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I sold the truck last year, but I have stayed in touch with the buyer and he says everything is still working perfectly.

I've never bothered connecting my phone to the unit for anything other than Bluetooth calling. Since it's already an Android unit, I just run the apps directly on it.

@@elliottpowers2048 and you connect it to your hotspot? or do you pay a separate service for the head unit? I have been trying to install items to use android auto for simplicity but maybe your route is best to go. you installed the car launcher pro right onto the unit itself, right? wanting primarily ease of using pandora, googlemaps and thats probably about it

I no longer own this LX470, but I can tell you that in the two years I had the PX6 system, I had none of the issues you describe. It worked as expected from day one, and with the DSP the sound quality is sensational with a good amp, sub and speakers.

Yep! No problems at all to this point.

The OEM camera is 6 volts, not 12, and it's low-resolution technology from two decades ago so it will look terrible on the big screen even if you're able to rig it up to work. Buy a new HD camera and pay a shop to install it. It'll be cheaper and much easier than trying to splice in the factory one.

@@elliottpowers2048 Thank you very much, makes sense. Overall are you enjoying the unit still? My '07 LX470 is my wife's daily driver, and she would like a nicer system than the OEM. Do you recommend it today? Thanks.

@@johnnygrimes4997 Yes, I'm still happy with it and have had no problems at all.

@@elliottpowers2048 Does the unit come with an input for aftermarket backup camera? Do you have a write up or anything on mud or anywhere?

@@aaronrules Yes, it includes inputs for an aftermarket camera, and installing it is very straightforward. I don't have my own writeup on IH8MUD, but I'm one of the original contributors to the main thread that BigLittle posted a few years ago.

I recommend taking it to a professional to install a new backup camera. Here is the one I have: smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B074P17ZLF/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 I have been very happy with it for more than 2 years now. The new camera will need to be mounted in the space where the factory camera is, and a wire will need to be run from there to the back of the head unit, and to a trigger source at the factory reverse light wire. The factory camera will not work with this radio without modifications, and the low-res image will look terrible on the large screen.

I don't know why your buttons are not responding. I use an external amplifier now, so my buttons don't do anything anymore, but when it was connected to the factory Mark Levinson amp I had full control of those settings without having to activate anything. Have you checked the car settings page to make sure you have the correct vehicle selected?

Glad you found the video useful! You won't find any head units that are Apple-based because Apple keeps very tight control over their operating system. Android was created as an open operating system for any developer who wants to use it, which is why it's found in devices like TVs, radios, fridges, and phones & tablets from a zillion different manufacturers. Apple iOS was created specifically to be used on iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches, and it isn't available to outside developers.

@@elliottpowers2048 I am assuming you can stream music and whatnot from and Apple device to this unit via Bluetooth? And/or you could use your Apple device as a hotspot to this unit?

Not sure I'm following your question. Are you not getting a vertically oriented screen at all? It's been so long since I installed and configured Car Launcher that I don't honestly remember how I got it to its current state.

@@elliottpowers2048 Thanks for the quick reply. My question is were you just able to choose the theme and it worked with little to no custom setup? The developer told me their launcher does not work automatically with "vertical" screens like ours and they have to manually be setup or moved around. Mine by default creates all of the theme widgets from top to bottom. Not side to side like they show and like you show. Did you have to do it all manually? Thanks again!

@@c.a.nixiii4650 I had to do a fair bit of customizing to get it to the layout you see on my screen...definitely spent some time on it. You should have an option for a layout similar to what I have, though.

@@elliottpowers2048 Thanks! The developer changed some things it seems and no longer came up vertical. He was great and sent me custom vertical templates based on the horizontal ones. With Minimal changes I was able to get things how I wanted. He said he will add horiz/vertical options for themes in a future release.

Yes, the screen brightness dims automatically when the headlights come on, or you can cycle through three levels of brightness manually. As for the GPS day/night background, that will depend on which GPS app you use. I have Waze and Google Maps installed, and both automatically switch into night mode based on time of day. You can also make that the default view if you prefer.

