Android Screen for D3/RRS - reverse camera, CarPlay, etc...

[Cambo_oldjaguar]

I'd posted about this in another thread but I got this D3 back yesterday to update the software/firmware and try tweaking the settings to make it better.

It's now much better!

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Land Rover logo at startup

Apple CarPlay interface improved

Steering wheel controls now working (!!!) for the CarPlay track skip forward/back.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQWu4UaEH9E

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Spewing because this is better than what I have in my XKR...

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Looks bloody great IMHO...

[Dagilmo]

It does look good. I like the taste in music also....[biggrin]

[josh.huber]

your a legend cambo, we need to do my d4 soon

[PerthDisco]

I'd posted about this in another thread but I got this D3 back yesterday to update the software/firmware and try tweaking the settings to make it better.

It's now much better!

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Land Rover logo at startup

Apple CarPlay interface improved

Steering wheel controls now working (!!!) for the CarPlay track skip forward/back.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQWu4UaEH9E

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Spewing because this is better than what I have in my XKR...

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Looks bloody great IMHO...

Was there a detailed how to fit guide?

[Cambo_oldjaguar]

Was there a detailed how to fit guide?
Not really, no.

There's very little info provided by the suppliers of these Android units, and I didn't really have time to take many photos when I was putting it in.

In a D3 or RRS without factory navigation, you need to cut out the hole to fit the screen, that's probably the most intensive part of it, the rest is just the usual wiring & setting it up.

[gavinwibrow]

Not really, no.

There's very little info provided by the suppliers of these Android units, and I didn't really have time to take many photos when I was putting it in.

In a D3 or RRS without factory navigation, you need to cut out the hole to fit the screen, that's probably the most intensive part of it, the rest is just the usual wiring & setting it up.

Good work Cambo.
So to ask the perennial question, is this possibly a complete fix/update for the early D4s without navigation etc that seem to have fallen through the cracks so far?

[Cambo_oldjaguar]

Good work Cambo.
So to ask the perennial question, is this possibly a complete fix/update for the early D4s without navigation etc that seem to have fallen through the cracks so far?
Thanks mate.

Yes of course I thought about could this work in the 2010-2011 D4, and the answer is yes, but...

- only the 2010-2011 models
- you will still have a panel full of redundant buttons
- the mounting of the screen in a D3 is different to a D4
- the frame around the screen on a D3 is a different shape to a D4

so it may not be an exact fit, may need some modification, or you have to accept that it doesn't fit 100% right

but making it "work" yes it would work.

[DiscoJeffster]

Thanks mate.

Yes of course I thought about could this work in the 2010-2011 D4, and the answer is yes, but...

- only the 2010-2011 models
- you will still have a panel full of redundant buttons
- the mounting of the screen in a D3 is different to a D4
- the frame around the screen on a D3 is a different shape to a D4

so it may not be an exact fit, may need some modification, or you have to accept that it doesn't fit 100% right

but making it "work" yes it would work.

Cambo, I saw you had a kit of a few combined parts that could be soldered into the existing 2010 model that gave Apple carplay. Wasn’t for the feint hearted but what I want.

What was the deal there?

[Cambo_oldjaguar]

Cambo, I saw you had a kit of a few combined parts that could be soldered into the existing 2010 model that gave Apple carplay. Wasn’t for the feint hearted but what I want.

What was the deal there?
That's only for factory navigation screens. If you have the small screen then a replacement screen like the one in this thread is needed.

[DiscoJeffster]

That's only for factory navigation screens. If you have the small screen then a replacement screen like the one in this thread is needed.

Great. That’s what I have - 2010 HSE. I’m in WA so I’d need to tackle it DIY but I’m ok with electronics. I’ll PM you.

[gavinwibrow]

Great. That’s what I have - 2010 HSE. I’m in WA so I’d need to tackle it DIY but I’m ok with electronics. I’ll PM you.


And my plain 2010 D4 2.7 is very interested too, so please keep us informed of progress[bigsmile1]

[Tombie]

Thanks mate.

Yes of course I thought about could this work in the 2010-2011 D4, and the answer is yes, but...

- only the 2010-2011 models
- you will still have a panel full of redundant buttons
- the mounting of the screen in a D3 is different to a D4
- the frame around the screen on a D3 is a different shape to a D4

so it may not be an exact fit, may need some modification, or you have to accept that it doesn't fit 100% right

but making it "work" yes it would work.

At this stage nothing can be done to control the clock on the instrument cluster either as far as I'm aware. And that would drive me insane!

[Cambo_oldjaguar]

At this stage nothing can be done to control the clock on the instrument cluster either as far as I'm aware. And that would drive me insane!
Disconnect and reconnect the battery a 12 midnight

[Tombie]

Disconnect and reconnect the battery a 12 midnight

But i want it to record 2020 not 2009 [bigsmile]

[Cambo_oldjaguar]

Well actually... if you relocate the original screen to the glovebox, and put this Android screen in it's place, with the audio routed via the AUX input, then the rest of the factory audio system is still functional and you would be able to change the clock and the date.

[Parso]

Well actually... if you relocate the original screen to the glovebox, and put this Android screen in it's place, with the audio routed via the AUX input, then the rest of the factory audio system is still functional and you would be able to change the clock and the date.

Looks great! What Android kit was it that allowed all that?

[Cambo_oldjaguar]

Well it wouldn't matter what screen you put in, it's not actually interfaced with the factory radio, the audio out is just an AUX.

If all you are doing is relocating the factory screen, then nothing is really changed in that sense.

[Tombie]

I just wish someone would develop an interface that gave the correct signals / controls to enable a small screen with the Clock setting functionality.
Then any other System could go into the main dash.

[harlie]

has anyone fitted one of these?

161469

[Tombie]

has anyone fitted one of these?

161469

Interesting- got a link?

[DiscoJeffster]

Interesting- got a link?

