Android head units and multi-tasking question
Discussion
So these whizz bang Android units...can I get some answers to some questions before I shell out please...
1] Can they do more than one thing at once. Let's say DAB radio playing while Torque is showing on the display. Or DAB radio whilst Google maps is running with navigation?
2] If the answer to the above is yes, is it easy to switch between running apps...i.e flick from Torque to maps and vice versa.
3] If you turn off the ignition, does the unit come back on exactly where you left off...i.e radio playing, maps display etc.
Finally...any recommendations?
1] Can they do more than one thing at once. Let's say DAB radio playing while Torque is showing on the display. Or DAB radio whilst Google maps is running with navigation?
2] If the answer to the above is yes, is it easy to switch between running apps...i.e flick from Torque to maps and vice versa.
3] If you turn off the ignition, does the unit come back on exactly where you left off...i.e radio playing, maps display etc.
Finally...any recommendations?
It's worth mentioning that if you have an old Android phone you can easily turn it into a car media system exactly like an Android head unit...
I recommend AGAMA car launcher which costs £1.99. It's easily customisable with as many buttons as you need etc.
You'll need to configure fastboot to enable the phone or tablet to automatically boot up when the USB is powered on (i.e when you turn on the ignition) - lots of youtube videos about this.
You'll also need Automateit which costs £1.99 - this is used to stut down the tablet or phone when the USB power is lost (i.e when you park up). Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AM4X8OWlFZ8&fb...
I recommend AGAMA car launcher which costs £1.99. It's easily customisable with as many buttons as you need etc.
You'll need to configure fastboot to enable the phone or tablet to automatically boot up when the USB is powered on (i.e when you turn on the ignition) - lots of youtube videos about this.
You'll also need Automateit which costs £1.99 - this is used to stut down the tablet or phone when the USB power is lost (i.e when you park up). Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AM4X8OWlFZ8&fb...
Got a link? I would like to add a DAB adapter. You can buy them for Android head units for about 25 quid and they plug in to the USB. So the question is, would these work in a phone? I don’t see why not to be honest. I might get one, and if it doesn’t work I could always keep it for when my Nexus 4 is stolen from the car (as I leave it in the car, probably not the wisest thing to do really).
R Mutt said:
Dr Doofenshmirtz said:
Got a link? I would like to add a DAB adapter. You can buy them for Android head units for about 25 quid and they plug in to the USB. So the question is, would these work in a phone? I don’t see why not to be honest. I might get one, and if it doesn’t work I could always keep it for when my Nexus 4 is stolen from the car (as I leave it in the car, probably not the wisest thing to do really).
Still waiting for this one to arrive even though it's UK stock, (one thing that puts me off eBay when I can get it next day from Amazon) so I can't recommend until I've tested...https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bluetooth-Digital-Car-D...
Obviously a DAB module on an Android head unit is cleaner but I'm sticking with the OEM stereo if this works.
And that will come from China, not the UK. It's a bit of a scam where Chinese sellers just list a random UK city, but they're actually based in Shenzhen!
Dave. said:
That's an entertaining, but entirely irrelevant review. If they were all Android units then that'd be a fair comparison...but they're not.Gassing Station | In-Car Electronics | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff