Found a 12.1 android head unit that incorporates HVAC factory system controls

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Any idea how well the screen does in broad daylight? Wash out? I've been casually searching about this (original) 13" Android 10 system and a few follow-up videos say the screen is bad in the day time. But is the screen the same on the original as it is on this updated version?
I have not yet purchased one. I would HIGHLY recommend joining the Facebook Page I listed earlier for the developer who has improved the software, there are lots of great bits of info there.
 

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How many members on this site have upgraded their radios to one of these Android based units? The screen size and resolution is very attractive.

The Phoenix automotive ones seem promising and pretty easy to install from some of their videos online. I'm not really sure I want to have the larger screen that integrates the HVAC controls, but it seems the smaller 10.4" (?) screen units aren't as popular and don't have as many newer versions available; ie only up to Android 9, 10, or 11.

There are mixed reviews online for maintaining factory features and functionality, and a lot of junk available on Amazon etc. that I'd rather stay away from.

On the fence on going this route or picking up a Kenwood head unit.
 

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How many members on this site have upgraded their radios to one of these Android based units? The screen size and resolution is very attractive.

The Phoenix automotive ones seem promising and pretty easy to install from some of their videos online. I'm not really sure I want to have the larger screen that integrates the HVAC controls, but it seems the smaller 10.4" (?) screen units aren't as popular and don't have as many newer versions available; ie only up to Android 9, 10, or 11.

There are mixed reviews online for maintaining factory features and functionality, and a lot of junk available on Amazon etc. that I'd rather stay away from.

On the fence on going this route or picking up a Kenwood head unit.
I’d say the members who have gone this route are in this thread, for the most part. There’s nobody else that I’ve heard of. So, only a few.
 

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Good evening, curious if anyone has installed this and what do they think of it so far?
 

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2016 Yukon Denali
I’m so close to buying a Phoenix Tesla style. I’m searching high and low for more info
Anybody??
 

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I've been in contact by messenger with these people and I'm hesitant to buy one with a month delay in delivery. I'd like to see a poll of folks that did purchase one and what they think of the company and the entertainment system.
 

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I've been in contact by messenger with these people and I'm hesitant to buy one with a month delay in delivery. I'd like to see a poll of folks that did purchase one and what they think of the company and the entertainment system.
I found this last week and it looks pretty promising, maybe reach out to the guy and see how it's working out for him still.

edit: forgot to include the YT link, sorry
 
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I ordered one the first of this month. No emails or info on shipping yet. I guess they do take a month to ship. This bothers me a little but hopefully it just an inconvenience and not any detracting issue. Will post what I think once I have it and get it installed.
 
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I ordered one the first of this month. No emails or info on shipping yet. I guess they do take a month to ship. This bothers me a little but hopefully it just an inconvenience and not any detracting issue. Will post what I think once I have it and get it installed.
Good luck, hope it doesn't take forever to get to you.
 

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So I contacted them to get an update and I get a message back asking if I had a RPO code of UVS. I don't so I responded so and asked why I wasn't asked that question two weeks ago. It hasn't shipped yet and I'm not going to give them much more time. It's beginning to make me wonder what kind of outfit this really is.
 

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