One example


Krando Android 4.4 10.4" Tesla Vertical touch screen car radio player GPS for Land Rover Discovery 4 2011-2016 navigation system
Krando Android 4.4 10.4" Tesla Vertical touch screen car radio player GPS for Land Rover Discovery 4 2011 2016 navigation system|Car Multimedia Player| - AliExpress (https://a.aliexpress.com/_dWNLi79)

[loanrangie]

One example


Krando Android 4.4 10.4" Tesla Vertical touch screen car radio player GPS for Land Rover Discovery 4 2011-2016 navigation system
Krando Android 4.4 10.4" Tesla Vertical touch screen car radio player GPS for Land Rover Discovery 4 2011 2016 navigation system|Car Multimedia Player| - AliExpress (https://a.aliexpress.com/_dWNLi79)

Android 4.4 is so outdated nothing much will run on it.

Actually scrolling down it says 6.0/7.1 so who knows what you'll get, not cheap at $738USD.

[Cambo_oldjaguar]

Those vertical screens are a (in my opinion) a classic example of a great idea that fails because of dismal execution.

Why?

- it doesn't work with the small-screen base or midline systems

- the user interface looks awful with tacky icons, random colour schemes, apps & widgets unable to use all the available screen space, etc...

- it's not a problem for the D4 but the RRS version is not available with a RHD console

Mostly though it's the user interface that is a fail for me, my god it looks like a 10 year old kit designed it, who wants a picture of the car on the screen like that?

[DiscoDB]

Cambo - now I am embarrassed, I just spent this morning selecting a car image for my iPad which I will set up in my D3.....[emoji13]

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[loanrangie]

Those vertical screens are a (in my opinion) a classic example of a great idea that fails because of dismal execution.

Why?

- it doesn't work with the small-screen base or midline systems

- the user interface looks awful with tacky icons, random colour schemes, apps & widgets unable to use all the available screen space, etc...

- it's not a problem for the D4 but the RRS version is not available with a RHD console

Mostly though it's the user interface that is a fail for me, my god it looks like a 10 year old kit designed it, who wants a picture of the car on the screen like that?



Being Android you could customize it however you like and maybe even use a custom rom.

[Cambo_oldjaguar]

Being Android you could customize it however you like and maybe even use a custom rom.
I looked into this, it's currently sitting in the too hard basket.

[shifdy]

Great. That’s what I have - 2010 HSE. I’m in WA so I’d need to tackle it DIY but I’m ok with electronics. I’ll PM you.

I have just done my disco 4 with the basic display. The issue is that the 2010/2011 models appear to have a few parts borrowed from earlier Range Rover models, well I think that is what they have done. Also, I have a factory fitted amp, it is located under driver side seat, the base model isn't suppose to have an amp or have Harman Kardhan speakers. hence my feeling they have used a few bits from other models.

I have lost steering wheel controls, but I have found that it doesn't matter really. I bought the Aerpro FP8409 Facia kit and the CALOR05 harness. The harness is the thing that doesn't work, even though the website says it for that model. I know it is possible to get it going with a lot of work, but I returned it to Repco. The harness connection from the disco to the bought harness is a totally different size and shape. But as I mentioned I don't need steering controls. The fascia installs well enough and you have to cut off the crossbar when you do the install, you will know what i mean when you see it. The one thing that was annoying, all the speaker wires in the harness were green for positive and green/white for negative, so i have to mess around with identifying which speaker was which. Luckily someone had already installed an accessory, so I had and accessory positive wire that I could connect to, saved me trying to find one.

The Android Auto works flawlessly, I also am able to use Waze or Maps for Satnav, i installed the mic for the phone usage and "ask google" and I am currently installing the reverse camera. the stereo unit also has 2 USB outlets, with cables supplied, these accept mobiles or usb sticks and can also be used for charging. I pushed them through the side near the top glove box, drilled a small hole to get them through.

I am really happy with the sound and the sub works a treat and that sits just at the rear of the base of the drivers seat, though I might mount it near the rear window in the future. Below are the stereo details, there is a current online auction going. i got the stereo for just over $500 and the sub for about $180,but they are an auction so prices are only what I won them for and I have seen a few of them in recent months. The facia from memory was around $180. The wiring harness that doesn't fit was $385, both from Repco.

I bought a Kenwood DDX9019DABS and a Kenwood KSC-PSW8 Powered Subwoofer from a previous auction, they are doing one currently. at this link: Buy car-audio-01 Online - GraysOnline Australia (https://www.graysonline.com/search.aspx?q=car-audio-01&item-type=auction&view=gallery&page-size=100&sort=bids-desc&email=gm20200528&link=hero&utm_source=graymail&utm_medium=email&utm_content=hero&utm_campaign=!Gray_Mail_Thursday_CONTROL&cid=em|str:Promotional|pro:GrayMail|ema:gm20200528 |mid:6149105|lnk:hero&custid=2781626&riid=892633625&mid=6149105&cgu={8F60281F-A6D6-4451-BC3D-C261A6170A98}#SearchTabs-Items)

[StewG]

The large screen looks great to me and the car picture could grow on me - despite it not being white - but the Krando Chinglish is a bit off-putting. It seems to me a bit of a pig-in-a-poke to spend ~$1000 on. Besides that, I'd hate to waste the 3 + years it has taken me to learn how to drive the OEM screen/GPS/Audio system. LR is a little less than intuitive and User Manuals are always only used when all else fails... [bigwhistle]

[TDV6Robvdw]

What a great install [biggrin][biggrin]


I would be really interested to know more about this.
I don't have Nav fitted to my car so I assume you need to buy and install a 7" android screen and DIY fit?

My D3 has the DVD and rear TV screens fitted.
It also has the AUX input fitted between the front seats below the rear vents.
Do you think the output from the android screen could drive the rear screens?

I am based in Perth so don't have the option of bringing my car into your store [happycry][happycry]

[gavinwibrow]

What a great install [biggrin][biggrin]


I would be really interested to know more about this.
I don't have Nav fitted to my car so I assume you need to buy and install a 7" android screen and DIY fit?

My D3 has the DVD and rear TV screens fitted.
It also has the AUX input fitted between the front seats below the rear vents.
Do you think the output from the android screen could drive the rear screens?

I am based in Perth so don't have the option of bringing my car into your store [happycry][happycry]


There is another thread on here (which I can't find at the moment) with a very recent post by whatdrivesyou.com.au (http://www.whatdrivesyou.com.au) in Launceston, and which may be what you are looking for. I've been in contact with them and have been promised an update when they finalise some bits which will suit my very early D4 with the basic media system.

