Should I buy a Cheap Android Head Unit? - Part 2 - Octacore vs Quadcore

[@MWOCQU]

thanks for the review - its a pity no-one seems to have ever done a side by side comparison / analysis of the AM / FM radio performance of these android sets compared to a stock OEM stereo. It would be interesting to see if the current generation of these sets has resolved their issues with RDS AF frequency re-selection and also a side by side comparison of the reception of more distant FM stations (android versus OEM) . Accepted that its not the main selling point of these devices, with internet radio streams but for me its the one thing that makes me hesitant to invest

[@yorickhunt3371]

Boot-up time is definitely important - not only if you're wanting to use a reversing camera, but more if you're heading out to somewhere you haven't been and need to start your navigation app. One thing you don't appear to have covered, possibly because you're likely not a megalomaniac like I am when it comes to music - because Android re-scans all of your media files when you power up, having a flash drive with several hundred MP3s attached will mean you could spend a couple of minutes waiting for it to get to the home screen. Unfortunately there's no way around this - no matter which player you're using, the actual operating system insists on performing a media scan at power-on.

[@djcrak]

I have a question: Is there still a need for Android Auto use if you are using an Android stereo unit?

[@joeltilson5179]

No, Thank you. In less than a year the Dasaita screen went blank over and over again. So the Head unit was pulled and replaced with a Toying Head unit. Same results in less than two weeks so I sent it back for refund. Replaced with a used Factory OEM ENTUNE Navigation Head unit and it works great. From my experience its best to go with Pioneer, Sony, Kenwood and Alpine Head Units. My son has a Pioneer NEX 8200 and it works beautifully in his 2016 Toyota Corolla.

[@ricanbandit5363]

I have a Dasaita V800 PX5 10.2 on my Jeep and I LOVE IT!

[@michaelmarino3144]

Hey! Just wondering, do you still love it? Trying to find people that have been running with theirs for a year or more... still working?

[@wrxteve3709]

Thanks for the comparison. Seriously considering upgrading my factory unit...hate the touchscreen in the factory Subaru head units.

[@dushyantx]

What did you end up getting?

[@wolfgamingultrawide]

Im thinking about doing my impreza aswell how did you go?

[@ZeeDeeLicious]

i think you got your RAM and storage sizes mixed up but in any case great video :) thank you

[@Coffee_Boss]

i am amazed at the difference in boot time!

[@boostedmedia]

Yeah I was too. Didn’t expect it to be that much!

[@Paranoidandro1d1]

@@bitbizsydney7463 is this true? if so it negates the added cost of the octa model...kinda crucial!

[@cbmadcow]

Can you install/run CPU-Z to see what it shows for the CPU. This will also show how many cores are being used at once. I have a feeling that even though it is labeled as an octo core processor only 4 four cores are used at a time. 4 cores are the normal speed and the other 4 cores are the turbo speed. The spec sheet shows MT3562 but there is not much info on this chip. I found someone describing it as MT3562 Octa Core, ARM Cortex-A53, 1.5-1.8GHz. Thanks

[@boostedmedia]

Good suggestion. Will do this as soon as I have time. Need to get this new PC build done first.

[@dice3000]

Thanks for the review! I was choosing between 4 core and 8 core. Boot time is important imo. Wanna get in get going right away with some hype s music :)

[@dacito4500]

Hi guys, what about the 32GRom vs 16G Rom comparison? Do you really need 32G ROM for Apps that are used in a car? So let´s skip every game, only usefel Car apps, aren´t 16G Rom enough or would you say 32 G ROM is a must?

[@SourceEastAnglia]

Worrying the guy doesn't know the difference between ram and storage ... I would imagine ones 16gb storage & other is 32gb but both with 2GB Ram ...

[@boostedmedia]

It was a slip up because the spec sheet they sent me had it backwards. I do know the difference. Lol. The error is flagged in the description.

[@mrtwister9002]

RAM needs to be upgraded. Wouldn't waste my money on either of these units. 8GB RAM would be suitable.

