A Review of 9” Android 8.1 Car Head Unit (Stereo / Radio)

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This video is about a 6 month in-depth review of my 9” screen Android 8.1 car head unit (or stereo or radio whatever you wanna call it) on Toyota, Corolla.
I bought this from Ebay, and it was shipped from China and took about a month to deliver to Sydney, AUS.
This Android head unit is also known as Android 8227L, with 1GB Ram and 16GB internal storage.
I hope you guys enjoyed the video.
If you’ve got any questions about this head unit or similar head unit, let me know down in the comments below.
Also hit me up with any thoughts you have :)
Btw this is one of my first review that I am doing without an actual script, so I apologise for stumbling a lot.
But I am not a native speaker so, it’ll just be like that sometimes.
First Background Music
Title: Not For Nothing by Otis McDonald
Genre and Mood: Hip Hop & Rap + Funky
Second Background Music
Credits: Church of 8 Wheels by Otis McDonald
Genre and Mood: Dance & Electronic + Funky

Пікірлер: 198

  • @CampervanAdventures
    @CampervanAdventures3 жыл бұрын

    Great video,I managed to get it installed,downloaded apps,hotspot and loads more but for some reason I couldn’t change the date and time(I have an iPhone not android)you mentioned android settings(as I didn’t think about it due to having an iPhone)I ran out to the van and changed it within minutes.Now I’m very happy.Thank you👍

  • @chanhtran4664
    @chanhtran4664 Жыл бұрын

    I like your clip showing me more about some functions of this double din stereo, Thanks a lot.

  • @mohamedaly7750
    @mohamedaly7750 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so for this helpful review. Is there a way to change the static guide lines of the reverse camera to dynamic ones please. Thanks

  • @joecox9958
    @joecox99582 жыл бұрын

    Very nice! I do want to know how to use keys on steering wheel and wire key1/2, and your round buttons, could you make another video and post link in this text field? My car is 05 GS300. Many thanks!

  • @jimmyjongapin9393
    @jimmyjongapin93932 жыл бұрын

    This headunit fits real good , almost if it come from the factory with it. Did you buy a specific model headunit for your car ?

  • @nguoidepbinhduong1
    @nguoidepbinhduong13 жыл бұрын

    I have US version exact same specs dead after 1 year. It's worked well for awhile. 1 gig of ram is slow

  • @kenmcintosh3705
    @kenmcintosh37053 жыл бұрын

    Hey, good video.... where did you get the surround for it please?

  • @ScreenPrintR
    @ScreenPrintR3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you C2Tech, I have a different Head Unit, but have the same Launcher. Noticed on the Home Screen you Pressed the Radio and Settings and they went where they were suppose to go. How did you set that up? If I press Bluetooth, Radio or Settings nothing happens. I do have to Drag the Screen Down, and have access to the settings, etc. I'd like to configure the home buttons. Thank you in Advance.

  • @paolodn89
    @paolodn893 жыл бұрын

    How have you Wired the "ill" connector to switch on touch bottons and lights at the same time? Thanks

  • @kellmarktv
    @kellmarktv3 жыл бұрын

    Yes Please do a video on how to install and connect the steering control 👍🏾

  • @C2Tech

    @C2Tech

    3 жыл бұрын

    sure thing, I've already installed it long time now, but I'll make a video and do my best to explain the wiring and installing

  • @kellmarktv

    @kellmarktv

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@C2Tech 👍🏾👌🏼

  • @s.m.masumbillah85

    @s.m.masumbillah85

    Жыл бұрын

    @@C2Tech Hi there, sorry to ask you, did you make any video for install and connect the steering control...

  • @MrArt542
    @MrArt5422 жыл бұрын

    Hello CTech how did you set your USB setting, I play my own music from a use drive and can you show me how you setup and the housing setup also.

  • @ptrsvou7
    @ptrsvou73 жыл бұрын

    hi, how do you set it on quick boot option ? ? ?

  • @NN-oy8ru
    @NN-oy8ru3 жыл бұрын

    Hi C2Tech, Very nice review, thank you! Do you have any idea if in "Factory Settings" is any option to display the battery voltage with decimals in "Car Information"? I saw on other players that is not a problem for CAN BUS module to read this info from ECU with one or two decimals.

  • @janetliberti6224
    @janetliberti62249 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the video, Is there anyway to change the time? Mine is set to military time.

  • @Devo1987
    @Devo19873 жыл бұрын

    Can you give me/us a a link of this os specifically the one shown in this video Im trying to get andorid to work on a Toshiba encore 2 has close same specs

  • @MemeKingChangwei
    @MemeKingChangwei Жыл бұрын

    thanks I had recently bought a similar head unit

  • @jahogwei
    @jahogwei2 жыл бұрын

    Do you still have the manual? If so, would you mind sharing it?