[loanrangie]

What a great install [biggrin][biggrin]


I would be really interested to know more about this.
I don't have Nav fitted to my car so I assume you need to buy and install a 7" android screen and DIY fit?

My D3 has the DVD and rear TV screens fitted.
It also has the AUX input fitted between the front seats below the rear vents.
Do you think the output from the android screen could drive the rear screens?

I am based in Perth so don't have the option of bringing my car into your store [happycry][happycry]You have options being without factory nav, I have an android 7" head unit and it has inputs and outputs and I currently have a 2nd screen up top where the nav screen would go.
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[Cambo_oldjaguar]

What a great install [biggrin][biggrin]
Thanks!



I would be really interested to know more about this.
I don't have Nav fitted to my car so I assume you need to buy and install a 7" android screen and DIY fit?
That's basically it.


My D3 has the DVD and rear TV screens fitted.
It also has the AUX input fitted between the front seats below the rear vents.
Do you think the output from the android screen could drive the rear screens?
To keep the factory rear seat entertainment functional, you MUST keep the original head unit installed & operating.

You can put any video & audio signal into the rear seat entertainment, through the RCA/AUX inputs, but it will not "drive" it in the sense of controlling it, it's just a video signal with audio...


There is another thread on here (which I can't find at the moment) with a very recent post by whatdrivesyou.com.au (http://www.whatdrivesyou.com.au) in Launceston, and which may be what you are looking for. I've been in contact with them and have been promised an update when they finalise some bits which will suit my very early D4 with the basic media system.
That's a D4, here he's asking about a D3, it's not the same thing...

[DiscoDB]

You have options being without factory nav, I have an android 7" head unit and it has inputs and outputs and I currently have a 2nd screen up top where the nav screen would go.


Nice install loanrangie.

And of course the other simpler install option for the D3 without a Sat Nav screen is to just mount an iPad Mini or 7inch tablet where the cubby hole is.

Even a 1st generation iPad Mini will run most of the apps you will need from navigation (on or off line), playing music, engine gauge monitoring, and of course checking up on the AULRO forum for updates.

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[gavinwibrow]

Thanks!



That's basically it.


To keep the factory rear seat entertainment functional, you MUST keep the original head unit installed & operating.

You can put any video & audio signal into the rear seat entertainment, through the RCA/AUX inputs, but it will not "drive" it in the sense of controlling it, it's just a video signal with audio...


That's a D4, here he's asking about a D3, it's not the same thing...



Not even for the early D4 poverty pack for which to the untrained eye the basic radio system looks very similar to the D3?

[Tombie]

Spoken with Connects2U and Aerpro this week.
They are working on a module for the 2010/11 D4s with poverty screen.

In the meantime we have a workaround and I’ll be progressing that next month.

[loanrangie]

Nice install loanrangie.

And of course the other simpler install option for the D3 without a Sat Nav screen is to just mount an iPad Mini or 7inch tablet where the cubby hole is.

Even a 1st generation iPad Mini will run most of the apps you will need from navigation (on or off line), playing music, engine gauge monitoring, and of course checking up on the AULRO forum for updates.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200607/4610f3ffcdfedc0470cdafa8b5f3d3f5.jpgI used a nexus 7 tablet at first but an integrated unit is so much better, I added the wheel controls which I love now.
The unit that Cambo has fitted in the dash top is a good option but I'm happy with mine.

[TDV6Robvdw]

Thanks!



That's basically it.

To keep the factory rear seat entertainment functional, you MUST keep the original head unit installed & operating.

You can put any video & audio signal into the rear seat entertainment, through the RCA/AUX inputs, but it will not "drive" it in the sense of controlling it, it's just a video signal with audio...


That's a D4, here he's asking about a D3, it's not the same thing...

Looking at android screens on EBay etc, I assume that the intent is to:
1) keep the factory head unit;
2) install the 7” screen;
3) use rca outs from the 7” screen as an AUX input to the factory head unit
4) select the AUX mode to listen to Bluetooth music from the phone or other mirror linked inputs be it wireless or cable
5) would it be possible to use the 7” android screen as a source for the rear mounted tv screens using yellow, red and white RCA’s? Or just ‘easier’ to use the input between the front seats as the input source for the screens separately?

the only other question regarding the android screen is that some offer dual USB leads. Are these intended to be an input into the screen or an output? I assume a different form of media input rather than using a mirror link.

[loanrangie]

Looking at android screens on EBay etc, I assume that the intent is to:
1) keep the factory head unit;
2) install the 7” screen;
3) use rca outs from the 7” screen as an AUX input to the factory head unit
4) select the AUX mode to listen to Bluetooth music from the phone or other mirror linked inputs be it wireless or cable
5) would it be possible to use the 7” android screen as a source for the rear mounted tv screens using yellow, red and white RCA’s? Or just ‘easier’ to use the input between the front seats as the input source for the screens separately?

the only other question regarding the android screen is that some offer dual USB leads. Are these intended to be an input into the screen or an output? I assume a different form of media input rather than using a mirror link.USB is not for video output, on mine I have one on the rear for a dash cam and 2 fly leads for either a phone or flash drive input.

[Cambo_oldjaguar]

The dual USB is one for phone (which has the Apple CarPlay / Android Auto dongle inline) the other is for general use, like a USB stick with music, videos, etc.

[matt_ali_walsh]

Hey Cambo, love your work with the D3 Android unit. At your suggestion, I bought one online, as well as the adapter to run the iphone. I'm just wondering if there's a got source of general information for Android? As an Apple user I know very little about Android, and the sources of info I've found have been fairly ordinary...
Cheers,
Matt

[Cambo_oldjaguar]

To be honest Matt I'm an iPhone user myself haven't had an Android phone in years.

The setup & operation of these Android head units is pretty basic though, the only thing you will need to do is install the AutoPlay app, you need the .apk app file, then go into the apk manager in the head unit to install it.

There is usually an instruction booklet included with the head unit?

