[Full Guide] 9.7in Android Touch Navi Upgrade (Tesla Style) for Acura TL 2004-2008
#162
06 TL Owner and Comedian
Thread Starter
I dont know how these responses didn't come to my email.
@BryanC @mariusz439
So the file that changed to F didn't work great for me at first either. It only worked when I restored the software which is only possible with the files that I put in the folder however that is for my version of android OS. Im not so sure how it will respond to your unit.
As for NaviTech the COMPANY. I have complete stopped communicating with them. I have let them know how popular this article is, and i spoke with the company frequently until recently. During my purchase of the 360 camera (guide to come soon) they weren't the best. They are indeed just a factory and distributor that doesn't care because their camera was advertised with parking monitoring which was a lie. But I kept it, and I asked them about it but their responses slowly started declining in quality.
I would attempt to use my restore files if you're going to return it anyway. It seems like the NEW systems have more issues than my older system from 2020. Mine's been fine. I have noticed my steering keys lately unmap themselves sometimes or just 1/2 buttons stop working properly ad i have to restart or remap. but thats been a recent issue.
@mariusz439 That file is in my folder link
@BryanC I changed wallpapers before, but in this case, you should just use my new navi launcher template. Its simpler and it has all the info u need on one screen IMO
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-a...008-a-1002148/
@BryanC @mariusz439
So the file that changed to F didn't work great for me at first either. It only worked when I restored the software which is only possible with the files that I put in the folder however that is for my version of android OS. Im not so sure how it will respond to your unit.
As for NaviTech the COMPANY. I have complete stopped communicating with them. I have let them know how popular this article is, and i spoke with the company frequently until recently. During my purchase of the 360 camera (guide to come soon) they weren't the best. They are indeed just a factory and distributor that doesn't care because their camera was advertised with parking monitoring which was a lie. But I kept it, and I asked them about it but their responses slowly started declining in quality.
I would attempt to use my restore files if you're going to return it anyway. It seems like the NEW systems have more issues than my older system from 2020. Mine's been fine. I have noticed my steering keys lately unmap themselves sometimes or just 1/2 buttons stop working properly ad i have to restart or remap. but thats been a recent issue.
@mariusz439 That file is in my folder link
@BryanC I changed wallpapers before, but in this case, you should just use my new navi launcher template. Its simpler and it has all the info u need on one screen IMO
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-a...008-a-1002148/
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#163
I dont know how these responses didn't come to my email.
@BryanC @mariusz439
So the file that changed to F didn't work great for me at first either. It only worked when I restored the software which is only possible with the files that I put in the folder however that is for my version of android OS. Im not so sure how it will respond to your unit.
As for NaviTech the COMPANY. I have complete stopped communicating with them. I have let them know how popular this article is, and i spoke with the company frequently until recently. During my purchase of the 360 camera (guide to come soon) they weren't the best. They are indeed just a factory and distributor that doesn't care because their camera was advertised with parking monitoring which was a lie. But I kept it, and I asked them about it but their responses slowly started declining in quality.
I would attempt to use my restore files if you're going to return it anyway. It seems like the NEW systems have more issues than my older system from 2020. Mine's been fine. I have noticed my steering keys lately unmap themselves sometimes or just 1/2 buttons stop working properly ad i have to restart or remap. but thats been a recent issue.
@mariusz439 That file is in my folder link
@BryanC I changed wallpapers before, but in this case, you should just use my new navi launcher template. Its simpler and it has all the info u need on one screen IMO
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-a...008-a-1002148/
@BryanC @mariusz439
So the file that changed to F didn't work great for me at first either. It only worked when I restored the software which is only possible with the files that I put in the folder however that is for my version of android OS. Im not so sure how it will respond to your unit.
As for NaviTech the COMPANY. I have complete stopped communicating with them. I have let them know how popular this article is, and i spoke with the company frequently until recently. During my purchase of the 360 camera (guide to come soon) they weren't the best. They are indeed just a factory and distributor that doesn't care because their camera was advertised with parking monitoring which was a lie. But I kept it, and I asked them about it but their responses slowly started declining in quality.
I would attempt to use my restore files if you're going to return it anyway. It seems like the NEW systems have more issues than my older system from 2020. Mine's been fine. I have noticed my steering keys lately unmap themselves sometimes or just 1/2 buttons stop working properly ad i have to restart or remap. but thats been a recent issue.