[@MrTimdtoolman1]

Very informative especially when watching both videos. I hope you will do a follow up vid on long term usage.

[@boostedmedia]

Absolutely!

[@Boomie5150]

I can give you a long term usage opinion (Please, its just my opinion) and I am sorry, its not that fantastic. What all reviewers fail to address is; that this is not a smartphone, its a car media system. Reliability is much more a factor than on your phone. E.g. If an app gets stuck on the phone, no big deal, in your car however, driving at speed, its dangerous! Hardware; Underpowered, not enough RAM to run the OS without occasional crashes and no response situations. Also, some of the RADIOS (Which is not the FM radio) BT, wifi, GSM modules, etc. are also often shaved down versions. (Cheaper chip modules than normal) This means, problems connecting to phones, wifi adapters, obdII adapters, TPS systems, etc. These shaved down chips simply dont have all the comm protocols to work properly with every gadgets you might try connect. Software: Generally, the Android used is standard, some do not have all basic Android functions or, the stack for modules are customized to only work for a few specific functions or modules. E.g. it is not uncommon to see Android 5.01 HU with a limited BT2 version, that only connect to DAB, OBDII or TPS modules sold by same vendor. Some of the apps the unit comes with are rather unstable, even if they are super basic, like the phone app. it gets even worse if you install all kind of crap like you do on a smartphone. Some apps works well, but this is the app that's good (E.g. spotify and many other commercial apps) Have the following in mind: All of these cheap chinese HU comes from the same assemply line (not most of them, in fact all them!) Software are loaded to all these from the same company with a dozen or so chinese "developers", they have almost identical Android images to work with, to make them "brand" specific in some cases. E.g. its the same clown who makes the firmware and updates to Erisin, Ownice, Joying or "what you have you found" brand. In choice, the main differences between this multitude of chinese sellers, is the support they provide, there can be a very big difference. E.g. Ownice=almost nothing, Joying=Some, also a reasonable good user forum is available, Joying owners share problems and solutions. I am not trying to put anybody down here, just providing a realistic opinion from long time use. There is a reason original media units typically costs upward 2000 bucks, much better realiability than compared with aftermarket chinese HU. Name brands like JVC, Kenwood, etc. fall somewhere inbetween, both pricewise and feature availabilty. Androids; KITKAT works best and most reliably of the versions out there. Lollipop is a disaster, Marshmellow is more stable but need minimum 4GB ram to work reliably. The "problem" is, the Hu with KITKAT comes with 1GB ram, but it really should have 2GB. HU with Lollipop comes with 1 or 2GB, but should really have 4gb to work reliably. Marshmellow HU should have 8GB to run reliably... Even the developers in China fail to understand the difference between a smartphone and usage versus a Car media unit. E.g. what is really missing, is some split screen and/or PiP or PoP functions, so when you drive, you can have what you want "at a glance" on the screen, and should max. have to use ONE touch to change something (not driving deep in menus with multiple touches, you are driving a vehicle!) The Android Car and the Car launcher are basic apps for such basic requirement in function. Currently I am also using Car launcher, but even this one has some limitations, some split screen options would be nice, 10 year old chrysler HU have this as standard. e.g. NAV map on the side, media info on the right, so its not a new idea! Unfortunately, on teh SDA developer site, everybody is doing the same mistake as the chinese, focus is not on Car integration, but how to add useless crap to the firmware, very nerdy and cool, but not so much for a Car media system. Another thing to consider: Knobs or no knobs, I tried several without knobs, it can be a problem to find the touch area when driving, very annoying if your finger looks after the mute or change station touch field while rumbling around at speed (your eyes are on the road I hope) So, what Boosted Autos considers a "good thing" I consider a safety issue. I prefer knobs or tactile buttons you can get to without taking your eyes off the road. Another annoying thing with "all sleek design", when you get in the car at night, its turned off, so the power on button is not visible! Try find it at the dark side of the moon! just a small thing, but still, annoying... All that being said, you get what you pay for. I have one, I am okay with it, but have spend considerable time and effor to trim it for "simple" use in my car. It can do most of what was promised in the advertisement. What it can do, its not the best at or smartest I have seen, but it generally works. If you go for such a unit, be prepared to spend more time getting it work like you want to, than driving your car :) Cheers