[loanrangie]

Hey Cambo, love your work with the D3 Android unit. At your suggestion, I bought one online, as well as the adapter to run the iphone. I'm just wondering if there's a got source of general information for Android? As an Apple user I know very little about Android, and the sources of info I've found have been fairly ordinary...
Cheers,
MattThere maybe a need to turn android auto on in the settings, to be honest all I use with the phone is Bluetooth for hands free and other apps on the head unit. I don't use the phone to control the stereo, wheel controls mean I don't need to touch for most things. Different unit but still android which operates pretty much the same.

[Cambo_oldjaguar]

There maybe a need to turn android auto on in the settings, to be honest all I use with the phone is Bluetooth for hands free and other apps on the head unit. I don't use the phone to control the stereo, wheel controls mean I don't need to touch for most things. Different unit but still android which operates pretty much the same.
I don't think that's quite right.

You need the dongle to provide the phone interface, and the app for the dongle gives you both Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

There's no native Android Auto support in these things as far as i know. Some have "built-in CarPlay & Android Auto" but it's still a separate app like AutoKit, AutoPlay, ZLink, etc not Android Auto directly. They just put the brains of the dongle inside the head unit housing, or often just supply the dongle with the app pre-installed instead of you buying it separately.

[loanrangie]

For crapple yes but not android to android.

[TDV6Robvdw]

Thanks for all the help - got my screen up and running for the trip North for the school holidays.
Just need to work out the output to the rear screens!!

Does anyone have a wiring diagram for the factory installed rear entertainment system?
cheers

[Cambo_oldjaguar]

For crapple yes but not android to android.
Is there an app you need to install on the Android unit that you can plug an Android phone straight in and have Android Auto?

There must be something extra needed, I borrowed a Samsung phone with Android Auto installed, plugged it in to an Android unit & it didn't launch Android Auto on the screen.


Thanks for all the help - got my screen up and running for the trip North for the school holidays.
Just need to work out the output to the rear screens!!

Does anyone have a wiring diagram for the factory installed rear entertainment system?
cheers
Personally i would be running RCA's to the panel at the back of the centre console. You can get RCA's with right-angle plugs so they won't stick out so much.

[TDV6Robvdw]

Personally i would be running RCA's to the panel at the back of the centre console. You can get RCA's with right-angle plugs so they won't stick out so much.

Thanks Cambo, I did try that but I can’t get the screens to turn on. I have the remote and the remote lights up when you press all the various buttons but I can’t get the screens to come to life. Any ideas?

[Cambo_oldjaguar]

What have you installed exactly? Is the factory head unit still in place?

[TDV6Robvdw]

What have you installed exactly? Is the factory head unit still in place?

Hi Cambo, I installed an Android 10 screen from aliexpress. I am using the RCA audio out as an input into the AUX input on the std deck.

I really just want to have the Bluetooth connectivity for music, phone calls and navigation which all work fine. I choose this android unit as it has the twin video out RCA’s. They probably are sending a signal but I have never been able to get the screens to power up. The DVD player fitter to the car In the factory appears to be faulty. It ejects the carousel but you cannot hear the discs start to spin-up.

I planned to bypass the DVD player by using the video output from the screen into the LHS and RHS inputs between the front seats.

The unit was supplied with a reverse camera which I have fitted yet but do plan to, USB inputs and steering wheel controls.

[Cambo_oldjaguar]

Sorry I didn't reply earlier, but if your RSE is faulty and won't turn on, that's got nothing to do with the Android screen, I can't solve that problem for you from here.

For those who were asking about putting these into the D3's with Base audio, I did one today, an S with Base audio, CD-400.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200803/a8eae02e991f6e450c0e3fd36de3f3e9.jpg

Didn't have the steering wheel controls, so I added them.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200803/218f0e105aa64308ef87d66b23931a05.jpg

Worked fine, just plugged them in.

Because this D3 has no parking sensors, had to connect a trigger wire for the reverse camera, I think that's the reason anyhow, in the others the reverse signal is coming through on the MS-CAN.

I got some new reverse cameras, these ones with moving guidelines.


https://youtu.be/VdPHdItrt84

It's a gimmick, but it works.

[PerthDisco]

Sorry I didn't reply earlier, but if your RSE is faulty and won't turn on, that's got nothing to do with the Android screen, I can't solve that problem for you from here.

For those who were asking about putting these into the D3's with Base audio, I did one today, an S with Base audio, CD-400.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200803/a8eae02e991f6e450c0e3fd36de3f3e9.jpg

Didn't have the steering wheel controls, so I added them.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200803/218f0e105aa64308ef87d66b23931a05.jpg

Worked fine, just plugged them in.

Because this D3 has no parking sensors, had to connect a trigger wire for the reverse camera, I think that's the reason anyhow, in the others the reverse signal is coming through on the MS-CAN.

I got some new reverse cameras, these ones with moving guidelines.


https://youtu.be/VdPHdItrt84

It's a gimmick, but it works.

Looks fantastic. What is that exact model head unit?

How much butchering of the console is needed?

[Cambo_oldjaguar]

It's this Android 10 Car Radio Multimedia Player NAVI For Land Rover Discovery 3 LR3 L319 2004~2009 Stereo GPS Navigation AudioWifi OBD2|Car Multimedia Player| - AliExpress (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000065036643.html)

Plus this carplay| | - AliExpress (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000332884258.html)

Plus a camera & USB sockets.

[PerthDisco]

It's this Android 10 Car Radio Multimedia Player NAVI For Land Rover Discovery 3 LR3 L319 2004~2009 Stereo GPS Navigation AudioWifi OBD2|Car Multimedia Player| - AliExpress (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000065036643.html)

Plus this carplay| | - AliExpress (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000332884258.html)

Plus a camera & USB sockets.

I’m still confused how it all connects. Is the old head unit made redundant just a clock or is this just the Aux In?

[Cambo_oldjaguar]

The audio from the screen goes into the AUX input of the factory head unit.

[Parso]

It's this Android 10 Car Radio Multimedia Player NAVI For Land Rover Discovery 3 LR3 L319 2004~2009 Stereo GPS Navigation AudioWifi OBD2|Car Multimedia Player| - AliExpress (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000065036643.html)

Plus this carplay| | - AliExpress (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000332884258.html)

Plus a camera & USB sockets.