@mariusz439 That file is in my folder link
@BryanC I changed wallpapers before, but in this case, you should just use my new navi launcher template. Its simpler and it has all the info u need on one screen IMO
https://acurazine.com/forums/3g-tl-a...008-a-1002148/
I decided to keep the Android Radio. I was able to get almost everything working except the Deg F display. This was mainly due to help from fellow Acurazine members. Than you to everyone that has posted here to help those that have waded into trying to get these head units to work at near their full capability.
#165
06 TL Owner and Comedian
Thread Starter
#166
Finally! But?
Finally got it installed. Trim worked out well, had to trim the left side only, right side works by starting from the top.
Have a few questions:
1) Is there a night mode on this thing? Based on time?
2) The beep is loud as heck. Any way to turn it off?
3) Screen shows Farenheit but clock unit shows Celsius. I guess that was never fixed right?
Thanks to the community here!
Have a few questions:
1) Is there a night mode on this thing? Based on time?
2) The beep is loud as heck. Any way to turn it off?
3) Screen shows Farenheit but clock unit shows Celsius. I guess that was never fixed right?
Thanks to the community here!
#167
06 TL Owner and Comedian
Thread Starter
Finally got it installed. Trim worked out well, had to trim the left side only, right side works by starting from the top.
Have a few questions:
1) Is there a night mode on this thing? Based on time?
2) The beep is loud as heck. Any way to turn it off?
3) Screen shows Farenheit but clock unit shows Celsius. I guess that was never fixed right?
Thanks to the community here!
Have a few questions:
1) Is there a night mode on this thing? Based on time?
2) The beep is loud as heck. Any way to turn it off?
3) Screen shows Farenheit but clock unit shows Celsius. I guess that was never fixed right?
Thanks to the community here!
2) What beep?
3) it works for some. U can try to use my file to change to F but lately people have had issues.
#168
#170
This guy's clock unit is showing Farenheit https://youtube.com/shorts/CkSFkhuSSIM?feature=share
My navitech unit shows Farenheit but my clock unit still shows Celsius.
My navitech unit shows Farenheit but my clock unit still shows Celsius.
#171
@OnlyDaanish
Thanks for your initial response. So I figured most of my issues except the following:
1) Temperature C instead of F. I did a reset and now it's worse, both clock and navi unit showing F and the apk cannot be installed I suspect because it's for an older version of the unit.
2) Backup camera is now in black and white after system reset. It was colored before.
Will your restore file fix the issues above? Will the Clock unit also show F? And are there any other issues not addressed with your version?
Thanks for your initial response. So I figured most of my issues except the following:
1) Temperature C instead of F. I did a reset and now it's worse, both clock and navi unit showing F and the apk cannot be installed I suspect because it's for an older version of the unit.
2) Backup camera is now in black and white after system reset. It was colored before.
Will your restore file fix the issues above? Will the Clock unit also show F? And are there any other issues not addressed with your version?
#172
@OnlyDaanish
Thanks for your initial response. So I figured most of my issues except the following:
1) Temperature C instead of F. I did a reset and now it's worse, both clock and navi unit showing F and the apk cannot be installed I suspect because it's for an older version of the unit.
2) Backup camera is now in black and white after system reset. It was colored before.
Will your restore file fix the issues above? Will the Clock unit also show F? And are there any other issues not addressed with your version?
Thanks for your initial response. So I figured most of my issues except the following:
1) Temperature C instead of F. I did a reset and now it's worse, both clock and navi unit showing F and the apk cannot be installed I suspect because it's for an older version of the unit.
2) Backup camera is now in black and white after system reset. It was colored before.
Will your restore file fix the issues above? Will the Clock unit also show F? And are there any other issues not addressed with your version?
#173
06 TL Owner and Comedian
Thread Starter
@OnlyDaanish
Thanks for your initial response. So I figured most of my issues except the following:
1) Temperature C instead of F. I did a reset and now it's worse, both clock and navi unit showing F and the apk cannot be installed I suspect because it's for an older version of the unit.
2) Backup camera is now in black and white after system reset. It was colored before.
Will your restore file fix the issues above? Will the Clock unit also show F? And are there any other issues not addressed with your version?
Thanks for your initial response. So I figured most of my issues except the following:
1) Temperature C instead of F. I did a reset and now it's worse, both clock and navi unit showing F and the apk cannot be installed I suspect because it's for an older version of the unit.
2) Backup camera is now in black and white after system reset. It was colored before.
Will your restore file fix the issues above? Will the Clock unit also show F? And are there any other issues not addressed with your version?
