[@SaabUnleashed]

Integration is much more than that. It's canbus integration including steering controls, boot up car logo, panel illumination colour and other items that make the unit part of the car you're installing it in. At the end of the day, having a bit of a fiddle to make a good head unit fit is not a big deal, especially considering you'll probably never take it out again.

[@wesleyvelroij4837]

@@SaabUnleashed yeah but all Chinese car head units have that: your iDoing, isn't more than a label put on by a Chinese AlliExpress seller. They all run on the same hardware, and software made by a few ( perhaps just even one ) Shenzhen based companies. Just this one has a 7 inch screen, most of the units with this chipset I have seen feature a 9 inch screen. And come with a complete frame, for the specific vehicle. I also heard these chipsets from unisoc, are quite buggy. That's why I didn't buy any of these units, because on XDA I kept reading people complaining about bugs.

[@SaabUnleashed]

​@@wesleyvelroij4837 there's a fair amount of misinformation in your post. It's true that some Aliexpress sellers just put their name on generic hardware, but there are plenty of brands which have their own engineering teams creating their own main boards and build designs. Software is shared between certain brands but not all, some brands have their own. That's the point of my channel, to explore what individual countries are doing. Not all of them have the features that I mentioned.

[@wesleyvelroij4837]

@@SaabUnleashed is it? Yes sure they might use different screens, at volume knobs etc. But in the end they all get mainboards from a Chinese manufacture, which already includes this chipset. They even provide the firmware, else these settings menu's wouldn't look the same on all brands. It's not like you talking about a company the size of Xiaomi: I would directly buy a head-unit, if Xiaomi made them. But to me the integration of this iDoing, is big no. It's basically has the same issue, as £ 30 headunits, running on Windows CE and it's because the Chinese 2din seemly isn't that same as the 2din size we use. Which means these Chinese 2din headunits are a pain in the ass, to install in your car. While a JVC of £ 300 would fit perfectly, without any need of adjusting.

[@SaabUnleashed]

@@wesleyvelroij4837 I don't disagree with you regarding the double din size, it can be a ballache, although that issue only affects some cars (including Saab). And whilst the baseline computer (CPU/RAM combis) are utalised by most brands, the other components, such as tuners, amplifiers, DSPs, and even quality electrical components such as capacitors differ wildly across brands. Software too. These differences are what dictate whether a product is quality or not. The size is merely an annoyance.

[@mrkattm]

Ah, your steering wheel is on the wrong side of your car.

[@SaabUnleashed]

Actually it's on the "right" side of the car

[@psy06]

chinese really need to hire some people to name their brands.. these names are stupid.

[@DOMINICANREPUB]

Do you know the output voltage voltage? Don't know if I'm asking that right. And can you please make a video period of the top 2 or 3 models. And explained the difference. Because all of them pretty much do the same thing I don't know what's the difference between that 1 and the joying

[@S_wali]

Link I'm trying to put it into my Mazda 3 it doesn't even have Bluetooth 🥲

[@SaabUnleashed]

Added it to the video description