I've noticed you linked to the 4 core 16Gb ROM 2GB Ram rather than the 8 core 64GB ROM 4GB Ram - do you find the 4 core unit slow at all?

[Cambo_oldjaguar]

Just running Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, there hasn't been any slowness from that unit.

Maybe if you want to run more demanding apps the bigger RAM & more processors will be needed, I don't know.

[loanrangie]

64g will hold a lot of MP3s.

[Tombie]

64g will hold a lot of MP3s.

64gb of ROM won’t hold many [emoji41]

[loanrangie]

64gb of ROM won’t hold many [emoji41]

mine is 32 and i have over 20 albums and its less than half full including operating system .

[Tombie]

mine is 32 and i have over 20 albums and its less than half full including operating system .

So it’s misnamed? Should be RAM?

[loanrangie]

So it’s misnamed? Should be RAM?No, rom is storage ram is memory.

[Eevo]

ROM stands for read only memory.

[DiscoDB]

When it comes to Android devices, ROM isn’t actually ROM. It has just become the norm to call the internal storage which is not erased when powered down as ROM.

Part of this internal storage will be read only as determined by the system.

[Parso]

Just running Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, there hasn't been any slowness from that unit.

Maybe if you want to run more demanding apps the bigger RAM & more processors will be needed, I don't know.I ended up caving and just bought the 8 core - I'm a sucker for an upsell. Where did you get power from for the unit?

[Cambo_oldjaguar]

The only additional power connection is an ACC circuit, which I took from the cigarette lighter that was replaced by a USB socket.

[ontheway]

Has anyone used one of these. I'm wondering if it fits in front of the existing head unit....

Android 8.1 Tesla Car DVD Player GPS Navigation For Land Rover Range Rover Sport 2010 2013 Car Auto Radio Stereo Player Headunit|Car Multimedia Player| - AliExpress (https://a.aliexpress.com/_d6MtyOg)

[Cambo_oldjaguar]

That's not going to be compatible nor will it fit in a D3.

[Parso]

The only additional power connection is an ACC circuit, which I took from the cigarette lighter that was replaced by a USB socket.

Thanks Cambo. Just waiting for mine to arrive now!
I have the Harman Kardon amp, does that mean I need the super expensive Aerpro harness (CHLR9C) if I want the steering wheel controls? It seems far too expensive for the convenience.

[banjoship]

Thanks Cambo. Just waiting for mine to arrive now!
I have the Harman Kardon amp, does that mean I need the super expensive Aerpro harness (CHLR9C) if I want the steering wheel controls? It seems far too expensive for the convenience.


I am considering one of these units, but a little bit concerned about delivery from aliexpress in these covid times. I would be very interested in your delivery experience. And of course your experience fitting it, difficulties, etc. Thanks to Cambo for putting us onto these.

On the positive side, I have just ordered some fabric from aliexpress and made a stuffup of my shipping address.....the seller was able to retrieve the parcel after being shipped, and re-address. Most impressed.... now to delivery time.

Lee

[Parso]

I am considering one of these units, but a little bit concerned about delivery from aliexpress in these covid times. I would be very interested in your delivery experience. And of course your experience fitting it, difficulties, etc. Thanks to Cambo for putting us onto these.

On the positive side, I have just ordered some fabric from aliexpress and made a stuffup of my shipping address.....the seller was able to retrieve the parcel after being shipped, and re-address. Most impressed.... now to delivery time.

Lee

Hey Lee.

I'm planning on documenting my foibles and will start a new thread with lots of photos so everyone learn from / laugh at my mistakes.
The seller just hit me up for an extra $30 as I live rurally but so far I'm not too worried. I finish my degree in the next 2 months so I won't be getting bored until November.
I ordered the carplay adapter and number plater reversing camera as well.
Matt

[Cambo_oldjaguar]

I have the Harman Kardon amp, does that mean I need the super expensive Aerpro harness (CHLR9C) if I want the steering wheel controls?.
The Xonrich screen already handles the steering wheel controls via CANbus, you don't need any additional adaptors, and it makes no difference if you have the base audio, Harman Kardon or Logic7.

If you don't have the steering wheel controls you can just fit them to the wheel, they will just work.

[Parso]

The Xonrich screen already handles the steering wheel controls via CANbus, you don't need any additional adaptors, and it makes no difference if you have the base audio, Harman Kardon or Logic7.

If you don't have the steering wheel controls you can just fit them to the wheel, they will just work.Awesome! I did read it supported CANbus. I just didn't believe it [emoji14]

[DiscoDB]

Spoken with Connects2U and Aerpro this week.
They are working on a module for the 2010/11 D4s with poverty screen.

In the meantime we have a workaround and I’ll be progressing that next month.

Hey Tombie - was this a workaround for the clock input you were looking into or something different?

[Parso]

My head unit arrived this afternoon after only 13 days! There are two big clips I'm not quite sure about but will cross that bridge when I come to it. Just need to find the time to put it in!

[Tombie]

Hey Tombie - was this a workaround for the clock input you were looking into or something different?

We’re trying to get the original settings screen and clock adjustment.

[Parso]

Went to town on the cubby today and ran the peripheral wires before running out of time. Just got to sort out power and whether or not I need to do some more wiring for the reversing camera and we're golden. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200830/2f6d13f3da340a299c9e780c91fa148f.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200830/6483b0d2e0ef33182ed1f7159ca92941.jpg

[PerthDisco]

Is there a guru WA based Android installer with Disco experience?

[Cambo_oldjaguar]

Went to town on the cubby today and ran the peripheral wires before running out of time. Just got to sort out power and whether or not I need to do some more wiring for the reversing camera and we're golden
The ACC power I took from one of the cigarette lighters at the bottom of the console, I think from memory the one on the right turns on/off with the ignition.

Surprisingly with the Xonrich screen the reverse gear detection is via CANbus, there was no need to connect a reverse trigger wire.


Is there a guru WA based Android installer with Disco experience?
I don't know but if you find one, put him in touch with me!

[DiscoDB]

For the reverse trigger, you can always add a mini fuse tap to fuse number 5 at the fuse box behind the glove box - this feeds the reverse lights.