The face that u got the clock to show in F is pretty impressive because even mine doesn't do that. The F is only on the screen. (I use F).
If you want to use C did u check the settings if its on C? No ones every had the issue from F->C only C->F
You could reset it to fix it up, but ideally you'd get the software installer file from NaviTech to do it.
You can click on the screen when the backup camera comes up and try to change the tone of the screen back to color.
#176
#177
Installed June 3, 6G RAM 128GB Storage version I got pretty much everything running as it should, here is what I learnt from my experience:
1) Clock unit (if you have one) will still show celsius. Navitech unit will show F. If you do reset the navitech unit, the settings for Farenheit has been relocated to car factory setting (code 3368) -> original car agreement -> temperature setting at the bottom. No need to install APK file
2) After reset, rear camera will be black and white. Go to factory settings and turn on "AHD reversing video frame"
3) Once phone is connected using bluetooth, Android Auto can be launched using the pre-installed CarLink 2.0 app
4) I installed car launcher pro which is most aesthetically pleasing imo, but I also installed vivid launcher to swap to valet mode when I send my car for maintenance or let a friend/family drive it.
What is still broken?
1) Clock unit in Celsius. Strange issue, it was in Farenheit until I change out my navigation unit to Navitech. Navitech must be sending a Celsius signal, wondering why this can't be fixed with a software update. Will continue to check with Navitech
2) Android Auto takes up only 1/3 of the screen using CarLink. Either needs an update but I will play around with an alternative like Zlink to see if its any different.
1) Clock unit (if you have one) will still show celsius. Navitech unit will show F. If you do reset the navitech unit, the settings for Farenheit has been relocated to car factory setting (code 3368) -> original car agreement -> temperature setting at the bottom. No need to install APK file
2) After reset, rear camera will be black and white. Go to factory settings and turn on "AHD reversing video frame"
3) Once phone is connected using bluetooth, Android Auto can be launched using the pre-installed CarLink 2.0 app
4) I installed car launcher pro which is most aesthetically pleasing imo, but I also installed vivid launcher to swap to valet mode when I send my car for maintenance or let a friend/family drive it.
What is still broken?
1) Clock unit in Celsius. Strange issue, it was in Farenheit until I change out my navigation unit to Navitech. Navitech must be sending a Celsius signal, wondering why this can't be fixed with a software update. Will continue to check with Navitech
2) Android Auto takes up only 1/3 of the screen using CarLink. Either needs an update but I will play around with an alternative like Zlink to see if its any different.
#178
Another few ideas:
1) You don't need to splice the trigger wire for the backup camera for it to work. Just the power from reverse light.
2) The hfl and push to talk voice buttons won't work. You can technically still find them and splice them to the volume/channel steering wires so that they will send a signal when clicked. And you can program them on the unit.
1) You don't need to splice the trigger wire for the backup camera for it to work. Just the power from reverse light.
2) The hfl and push to talk voice buttons won't work. You can technically still find them and splice them to the volume/channel steering wires so that they will send a signal when clicked. And you can program them on the unit.
#179
Racer
#180
My Android touch Navi has died. 2 weeks ago on a Saturday was going to the hardware store, While I was driving the volume goes down to no sound, can't adjust with volume up button for about 1 min and then it was working again it did this about 3 times. Later in the day going to the grocery store the volume started maxing out again, It had done this before when I first installed it, again the volume buttons are not working so I hit the power button and that shuts down the volume, I waited for about a minute and I could use the volume buttons again. This happened 2 more time on the way back home. When I got home I was trying to figure out what was causing the volume fluctuations. When I came out to to do more investigating when I started the car the radio did not start and hasn't started since, I pulled the radio out thinking the fuse was bad, no it was fine. I have no idea what is up with radio. I have had so many issues and now it died. I sent an email to Navitech but I haven't heard anything back, and I don't expect any reply. What a waste of money buying that radio.
#181
Sorry to hear. This weekend I unlocked my stadia controller, installed lemuroid emulator on the radio, download a few ROMS directly on the browser and I am now living in the future. Played Super Mario while having lunch in the car
#182
Intermediate
Actually saw this today. Decided to join acurazine just so I could post on this thread. I have a guide on xda for this specific unit. I just recently updated the software on mine to get DRM working (Netflix, Hulu, etc.). Thought maybe we could add more to this.
