iDoing Android Headunit (With Android Auto!) - Subaru WRX 15+
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- čas přidán 5. 12. 2020
- This week, Kevin replaces his OEM headunit with an aftermarket Android headunit from iDoing!
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Ahh I see. Whelp, I'm stoked for mine and thanks for the awesome vid man!
Just installed this last night and followed your steps. Thanks a lot!!!!
Man!!! I’ve been following you since day one… all upgrades all. VIdeos have helped me upgrade my WRX, you should make a video with all the options you can change on the head unit .
Great video, I just got an AP so I have to start saving up for one of these! Haha it sucks how bad the stock setup is and Idk why Subaru thought the stock stereo was ok to release this car with! I’m definitely looking forward to having Waze and better sounding speakers! Thanks for doing this install/review video!
Ive been wanting to do this for so long 😍
Subscribed! Once I found out your in the same state as me I got a 2020 sti maybe I'll see you out there some day
Pretty nice. I also use Android and would love to install this in my 2018. I saw Bren tuning in a NASIOC thread and people were suggesting them for an etune. Connecticut native here too. Born in New Britain and raised in Bristol. Represent!
Awesome! Yeah Brentuning is absolutely legendary
Proper Dose is a solid album, hell yeah!
♥️ just picked it up on vinyl!
Great video mate! I wish it was this simple on my car... I have the premium Australian version with the harman kardon speakers and amp... made it so much harder. I also made a video, but explained how I got around the factory amp!
This works. I have the same model. Just make sure you buy the chip add on
Another vid I watched they made it more complicated appreciate this !
Would love to see a unit like this with the DAB+ tuner (HD Radio, supposedly) plugged in to show functionality, reliability, etc.
nice unit. and thanks for the "what not to do" PSA. to me, car audio should be easy, especially for the manufacturer; however, Subaru goes out of their way to make theirs as low rent as possible, even with the high-end HK system. I know part of it has to do with anti-theft and part has to do with vehicle integration; but with all of the R&D money put into other area of the car, the car audio//infotainment side should be an easy no-brainer. That iDoing unit looks surprisingly good for Chinese unkowns. Hopefully it works for you.
From the research I did I think Idoing is the best option for the chinese brand ones. Would be awesome if US brands could make android head units but i think its because they technically aren't legal.
I have that same knife from Amazon lol. Def gonna do this mod on my 2017 thx for the info.
The iPhone has always used a capacitive touchscreen since the original. Many units from big name headunit companies still use resistive touch for their non flagship units but most Android units have capacitive.
Just installed a kenwood head unit along with new door panel speakers and subwoofer. It was definitely more complicated with the wiring and probably more expensive than this thing. This android head unit looks very nice!
With the research I've done, brands like kenwood are for sure better for audio and reliability. These android head units may be cool and more plug and play but the customer support and everything isn't as good. Would be awesome if kenwood and other US brands could make Android units but it's because they technically aren't legal. Great choice though I bet your audio is super crisp!
@@slowsubie6386 ok so you're right about the audio, though this sounds really good, but not up to par with a 1K dollar kenwood. Now on the support front... Have you ever tried to get on chat with Kenwood or Sony, or Pioneer. I've spent the last week basically in live chat with IDoing working through small issues. I post and I get answers in minutes(not days). I had a kenwood wireless AA unit in my old car. I spent days wiring in, and AA wireless is still the most flaky finicky thing there is. I opted to spend the 400 dollars on this instead of the 250 dollars just to get the cabling and maestro needed to move my existing kenwood over.
@@slowsubie6386 it is not that they are not legal, is that these companies are all about maximizing profit and they don't have to worry about adding the extra stuff as long as the bare minimum is done
Mine broke two days ago 😂 barely got mine cant wait to put it on
Loved the video and used it myself for my install! I only got a problem. How did you get sound on the speakers & tweeters inside the cab. I only get audio from the subwoofer? Connection might be wrong?
Does the backlighting auto-dim when your headlights come on? Also if you adjust the brightness of the dash backlighting, does it also adjust the head unit backlighting?
Thanks for the video, does the unit Dim at night automatically? Or you have to do it manually everytime?