  • @jesuscorderomusic
    @jesuscorderomusic2 жыл бұрын

    Hello, I've just purchased a Android Car Stereo 2GB, but I have an issue, my stereo is connected to a Amplifier in my car, and when I use Bluetooth, Video, etc, I can control the volume using the V+, V- that it is in the sidebar of the stereo without any issues but once I open the native radio app no matter how low or if I mute the volume the sound of the radio is still listening, if I raise the volume, the radio will hear louder but if lower the volume or I mute the volume the radio is still listening. any help?

  • @Slash250688
    @Slash2506883 жыл бұрын

    thank you for making a great, in depth video of this head unit, i've just ordered one for my mazda 5. is it possible to change the speedometer from kmh to mph?

  • @ricksanchez117

    @ricksanchez117

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes but you need an apk

  • @MrBsm619

    @MrBsm619

    7 ай бұрын

    @@ricksanchez117do you know of an apk

  • @ScreenPrintR
    @ScreenPrintR3 жыл бұрын

    Does anyone know who made this Launcher?

  • @elguapssuarez6620
    @elguapssuarez66202 жыл бұрын

    Sir please make a video on how to install the remote control on your steering wheel please

  • @Finfodiaz
    @Finfodiaz3 жыл бұрын

    Can you provide a link to download the user mannual?

  • @garycooma9882
    @garycooma98823 жыл бұрын

    Hi Mate, I recently got the same unit with the same interface as yours. Just wondering if you can help me with the installation of the Navigation system. Mine came with the Google Maps and the IGO Navigation. GPS is connected and detects fine but can't get the IGO to work. They sent me the IGO World file to download and save to a USB which needs to be transfered to the unit. I have done the download and copy and pasted from the USB to the Internal Storage of the unit but can't get it to work. PLEASE HELP !!!! Thanks Gary

  • @TheDeepakratansi
    @TheDeepakratansi3 жыл бұрын

    Hello mate thanks for your info... Yes there are many Android products out there and the only matter is the price... And then again you got to get better info which item is a real deal... Best to suit our budget... Or we will be fooled... Any way... About the USB DVR...icon in your Android which you are not sure about... It is to view the front camera which I noticed you fixed on your car windshield.. Looks like you already installed... If not just go to the file manager folder and find USB folder... Click open usb.dvr icon and the program will install. Then go to the installed USB DVR icon and touch it... Your front or even rear camera will appear on screen... If does not for rear then... Touch the screen for a few seconds... Then change the your of camera and settings... Your rear camera will pop out before you... Try it out mate... well if it does not work... I'm sorry... Try other methods... We learn a little thing everyday.

  • @s.m.masumbillah85
    @s.m.masumbillah85 Жыл бұрын

    @C2Tech Hi there, sorry to ask you, did you make any video for install and connect the steering control...

  • @Cize17
    @Cize172 жыл бұрын

    Can u change the home display?

  • @amyfreeze9772
    @amyfreeze97723 жыл бұрын

    I'm looking at getting a android system. Do you have to keep these systems connected to your phone for them to work? What if my sis borrows the car? Will it work for her? My main reason to upgrade was my backup camera screen is only 4 inches and maps programs won't play through the speakers . It's like 1st gen bt l

  • @TAZUKIN
    @TAZUKIN Жыл бұрын

    Did you ever had any problems connecting or rather “hearing” what you play over bluetooth? My phone connects to the HU, but no sound nor when I play directly from youtube

  • @alexander103020
    @alexander1030203 жыл бұрын

    Same unit , sounds too loud on volume 1, any way to lower down ?

  • @scottwalker648
    @scottwalker6483 жыл бұрын

    What brand is this? It came with the car I just bought but I don’t have many details. Any info on the steering wheel buttons you bought.

  • @parmindersinghparm
    @parmindersinghparm3 жыл бұрын

    Hi mate, i got same head unit, after few days of good running today the touch function is not working properly, couldn't do factory reset because touch is not working properly. I bought from ebay, and seller isn't answering my query. Do you have any idea to do hard reset of device.? Thanks

  • @huyngo-is2hg
    @huyngo-is2hg2 жыл бұрын

    Hi , do you know how to get the 2 aux line in working ? I have the same unit but i cant get the 2 aux audio in line from the back of unit working .