[@ouscrawburry]

My 5 year old unit (Android 4.4.4) has a volume knob for the exact reasons you stated!! But a few months ago, while waitin in fast food drive theu, I made the HUGEST MISTAKE I never knew existed, and adjusted my volume from the drop down screen (so thin that 9 times out of ten, my fat fingers open the nearest app instead of pull down menu, MY ONLY WAY TO ADJUST VOLUME and making it more dangerous while driving). That one volume adjustment on the touch screen DISABLED MY VOLUME KNOB(but still mutes when I press the knob) I've been desperately trying to find a solution, mind I've made no modifications to the unit/downloaded 3rd party apps/rooted or anything like that. I solely use the dvd player for my music videos burnt to disc, bluetooth calls, and the radio sometimes. A couple days ago I was finally successful at factory resetting (thanks to some youtube reaseatcchand it just made my unit take 4x slower to start up, and my button colors didn't go back to the factory blue they were before I learned of the "hidden" settings menu.. you're channel is what I've been looking for!!!!! I've learned more watching 2 of your videos than I have learned from >20 videos that just confused me more (mainly because they didn't have the volume knob in 99% of them, which is still shocking to me cuz I refrain from touching my phone while vehicle is in motion!) Being that it's been 3 years since this post and it's almost impossible to read/respond to every comment, im still praying on all my lucky stars that maybe just maybe, there is someone else out there that knows a solution to this issue! If anything, maybe this desperation novel of a comment, will help another youtuber 🙂

[@Nordic_Mechanic]

22 sec boot for the fast one... vs 3sec for 14 yo radios. Is that only the first boot or are we really going backward?

[@cummibear69]

Stfu boomer go use your old analog radio with 0 boot time

[@gavinrichardson3918]

Is it possible to upgrade the ram on these? the specs say its ddr3 and on other videos it look like its a standerd plug in memory board.

[@deeiks12]

Do you have any experience with using external DAC's with these? I don't have any experience with android at all, i'd like to know if the volume button for example with still work when using an external DAC (for better sound quality)? Really appreciate the video, thanks!

[@boostedmedia]

I haven’t tried one personally so I can’t say.

[@massimorusconi8346]

You need to consider for example the increase speed to install an app or in fixing a satellite and these things are that you need in a headunit for me.

[@flaviucernescu]

Great info! How about the steering controls integration?

[@boostedmedia]

That was covered in the part 1 video. Works as it does with any other aftermarket head unit. Some cars may need an adaptor interface.

[@billkaroly]

FYI The Octacore version you linked in the description appears to be Discontinued. There is a different looking head unit with similar specs but a different looking front face for almost $400 USD.

they are like 30 on wish lol Literally, $30 Usd

[@boostedmedia]

I don’t think wish even existed when I made this video.

@@boostedmedia founded in 2010, not sure when you dropped this video wasnt paying attention.

[@MrSamadolfo]

😎 thanks for the comparison bud 🤠🐎

[@Scoobydcs]

how do i put apps on the home screens? iv downloaded a few apps but cant even run them let alone put a link to them on the home screens

[@learobinson]

I work away and leave my car untouched for three weeks at a time, will these units drain the battery in this time? thanks

[@boostedmedia]

Shouldn’t do any more than any other head unit would. Security/remote central locking systems draw a lot more power in standby.

[@learobinson]

Thanks for the reply, I've seen reviews of similar units stating they draw more power during standby, this would be detrimental to me. It's the main thing stopping me from going for one

[@boostedmedia]

You could always wire a switch in line with the standby power so you can turn it completely off when the car is parked up. All you’d lose is the clock as it stores all your other stuff in non-volatile memory.

[@learobinson]

I actually considered this but I know what i'm like, I would always forget to flip that switch, always.

[@boostedmedia]

Lol. You’d remember pretty quickly when it won’t turn on.

