Lexus IS250/IS350 Android radio: A Closer Look

Included in this video are possible fixes I discovered for the climate control app not working or not displaying, as well as the aftermarket back-up camera display being gray / black & white, and glitched. Additionally, I address the possible reason why your Android Auto may not be working, delve deeper into settings, possible tips and more......
Radio specs:
- 4Gb version
- 8 Core
- 32 Gb storage
- Android 10
- 1280 x 720
- 9" Screen
TIMESTAMPS:
- 1:00 Climate control: Features & troubleshooting
- 7:20 Sound: Sound settings
- 17:42 Android Auto: Basic settings
- 22:00 Bluetooth: Connectivity
- 23:28 iPod / MP3 player: Connectivity
- 25:19 USB Connectivity: transferring files
- 30:09 Back-up Camera: Settings & troubleshooting
- 35:09 Software Updates: How-to & considerations
- 38:42 Aesthetics: ASMR
The vehicle is a 2013 Lexus IS250 AWD - [non-Nav (no factory screen) & non Mark Levinson]
This radio (obviously not sponsored)
www.aliexpress.us/item/325680...
Vent removal video:
- Best way to remove Lexus 2006 - 2013 IS250/IS350 radio vent (no damage)
• Best way to remove Lex...
Android Radio wiring:
- 2006 - 2013 Lexus IS250 Android radio install (wiring close up)
• 2006 - 2013 Lexus IS25...
Back-up camera install:
- 2006 - 2013 Lexus IS250/IS350 Android radio: BACK UP CAMERA install
• 2006 - 2013 Lexus IS25...
#lexusis250 #lexusis350 #androidradio

[@yoru7372]

I just installed mine today, your other videos were really helpful in installing it.

[@nexus2lexus]

Thankful to hear something helped. It's the whole purpose of putting them up. Just be careful on the road. There's so much going on with the radio that it's easy to get sensory overload. It's probably the only thing I don't like about the radio. Too much of a good thing. I enjoy the simplicity of the OEM radio, but there are just some features I feel I need that only an aftermarket radio like this can provide. Lemme know if you have any questions about anything that wasn't covered in any of the videos & I'll try to help.

[@dippy7409]

good video man, nicely detailed and it really helps alot.

[@nexus2lexus]

Thanks brother

[@daniellieu4901]

I have a 2013 w/ nav. I really want carplay, but these screens aren't compatible with my car (different wires). Do you know any other methods to get carplay/android auto under $300. There's Grom but that's way out of my price range.

[@nexus2lexus]

Sorry to hear. Unfortunately, I haven't found anything under $300 as I'm looking for something for my wife's 2010 FX35 as well. Ever since I've been using Android Auto, she's been wanting that feature as well. We have decided on the GROM unit (maybe the Nifty City) for hers, but it will be a few more months before we pull the trigger on that unit. I know it's out of your price range, but the GROM brand is a good product. I've been using a GROM interface in my '04 G35 for many years.

[@gd6noob]

is this for the factory version with the built-in backup camera and AC/Nav? i know some screens arent compatible with these headunits.

[@nexus2lexus]

Sorry just getting around to answering this. I run a monetized YT channel and I don't check this channel often. This radio is installed in a non-nav (no screen), non ML Lexus IS250 You are correct in saying that some of these Android radios are not compatible with the some of Lexus IS models with a factory NAV and factory backup camera. With that said, I did find some other install videos of these radios and comments seemed to be mixed in those videos. Some say they can work, but I don't know what software those are using. My advice is that if you go to Ali Express and find a model you like, ask the seller questions. If they don't get back to you within a day or so, move on to the next model (keep in kind timezones). The seller of this radio I purchased always answered my questions within 24 hours for what it's worth.

[@adamj.d1300]

you have to ask if the seller sells the right wiring harness for it

[@lilrob9358]

Can you use android auto with this radio cause i have same setup you have. I was curious bout this radio plus another that looked like a tesla screen.. mine lexus is a 07. So im guessing i would need a 09 vent to fill the gap after install

[@nexus2lexus]

Hello. If you look at the video description, there are timestamps and Android Auto is one of the sections. So yes, Android Auto is programmed into this specific radio. Yes, the newer style vent would be needed because of the shape of the radio.

[@lilrob9358]

​@nexus2lexus thank you I have one more question also.. I use prime music would that work with this headunit also?

[@nexus2lexus]

@@lilrob9358 yes. I don't use Amazon Music, but I just tested it. If the app is installed on your Android phone, it shows up on the Android Auto apps screen. I use Pandora and Sirius XM and they perform very well. I imagine that Amazon Music will perform just as well.

[@pasphilc7994]

Can you post the link of where you bought the system?

[@nexus2lexus]

Hello, it's in the video description. Thanks for watching

[@KK001]

The eg app doesnt work on my headunit. Any ideas?

[@nexus2lexus]

Eg app? Or do u mean EQ?

[@KK001]

@@nexus2lexus eq yeah, i cant type.

[@nexus2lexus]

@@KK001 by "doesn't work," what do you mean specifically? Does it show up on screen, but just doesn't respond? Does it respond, just no sound change? Does it not show up on the screen at all?

[@KK001]

@@nexus2lexus the app is there and i can use it but it just doesnt affect the sound at all. Though it used to for the first days but then stoped and never worked again. Now i use the "original car" eq but that ones not perfect either as it keeps reseting itself when i turn the car off, so i have to keep adjusting the setting until it finally keeps them. I have the mark levinson system, if that makes any difference.