Head unit swap for better trim version?

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    I bought a brand new 2017 Prius 2 and I love it all except the radio unit thing. I love the other models that have an apps button and more use, is there a way to swap that into mine?

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    There are plenty of 3rd party options, but you will be giving up some of the OEM functions that exist under the "Car" menu and "Settings."
     
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    From the picture I found on Toyotas website, is this not easily swappable wih a higher edition? I want the entire with the app suit and not the basic radio. While keeping all my car features like us, and steering controls.
     

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    Ah, thanks for the link, I thought I had read it was more complicated than I had originally thought. I’m considering doing an aftermarket one with Apple Play, but trying to decide if it’s worth losing some of the OEM functionality.


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