[@megamanswagking7926]

Great video i will be doing one on seicane! Jeep models! Screen issues ! I had 2 in one month stay away!!

[@gregsneddon8020]

The unit I have, which is not a mainstream brand name, but Australian company, takes nearly 50seconds to boot.The radio does not come one till then. Is this common? It's only AM/FM.If I am away from the car for more than 10 minutes (???) it has to boot again to have the radio on. Just checked to see that this really IS 2019!!

[@Brisco_County_Jr]

Not on the newer units. I bought an Atoto and it's instant on when car turns on. Never an issue just passed 1 year of use.

[@gregsneddon8020]

Thanks for the reply Eric. Where did you get this unit? As I have posted on other forums, the simple am/fm radio/music should be on instantaneously as you have stated, and then if you want the computer-related extras, then it boots up. Simply just lazy engineering.

[@Brisco_County_Jr]

@@gregsneddon8020 Amazon. The only quirk is whatever pre installed music app that's used last starts up and for some reason the radio app is the loudest. Music app, aux app, and radio app. If you forget to turn it down and leave the radio app on it'll startle the crap out of you. Not ideal but it works. Initial boot up takes 30 seconds. After that it's instantly on. The whole system is instant on. Everything can be used right away. The quirks are easy to live with to have full Android in the car though.

[@gregsneddon8020]

Good man. Now have a better appreciation of my unit as it has pre-set equalisers for each module, eg. radio, dvd, tv, aux etc. So don't have that problem. Some units have the option of extending the time off to whatever, so it doesn't have to be re-booted after 10 mins away on short stops.I take it you are in the US.? We have been several times and there is such a huge variety of "stuff" to be bought there compared to Aus.Thanks again.

[@nyplantings2420]

This is all good but how do these units SOUND? I would hate to leave the major brands that pioneered good sounding audio for a few features that I have on my new cellphone. Why are the non android units still higher priced if they cant do as much?

[@boostedmedia]

On par with a basic factory unit. So definitely nothing special. That’s where they cut costs.

[@Brisco_County_Jr]

@@boostedmedia only noticed sound quality drop if not using factory installed apps. Those sound great. Far better than factory unit. Brand is Atoto. Hate that Spotify sucks compared to I heart which was factory installed.

[@chrisk9882]

First off, great channel mate, lots of info and true comments I bought a Joying one off ebay and looking into installing it, not really sure what else do i need for the installation eg harness/steering wheel control etc Then harness for sale are mostly made brand specific. eg for clarion etc, and obviously none for Joying yet Have u actually got em installed in any of ur cars? How did it go? If i were to give up my steering wheel control, is it a straight plug and play? Btw i have a honda

[@boostedmedia]

Hi Chris. I’m not able to offer vehicle specific fitment information but I do have a video on my channel showing how to instal in any car by reverse engineering the wiring. It should help.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZnQYmuYqLZjmq8

[@Brisco_County_Jr]

Wiring harness is vehicle specific only. Doesn't matter the radio brand.

[@Louis-nh6st]

Hey, i Want to Buy one for my 2011 Ford fiesta, But i dont know if it is better to buy a octa core with the worse tn Display, ok the Quad Core Witz the better ips Display. Can you help me?

[@jdb3761]

Hi great video I have one similar to the one on the right - I made the mistake of turning down the display brightness to zero -(nighttime but finger also dragged daytime I think) and now screen is black - how can I change this? Obs I can’t go through settings because I can’t see anything on the touch screen arghhhh please help

[@rickyfoster7912]

Either remove radio fuse etc to see if it will reset or shine a torch at night close to the screen

[@Huskerfan69]

how has the newer one held up? I bought an eonon for my VW and after 3 years it became pretty much unusable because of being very sluggish. 2gb rom seems very low

[@Izzy-w2p]

Awesome video main👍

[@shtmouth]

With the better unit does the music stop when you put the vehicle in reverse?

[@FortyTwoAnswerToEverything]

OK, so outside of the specs, how is the light glare on the screen in day light? Also, does the one on the right have a full parametric equalizer? Starting with 32Hz and ending with 16Khz?

