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

Originally Posted by DiscoJeffster

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

Android 4.4 is so outdated nothing much will run on it.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

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?

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.....

Originally Posted by 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?

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

Originally Posted by loanrangie

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.

Originally Posted by DiscoJeffster

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

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...

What a great install


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