iDoing Android 8.0 Navigation Headunit | Subaru Forester / GR WRX

This is the iDoing Android 8.0 Oreo Cortex-A53 Head Unit which fits the 2008 - 2012 Subaru Forester. It is a complete swap, plug n play with the full bezels etc. and can incorporate backup camera and OBD Reader Bluetooth, with Navigation. This may also fit similar dash/ console setup in the GR Hatch WRX / STI's (but I have not tested this, although they make one specific, it looks nearly identical.)
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[@JohnNguyenVincent]

idoing is a great brand.

[@idoingheadunitofficial3040]

John Nguyen nice to see you!dear John!

[@SpencerHogg]

Thanks buddy for stopping by, appreciate you dude!

[@jasonmatadin981]

Do you know the password for the factory settings menu?

[@JesseRizo]

I remember the android unit on your friends car lol 👍 that was a while back I’ve been subscribed for a while 😎, Great install bro it looks clean 😁😁😁

[@SpencerHogg]

Thanks so much buddy

[@BimmerGarage]

Looks really good!

[@michaelbrennan7148]

Thank you. Very helpful. Much appreciated.

[@ridethewind3596]

Hi it looks great👍 but if you have a chance to share long term using it would be awesome 😊

[@Vacardi]

Thanks for this!

[@gggooogggttt]

I know this is a couple years old now, but I'm installing one in my '09 FXT at the moment and was wondering about the antenna connection for the radio. Do you cut & splice into your OEM harness antenna wire - connect to blue wire on iDoing plug?

[@meghanrose1932]

Well done video!

[@SpencerHogg]

Thank you!

[@Darkersnyper]

Looks fresh!

[@SpencerHogg]

Thanks bro!

[@MrChadder007]

My car has a factory USB connector going to the radio. Is there an adapter needed for the OEM USB to work?

[@halfawhiteguy3145]

so there are no screws to mount it is just press fit for the head unit on the bezel frame?

[@kanwar2712]

Is the sound quality good if I have aftermarket speakers?

[@el_italo_rd9955]

I have the basic forester 2010...no steering whell bottons...any way i could control the radio without touching the screen?maybe like an adapter or somthing?

[@MrShujinJonmichal]

Can you please post the link in the comments section on where you got the Android device for the car?

[@charlieallan2979]

Can you still use aux with apps like Spotify on IOS?

[@davidsimmons3577]

How’d U get it to display the Subaru logo on startup??

[@karllouis5749]

Hi Spencer. Can u plz share with us the link of where u bought it?

[@Jmayone]

Nice! This is identical to SYGAV's setups. Does anyone know who actually manufacturers these? Even on "more reputable" (better reviewed at least) brands like the Sygav, there is little to know information regarding resolution, audio chipset, etc. Any CPU performance tests? A lot of them are advertised updated, 8 core and 4GB RAM....this is very easy to fake. Especially since it uses it's own loader and skin.

[@ljonathan14]

heard there may have been some bugs but did you experience any of that?

[@Thomas22may]

The steering wheel controls don't seem to work, I bought exactly the one shown in the video, the unit itself works but not the steering wheel controls, I followed everything step by step. I did have the OEM unit with navigation tho, don't know if that plays a roll...

[@BillAndersonNS]

You mean you tried the Steering wheel button learning mode @8:20 and that didn't work? You paired the buttons with the head unit functions and none of that worked?

[@SnapItMark]

Great video, just one question; when u removed original radio u removed 4 screws.. this new one have this frame around it and i didnt noticed that you screw it in place, how does it hold in there? Did you just slide it in there and that’s enough? :o

[@sutrotka3828]

the 4 screws are connected to brackets that screw onto the stock head unit. You can take off those 4 brackets and put them on this head unit

[@zedsterrful]

What module did you buy to get the steering wheel controls working? Or did that come built in? cause that would be AWESOME!

[@SpencerHogg]

It comes with it

[@rhian2033]

any idea why the premium navigation head unit isn't compatible with the android unit? the ebay ad for this says if the original head unit is the Kenwood navigation one, this won't fit.....

[@SpencerHogg]

I’m sorry man I have no idea anymore this one we did back in 2018, I think it’s quite outdated now there’s probably a lot newer units out there

[@amirzia304]

Do they make these for 2005 wrx sti

[@bukchoiii]

Do you need a dongle for android play?

[@Mark-ks9jj]

Great install video Im considering this for my 2009 Forester, hows the unit going, any issues?

[@SpencerHogg]

Ah this was 2 years ago now so I ended up selling the car long ago

[@salvatoreemma]

Thanks. Good video. Can you say if the head unit in the video fits a 2010 Impreza?