[@boostedmedia]

Glare is no more an issue with here than it is on any other screen. Not good but not particularly bad. They both have limited audio adjustment from factory. With root (which I have another video showing how to do) you can install a full graphic equaliser.

[@FortyTwoAnswerToEverything]

ahh... if they didn't come with an advanced EQ, I'd probably wager that they use some crummy DAC. I hope you find a nice USB DAC that would work great with these. I have a full amplifier setup so I don't need any high levels from the headunit.

[@boostedmedia]

They 100% do use a cheap DAC mate. That’s where the costs are cut. Sound quality isn’t terrible but it’s about on par with a OEM factory headunit.

[@SolracGasvar]

Hey! I have a problem with my screen touch on Acura MDX 2003; could you think if this model can be replace the original? Really I need because the controls for heat and air conditioner on car doesn’t work.

[@boostedmedia]

It will fit any car with the appropriate facia kit.

[@magnuswf]

I know some of the android Headunits made for some BMW's has a setting which makes it not turn completely off when power is cut, so that when you are only gone for 10minutes in a store or something, it boots just as quick as a phone that gets unlocked. Does these have that setting? I would hate it, if I when into the gasstation and had to wait for almost a minute for it to boot again. Also would you review an Android 7.1 model anytime soon? Difference between 6.0 and 7.1 for example. Nice vid though

[@OlofTheBald]

Magnus Frederiksen I'm pretty sure that's a feature specific to BMW. I bet you could emulate it with a relay and an ignition sensing delay timer like the MZL-10. I'm glad you asked this question, now I'm looking around to see if it's something I can implement in my car.

[@magnuswf]

Damn, I was hoping it came with all android headunits nowadays. If I can fit a 2din in my next car, and it doesn't have this feature, I will write to you to help me design the relay/choose parts, deal? :D

[@OlofTheBald]

Magnus Frederiksen here's a good starting point forum.xda-developers.com/android-auto/mtcb-hardware-development/time-delay-relays-constant-power-to-t3574246 It may be a feature in some Android units, I'm not totally sure. Also not sure how they might implement something like that without a control box for the timing. But that's the nice thing about technology: there's always a way to accomplish something if you have the right bits and bobs.

[@magnuswf]

THanks man!

[@boostedmedia]

You could definately build something similar using a relay on a timer, but it's not a native feature to these units. I'd love to review a 7.1 Unit if I can get my hands on one. We'll see.

[@kobiza1]

Hi i got the 500+ unit and dont have so much knowledge with android Is there away to connect gamepad controller to the unit to play games ?

[@boostedmedia]

Yep. You can just connect a USB one straight to one of the USB ports. Keyboards work too. Some Bluetooth ones also work. Just connect them as you would any other Bluetooth device.

[@kobiza1]

Boosted Autos thank you for your reply I try with Xbox 1 controller through usb and bluetooth both didnt work Bluetooth dont show me deviced on head unit so couldn’t pair it i wonder if need to root the unit to get access ? Also have you tried put viper4arise on it for better sound equalizer? Read many good reviews on it

[@ferdousekhaleque7371]

Good video on features but what about the sound quality of the unit?

[@boostedmedia]

Sound quality is discussed at the end of the video.

[@Noname-yu8qw]

How about loading mp3s, if you have a 64gb sd card for example do the 64gb mp3s load faster ?

[@pole6840]

Boosted Media - I found it very useful and very interesting, as I'm looking to something similar in Legacy gen 4. P.S. just subs. to your channel :-)

[@boostedmedia]

Thanks so much mate.

[@mattivirta]

i has looking now many rewiews and sygis android apps have best offline navication software, but i no know were load country maps ? need thailand maps.

[@sbarbatos7958]

if you put reverse gear, what happens to te camera if the radio is switched off?

[@boostedmedia]

Nothing. The unit needs to be on for the reversing camera to work.