  • @valeriocruz323
    @valeriocruz3232 жыл бұрын

    Hello Thank you for the video, my radio doesn't pop up with the logo, I guess it doesn't save. You can change the home screen you need app

  • @mattfreni7714
    @mattfreni77142 жыл бұрын

    Can you put a link for the steering wheel controls

  • @snsayy
    @snsayy3 жыл бұрын

    3:48 does anyone know a way to turn off the beeping ?

  • @williamduncan7162
    @williamduncan71623 жыл бұрын

    Does anyone know where to find the Bluetooth connection pin ?

  • @aidenthe420
    @aidenthe4202 жыл бұрын

    when I turn the volume up it’s not as loud as the stock radio was

  • @maeday06
    @maeday063 жыл бұрын

    How to work the AC control

  • @mahmoodmirza20
    @mahmoodmirza203 жыл бұрын

    I have the same radio but I can figure out how to get AM station

  • @2010strobe
    @2010strobe2 жыл бұрын

    Hi C2Tech, I also purchased this unit for my Golf Mk6 and watched you video several times to get a better understanding of the installation process and functionality. My only remaining issue is, no audio when making a mobile call using the steering wheel buttons (I can see the screen making the call but no audio). However if I use the screen to call I get the usual audio ring tone and can see the call on the screen and talk time is all normal. Any suggestions ?

  • @cashusclay69able

    @cashusclay69able

    2 жыл бұрын

    Did you hook up the microphone

  • @2010strobe

    @2010strobe

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@cashusclay69able I understand that the Android head unit has a built in microphone and I am not aware that a cable connection is required. I assumed, maybe incorrectly that the connection is covered when the unit is installed via the CanBus cable connectors supplied with the head unit. I have noticed that when using the hands free to receive a call, I can see the caller ID on the screen and take the call using the OEM steering wheel button but my caller sometimes complains that they have trouble hearing me. This seems to indicates that the head unit microphone is not very sensitive or that a physical cable connection is required to get the OEM microphone working. So this remains an outstanding issue for me but the rest of the head unit is good and functions well for a low budget unit.

  • @AussieInvestigator
    @AussieInvestigator Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! I bought this unit from an Australian seller and the supplied user manual is absolute crap. Also, my head unit doesn't have a digital manual. I have an Android phone so I can only connect with a usb cable via ZLink which is hit and miss. 😖

  • @kajubadaammix
    @kajubadaammix2 жыл бұрын

    Digital gps speed not working smoothly in this device but working good in topwsy ts7

  • @2899ranger
    @2899ranger10 ай бұрын

    How and where do you buy the 2 controls to fix on your steering wheel,

  • @Angel-wn2mu
    @Angel-wn2mu3 жыл бұрын

    I have the same, How to update?

  • @stewartmcilwrick1473
    @stewartmcilwrick14733 жыл бұрын

    Hi can you help me with my Andriod multimedia system ,unit was working fine until late April when when I press Radio play its Video that plays and if I press Video the Radio plays also any radio station if I press right side it's the left side station that plays ,please any help would be great

  • @ladyras12
    @ladyras123 жыл бұрын

    have you updated the firmware of this headset?

  • @Crazy4FlowerHorns
    @Crazy4FlowerHorns3 жыл бұрын

    I have the same unit.. but there is no chrome, youtube by default... I could not install any of the apps also..any idea how to install other apps too

  • @davison9245
    @davison92453 жыл бұрын

    hey bro i have a question, do u know how can export my iphone contacts to the android contact list?

  • @davison9245
    @davison92453 жыл бұрын

    why i cant find the logo setting, i have the same android head unit, i scroll down to the same botton and is not there.

  • @curbsidecustom6148
    @curbsidecustom6148 Жыл бұрын

    How was you able to show Toyota logo, please make a video to show that section.

  • @rudyarias4102
    @rudyarias41023 жыл бұрын

    Hi I just installed unit today but I have no sound.

  • @zealandblakely8880
    @zealandblakely88802 жыл бұрын

    I need LOTS of help. Is there a way to get local music or phonelink back on this until? I have lost those and the videos. I don't have the option for a factory reset anymore. Any help would be appreciated.

  • @kajubadaammix
    @kajubadaammix2 жыл бұрын

    I have this screen. What is optical in notification panel?

  • @omarhammoud7223
    @omarhammoud72233 жыл бұрын

    Does it have AM radio ? How do U access it ?

