Anyone else have this HU?
Uses the RK-PX5 octocore 1.6ghz processor.
Android 8.0 Oreo, 4G RAM, Octa-core & 32G ROM, Split Screen and PIP Multitasking
Had mine for about a month, and really like it
Hi, anyone who had this unit suffers same issue as mine, very low brightness, dim LCD screen, unpleasant to view in most time of the day, otherwise versatile in function, anyone know the issues or how to fix it, change firmware or hardware?
how this is compared to the similar faced pumpkin HU : AE0273B
Looks identical tome, and why one is 60 dollar more than the other? screen brightness ( different grade of light source, different wifi chip, etc....) Any one can afford to buy two of them and make a compassion review?
if you manage to get root, please let us know howI got mine yesterday. Super responsive. Have not noticed any issues so far. As far as the brightness, my truck is limo tinted, and my radio is at a slight angle. It really does not bug me. I like it overall. I have not tried to root yet, but that is my next step. I can confirm OREO 8 on the unit.
I just got this model. Like it so far but just a few things I want to change.
Any luck with doing anything with the home screen? or modifying it in general?
I am looking to change the home screen apps to something besides the preinstalled ones. and change the ugly ass clock.
I a trying to remap the NAVI button to something other than google maps.
Thanks
I asked the very question of pumpkin on amazon and this is what they replied
"We checked the list of Eonon,and we consulted with our engineer,he informs that the bluetooth and wifi module are different,we use higher chip for this model.
We guarantee that our products and customer service would not disappoint you."
i still went ahead and bought the pumpkin. the screen is fine i added a matt screen protector as for changing the firmware i have been unable to root it and the factory reset only wipes apps and a few settings. not a full return to factory settings (found that out the hard way)
Thanks! regarding the ambient light, mine is Honda fit, much lighter than yours ( bright ) But that's not my issue, I personally found, even during cloudy ( with flurries the weekend in NE) days, it's uncomfortable to view, by view, I mean you watch some photos/videos, not just their app screens ( where they did a greater contrast icon design and the fonts does look clear to me, in any condition except direct sunlight. ).I got mine yesterday. Super responsive. Have not noticed any issues so far. As far as the brightness, my truck is limo tinted, and my radio is at a slight angle. It really does not bug me. I like it overall. I have not tried to root yet, but that is my next step. I can confirm OREO 8 on the unit.
Great feedback info, should be very helpful for any others who want to buy one of these HU, if I knew these info ahead, I will buy the pumpkin, I did a review atAmazon site to share my experiences. I had a hard time to return it (GA2170, Eonon brand), I did note that pumpkin has the way better Wi-Fi antenna ( before I bought this Eonon while doing the research on both HU), I aslo paid a attention to the other Xtron brand, but I gave that up due to that model didn't have a large physical button, my theory is that, if you use it during driving ( in motion or in darkness), a physical button is way better than the touch feel button ( although flush surface Xtron panel looks cool and better), even I'm minimalist kind of thinking, I still think with large physical button is the way to go ( design) , Both the internal and external mic-phones the Eonon are not flattering at all.
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Thanks! regarding the ambient light, mine is Honda fit, much lighter than yours ( bright ) But that's not my issue, I personally found, even during cloudy ( with flurries the weekend in NE) days, it's uncomfortable to view, by view, I mean you watch some photos/videos, not just their app screens ( where they did a greater contrast icon design and the fonts does look clear to me, in any condition except direct sunlight. ).
I tried Youtube videos, ( CNN news, etc), I tried DVD quality movies ( Kill the messenger and Fast and furious 6), in cloudy and around sunset days (weekends), very disappointing, .... I don't wish to have more bad words to bad-mouth any sellers, I'm just trying to tell what I felt and want to know what other users have and think.
I even asked myself, could these type android HU is designed for its multifuction, only, not really for imaging/video displaying, cause you're driving ( in motion), not sit in a couch to enjoy a movie night ( in a 7'; TFE lcd screen). the fundamental design is for information display ( like GPS, BT phones calls) not for entertainment. In another word, I should not expected such HU for that kind of purpose, but I what I though is that I want use it while I'm waiting for someone ( eg, airport pickup, after school , activities pickups) while in a stop condition. I won't watch video during driving ( in motion), plus all manufactures advertise their HU for such entertainment.
the head unit has worst wifi ever and Bluetooth sometimes messes up too. Anyway, anyone knows how to prevent it from killing the background running apps after it comes back from sleep?
Hello. I have installed this unit today on my alfa147. Is all ok also the dab+ kit. I have only 2 problem. The dimension of the display borfer that dont put perfectly in my double din chassis ...
Yes, I had the same issue and I wrote a similar review on Ebay and Amazon sites to warn the potential buyers to look deeper before buying, we may say that their HU dimension is not up to ISO standard, sub mm bigger.
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After some test, i have found some problem...
1 - The display, with sun, is not bright
very disappointing screen, no scale ( contrast) adjustment, there is brightness level adjustment function, and just 3 weeks, my GA2170 had more issues now, the illumination light flicking every 6 seconds every time I switch light on. quite annoying, and lcd screen will also flick at the same pace, dim, bright, dim, bright. very concerning about protuct's quality now, I'm contact them see what's the bottom of it. (noting if I disable the night mode brightness adjustment in the factory setting, the flicking will be much flaster at interval of every second
:crying:
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the head unit has worst wifi ever and Bluetooth sometimes messes up too. Anyway, anyone knows how to prevent it from killing the background running apps after it comes back from sleep?
Totally agree, that's the other reviewer mentioned about the pumpkin, which had superior chips, but a bit expensive than GA2170