If your having trouble clipping the unit to your car, start at the top clips then move to the upper middle clips and force those down until the latch then you’ll have to put a little force into the bottom clips but just take your time and don’t break them, clipping the head unit in took me longer than taking out the old unit and setting up the new one
Got this installed a couple days ago . Any way to change the theme like other Idoing models ? Can’t seem to find the setting as easily as the other ones
Mine lasted around 3-4 ish years. Then it stopped turning on. However, I was having usb connection issues within that time frame. I got use to it. Bought the newer version hoping this one turns out better
Your music looks so much like what I listen to lmao
Haha hell yeah 🤙
Amazing! I'll buy one for my 18. I also need to upgrade the speakers because the stock sucks
Do the head unit on its own first. You’ll be surprised how much better they sound.
Hello! I’m looking into getting this but I just need a little bit more convincing lol. How’s it holding up? Is it better than the dasaita?
question: do you need to ground the wire that is labeled as “park” or something close to that. I heard that you have to ground it in order to be able to type when driving or something
I have a 2014 wrx and saw that most of these head units are easier to get for the newer models that have the silver aircon vents. Would I just be able to get the silver aircon vents from a newer model rexy getting wrecked and use them and it all still work normally on my older Rex?
+1 for The Story so Far & SchoolBoy Q
hi bro nice video. im just asking about the back up camera guide line. how to set mine is no guide line. thanks and advance
After watching this, I pulled the triger and got one too.
How did you set up night mode permanently?
Hey man, just wondering on how you had Bluetooth showing instead of radio on the R top side of the home screen? thanks! ALSO bonus question, would you happen to know why my radio is not picking up any signals? thanks!
Two Q's:
1. Can you still use the stock USB ports for Carplay/Android Auto? Guessing you may need anther 3rd party adapter?
2. Do you get beeps/warning sounds from the backup camera w/ this one? Wife will need those! :)
Hi…Installed my head unit..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?
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?
If you didn't want those extra USB ports hanging out in the glovebox, could you use the ones in the center console?
Great video. Do the volume controls, and phone controls on the steering wheel work?
hi Do your speakers have hissing white noise when the music is paused? I have 2015 Subaru forester xt radio w/ Harman Kardon speakers without Nav. I have experiencing this issue with the installation.
Are you running it with the stock hardware? Speakers, sub... looks really nice!
No sub. Aftermarket Kicker full range speakers in the doors!
Can I use my factory back up camera? I want this for my optima
Hey dude so i purchased one for my 2012 sonata limited. I notice it had that little spinning dj wheel on bluetooth. Can you change that just curious. I was aiming for daisata unit but they said they didnt have proper connectors..also i think im getting top of line model for my vehicle..but there and ips and qled..both 8 cores..im thinking of asking them the the qled instead of ips
Great video man! I have two questions before I decide to pull the trigger on it. Is their a way I can get the HD radio? As I sometimes like to use the radio so I just wanna make sure it’ll work! My other question is to use the usb do we have to use the ones in the back of the unit instead of the one in center console? Thanks for a great in depth video keep it up!
Did you ever end up buying one? Lol
You have to use the ones on the side of unit. I have mine on IG from the passenger. You can still retain your middle USB’s for charging but won’t work for controlling the unit.
did you have to add the microphone that came with Idoing unit to get hands free? or did the stock microphone work(where is it)?
You had me until your comment about sheeps. Aren’t you a rebel?
I have an alpine ktp 445u inline amp behind the stereo, how did this affected your install besides the wires being short?
Just got my set 2 weeks ago. Just got to know the Bluetooth mic for the both the built in and external mic don't work well. Other is not able to hear me when vehicle is moving. Stationary position so far Ok.
I thought “Wow, day of use and it’s so much in finger marks” But then noticed that screen protector is still on.
Was wondering if anyone knows if you need to buy a separate adapter for the apple CarPlay to work or will the system acknowledge an apple device when it’s connected?
You were showing how the unit came with external GPS antenna and a microphone. Does this unit work with the existing ones as well?
I'm also wondering if there is a function for programming preset text messages. Stock head unit has a few preset messages you can send while driving, but you can't customize them.
Is the unit fully operational while driving or does it still lock you out and you can't enter an address manually?
you can decide if you want it to limit you when driving(settings), otherwise completely operational. No it will not work with built in gps and mic(at least not without cutting).
Do you have a link for this product? and is it the latest and best one from iDoing?
Hey man, I did this install but my radio don’t work I plugged the one wire into it the one plug and am left with a blue wire with a cap on the radio side and the car side I’m left with a 4 pin plug with aluminum and plastic shaped like a upside down L
I just got the dasaita px6 can you turn your speakers level up past 0 mine I can go down minus zero but can't go up past 0
Does this connect to your FM/AM antenna from the car?
