Great video. I followed the eBay link in the description of your video and bought one of these recently. It really is a good head unit and once you have the correct canbus/original car option selected everything works great. Thanks for the recommendation to buy this particular unit, it’s sooooo much better than the one that came with the car. 👍
Hi there, thanks for the inspiration, replaced my stock radio with the same model. Overall all works well. Wish it could reprogram the radio button to run dab-z, as I added a usb dab tuner. Has anyone tried successfully to setup panoramic cameras on it? I’ve added some, but when reversing, the video feed is very stuttery. Tried with no usb devices attached, to see if that was causing the issue, but still the same. The reason for adding, is that the cameras can be used as a dashcam, which seems to work fine. I’m wondering if adding a separate controller for the cameras would work. Still want to have the dvr functionality,but ideally a smooth video feed. Im
Thanks for this video mate. I’ve just bought the exact same one of Amazon ( was one left in stock lol ). I have a focus 2012 frosted white. I did buy one of these screens ( a different one ) and the board which connects the hazard/locking mechanism for the car was faulty. What’s it like for this model??? Also what’s the car play like? Any good?
Welcome! The CarPlay is actually the most thing I use on this stereo. It’s very good, not laggy and connects seamlessly every time I step into the car. The audio quality is improved as well so I can’t complain.
Hey mate, what sync number was your stereo to begin with? I have a 2011 Focus MK3, looking to do the same upgrade, the original stereo system looks the same as yours.
I’m pretty sure mine was just a Bluetooth voice control model, You an easily determine whether your car has BVC or SYNC 1 by the steering wheel controls. BVC has a separate stalk for the volume and audio controls, whereas SYNC1 uses the right hand d-pad on the wheel itself (with the voice control button). Hope this helps.
@@Your.Average.Brother Thanks, can I ask where you routed the mic? Also a question regarding the reversing camera in your other video. Does the parking trigger wire provide power to the camera? I’m a bit confused on whether the camera needs to be wired to the trigger wire AND the reverse light, or just one of them. Sorry for all the questions, I’ve ordered the same screen and am looking forward to installing it 🤣. Great video!
I actually routed the mic through one of the centre air vents and left it taped right on the vents. And no the trigger wire doesn’t provide power. You’ll have to connect the power cable to not just any light but the reverse lights in your back lights. And yeah you actually have to have both the power cable and the trigger wire connected, separately ofc 😶😂.. feel free to ask anymore questions if you’re confused though.
@@Your.Average.Brother Ah that makes sense, cheers. I’ve just installed cruise control as well and I’m getting addicted to these comfort/ease of life mods 🤣
W vid dude I just got one very similar to your head unit and was trying to figure out why the factory buttons wouldn’t work but my instructions didn’t include the step to change car in settings
Sup bro, I'm thinking about doing this upgrade soon, even though my Focus has the stock navigation screen, it's so small that it's pretty much unusable but I'm slightly in doubt as I've heard a few people say that after the upgrade, they lost their parking sensors sound. Also does it work for both Android and iOS? Thanks for the video !
Mine didn’t have parking sensors to start with. However there should be a way to work around that, plus if you don’t do you wouldn’t know. yes it has both android auto and Apple CarPlay.
Some of the cables do not connect to anything. They are just for options. But make sure you go into the stereo settings and click on original car settings then select your car and model from there.
Okay thank you mate, sorry can I ask a couple more questions please. Does it work with steering controls and also does it glare at all in the sun? The screen looks very reflective on the video @@Your.Average.Brother
@@Your.Average.Brother I found solution I went to Orginal Car /Select ID and I swap from 96 to 94 then choose Focus 2013-2018 and its work fine 🙏😁bro thanks for your video
@@Your.Average.Brother also have one more question regarding Nav what do you use do you connect your phone as hot spot and use Google maps or you download some nav?
i have the same problem no buttons working on the radio and my steering wheel controls not eorking but im pretty sure i have the plugs in the right places
Great video. I followed the eBay link in the description of your video and bought one of these recently. It really is a good head unit and once you have the correct canbus/original car option selected everything works great. Thanks for the recommendation to buy this particular unit, it’s sooooo much better than the one that came with the car. 👍
Next level work bro! ❤
I swear you’re doing this to my own car
Cool I just bought a radio just like this for my 2014 Focus looking forward to it 👍
I have same 2013 Focus and will upgrade now too my original Ford stereo. Cheers bro and thanks for sharing.
It’s worth doing! Good upgrade anytime any day. Good luck with yours!
have the same on my 2014 focus ST wagon, it works even with the Sony System
Hi there, thanks for the inspiration, replaced my stock radio with the same model. Overall all works well. Wish it could reprogram the radio button to run dab-z, as I added a usb dab tuner.
Has anyone tried successfully to setup panoramic cameras on it? I’ve added some, but when reversing, the video feed is very stuttery. Tried with no usb devices attached, to see if that was causing the issue, but still the same. The reason for adding, is that the cameras can be used as a dashcam, which seems to work fine.
I’m wondering if adding a separate controller for the cameras would work. Still want to have the dvr functionality,but ideally a smooth video feed.
Im
Thanks for this video mate. I’ve just bought the exact same one of Amazon ( was one left in stock lol ). I have a focus 2012 frosted white. I did buy one of these screens ( a different one ) and the board which connects the hazard/locking mechanism for the car was faulty. What’s it like for this model??? Also what’s the car play like? Any good?
Welcome! The CarPlay is actually the most thing I use on this stereo. It’s very good, not laggy and connects seamlessly every time I step into the car. The audio quality is improved as well so I can’t complain.
@@Your.Average.Brother thanks for the reply brother 👍🏻.