[@SoCalGOC]

Hi. Also a 2010 impreza owner here.I was looking for a head unit myself and found this video. Just ordered one. When you order in their store, they would ask you for pictures on your interior, so that it would be a right fit. Very Easy to contact staff and prompt on their responses.

[@byronsolarte2162]

Is that radio apple car play

[@willherrington2012]

Has anyone else had this unit operate way too hot? If so , is there anything I can do ? Please help. Thanks

[@Agret]

How long is the bootup time? Somehow the "first boot" was instant but at the very beginning of your video you have a bootup process of it shown but there is a cut in the middle so you don't know how long it really takes.

[@SpencerHogg]

It does not change, the one at the beginning is just cut short in the editing process. There isn't much factors that would change that to cause it to be slower or faster to bootup, like with any Android OS.

[@jimmything1000]

@@SpencerHogg how long is the boot time?

[@masteroogvvay]

What are your climate controls? I want them lol

[@jacoclone]

Useful video man! Does this unit support factory USB/Aux?

[@SpencerHogg]

Yes

[@jacoclone]

Thank you man!

[@matthewstatz8434]

Can u send me the link, I have A 2008 Subaru sti

[@raymundomartinez374]

Which link did you use to purchase, and also how long was the shipping if you remember by chance.

[@SpencerHogg]

Shipping time varies based on locations and shipping option chosen! Can't confirm unfortunately.

[@MrLu2nice]

Spencer, I'm curious on how this unit is holding up and if you would still recommend. I have an 09 forester.

[@tsoffroad5834]

Me too, looking to get the same one. I clicked on the ebay link and it was all in chinese...?

[@TheRoastGlint]

They are all chinese dude.

[@Tony-tk4ht]

Just purchased this for my subaru hatch. Looks pretty good

[@willulmen406]

just ordered this for my 16 sti. how was your experience with ali express? Shipping time, customer service etc?

[@SpencerHogg]

I got it directly from manufacture website, shipping time not too bad, service okay but overseas so it's expected a little difficult to communicate honestly.

[@morganschaub9571]

Could anyone tell me if there is a sim card slot that I could get a service from Verizon for constant internet access?

[@SpencerHogg]

No SIM card (see Specs. on products webpage for the confirmation of that).

[@anthonyferretti737]

I like it but can u turn loud mode or surround circle mode on still?

[@SpencerHogg]

Yup it has loud mode, but not sure about surround circle, you can adjust the forward back left right sound balance.

[@konaunit5328]

is it strong enough for off road driving ? since it not really connected with screw only on the plastics ?

[@SpencerHogg]

No idea unfortunately, haven't off-roaded a Subaru too hard lol

[@sureshsrini7309]

Hi, Can I get the similar like in Amazon ,ebay in USA. Seems simple to install by our own. Thanks in advance.

[@SpencerHogg]

No unfortunately but I'd really recommend checking out an audio installer place like bestbuy etc. whatever you have local to see what options they have for headunits because in the end of this, I honestly didnt' enjoy the android headunit, it was so clunky, so complex, over time it got slower, etc.

[@kevinv5195]

does this work with the 2014 Subaru Forester Touring?

[@VikramBaghel1]

Kevin Vu Secure Mail hey did you figure out if it works for 2014 forester ?

[@rrrambunctious4070]

So does this use the factory bluetooth microphone?

[@SpencerHogg]

No, sadly, you have to mount the provided microphone somewhere.

[@JPzeap]

How much cost?

[@anouar.norway363]

Is it compatible with subaru justy 1,0s? If not please wish one i can use? 👍

[@SpencerHogg]

Check the measures on the website and see!

[@Masterxing12]

How fast is the usb charging?

[@SpencerHogg]

not very fast, really

[@sureshsrini7309]

Any product available for US? Need it for my Subaru 2010.

[@sureshsrini7309]

Aliexpress link seems to be working.

[@vincentcaraballo6370]

did you have any problems configuring the steering wheel controls? i cant seem to get mine to work. sometimes i get 1 button to work -_-

[@sebastiangiry2111]

Guessing you previously had a stock nav unit? I've tried everything also.. nothing works and no help from seller

[@vincentcaraballo6370]

@@sebastiangiry2111 no i had a stock regular radio, not the nav. i have got the radio to work with 3 buttons now. there maybe light at the end of the tunnel, i think it takes time for this dumb radio to learn properly. I noticed that it learns best after the car has been off for some time. so in other words i try to reprogram it once or twice a day after when i first use the car after it sits for hours

[@tonybatalla8960]

@vincent caraballo hey we’re you able to get all the steering wheel controls to work? I just bought one and i was only able to get one button to work. I was gonna try wiring the Axxess steering wheel control module from my old stereo and curious to see if that works for me

[@x6fnxsauce]

Kinda unrelated to your original comment, but how long is the boot time usually?

