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Android Pure 4.2 Radio Non-JBL USA install

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by chickenhawk, Jun 28, 2014.

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    Thanks Leo415! I removed the other cables and I'm working! Thanks so much for all your research, I wouldn't have been able to do this without your posts.

    Keep us posted on the fan issue, it is annoying :)
     
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    That does look like the mic module for the radio in right corner. In front of the radio there was hole on each side of the CD slot for mic. I haven't got chance to take it apart since I don't drive the car. I haven't gotten any response either anymore from the seller. Its a bummer since it was going good up to this point. Suppose the ext mic jack works and cuts off internal but dosen't work. so when i do have time I might try unsoldering the internal mic and see if external work. Yes the fan is kinda loud but dont notice when the radio is on and you are driving. Besides these two thing the unit works very well in GPS , radio, mp3, ipod and video functions. Much better than my Myron and Davis unit which was only good for Bluetooth and radio.
     
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    I contacted the seller about the mic issue and she said her other customers are having the same issue. I assume you guys are the other customers :)

    However she said once you plug in an external mic it cuts off the internal but that doesn't sound like the case. I am really disappointed as this is one of the basic features I'd expect to work.
     
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    Yes really would like this basic feature to work too but there is no response from them yet
     
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    And no the external mic dose not cut off int mic
     
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    Are you dealing with a lady named Linda?
     
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    I have ordered the same Android radio, but with 2GB RAM.
    As I was looking for information for installation, I came across this forum ...
    My radio is not yet delivered / installed, and when I read that the fan is loud, I have looked for alternative.
    Would be in the case space for a fan adapter 50 / 40mm to 30mm?
    Then you could use that is significantly quieter fan.

    Where do you connect the blue wire of the antenna adapter?
     
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    The blue antenna need to be added to the.orange ignition acc wire
     
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    thank you!

    can anyone tell me how long does the installation of the radio and, optionally, the camera takes?
    I have asked my toyota dealer for the installation , and the time required seems to me very high ...
     
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    Are you OK with the hands free possibly not working properly?
     
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    Did you disconnect the mic module inside to see if external mic connection works? I dont have any time to take it out and try this out..

    If you have 2012 prius and up it will take a little longer than me cause the harness is design for 2011 prius. With little mod you can get.it to work with newer models
     
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    at the first test it worked properly.

    Where did you have the GPS antenna installed? my dealership has installed the GPS antenna visible in the cockpit next to the speaker and said, in a hidden installation of the GPS antenna, the gps connection would be much worse...
     
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    Mine is hidden on top of the unit...no issues.
     
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    First off, thats a nice looking radio and thanks for the write-up!

    I was just looking at getting this radio and putting it in my 2011 Prius with JBL. I've read on others that I need an adapter to get the JBL to work, and was just wondering if anyone can point me to a cheap one to do that. And besides that if there would be anything else I'd need in order to get this to work. Thanks for the help.
     
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    I have a 2011 Prius with the JBL radio. Is this another install? what features that I have now will I lose. Is it possible to use this head unit or any other head unit and still utilize my current microphone and steering wheel controls?
     
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    I want to use MIRACAST. Android 4.2+ is supposed to have it, should be labeled as "wireless display", is that listed on this radio??

    The idea is to use this in conjunction with an overhead display for the backseat, the overhead display has an HDMI input. Would love to select movies for my son up front.
     
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    I got an external mic and now it seems both the internal and external are working but the sound quality is no good for phone calls.

    Did you get a chance to disable your internal?
     
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    Update, I disabled the internal mic. I have a video the seller sent if you want to see how it is done.

    The external mic is better but not nearly as good as the factory HU but that is probably because the mic is behind the dash. This is actually a good idea someone had to keep their stock mic Stock Bluetooth Mic Integrated Into After Market Stereo | PriusChat