A year later, mine is still working great, and I still have no regrets. Considering the cost, it's been an absolute no-brainer.

Yes, I went with this reverse camera: www.amazon.com/RAAYOO-Universal-Automotive-Rotatable-Non-Mirror/dp/B074P17ZLF/ You won't be able to use the factory camera with the new head unit, and even if you could, you wouldn't want to; it's old technology, and not an HD image. There are grid lines in reverse, but there's no beep, as that would require parking sensors in the rear bumper to measure distance.

I have never dealt with this company, so I cannot vouch for them, but this is the unit that would fit your GX470: phoenixautomotiveinc.com/collections/tesla-style-vertical-screen/products/10-4-metal-trim-tesla-style-android-navigation-radio-for-lexus-gx-470-2004-2009

The most recent version looks to be v3: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.maxmpz.audioplayer But I would recommend VLC Player over Poweramp, because I wasn't able to make Poweramp display properly on the Tesla screen -- buttons and other items weren't working, so I switched to a different app. Here's a link to VLC Player: play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.videolan.vlc

All of the apps mentioned in the video are available in the Google Play Store. I recommend VLC Player over Poweramp now, though.

Sorry, but I'm not familiar with your particular model. I've found this Facebook group to be a good resource: facebook.com/groups/tesla.style.FW.HU

Check out this group on Facebook: facebook.com/groups/tesla.style.FW.HU Sergey is the administrator of the page, and he has developed a firmware update that includes an MCU upgrade as part of the installation. I installed it on my head unit (not included in this video) and it irons out a few of the known glitches.

I had no problem with sound when I installed mine. Before you removed the factory stereo, was it on or off? If it was turned off, there's a possibility that the amp could stay in the off setting once you connect the new one. If it was off, try reconnecting the factory stereo, turning the volume up to 40, and then turn off the ignition and disconnect it. Other than that, I don't really have any ideas. Good luck!

@@elliottpowers2048 it was on, I had the volume at a normal level. I've noticed if I turn the unit up to 40, a static comes through and I can hear a faint sound from the music playing.

@@dlamb623 That's strange. Do you have any ability to change amp settings in the Console?

I don't use iPhone, but I know that many people connect theirs using CarPlay. I've never seen it in action, but from what I've heard it works well.

I personally think it's a really good unit, and I'm still very happy with mine in general. That said, with a 2002 LX470 you also have the option of using an off-the-shelf double-din head unit with a dash kit, whereas my 2006 isn't compatible with that style. If you're looking for something that's completely polished and has no minor quirks, something from Alpine or Kenwood (or any other name brand) will have less of a learning curve; but if you want something that is really unique, sounds good and provides limitless options with the app store, give this one a shot.

What do you mean by "no Google products?" Android is a Google product, so you won't be able to avoid it completely. For storage, I routed one of the USB inputs from the head unit into the arm rest and connected a 500GB SSD. Also, Kaspersky is Russian spyware.

The factory backup camera is not compatible. You'll need to install an aftermarket camera to retain that function. Also, the factory camera is not HD, so the image would look pretty lousy on the large screen.

The install in my 2006 LX was plug and play, but owners of other years have reported having to jump through a few hoops in order to get everything working as expected. Check out this thread on IH8MUD: forum.ih8mud.com/threads/lc-lx470-tesla-style-screen-radio-upgrade-with-climate-control-general-discussions.1161042/

The one I showed in the video is for 2003-07 LX470 models only, but there's one with all the same features that fits your 1999: rhinoradios.com/collections/t-style-unit/products/toyota-land-cruiser-lc100-lexus-lx-470-1998-2002-12-1-vertical-screen-android-radio-tesla-style

The two that I'm aware of are Phoenix Automotive and Rhino Radios. I'll add links to both in the description underneath the video.

