Amazon Android head unit is installed.

WestCoastDan

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I ordered the 10.1" Android unit a few days ago and it arrived last night.
Today I installed it.
I was impressed by the fitment of the new dash pod, but to get a clean look around the gauges, it was necessary to file down (4) gate tabs that were not smooth.
It was super easy, and unnecessary for most, but my OCD would not allow me to install it without filing them smooth.

The wiring isn't terrible, probably because I don't have external amps or any accessories in the system.
The plugs on the provided adapter harness are all labeled and pretty straight forward except for the antenna wire for the radio.
The factory connectors for the FM & SAT antennas are identical except for their color, and of course they are not labeled on the radio or cables.
I guessed that the FM was the thinner cable, and I got lucky.
There is (1) factory connector that is unused, but I could not find any reference to it in the documentation to tell me that it wasn't necessary.

Setup was as expected. It supports both wired & wireless Carplay on my Apple 11 pro max.
Some reviews state there is no scan function on the FM radio, but all I had to do was hold the button for a second instead of just tapping it & it scanned as expected.

I didn't make any significant changes to the setup, but I did flip through the software enough to locate the basic controls & functions.

The radio/center bezel is a bit tricky, but it fit nicely once I got all of the wiring organized and tucked out of the way.

The finish of the plastic parts is better than expected, matching the grain/texture on the passenger side very well.
The tray is a perfect copy that allows the plastic/rubber insert to be reused.
AC vents fit nicely and lock solidly, just like in the factory bezel.

So far, I give this thing 2 thumbs up; definitely worth $599 when you realize that lesser units are priced at over $1,000.

Here's a few pics:

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Mine is a Dasaita w/android 9. I love the flexibility of full Android. I had a backup camera already and about a year later added a dashcam. Crazy people out there. Plus, I can stitch together segments so it acts as a poor Jeepers gopro :)
 
It is Android based, and can achieve SAT by using the phone or through a separate SAT receiver, I believe.
I have a lifetime SIRIUSXM subscription that I can stream (or CarPlay) to it, but I haven’t tried it yet.
 
It is Android based, and can achieve SAT by using the phone or through a separate SAT receiver, I believe.
I have a lifetime SIRIUSXM subscription that I can stream (or CarPlay) to it, but I haven’t tried it yet.
That would be my buy or not. I listen to my Sirius every day. Let me know if you get Sirius playing and how you did it.
 
That would be my buy or not. I listen to my Sirius every day. Let me know if you get Sirius playing and how you did it.
You can listen to Sirus on any Android or CarPlay device. You just install the app on your phone (or in this case, the Android tablet that's serving as the head unit), sign in, and Bobs your uncle.
 
Just wanted to add to this thread and recommend a navigation app that I find to be quite useful when off road.

AllTrails allows for downloading of maps ahead of time when connected to Wi-Fi, which works great if there is no cell coverage.
Is that a paid app or a subscription model? Our local club is all hot on OnX but it's subscription based & I don't care for that
 
Just wanted to add to this thread and recommend a navigation app that I find to be quite useful when off road.

AllTrails allows for downloading of maps ahead of time when connected to Wi-Fi, which works great if there is no cell coverage.
I use their web site to research trails, but I've never tried their app. I've got Gaia and a couple other apps, but honestly I don't usually use them. There's not usually a lot of intersections in the trails here, and if there are, I just pick a direction; there's never a wrong choice.