Also, I'm about to upgrade the whole speaker setup in my 3g. However, this unit has only 2 channels from the DSP to the unit for some reason but I do think a DSP mod is possible so that the car balance setting will actually work. It outputs to 5 channels but the channel balance is actually only two, it also doesn't have clean outputs which is a little disappointing. I'll create a guide for the mod if I do figure it out
Also, I'm about to upgrade the whole speaker setup in my 3g. However, this unit has only 2 channels from the DSP to the unit for some reason but I do think a DSP mod is possible so that the car balance setting will actually work. It outputs to 5 channels but the channel balance is actually only two, it also doesn't have clean outputs which is a little disappointing. I'll create a guide for the mod if I do figure it out
#183
Actually saw this today. Decided to join acurazine just so I could post on this thread. I have a guide on xda for this specific unit. I just recently updated the software on mine to get DRM working (Netflix, Hulu, etc.). Thought maybe we could add more to this.
Also, I'm about to upgrade the whole speaker setup in my 3g. However, this unit has only 2 channels from the DSP to the unit for some reason but I do think a DSP mod is possible so that the car balance setting will actually work. It outputs to 5 channels but the channel balance is actually only two, it also doesn't have clean outputs which is a little disappointing. I'll create a guide for the mod if I do figure it out
Also, I'm about to upgrade the whole speaker setup in my 3g. However, this unit has only 2 channels from the DSP to the unit for some reason but I do think a DSP mod is possible so that the car balance setting will actually work. It outputs to 5 channels but the channel balance is actually only two, it also doesn't have clean outputs which is a little disappointing. I'll create a guide for the mod if I do figure it out
Now ^^THAT^^ is an awesome write-up, even though I only understand about 10% of it
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#184
Your steering volume buttons
My Android touch Navi has died. 2 weeks ago on a Saturday was going to the hardware store, While I was driving the volume goes down to no sound, can't adjust with volume up button for about 1 min and then it was working again it did this about 3 times. Later in the day going to the grocery store the volume started maxing out again, It had done this before when I first installed it, again the volume buttons are not working so I hit the power button and that shuts down the volume, I waited for about a minute and I could use the volume buttons again. This happened 2 more time on the way back home. When I got home I was trying to figure out what was causing the volume fluctuations. When I came out to to do more investigating when I started the car the radio did not start and hasn't started since, I pulled the radio out thinking the fuse was bad, no it was fine. I have no idea what is up with radio. I have had so many issues and now it died. I sent an email to Navitech but I haven't heard anything back, and I don't expect any reply. What a waste of money buying that radio.
#185
Intermediate
My Android touch Navi has died. 2 weeks ago on a Saturday was going to the hardware store, While I was driving the volume goes down to no sound, can't adjust with volume up button for about 1 min and then it was working again it did this about 3 times. Later in the day going to the grocery store the volume started maxing out again, It had done this before when I first installed it, again the volume buttons are not working so I hit the power button and that shuts down the volume, I waited for about a minute and I could use the volume buttons again. This happened 2 more time on the way back home. When I got home I was trying to figure out what was causing the volume fluctuations. When I came out to to do more investigating when I started the car the radio did not start and hasn't started since, I pulled the radio out thinking the fuse was bad, no it was fine. I have no idea what is up with radio. I have had so many issues and now it died. I sent an email to Navitech but I haven't heard anything back, and I don't expect any reply. What a waste of money buying that radio.
#187
Racer
Lucky you.
I am just glad that so far I haven't needed it and I hope I wouldn't.
Nevertheless, after few hot days I still believe the AC behaves strange. It colds the interior, however the way it happens is different than in time with stock unit. I don't now how to visualize it. The automatic setting used to adjust the tem more softly and fluently - now it starts to blow the temp much different than interior temp. When I start the car it sometimes start blowing really cold despite the interior temperature is average. It seems it started after installation of android unit, however it might be the coincidence as the AC central unit is not in the android unit. I asked NaviTech a long time ago what is the role of the android unit in steering AC and - surprise - they didn't answered.
I am just glad that so far I haven't needed it and I hope I wouldn't.
Nevertheless, after few hot days I still believe the AC behaves strange. It colds the interior, however the way it happens is different than in time with stock unit. I don't now how to visualize it. The automatic setting used to adjust the tem more softly and fluently - now it starts to blow the temp much different than interior temp. When I start the car it sometimes start blowing really cold despite the interior temperature is average. It seems it started after installation of android unit, however it might be the coincidence as the AC central unit is not in the android unit. I asked NaviTech a long time ago what is the role of the android unit in steering AC and - surprise - they didn't answered.
#188
06 TL Owner and Comedian
Thread Starter
Lucky you.