For acc power tap either fuse 19, 34, or 47 - these feed the accessory power sockets. Pick one which is lightly loaded.

For permanent 12v supply, tap fuse 8 - trailer battery feed.

Note: this is for D3

[RobMichelle]

Is there a guru WA based Android installer with Disco experience?

Or Horsham Vic area ?

[Timhodgson]

I am considering one of these units, but a little bit concerned about delivery from aliexpress in these covid times. I would be very interested in your delivery experience. And of course your experience fitting it, difficulties, etc. Thanks to Cambo for putting us onto these.

Lee

it was only about 15 days...to Brisbane. Unfortunately can’t get Cam to do it, and no auto sparky seems to either up here so I might have to have a crack myself. Fingers crossed. [bigwhistle]

[Timhodgson]

Went to town on the cubby today and ran the peripheral wires before running out of time. Just got to sort out power and whether or not I need to do some more wiring for the reversing camera and we're golden. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200830/2f6d13f3da340a299c9e780c91fa148f.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200830/6483b0d2e0ef33182ed1f7159ca92941.jpg

How much of the cubby did you take out?

[Parso]

How much of the cubby did you take out?Hey Tim.
If you have a dremel you'll have no problems!

I used a jab saw and a drill as I'm impatient and my dremel is next town over.

If you make small cut across under the upper liner the insert can be pulled off the plastic it's glued onto - you'll be to see better then.
Unscrew the cubby.
Cut through the plastic along the top and just pull out. Just don't cut into the aircon surrounds.

Hopefully the photos help. https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200902/a3fcde8919e77077c42e1b2f6f1b771a.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200902/e057fba36fe0d664721ee522a7a9e5e9.jpg

[Parso]

The ACC power I took from one of the cigarette lighters at the bottom of the console, I think from memory the one on the right turns on/off with the ignition.

Surprisingly with the Xonrich screen the reverse gear detection is via CANbus, there was no need to connect a reverse trigger wire.


I don't know but if you find one, put him in touch with me!Thanks Cambo! I'll hopefully get to it tomorrow! I suspect the units are all the same and will save me the hassle of doing any extra work up back.
For the reverse trigger, you can always add a mini fuse tap to fuse number 5 at the fuse box behind the glove box - this feeds the reverse lights.

For acc power tap either fuse 19, 34, or 47 - these feed the accessory power sockets. Pick one which is lightly loaded.

For permanent 12v supply, tap fuse 8 - trailer battery feed.

Note: this is for D3I have been looking everywhere for this information DiscoDB. You are a beautiful human being.

[DiscoDB]

Thanks Cambo! I'll hopefully get to it tomorrow! I suspect the units are all the same and will save me the hassle of doing any extra work up back. I have been looking everywhere for this information DiscoDB. You are a beautiful human being.

All part of the community spirit. Have been researching the same for a few small projects. Just test with a voltmeter to confirm you have the right fuses.

There is also an unused relay which one of the pins is an earth that will take a spade connector - although I would look for an earth direct to the body which I guess will be just behind the passenger side kick panel.

[Parso]

All wired up! Took constant from behind the glove box and accessories from the cigarette lighter. My android auto dongle is still coming so I've got to jump in again later and put that in and take out the lighter for usb ports.

The CANbus interface works great! Media controls on steering wheel are working straight away and even the door sensors show up. The reversing camera didn't need a trigger wire either so very quick setup once cables are in place! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200903/67395bfe7225a4707d27a2144cb1924c.jpghttps://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200903/851e13a4536dbfc00096d2abfbeac42d.jpg

[Timhodgson]

All wired up! Took constant from behind the glove box and accessories from the cigarette lighter. My android auto dongle is still coming so I've got to jump in again later and put that in and take out the lighter for usb ports.

The CANbus interface works great! Media controls on steering wheel are working straight away and even the door sensors show up. The reversing camera didn't need a trigger wire either so very quick setup once cables are in place!

How long does it take to boot up for the reverse camera to work? I have not wired the reverse camera yet but the screen takes a bit to get booted for the Android/CarPlay. So hopefully it just switches on to the camera feed because there are some who drive the disco that are impatient engagers of reverse..[bigwhistle]

[Parso]

How long does it take to boot up for the reverse camera to work? I have not wired the reverse camera yet but the screen takes a bit to get booted for the Android/CarPlay. So hopefully it just switches on to the camera feed because there are some who drive the disco that are impatient engagers of reverse..[bigwhistle]That's strange my unit powers up immediately as it never seems to sleep. I don't see the boot logo even though I set it to come on after sleep. Maybe I was meant to pick a different power source?
I haven't got my android auto yet.

The reversing camera takes about 1.5 seconds to switch over. I just start reversing looking back and by the time you want it it'll be there.

[DiscoDB]

That's strange my unit powers up immediately as it never seems to sleep. I don't see the boot logo even though I set it to come on after sleep. Maybe I was meant to pick a different power source?
I haven't got my android auto yet.

The reversing camera takes about 1.5 seconds to switch over. I just start reversing looking back and by the time you want it it'll be there.

With your set up Parso the permanent battery supply keeps the unit on standby when the ignition is off. This is so it restarts straight away without needing to reboot. Will be interesting to know how much power it draws when on standby.

[Parso]

With your set up Parso the permanent battery supply keeps the unit on standby when the ignition is off. This is so it restarts straight away without needing to reboot. Will be interesting to know how much power it draws when on standby.Maybe I'm showing my ignorance @DiscoDB but I thought the constant supply just kept the settings and the like in the memory. Would I use a different constant source if it was draining too much?

[DiscoDB]

Maybe I'm showing my ignorance @DiscoDB but I thought the constant supply just kept the settings and the like in the memory. Would I use a different constant source if it was draining too much?

You are right that the permanent power supply will keep the RAM loaded and keep any temporary settings stored here that aren’t stored in the system controlled ROM portion of the internal memory.

A full reboot from a total power down would take 15-30 seconds to start up and you would see the Android animation whilst it restarts the operating system.

Your install sounds all correct to me. Would be going into a hibernated low power draw state when on standby which is why it fires up so quickly.

I will do some further testing of my android unit whilst it it installed in the office to understand this better.