"very not laggy" is quite a stretch but looks good nonetheless.
It looks like it can't do SiriusXM satellite radio. Did I miss it? Does it have satellite radio?
I'm waiting for my unit to arrive. My main confusion is the USB connection for center console. Does that not work and if not is there no extra harness to make it work ?
I got the harness from sonic electronic website. You can only retain for charging won’t work for usb.
Hey what did you connect to have the buttons on the steering wheel to work? (Audio buttons)
Thanks for the video man! Can the OS be updated to 11 now or are you stuck with Android 10?
Stuck with android 10 most likely
Ur did the head unit on a 2015 Wrx when I look in description says from 2016 and up did u have any trouble and did the control on steering wheel work
Hi do you have any audio delay when playing videos over Bluetooth or the video app?
I'm thinking about purchasing one and that's an issue i have with my stock head unit that drives me crazy when watching CZcams on my phone and the audio not matching what im watching.
No, haven't noticed any delay!
Love the unit. Have a question. Hope you can assist. I bought a 2021 STI sport-tech with Nav & the Harman Kardon speakers. Will this unit work on my car including the steering wheel functions? Any intel would be appreciated. Thx
There's a specific model that is made for the harmon kardon system! It will retain the steering wheel functions
Did you have issues with the reverse camera when you take e brake off? Like a yellow triangle?
No, haven't noticed any issues. Reverse cam works with and without ebrake on
Looks incredible great but i hate when radios are all touch screen at least the volume button must be physical. So this radios is not Android and carplay?...
Been looking to swap out my pioneer nex unit with Android is there a way to hook up subwoofer and amp rca pre outs on this unit for my sub amp
Yeah! This thing has preamp and rca outputs. It also has a sub output
Head unit is fully installed Apple car play won’t launch it’s staying on android auto how do I fix this
Do you know if there’s an option of an Aux input for audio on these units? Thanks!
Sir, how about spotify when connected via Bluetooth with Android phone? Can you control music on radio screen, change song/Playlist/whatever?
Yeah! Spotify works perfectly
We all know you got pissed and punched it🤣
I did this because Bluetooth wasn’t connecting, had to get the aftermarket 🤣
Do you lose controls in the arm rest?
Hows the radio and setting stations up. I have the old model and it sucks trying to find the right stations and it wont do the updates to the apps now. Thinking about getting this
To be honest, I haven't used the radio in years and haven't even tried yet
I have a 2019 wrx with no Harmon kardon system. Would this work for mine? And does it come with all the wires that needs to be plugged in. Also would have have to still use the stock box for the front speakers
They have a specific model for cars with the HK system! You just need to search for it on Aliexpress
Did you buy a new mic for this?
idek if you'll see this but SUCH GOLD is a better band than THE STORY SO FAR
I'll have to check them out 🤙 Arm's Length has been my go-to recently
@@WRXGarage lol sorry for the pretentiousness no one ever replies to my comments.
yeah man I'll have to check them out too
Would this work in a 2020 wrx? And would I be able to hook up a amp and sub?
curious if you hooked up the microphone that was provided with the headunit? Or used the factory one, wherever it is located
See 19:10 ! There's a new external mic that comes with the kit.
Installed this radio... it's great, but about six months down the line, the radio doesn't work. Been fiddling with it. Only works now and then when I reset it... it's really annoying
So i bought mine a few months ago, and its horrible if u have issues. Theres no support, my wifi connection doesnt detect my phones, reset to factory leaves shit behind. DAB+ just gets stuck on connecting. Some Apps arent supported with android 10 and you cant update it, and you really have to force it into your dash to get it in smooth. FYI exact same model idoing
Are you able to use Waze (via carplay) while the radio is on (or even have a thumb drive in). I just swapped my 2019 factory with one and that is the only thing I can't figure out how to set up.
Would really like to figure that out! I always ride with waze up.
Yeah! You can play music with Bluetooth, Android auto/Spotify, etc while using Waze.