@@elliottpowers2048 Thanks for the response! Also, does it retain the steering wheel controls?

@@mikedinh5144 No problem at all -- glad to answer any questions that I can. The steering wheel controls for volume and track up/down are retained.

I'm suggesting a US supplier because if you do need to return it, you're not at the mercy of a Chinese company that has no real obligation or motivation to correct the issue, as I learned the hard way.

(and you won't have to pay $85 to ship it back to China)

Sorry -- I realize it's been several months since you asked this, but I've only recently had a chance to catch up on all the comments here. I never had any issue with the airbag light, but the VGRS flashing is usually a sign that the battery has been disconnected. I've seen it a couple of times, and it always fixes itself after a few miles as the system recalibrates. I'm not sure I totally understand the issue you were describing with the canbus, but I assume you've got everything sorted out by now.

It's certainly not for everyone. I recommend it for someone who likes to mess around and tweak settings and doesn't mind troubleshooting from time to time, but I would not recommend it for someone who wants a radio that is as easy to use as the factory unit.

The side buttons should be transferred over from your original console. So just make sure you reconnect them the way they were before, and they should work fine. The dimmer on the unit is controlled in the settings and is a day/night adjustable setting. I don't know whether it uses a photo sensor or just goes based on time of day, but mine has always worked fine.

You can install a variety of launcher apps that completely change the UX. What you see in the video I posted is called Car Launcher Pro; it offers several other layouts that are much simpler, or you can customize the screens to look however you want. I prefer it over the factory-installed app, but YMMV.

Bonjour, The original truck camera does not work. You will need to install a new one, but you will want that anyway since the old one is not HD. A new camera will give you a much better picture. You can add a second camera and as long as it has a constant 12V+ source, it can be viewed at any time. This was useful for me when towing a trailer behind my truck. There is no sim card slot, but you can add a 4G USB dongle that serves the same purpose. No outside temperature displays in the top bar, but it may be possible to find an app that will put it there. I haven't looked, because it's not something that is important to me. The tablet is connected to a 500 GB Toshiba hard drive via USB and reads all of my music and video from that single device. I got the 32GB unit with Android 8. Thank you for watching the video! Subscribe and you will be notified when I post an update soon. La caméra d'origine du camion ne fonctionne pas. Vous devrez en installer un nouveau, mais vous le voudrez quand même puisque l'ancien n'est pas HD. Un nouvel appareil photo vous donnera une bien meilleure image. Vous pouvez ajouter une deuxième caméra et tant qu'elle dispose d'une source 12V + constante, elle peut être consultée à tout moment. Cela m'a été utile lors du remorquage d'une remorque derrière mon camion. Il n'y a pas de fente pour carte SIM, mais vous pouvez ajouter un dongle USB 4G qui sert le même but. Aucune température extérieure ne s'affiche dans la barre supérieure, mais il peut être possible de trouver une application qui la mettra là. La tablette est connectée à un disque dur Toshiba de 500 GO via USB et lit toute ma musique et mes vidéos à partir de ce seul appareil. J'ai obtenu l'unité de 32 Go avec Android 8. Merci d'avoir regardé la vidéo! Abonnez-vous et vous serez averti lorsque je publierai une mise à jour bientôt.

Hi Yousuf, I've seen some threads on IH8MUD relating to the airbag light issue, but I don't honestly know what the answer is. I think there are differences in LX470s manufactured after Jan. 2006 that have caused people to run into the problem you're having -- something about how the SRS system checks itself when you turn on the vehicle changed at that time. As for your volume issue, have you gone into the Console setting to check the volume on the amplifier? You should also go into the System settings (enter code 8861) and adjust the gain levels for each individual input source. I turned the gain for my radio all the way down to 0, and left the gain for other sources up higher so there's not as much of a difference from one to the next.

@@elliottpowers2048 I had blinking airbag light on mine, was able to get to the plug under the drivers seat and clean and make sure each prong was straight and in order. worked!

Excuse me, passenger seat