[@modarkaddah6749]

I have the same OCTACORE unit , the launcher updated and now every time it starts it is stuck the optimizing apps screen and never booting up again. Anyone knows how to do the hard rest or go to the safe mode ? I have tried every combination out there nothing work, any idea how I can rest it ??

[@boostedmedia]

I haven’t found a way to get in to recovery mode on the Octacore unit other then by a reboot app, which you can’t get to if the unit won’t boot. You might need to try a firmware upgrade.

[@modarkaddah6749]

Do you have an idea on how I can do a firmware upgrade with the unit not booting up ?? Any tutorial i can refer to ?

[@boostedmedia]

There’s a few tutorials on XDA developers, but I’m not sure if the unit is soft bricked. Sorry.

[@luthermiller5945]

Great videos - I'm considering one of these and a backup camera for an older Odyssey. Does it also support Apple CarPlay? If so, Wireless or Wired?

[@boostedmedia]

No they don’t support CarPlay.

[@EugeneAlava]

Whati was hoping you would talk about was how many rca channels output? I wanted 4 channels at least, plus sub.

[@Free76Thinker]

Watching your first video you mentioned you were a custom ROM developer. Does it concern you and does it affect normal use that this is only running 6.0? Do you for see an update in it's future?

[@boostedmedia]

Well it’s an 18 month old unit now and there haven’t been any firmware updates so I’m not hopeful. I’m not too worried as it works as it works regardless.

[@Free76Thinker]

@@boostedmedia my concern is app compatibility, 6.1 is getting pretty old now.

[@boostedmedia]

Yeah. Remember this video is quite old now. I’m sure there are newer and better things available.

[@Free76Thinker]

Boosted Media there are litterally so many Android OS radios out there it's hard to decide, then there's fitment and compatibility with things I need like my existing backup camera and steering controls.

[@chuckystus]

Hey man, great presentation. It helped me choose . :) One question, are the side touch buttons lighting red as shown in the picture in their page? I can not find any setup that allows me to turn it on and it's very hard to use device at night when those buttons do not light up. I practically don't see anything.

[@boostedmedia]

You need to hook the orange illumination wire up to your interior lighting circuit for them to come in with the interior dash lighting.

[@chuckystus]

@@boostedmedia Thank you man. You're great help.

[@luthermiller5945]

Have you tried any Android 8.0 devices yet? How would they compare? Which version is most stable for Waze etc.?

[@boostedmedia]

Not yet.

[@Utoobyourself]

Great video, I have a Toyota Camry 2015 SE, which head unit would you recommend for my car? Thanks

[@abomarko8658]

What year forester did you install this in?

[@boostedmedia]

MY10

[@1blisslife]

How updatable will they be... because Android versions change rather often, and in a few years might be obsoleted because of software. I wonder how that will hold up when it comes to certain apps in the long run. Did you try updating the system? Does it have an option for that? Still a great feature packed set of units tho.

[@boostedmedia]

Hard to say. I haven’t seen any updates available for these via OTA. Haven’t looked elsewhere.

[@thothheartmaat2833]

1blisslife a lot of software is built into a systems hardware or built around the hardware so updating is not possible.

[@Thracium]

Thank you very much for this valuable review! Which year model is your Forester?

[@boostedmedia]

2009

[@aussie1ben]

What about the readability with sunlight on the screen, both units appear to have a gloss screen.

[@boostedmedia]

The quad core is a raw panel so it’s a satin finish. The Octacore is a gloss screen. Both are pretty much on par with the top of the line head units in terms of visibility during the day.

[@mattsoutherden]

Did you have to sideload the Android Auto app? Does this function as if the app was being used on a phone?

[@boostedmedia]

Just install from the App Store and yes it works the same as if it were installed on a phone or tablet.

[@stephen65la]

Double Din Android 8.1 Oreo Car Radio Octa Core 2G RAM/32G ROM BT GPS Stereo+Cam How ti ou feel about this

[@thothheartmaat2833]

The amount of cores won't make a unit faster or slower. More cores means it can do more processes at the same time. So if you like to run multiple apps it will make a difference. The amount of ram determines the speed it operates. You can have a single core outperform an 8 core but only on 1 process.