  • @abdel-hamidkniber2245
    @abdel-hamidkniber22452 жыл бұрын

    hi if you still use this unit may i ask you . i have same but no sound in everything. how can i make sounds working in same unit please ? thanks

  • @MushtaqAhmed-ei9dn
    @MushtaqAhmed-ei9dn Жыл бұрын

    Hi Could you show how to install the unit in your car Thankyou

  • @dwanjacquet162
    @dwanjacquet162 Жыл бұрын

    Hello but how did you get the boot logo to appear on the head unit , I try to add it but it never pops up

  • @tarielsopromadze8068
    @tarielsopromadze80682 жыл бұрын

    whats weight of this monitor? i want to buy on amazon

  • @SgtLoyolaEPA
    @SgtLoyolaEPA3 жыл бұрын

    How to troubleshoot?

  • @josesalazar6045
    @josesalazar60452 жыл бұрын

    I have a question I had xy for my mustang I was trying to updated and somehow my ac and my volume stop working ??

  • @Dwq47
    @Dwq47 Жыл бұрын

    So this 1GB ram isn’t that fast, what GB ram would you suggest for it to run seamlessly? And so the wheel controls really don’t work?

  • @dazmorland
    @dazmorland3 жыл бұрын

    Hi thanks for the video. Have you ever disconnected your car battery? Dont I did, and now my Android doesnt recognise my steering wheel settings! When I go into protocol settings it hasnt even got any options to select my car model (Ford Mondeo), and just has a list of Japanese and American cars! So it looks like when you disconnect the battery, it wipes any pre uploaded settings from the factory! not cool ha ha

  • @arlenefelton1867
    @arlenefelton18673 жыл бұрын

    HAD THE ANDRIOID RADIO RETURN IT TOUCH SCREEN DID NOT WORK PROPERLY. GOT A BINIZE NOW WORKS OK.

  • @alfredojr_1161
    @alfredojr_11612 жыл бұрын

    How can I change the km/h for MP/h

  • @crisfher
    @crisfherАй бұрын

    I need help with the illumination

  • @zypeknight
    @zypeknight2 жыл бұрын

    I have to reset the device once in every week cuz. After starting a couple times it just erases everything including play store, maps and all the other apps i downloaded

  • @M14UJJ
    @M14UJJ Жыл бұрын

    Is it possible to change main home screen ?

  • @limamantapachitas
    @limamantapachitas2 жыл бұрын

    Is it a back up camera also?

  • @Az_TRL
    @Az_TRL2 жыл бұрын

    My one keeps resetting every time I turn my ignition off, why does that happen?

  • @user-yn4wy1hw7w
    @user-yn4wy1hw7w Жыл бұрын

    Hi have same 9 inch but cant change from km to miles on dashboard can u hep thanks

  • @kellmarktv
    @kellmarktv3 жыл бұрын

    Good review. How and where can I order the steering control?

  • @C2Tech

    @C2Tech

    3 жыл бұрын

    thank you! I bought it from eBay for $28. Now its $38. Link: www.ebay.com.au/itm/Universal-DVD-GPS-Radio-Remote-Control-Steering-Wheel-Control-10-button-Wireless/273549774247?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

  • @kellmarktv

    @kellmarktv

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@C2Tech thanks

  • @kellmarktv

    @kellmarktv

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@C2Tech btw does it lights up with the park ligh/nights?

  • @C2Tech

    @C2Tech

    3 жыл бұрын

    nope it doesn’t have lights

  • @kellmarktv

    @kellmarktv

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@C2Tech ok 👍🏾

  • @mrmaz94
    @mrmaz942 жыл бұрын

    Can anyone help me with usb not working? I have done format to fat32 and tryed to change from host to device in the factory settings but still no usb detection..

  • @streamscapeyt
    @streamscapeyt3 жыл бұрын

    HI frend i need a favour from u can u share the apk of local music player from your stereo to me please i need it

  • @michelletierney7907
    @michelletierney790710 ай бұрын

    How do I change the apps on my main screen? Mine currently shows file folder and video and I don't use these. Would like to switch the to other apps I use more often on the main screen. Thx

  • @OVRLND_BV80TYG
    @OVRLND_BV80TYG2 жыл бұрын

    did you manage to make youtube work? or watch a movie at all? I only have black screen and no sound on youtube and from MX Player I have only sound. I bought a EKIY unit and I can't figure it out at all.

  • @joejacklin5419
    @joejacklin54193 жыл бұрын

    How did you get the GPS working? I have a Ford Focus (mk2 2011 model) and the display of my stereo is the same as yours. I’m having issues with even though the GPS antenna is plugged into the stereo properly but nothing in the detection. Need help please

  • @davison9245

    @davison9245

    3 жыл бұрын

    you have to click on google map app, then is gonna ask you to put your google account info id and password, once you do it your are good to go.

  • @sergioolmos2789
    @sergioolmos27893 жыл бұрын

    How did you install it?