I am just glad that so far I haven't needed it and I hope I wouldn't.
Nevertheless, after few hot days I still believe the AC behaves strange. It colds the interior, however the way it happens is different than in time with stock unit. I don't now how to visualize it. The automatic setting used to adjust the tem more softly and fluently - now it starts to blow the temp much different than interior temp. When I start the car it sometimes start blowing really cold despite the interior temperature is average. It seems it started after installation of android unit, however it might be the coincidence as the AC central unit is not in the android unit. I asked NaviTech a long time ago what is the role of the android unit in steering AC and - surprise - they didn't answered.
I am just glad that so far I haven't needed it and I hope I wouldn't.
Nevertheless, after few hot days I still believe the AC behaves strange. It colds the interior, however the way it happens is different than in time with stock unit. I don't now how to visualize it. The automatic setting used to adjust the tem more softly and fluently - now it starts to blow the temp much different than interior temp. When I start the car it sometimes start blowing really cold despite the interior temperature is average. It seems it started after installation of android unit, however it might be the coincidence as the AC central unit is not in the android unit. I asked NaviTech a long time ago what is the role of the android unit in steering AC and - surprise - they didn't answered.
#189
Intermediate
I’m not a huge fan of the screen being the mid point to control the ac. Since the buttons are in C for the clock display the increase and decrease of the temperature is quite slow. I am able to modify the temperature still properly. You might just need to reinstall the air control app to reset things
#193
I am going to be trying this solution to remove the static from the head unit.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rA358n6hZx8
It looks like the HU is sending an amplified signal to the factory amp causing the buzzing noise. If we cut the RCA wires from the head unit and connect them directly to the factory cable that should avoid this problem.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rA358n6hZx8
It looks like the HU is sending an amplified signal to the factory amp causing the buzzing noise. If we cut the RCA wires from the head unit and connect them directly to the factory cable that should avoid this problem.
Did you ever try this? Has it worked for anyone else? If so does anyone have a guide for doing it with the Navitech unit?
#194
Racer
As the sound quality topics are on, I am wondering is it possible to connect four channels instead of two. I would like to be able to set front/ rear/ left/ right. I know the tablets usually have only 2 channel but maybe there is something behind the unit that the worries can be connected to have 4 channels.
#195
Intermediate
Btw, I will show how to replace the button LEDs in the next few months on these units. I feel like white is a way better option on mine than the blue ones
#196
Intermediate
As the sound quality topics are on, I am wondering is it possible to connect four channels instead of two. I would like to be able to set front/ rear/ left/ right. I know the tablets usually have only 2 channel but maybe there is something behind the unit that the worries can be connected to have 4 channels.
#197
#198
I recently installed the Navitech stereo and an aftermarket rear camera on my 07 TL base without Navi. All systems seem to be working properly but I keep blowing the exterior #4 (10 amp) fuse and lose all sorts of interior and exterior lights.
I checked the wiring behind the stereo and don’t see any signs of a short. The only alteration I had to make to any of the Navitech harnesses is the tap into the reverse trigger for the camera (works fine). I disconnected all of the stereo connectors and the fuse does not blow so it must be something with the stereo wiring.
Any insight or recommendations are greatly appreciated.
I checked the wiring behind the stereo and don’t see any signs of a short. The only alteration I had to make to any of the Navitech harnesses is the tap into the reverse trigger for the camera (works fine). I disconnected all of the stereo connectors and the fuse does not blow so it must be something with the stereo wiring.
Any insight or recommendations are greatly appreciated.
#199
I recently installed the Navitech stereo and an aftermarket rear camera on my 07 TL base without Navi. All systems seem to be working properly but I keep blowing the exterior #4 (10 amp) fuse and lose all sorts of interior and exterior lights.
I checked the wiring behind the stereo and don’t see any signs of a short. The only alteration I had to make to any of the Navitech harnesses is the tap into the reverse trigger for the camera (works fine). I disconnected all of the stereo connectors and the fuse does not blow so it must be something with the stereo wiring.
Any insight or recommendations are greatly appreciated.
I checked the wiring behind the stereo and don’t see any signs of a short. The only alteration I had to make to any of the Navitech harnesses is the tap into the reverse trigger for the camera (works fine). I disconnected all of the stereo connectors and the fuse does not blow so it must be something with the stereo wiring.
Any insight or recommendations are greatly appreciated.
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#200
Racer
Wanted to propose the same as I faced the same mistake but he mentioned everything works fine and the fuse blows while changing the plugs resulted in immediate fuse blow.
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