[@roganjosh91]

Do you know if this works with rhd forester

[@SpencerHogg]

I don't believe so

[@iisdksomaskvodfd]

Does this have CarPlay in it already?

[@susannguyen5735]

iisdksomaskvodfd did you ever find out if this supports CarPlay?

[@Galaxy_Gamer7]

@@susannguyen5735 you can get one that supports it, just contact the seller and they will point you in the right direction.

[@Lumlums]

Yes it does you just click the zlink app

[@warpig03]

Are you able to watch movies or videos on it?

[@SpencerHogg]

Yup you could

[@maxjones1192]

Does it have wireless carplay?

[@SpencerHogg]

No unfortunately

[@papermind4010]

Is it a Chinese company

[@lisamcgraw6410]

anyone in Mississippi want to come help me install this in 2012 Subura Forrester or .any recommendations

[@ShellSnell]

Also curious if it fits a 2012 wrx. I can't get any accurate details from the website :(

[@raymundomartinez374]

Bill Cantey been thinking the exact same thing, wonder if it will fit my 2012 Sti hatch and if ali express would be a good place to buy

[@ObviouslyBaked]

Guys it fits our generation 08-14 Wrx or STi. The forester head unit is the same

[@LFDS94]

Will this fit the 13 WRX hatch?

[@m3drewskiee467]

I would like to know the same

[@Reserved_Rogue]

@@m3drewskiee467 It should, the 2011-2014 WRX is part of the GR platform

[@ObviouslyBaked]

Reserved Rogue the 11-14 Wrx is the same as the 08-10. The 08-14 are all the same

[@Reserved_Rogue]

@@ObviouslyBaked I know they are different on the exterior, so I wasn't sure about the interior.

[@ObviouslyBaked]

Reserved Rogue yessir it fits 100%

[@Noneurbidnez]

What is the factory password?

[@luckylucy2950]

Is this good for a subi 2008 wrx

[@SpencerHogg]

I wouldn't buy another android headunit personally. I just found it to be very non-intuitive and so complex going through the different screens, menus, etc. and the GPS wasn't very good at all, very very slow and clunky. I'd honestly just keep OEM nowadays.

[@luckylucy2950]

Ok what brand would you suggest

[@SpencerHogg]

@@luckylucy2950 my biggest suggestions would be to try and find a local shop that carriers the brand name ones, Focal Audio, JBL, Kenwood, Alpine, Sony, Etc!

[@SpencerHogg]

And also a lot of people think a new headunit will have better sound quality but honestly in my Subaru o had actually paid a shop to wire in all new speakers, subwoofer, and amplifier onto my OEM wiring, and that made a way bigger difference in sound quality than the headunit ever did, the headunit didn’t change much at all for me once I had the better speakers

[@Vissionary1]

Does Android Auto work on this?

[@sutrotka3828]

yes

[@_J_U_S_T_I_N_]

Anyone else think the name of the company is kinda ironic considering they manufacture an ANDROID headunit?

[@SpencerHogg]

hahaha

[@Malkus1]

Is this still reliable and fast after some time?

[@SpencerHogg]

Been good so far! Only complaint was the microphone for phone calls wasn't very good sound quality.

[@erikcook4967]

Having an issue with the sound on this head unit. After 45 minutes of driving the sound cuts out and transmits static with the only resolution being to turn the car off and on again. Customer service hasn't been able to assist in resolving the issue.

[@Malkus1]

@@erikcook4967 I like iDoings design but i'll rather pick some branded touchscreen radios due to quality of the sound. Thanks for reply tho 😊

[@gmwesbs]

@@SpencerHogg Did you ever figure out a solution to the poor mic quality? I've been having a number of issues with the head unit as well and have not had any help from iDoing.

[@x6fnxsauce]

Erik Cook are you talking about static when using fm radio or actual music played from your phone?

[@jdavis3226]

Why make the video I'd you're not going to answer the questions?

[@SpencerHogg]

Hard for me to back-track and answer questions on a year old video unfortunately, I don't have this vehicle any longer. Google exists for a reason, however, and a quick bit of reading on the products page would help answer many questions! If in doubt, the manufacture also exists and would be happy to answer any technical questions that I may not be able to answer. Best of luck.