  • @zlatannikolic2475
    @zlatannikolic24752 жыл бұрын

    How remove widgets on home screen?

  • @duke2628
    @duke26282 жыл бұрын

    how you change the time ?

  • @floridacarpenter9551
    @floridacarpenter9551 Жыл бұрын

    How do you reset the clock

  • @prestongentry1689
    @prestongentry16892 жыл бұрын

    I’ve noticed the radio being noticeable louder than Bluetooth any help?

  • @Aafiyaharrasyah
    @Aafiyaharrasyah3 жыл бұрын

    what brand and at what price

  • @ravmin6641
    @ravmin6641 Жыл бұрын

    I have this unit but my backlight is not working any suggestion pls

  • @josephlicorish1017
    @josephlicorish10172 жыл бұрын

    I bought this unit from a junk yard but I can't access the factory menu and the applications. Do I have to download from Google? I am bench testing.it has power

  • @sabiya2
    @sabiya23 жыл бұрын

    Hi, how do I enable AM radio, I have FM but no option to change to AM radio Thanks

  • @roquiacevedo6953

    @roquiacevedo6953

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes please. Fm don’t work for me on ford

  • @kajubadaammix
    @kajubadaammix2 жыл бұрын

    How to reduce brightness?

  • @budoyrush7144
    @budoyrush71443 жыл бұрын

    Hi, do you know how to get into recovery mode? I have the same model and its not booting.

  • @letsanima4481

    @letsanima4481

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same

  • @Aspire2xx
    @Aspire2xx3 жыл бұрын

    Is there a setting for the beeping sound when adjusting the volume

  • @snsayy

    @snsayy

    3 жыл бұрын

    did you find out how to stop the beeping ? its driving me crazy

  • @radovanboric
    @radovanboric Жыл бұрын

    How can i put contact names in media only i see call numbers i try sync but he dont want do that? And also i have prloblem with time zone cant put my time he is all time on +8 gmt

  • @melissaturner6262
    @melissaturner6262 Жыл бұрын

    Hello I just bought a Android car stereo I would like to know how to hook up the buttons on the side of the car the ones you playing with earlier please inform me my name is Renard Turner I watch your video and I learned a lot thank you for your help

  • @Breadymanda
    @Breadymanda2 жыл бұрын

    How do I get the wifi mines doesn’t work

  • @andreadisebastiano2157
    @andreadisebastiano2157 Жыл бұрын

    ottimo video complimenti se voglio farlo io ma non sono troppo pratico come posso istarlarlo sul mio stereo grazie

  • @Tebogajardo
    @Tebogajardo Жыл бұрын

    hi, great video but you forgot the most important thing in a head unit: sound quality.

  • @robbiemarcdelacruz5575
    @robbiemarcdelacruz55753 жыл бұрын

    Does it support split screen? Can you open two apps at the same time? Thanks

  • @C2Tech

    @C2Tech

    3 жыл бұрын

    Unfortunately it does not, but apps do run in the background and you can quick switch.

  • @yalandunyaau
    @yalandunyaau3 жыл бұрын

    hi, time setting i got 8.1 android

  • @boscofernandes7798
    @boscofernandes77982 жыл бұрын

    did you try running android auto on this?

  • @alexandracalado8001
    @alexandracalado80013 жыл бұрын

    where did you buy the commands for the steering wheel?

  • @C2Tech

    @C2Tech

    3 жыл бұрын

    I bought from ebay. Just search for steering wheel control on eBay or Amazon and around $30-40 price range, you’ll find some good ones like those

  • @karinamorales7876
    @karinamorales78766 ай бұрын

    Mine doesn't let the music play and I have 3 new Android screens because I thought the problem was the Android ones but no, I changed the cables and still no music 😢

  • @lingdinh4510
    @lingdinh45102 жыл бұрын

    I just fitted one. The radio reception is terrible. There is a dark blue wire with a bit of coax that isnt used, is that supposed to be powered?

  • @lingdinh4510

    @lingdinh4510

    2 жыл бұрын

    The speed is also out

  • @Teaman1974
    @Teaman19743 жыл бұрын

    The one thing I'm struggling with. With my head unit is using the rear camera permanently as a rear view whilst still listening to music. I can either set it to reverse camera or see the vid without the option of music or pip/ split

  • @chrizki456

    @chrizki456

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yup same. I need this as well.

  • @Teaman1974

    @Teaman1974

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@chrizki456 ordered a wifi transmitter for the rear camera as the wifi cameras you can buy are garbage for range. i downloaded W-car app onto the head unit and connected fine.

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