AliExpress/Boss Audio Head Unit

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  1. likearaptor

    likearaptor Junior Member

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    I've seen a few post here and there here on PriusChat, but all the links people talk about are expired or are not useful now. I'm wanting to upgrade my head unit to one that allows Android Auto and I'm trying to decide to go cheap and get a Boss one from Crutchfield, some off brand on eBay or Amazon, or going the Aliexpress route and getting one there.

    I've got the GPS/JBL head unit, so I know I'll need a canbus and a few other things, I was just curious if anyone could say about 1-2 years after doing a custom audio receiver how it is still going and what you would recommend? The nice things with Aliexpress some of the packages appear to give you all the hookups, canbus, camera, accessories you might need, which is a plus. But working with them is a few weeks back and forth I imagine trying to get a part replaced or purchased if missing an item.
     
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    I'll know in a few days if this works or not, it's a few days away.
     
    #2 black_jmyntrn, Nov 4, 2021
  3. likearaptor

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    Any update on how yours went?

    SM-G991U ?
     
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    well it's installed... rear 360 camera needs a 4pin extension cable... calibration clothes so for appears required and I'm still working through a few kinks. loving it so far, wish it had super-fast charging
     
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    well it's installed... rear 360 camera needs a 4pin extension cable... calibration clothes so for appears required and I'm still working through a few kinks. loving it so far, wish it had super-fast charging
     
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    I just installed an android unit I got off Amazon. I actually installed two lol. I probably could have ordered it from AliExpress but I didn’t want to wait for shipping. My only concern was wireless apple CarPlay. I initially bought another one that worked well but was only wired for CarPlay. Both have android auto. The first pic is the first one I got I think for $170 and the second was $230. I believe.

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    iPhone ?
     
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    Could you share the Amazon item for the items purchased? How do you like the one you kept and which one was it?

    SM-G991U ?
     
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    I just installed this one in mine. So far, so good. It's not a 100% perfect fit. Just a little not flush on the left side, but it doesn't bother me and no one notices.

    EKIY QLED DSP Android 10 Car Radio For Toyota Prius 2009 2015 Navigation GPS Multimedia Video Player Stereo 2din DVD Carplay HU|Car Multimedia Player| - AliExpress

    I got the dash cam, the TPMS system, but I did replac the rearview cam it comes with, with a higher resolution from Green Yi.

    From Green Yi, I got the GTA-AHD-Trajectory model, but honestly, I think I'd rather static backup lines from the GFA-CVBS720P-AHD720P. The AHD works OK, but it's too buzy with too many lines for my taste.

    GreenYi 170° HD 1080P Car Rear View Camera for Toyota Prius 2011 2012 2013 2014 Night Vision Reverse Reversing 4 Pin Vehicle AHD|Vehicle Camera| - AliExpress

    Good luck
     
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    I forgot about this thread and did a bunch of comparisons and ended up with the same product I think as you. I ordered the 6gb/128 gb option for mine and should be here in a week or two. I got the front facing camera and upgraded the rear camera.

    Does the front camera work as a dash cam where it'll record everytime you drive and the shop didn't need to be opened?

    I also had the higher end head unit with navigation and JBL and I'm pretty sure I got to the correct canbus plugs for it. I really enjoy the sound from the stock unit, how does it sound in your car and did you have the higher end speakers?

    Any tips or gotchas that would help future installers?

    SM-T970 ?
     
    #9 likearaptor, Feb 17, 2022
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    I installed better speakers and a subwoofer under the passenger seat, the subwoofer made all of the difference in the world!
    My JBL now sounds how it should in my Toyota Prius Plugin with Aftermarket Headunit Radio and Upgraded Speakers!

    I hate that when on the phone with Bluetooth you cant use the unit. If you turn the unit up while on the phone when a call comes in it will be loud... HATE THAT! I don't think I used the Toyota ALL in the config for canbus, I know I used one of the other two options and the sound quality is a lot better.

    The issue now is, 25 is the max volume I can go before I notice the JBL amp isn't powerful enough to push more juice to the speakers, need to find a replacement or something that doesn't require too much splicing.

    I have a 128gb USB drive and yes, all four cameras record all of the time. Soon as the radio is on, it's recording.
     
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    I installed better speakers and a subwoofer under the passenger seat, the subwoofer made all of the difference in the world!
    My JBL now sounds how it should in my Toyota Prius Plugin with Aftermarket Headunit Radio and Upgraded Speakers!

    I hate that when on the phone with Bluetooth you cant use the unit. If you turn the unit up while on the phone when a call comes in it will be loud... HATE THAT! I don't think I used the Toyota ALL in the config for canbus, I know I used one of the other two options and the sound quality is a lot better.

    The issue now is, 25 is the max volume I can go before I notice the JBL amp isn't powerful enough to push more juice to the speakers, need to find a replacement or something that doesn't require too much splicing.

    I have a 128gb USB drive and yes, all four cameras record all of the time. Soon as the radio is on, it's recording.
     
    #11 black_jmyntrn, Feb 17, 2022
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