[DiscoDB]

Test results are in for my Android head unit - different to Parso’s but the principles behind the operating system should be the same.

Connected to the permanent power supply and then turn acc off my unit initially drops from 1A to 0.5A whilst it saves settings, then after about 60 seconds settles at 0.01A once in hibernation.

If I now disconnect the permanent 12v feed and then reconnect, the amps will go back to around 0.6A whilst it restarts the operating system in the background (screen is still off as acc is off). After about 60s it drops back to 0.4A for a further 30s then settles back at 0.01A. So in the background it has done a full restart and returned to hibernation whilst the screen was off.

It does lose the clock setting when disconnecting the permanent power supply but all other settings seem to be kept.

From a complete power down mine takes 30s to reboot. A restart from standby (ignition off for a few minutes to go into full hibernation) takes only 5s to restart.

Happy with this - a 10mA power draw when off is good.

[PerthDisco]

Land Rover Discovery 3 / LR3 Install and Review Chineese Android Head Unit - YouTube (https://youtu.be/hGmF5yhUvG4)


Does it work with base head unit also?

[DiscoDB]

Land Rover Discovery 3 / LR3 Install and Review Chineese Android Head Unit - YouTube (https://youtu.be/hGmF5yhUvG4)


Does it work with base head unit also?

If the Android unit has RCA audio out plugs, then you can just tap into the CD-400 Aux input cables. Even if you don’t have an Aux input plug, the wiring harness is present and runs from the radio to passenger footwell. I added a 3.5mm Aux plug to my radio and then will use an Aux to RCA adaptor to connect to the android unit.

Or you can always tap direct to the wiring at the back of the radio unit.

I am yet to fit my head unit which is a 9 inch android unit that fits snuggly into the cubby hole. I intend to install with minimal cutting of the cubby housing - just a few holes beneath the rubber mat to feed the wiring and come up with a way to secure the unit in place.

[DiscoDB]

Completed my own Android with Apple CarPlay install this weekend. Not as professional as the work done by Cambo, and not the factory look as achieved by Parso, but happy with the results.

My install uses a 9 inch head unit with a thin profile double din base. The overall depth is around 55mm and fits nicely into the D3’s cubby with space for the wiring behind it.

Only mods to make it fit - a small hole cut into the base of the cubby to feed the wiring. If I wanted to remove the unit then the rubber mat hides the hole.

As the unit fits snuggly into the space, to secure in place I ended up just using a tether running from the back of the head unit, through the cable hole, and tied back to the chassis behind the glove box.

Sound plays back via the original radio Aux input, and now I can stream music via Bluetooth from my phone as well. The original hands free Parrot unit still works through the car speakers and mutes the radio when in use.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200927/f3fc2a817df21c8f64d003077f998647.jpg

[loanrangie]

Completed my own Android with Apple CarPlay install this weekend. Not as professional as the work done by Cambo, and not the factory look as achieved by Parso, but happy with the results.

My install uses a 9 inch head unit with a thin profile double din base. The overall depth is around 55mm and fits nicely into the D3’s cubby with space for the wiring behind it.

Only mods to make it fit - a small hole cut into the base of the cubby to feed the wiring. If I wanted to remove the unit then the rubber mat hides the hole.

As the unit fits snuggly into the space, to secure in place I ended up just using a tether running from the back of the head unit, through the cable hole, and tied back to the chassis behind the glove box.

Sound plays back via the original radio Aux input, and now I can stream music via Bluetooth from my phone as well. The original hands free Parrot unit still works through the car speakers and mutes the radio when in use.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200927/f3fc2a817df21c8f64d003077f998647.jpgIs that a custom launcher ?

[DiscoDB]

Is that a custom launcher ?

Yes it is a free launcher called CarWebGuru. Can set up 5 different views with different styles or build your own custom version. Looks much better than the default option that the Android unit came with.

Once installed you can make this the default launcher that the system will use.

[Mick n Ange]

Hi everyone,

New here after just purchasing a D3 S MY09. Loving it but wish to do some upgrades, including a screen etc.

Is this sort of thing easy to do? (Not for me, but for my auto sparky ;)) or am I better to ask someone clever and experienced on here to do it for me? I'm in Goulburn NSW.

We have the standard single CD radio and would like a Reverse Camera, Bluetooth phone connectivity for calls etc. After looking through this thread I have a couple of questions please.

Most of the mods in this thread are putting the screen in the dash cubby and not replacing the original head unit. Why is that please?

I also saw in one of the photos there had been an upgrade to the steering wheel to add the controls there. Is it also possible to put the phone controls there too? Does this require finding genuine parts? After market? Used or new?

Thank you all so much. I'm looking forward to learning heaps from this forum.

[josh.huber]

Being in Goulburn mate, I would send Cambo@old Jaguar a personal message on here. It's worth the drive and the phone call to him. I drive to him from Newcastle whenever I need something and will do to get car play installed on my D4 . He will know straight away what you need and what you can and can't achieve.

[DiscoJeffster]

Being in Goulburn mate, I would send Cambo@old Jaguar a personal message on here. It's worth the drive and the phone call to him. I drive to him from Newcastle whenever I need something and will do to get car play installed on my D4 . He will know straight away what you need and what you can and can't achieve.

I’d love to drive to him too. Shame it’s a little more than a day [emoji1787]

[Tombie]

I’d love to drive to him too. Shame it’s a little more than a day [emoji1787]

Show some commitment lad.... [emoji41]

[DiscoJeffster]

Show some commitment lad.... [emoji41]

True true. Wouldn’t be the first time I’ve driven across the country for something I could have done locally - though in this case it’s the only option

[rapserv]

has anyone fitted one of these?

161469

Yes .. I have also looked at this.
From what I understand it's not fully functional eg. the aircond controls don't work.
But it does look pretty neat.