[@SaimesierP]

You have that backwards unless you are running single threaded apps

[@Limeayy]

i want one for my s2000 when i own one, i was thinking about modifying the dash to allow one, I dislike that small oem unit that comes with the s2k, It is trash imo, the doubledin headunit i think from kenwood comes with gps and so forth, but for $1700 haha

[@eRaZerrOfficial]

would have been nice if you started a journey on waze and have spotify playing on background to see how it moves. a verry common use case imo. on my unit it lags a ton and I wanted to see how this one performed in this cenario. also it has 32 GB of ROM not RAM. RAM is a different thing

[@grantowen507]

Could you install magisk on this unit and run sound mods like viper 4 android or ICE sound

[@boostedmedia]

Yep. Needs root access though I believe. I have another video showing how to do that.

[@grantowen507]

Boosted Media sounds good. Great Video dude!

[@boostedmedia]

Thanks :)

[@stacye389]

Does the TPMS work with factory sensors? Particularly Ford or Toyota?

[@boostedmedia]

No

[@nathanielschroeder1321]

I came looking for the Nav in use.

[@ALBERTUSE]

hi can anyone tell me it's possible to hit the range rover sport 2009. thank you

[@KaveMan504]

Great stereo! Just isnt great if you have a subwoofer. There is no built in crossover on the android unit. Other then that they're pretty bad ass.

[@mogammadjohnstone8211]

hi can i purchase through your channel and have it shipped to South Africa?

[@boostedmedia]

Yes I believe so.

[@mogammadjohnstone8211]

so i purchased the octacore version after watching your video, where do i insert the sd car can you confirm that the octacore version does indeed have a sd car slot. from what i see there is only one slot in mine and i am not sure if it is for sd card or sim card

[@boostedmedia]

The Octacore only has a SIM slot. You’ll need to use a USB adaptor if you want to use a micro SD.

[@conquistadortl9892]

I bought quadcore because there is no much difference, why should I spend more money, thanks for the video

[@zxreliastito]

Yo ala mia android le cambie el filtro y integrado x unos pioneer

[@owenaero]

will the octacore run and have the forward camera

[@boostedmedia]

It has an Aux video input which you can use for whatever source you like, including a front facing camera.

[@lizcardenas3578]

How about a hexacore vs octacore?

[@hangfire5005]

is it possible to upgrade the onboard storage?

[@boostedmedia]

The earlier model had an SD cars expansion slot. The new ones doesn’t. Not possible to upgrade the inbuilt storage is integrated on the motherboard.

[@creekhed697]

$350??? You can get a name brand Carplay/Android Auto car stereo that sounds great and has much better audio drivers etc. The only advantage on these that I can see is the resolution

[@Brisco_County_Jr]

And full Android with zero limits. Radio quality is great as well as mp3. The only issues I run into is non factory installed apps. I heart plays great (factory installed) Spotify however does not. Not sure the issue.

[@SaimesierP]

Do they actually support Android Auto via USB?

[@boostedmedia]

No unfortunately.

[@mountainconstructions]

What is a cheap Android unit?? I've installed 6 Eonon Android units in various vehicles and love them.. Are they cheap?

[@jamesg6071]

Any complaints? Looking to install an eonon unit in my 15 VW Passat

[@wnugen1989]

Does it play DVD

[@boostedmedia]

You need to plug in a USB DVD drive. It doesn’t have an optical drive built in.

[@accordingtohonda4308]

K... How does it sound?

[@jjac72]

No hd radio for Canada in these units

[@noj1yt]

I've read somewhere that they cause electrical problems which is scary

[@shanestoneham8072]

I,ve just purchased a 7" Kayhan GPS, not happy.....

[@rajucherian]

Where is the sound test ?

[@ChristianMosqueda816]

at least its easy to get a free spotify premium apk on android

[@handcannon9814]

Ips panel?

[@boostedmedia]

I don’t believe so

[@Xilent1]

Can it be rooted?