Sicane has a flush screen but it's outdated in performance compared to idoing... I installed Sicane in my 15wrx a few years ago then just today installed an idoing in my 18 forester xt with HK; idoing has better Amp, screen, processor, sub features... install is plug n play but a few connections have no mate but all features function... the only issue I can apon with the idoing is that my front HK tweeters don't seem to function; if I can't remedy this I'll install aftermarket speaker Focals
I’ve put in a desaita android unit about a week ago. It looks very similar to this idoing unit. After a few days of use I started getting this static and crackling noise in my front left speaker. It starts after a few minutes of running and then gets progressively worse up to a point. It’s whenever the unit is on. Mute, any volume the sound is the same. After having this unit for a year, have you run in to any problems? I love the looks and functionality, so I am wondering what the odds are of running in to the same issue if I just exchange it.
Sounds like you have a bad ground somewhere or something causing the static feedback. Try tracing the wires in the back of the headunit or replacing the speaker
Mine comes with HDMI cable. What’s it for?
Did you have any problem with audio mine doesn’t work.
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Hey. I appreciate you posting this.
I’m want to install this in mine but my only concern is connecting it to the subaru’s factory installed mic in the car.
Are you able to connect this new head unit to the car’s factory installed mic?
No you have to use the internal mic on the HU or plug in an external.
Mine works with the OEM mic you just plug that into the back
I just bought the same unit and connected everything but I can't get the whole unit to clip in properly. when I clip in the top first, the bottom pops out and vice-versa. Did you have any issues like that?
Same issue here :( did ya ever figure it out? Or just man handle it into place?
@@themesican5540 update?? Anyone? Can’t get it :(
@@marincusman9303 tbh aas of rn i still cant 100% get it flush lmao i just popped top and bottom at the same time so its basically even on both but it isnt all the waay in. i havent tried pushng it again i just left it to where it doesnt bother me much :(
@@themesican5540 all it took for me was pushing in on the top corners of the screen at the same time with a decent amount of force and it pops in and fits perfect all around. I say give it a shot, I’m definitely glad I did.
@@marincusman9303 ill try the corner thing. just popping in top first makes the bottome come out and vice versa i got irritated and left it since lmao but today ill give it shot
Will the WRX unit work for 2017 STI base?
Does it use the factory GPS antenna or do you have to route the one they give you with the head unit
New gps module! But you won't really use it unless youre actually using the built in navigation. I just use waze through android auto
Hi my reverse only works with the car off in ACC mode once on it shows yellow error. no idea how to correct this issue.
Same with mine I have a 2020 WRX
Did you try the other video in/out connectors? On my 2018 only one combo worked at all but maybe you're 2020 is different.
To be honest, I didn't know until after installing that Android Auto is NOT wireless on this head unit. I'm a little disappointed, but still happy I now have it at least.
How did you reinstall the bolts you took out initially? Also, where did you route your USB cable for Apple Carplay/Android Auto. Thanks in advance!
I routed the cable into the glovebox! And you don't reinstall the bolts it holds itself in place really well.
@@WRXGarage Awesome, thank you so much! That was an extremely quick reply.
🙌 we try to stay on top of things
Does your phone auto connect when you get in the car? The stock junk in mine makes me pair the phone everytime the car is turned off and its annoying to the point im looking at this head unit lol
It's a wired connection to use android auto or apple carplay. I just plug my phone in every time I get in the car and it's pretty much instant
Hey man, I just installed this same unit. Im having issues getting the backup cam to work though, any tips?
There are 3 different yellow connectors, there's one that will work! Try each one individually.
I've recently installed this. Android auto doesn't launch automatically when plugging in the USB cable. Do you have the same issue?
You might have to download Android auto on your phone.
Is there an extra adapter I need if I have the stock Harmon Kardon system?
There's a separate model that they make specifically for the Harmon kardon!
Would this work on a Subaru Impreza Sport 2017?
Nobody can seem to explain where all the AV plugs plug into
So in the link it says for 2016+ I have a 2015 base model wrx would this still work for my car?? Thank you In advance.
Nope
Work with SiriusXM?
Does anybody know if you can hook up a subwoofer to the idoing head unit ?
Yes there's an RCA sub-out port on the back.
What's the FM radio quality like? Good reception and sound quality?
it works, but reception on all of these units is bad. If you live off you FM radio and don't live real close to your tower, I suggest getting a standard head unit. That said these things offer so much more than a normal double din.
Does the voice button still works, and how well does respond to voice commands?
I've never used the steering wheel voice command button for any purpose in the past to be honest. I have used the built in Google assistant via android auto to call and text people, to play specific songs via Spotify, to map to specific places, and all that works great!