[benl]

I was pleased to see oldjaguar's find of an Android headunit to fit the D3. I bought one, along with an Android Auto (/Apple carplay) "adapter", and here's my mini-review after a few month's use:

Here's the unit I bought: https://www.google.com/search?q=aliexpress+Android+10+Car+Radio+Multimedi a+Player+NAVI+For+Land+Rover+Discovery+3+LR3+L319+ 2004~2009+Stereo+GPS+Navigation+AudioWifi+OBD2 (https://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/0.html'spm=a2g0s.9042647.0.0.77434c4dW25r29&orderId=8127955408607570&productId=4000065036643)

In every aspect, the Xonrich "Android 10" is "mediocre". Most functions work at least most of the time though it can be very slow, and very flakey - the Android kernel build label pretty much says it all "82271_demo-userdebug". The built-in launcher is not configurable, so you're stuck with large icons/buttons that don't do anything (e.g. the radio, which the seller advised doesn't work; no biggie as I used the D3's radio). You can of course replace the launcher but I've yet to find a decent one. The volume resets to a mid-level default each boot, which is quite soft and it's a bit annoying having to turn it up every time you start the car. The CANBUS reverse camera trigger is a bit flakey, it usually works but not always. When it doesn't, you have to wait for the head unit to power off before trying again - there's no way I can find to reboot the unit. No useful documentation is provided, just a generic "how to use Android" pamphlet. Fortunately the important hardware connections are well labelled, though a couple are not so I've no idea what they're for. Unfortunately the 8777L chipset it uses is not very popular so there is scant third-party information available.

The vendor was ok, at one point the unit went into some sort of "unactivated" mode where an obnoxious red "activation code does not match" text was plastered across the display, and they sent a "license file". The unit actually recovered by itself after a couple of reboots. Refer earlier comment re. being flakey.

The Android Auto / carplay adapter works fairly well, I had to contact the seller to get the requisite app which needed to be sideloaded on the headunit. The only niggle with the adapter is that the auto day/night mode doesn't work, which means Google Maps is way too bright at night; manually switching to night mode requires finding the option buried in the settings. That bug is probably actually the headunit's fault.

About the only thing going for this head unit is that it does fit the LR3 cubby reasonably well, but as soon as I find something better I'll be ditching this one.

[kelvo]

Here's the unit I bought: https://www.google.com/search?q=aliexpress+Android+10+Car+Radio+Multimedi a+Player+NAVI+For+Land+Rover+Discovery+3+LR3+L319+ 2004~2009+Stereo+GPS+Navigation+AudioWifi+OBD2 (https://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/0.html'spm=a2g0s.9042647.0.0.77434c4dW25r29&orderId=8127955408607570&productId=4000065036643)

Here’s the correct link https://www.aliexpress.com/i/4000065036643.html (https://m.aliexpress.com/i/4000065036643.html)

[amaruskanic]

Hi all - Long time no post.
Thanks to the advice on this thread I have installed the Xonich into my D3. It mostly works as described.
Phone, Waze music are all great, I also ordered the DAB+ accessory which is pretty much unusable due to the poor reception / stuttering, but I may have installed incorrectly because these things come with no instructions what so ever.
My biggest issue is that the reverse camera does not work. The unit detects that the car is in reverse and shows the appropriate screen which is blank with the message "No Signal" I have tried all the yellow RCA video input connectors, there is not one clearly marked as Reverse Camera.
Has anyone got theirs working, am I missing a cable from the loom or kit? Any help greatly appreciated.

Also the Car Information only show VW options, what do others have, the box says D3 kit but possible I have been shipped incorrect unit I guess. But I figure its just a Chinese clone of something they copied from elsewhere.

Regards
Andrew

[amaruskanic]

.....The volume resets to a mid-level default each boot, which is quite soft and it's a bit annoying having to turn it up every time you start the car......



The solution to this is to:
1) Go to Settings.
2) Select About Device.
3) Click the little settings wheel in the top left corner. Enter the code "8888" when prompted. The will display a screen of configuration options.
4) On the left hand side is a button marked "Volume", click it.
5) Adjust the "Max Boot Volume" setting to what you desire.
6) Click Save and then Reboot.

You can change a lot of things in here, screen settings, brightness etc also looks like you can play with the screen layout? But havent tried it yet.

Andrew

[loanrangie]

The camera will likely need a can bus reverse trigger unless you wired it to a reverse light.

[amaruskanic]

The camera will likely need a can bus reverse trigger unless you wired it to a reverse light.
Sadly no, for debug purposes it is constantly powered from the accessory plug at the rear of the vehicle for now. I know the camera is delivering video the the front.

[Cambo_oldjaguar]

I seem to recall someone buying one of those screens and getting in touch with me about a similar issue, one of the harness' with the RCA's was missing from the box.

From memory the yellow RCA for the reverse camera is on a separate harness, with the little white connector that plugs into the back of the screen.

That harness also had a red wire to provide power to the camera.

[amaruskanic]

I seem to recall someone buying one of those screens and getting in touch with me about a similar issue, one of the harness' with the RCA's was missing from the box.

From memory the yellow RCA for the reverse camera is on a separate harness, with the little white connector that plugs into the back of the screen.

That harness also had a red wire to provide power to the camera.

Thanks Cambo, that makes sense, as I do have a spare port at the back of the device. Now to do battle with the dragon and see if they will send me one.
You seem to have some experience with these boxes, have you played with the DAB+, any hints on where and how to install the antenna on a D3? Mine works ok whilst stationary, but it is hopeless on the move.

Regards
Andrew

[amaruskanic]

Attaching two files showing the cabling for these units for anyone else in the future.
Andrew

[PerthDisco]

Now this is interesting although seems expensive. The best way to get a big screen I’ve seen.

Android 11.0 multimedia player with GPS navigation stereo main unit DSP Carplay 6GB + 128GB suitable for Land Rover Discovery 3 (https://www.aotsr.net/products/Android-11.0-multimedia-player-with-GPS-navigation-stereo-main-unit-DSP-Carplay-6GB-128GB-suitable-for-Land-Rover-Discovery-3)

[loanrangie]

Now this is interesting although seems expensive. The best way to get a big screen I’ve seen.

Android 11.0 multimedia player with GPS navigation stereo main unit DSP Carplay 6GB + 128GB suitable for Land Rover Discovery 3 (https://www.aotsr.net/products/Android-11.0-multimedia-player-with-GPS-navigation-stereo-main-unit-DSP-Carplay-6GB-128GB-suitable-for-Land-Rover-Discovery-3)

That looks cheap and tacky.