Thread: Head unit upgrade for D2

Originally Posted by Rok_Dr

From my research both android auto and Apple CarPlay only support a limited number of apps through the interface. Google maps offline will work but the other common offline apps like HERE, maps.me, Hema etc, won’t display on the head unit screen, only the phone.

That said I’d be interested to hear if others have found an off line mapping app that is CarPlay/android auto compatible.

cheers

Steve

I was hoping to use the built in weblink for Here maps, as I have used them offline with success in out of the way places, but that was with the old Nokia and then windows phone where it was built in.
I'm now having to retire windows phone and assumed android would give more choice but found this one for carplay
Sygic Confirms Apple CarPlay Connectivity as the First Offline Navigation App - Sygic | Bringing life to maps

I like the idea of the android head units with built in everything but too many issues

Originally Posted by MrFollies

Any updates on this? Interested in hearing if the steering controls were plug n play.

Have fitted it , but the D2 has been on loan for a couple of weeks, should be back soon I hope.
The unit works perfectly though I couldn't get the swc to work using the methods described to me by the "tech".
When I get it back I will see what the local fitter comes up with and report back.
The unit itself is great with much improved sound quality ,very clear screen, better radio reception, top notch bluetooth etc , but I'm not sold on android auto , for a couple of reasons, one of them being the default auto start of maps which you cannot change in settings ( I'm sure most people don't need mapping every time you jump in the car )