[@boostedmedia]

Yep. I did a video showing how a few weeks ago... kzbin.info/www/bejne/nWLHqZmqgLumY7s

[@ste76539]

You got your RAM and ROM mixed up dude. If you're going to do tech videos, try to learn and understand what you're actually talking about first eh?

[@boostedmedia]

Yeah that was a stupid mistake while filming that I didn’t pick up during editing. I definitely know the difference between ram and rom. :/

[@veljap]

@@boostedmedia sorry Can you tell me, what Is important about it. I AM planning to buy multimedia for car and I want with navigation and to download other aplications. Ram or rom? Internal memory? I think rom

[@boosteroids]

That rooting device is looks so difficult to me😂

[@james10739]

This guy is hard to listen to saying octacore and quadcore are buzzwords and then calling storage Ram and calling ram onboard storage

[@boostedmedia]

Yeah that was a stupid mistake. Shot this video after no sleep for about 3 days thanks to sick kids. The error is mentioned in the description.

[@zetecnick]

Octacore discontinued on GearBest 😢

[@shapeesh]

its called either a stereo or radio and yet no mention of audio quality, come on man, need to know that

[@boostedmedia]

No mention of audio quality? You should watch the whole video before commenting..... there’s a whole section on audio quality.

[@da8675]

Yeah, he definitely covers audio quality.

[@oslozoya1]

Aren't these the hirer end android unit's lol

[@bobbykoulouris]

yeah bud you got the ROM and Ram mixed up

[@aussieguy1012]

Na mate for those prices you can buy kenwood pioneer sony etc with known quality sound output.

[@boostedmedia]

Won’t have anywhere near this level of functionality though. It comes down to whether features or sound quality are more important to you.

[@Brisco_County_Jr]

Really though, if sound quality is an issue it's probably best to power you're speakers with amp anyway. The quality from these is great. Better than stock. Seems app specific though. MP3 sounds superb.

[@999szt]

Lamer! You mixed the ROM and RAM size... Go to scool! :)

[@flipertyjibert]

School.... Your welcome

[@Robbobshiskabob]

Liked it

[@Tuff_love]

lolololol you payed $300 on a cheap head unit. That's pioneer money.

[@boostedmedia]

Not in Australia. A double din Pioneer/Kenwood/Alpine/Clarion is upwards of $800 here.

[@edwardclark8273]

I stopped watching the vid 14 seconds in due to the poor audio quality of the stock microphone. Thought you might appreciate the honest feedback.

[@boostedmedia]

Appreciated. I actually recorded the video with a high end shotgun mic and preamp, the issue is I’m recording in my garage which like an echo chamber. The good news is I’m currently building a new home office which I will be using moving forward for videos like this. Wayyyy less echo in here!

[@danray104]

Sounds fine to me

[@taffy4672]

sounds fine to me... it's YT ffs.... Someone just looking to have a whinge... Here's some more feedback Edward... God is a fairy tale, along with the Devil & Santa

[@mattivirta]

google map have shit you need internet connection you drive, thats mean you need sim car, this is shit, navi must be offline map. no need newer internet can use. ot better,cheapen,safety.

[@mattivirta]

300$ to only music can use, no newer waste money to music this. if car have speakers no need waste money more can hear music good. and new car has all include radio and all speakers what need. no need waste money and buy shit aplifields and speakers more. idiot buy. only change genuine cd and radio better cheap android system and all have perfect.

[@smartphonetutorials3958]

Cheap? Whst did you mean chip? 303€ is not chip

[@FadeArcade92]

Got ur ram and storage backwards in the intro

[@dennisthewalker]

32 gb Ram and 16 gb ram...LUL

[@randomnav]

Mostly out of focus.

[@mobgma]

all that and still no wireless carplay...

[@Brisco_County_Jr]

Why would you need that exactly?

[@DodgyBrothersEngineering]

Do you actually understand the meaning of the word "exactly"?

[@deanmcclaughlin914]

32gb ram? lol

[@boostedmedia]

Yeah that was a strong derp. I shouldn’t do videos at 2AM.