Hey mate, what sync number was your stereo to begin with? I have a 2011 Focus MK3, looking to do the same upgrade, the original stereo system looks the same as yours.
I’m pretty sure mine was just a Bluetooth voice control model, You an easily determine whether your car has BVC or SYNC 1 by the steering wheel controls. BVC has a separate stalk for the volume and audio controls, whereas SYNC1 uses the right hand d-pad on the wheel itself (with the voice control button). Hope this helps.
Does it use the original microphone in the car or a third party one?
It does come with its microphone and I use that.
@@Your.Average.Brother Thanks, can I ask where you routed the mic? Also a question regarding the reversing camera in your other video. Does the parking trigger wire provide power to the camera? I’m a bit confused on whether the camera needs to be wired to the trigger wire AND the reverse light, or just one of them. Sorry for all the questions, I’ve ordered the same screen and am looking forward to installing it 🤣. Great video!
I actually routed the mic through one of the centre air vents and left it taped right on the vents. And no the trigger wire doesn’t provide power. You’ll have to connect the power cable to not just any light but the reverse lights in your back lights. And yeah you actually have to have both the power cable and the trigger wire connected, separately ofc 😶😂.. feel free to ask anymore questions if you’re confused though.
Android Stereo Ford Focus MK3
@@Your.Average.Brother Ah that makes sense, cheers. I’ve just installed cruise control as well and I’m getting addicted to these comfort/ease of life mods 🤣
Hi, Do you know how to turn on the lighting on your buttons? I also have a focus and the same panel. Only my lights aren't on.
W vid dude I just got one very similar to your head unit and was trying to figure out why the factory buttons wouldn’t work but my instructions didn’t include the step to change car in settings
Thanks mate, I’m beginning to realize not a lot comes with the instructions.
buenisimo, me compre uno en Argentina y queria saber como mejorar, gracias por el video! capo
Sup bro, I'm thinking about doing this upgrade soon, even though my Focus has the stock navigation screen, it's so small that it's pretty much unusable but I'm slightly in doubt as I've heard a few people say that after the upgrade, they lost their parking sensors sound.
Also does it work for both Android and iOS?
Thanks for the video !
Mine didn’t have parking sensors to start with. However there should be a way to work around that, plus if you don’t do you wouldn’t know. yes it has both android auto and Apple CarPlay.
Great work man!
@Seth Sadler: Hi I got the same thing just now and none of the buttons work, the colorful cables don’t attach to anything? What do i do?
Some of the cables do not connect to anything. They are just for options. But make sure you go into the stereo settings and click on original car settings then select your car and model from there.
Does it work with the original sensors? Would it still beep when getting close to things whilst reversing for example?
My car doesn’t have parking sensors and I’m unable to tell you first hand if it does but I don’t see any reason why it should not
Okay thank you mate, sorry can I ask a couple more questions please. Does it work with steering controls and also does it glare at all in the sun? The screen looks very reflective on the video @@Your.Average.Brother
How did you put the screen in? I’m really unsure
I screwed and secured the screen to the housing first.
How did you fix the screen on the post please
There was four screws that allows the screen to be screwed right onto the fascia/frame of the android stereo.
Was the apple car play pre installed or did you have to install it yourself?
Apple CarPlay and android auto came pre installed, all I had to do was to connect my phone to the stereo head.
Hi, can you make a video how to connect to the android auto? Thank you. If you have advice please tell me bro 😊🎉 Thank! Btw great video!
I’m unsure if I can do that sorry, I don’t use android but I’m assuming it’s same process as Apple CarPlay connection process. Thanks 😊
Does it still have DAB radio ?
Yeah
Funzionano i tasti fisici?...ne ho comprato uno uguale ma i tasti fisici non funzionano
They do work. You just have to go to original car settings in the settings of the stereo.
Fatto....funziona tutto
Do i need the key 1 and key 2 cables to let the buttons on the radio work? Or is it all factory settings?
I’m pretty sure once you go to the original car settings in the stereo settings menu and select your car and mk it should work.
Hi bro I got same problem buttons doesn't work on radio either on steering wheel 😕
@@1910mysza have you tried the original car settings in the stereo settings menu?
@@Your.Average.Brother I found solution I went to Orginal Car /Select ID and I swap from 96 to 94 then choose Focus 2013-2018 and its work fine 🙏😁bro thanks for your video
@@Your.Average.Brother also have one more question regarding Nav what do you use do you connect your phone as hot spot and use Google maps or you download some nav?
Does the stereo surround come with the stereo?
Yes it does.
Bro please can you tell me the brand of this product because I have also ford focus 2013
I’ve put the eBay link to the product in the video description.
@@Your.Average.Brotherdo they ship to America ?
does your parking sensors work after radio change?
I didn’t have parking sensors on mine but I’d assume it would work.
@@Your.Average.Brotherplease name of this brand
It should, I have a xtrons for Ford focus 2014 and reverse parking sensors work with sound and car position display
Hello and greetings from Germany.
I bought the same Radio as you but no matter what i do the Keys are not working. Maybe u have a hint
Hi. Have you tried going to the “original car settings” menu in the stereo?
@@Your.Average.Brotherwhere ist that menu located??
In the general settings menu of the stereo
Same problem dont have this original car setting anywhere
Bro will this work with a Focus 2011? Cheers
Yes it should!
Hallo,
Mein Radio geht nicht
Es reagiert nicht ich habe es richtig angeschlossen
Hey man, great video. Can you tell me where I connect key 1 and key 2 wires as I can’t get my front panel buttons to work! At all! 🤦🏼♂️
Some wire slots on the stereo are identical, you can try and play around a bit to see if you’ve put wires in the wrong place.
My buttons don’t work too, just the warning ⚠️ and anti hijack 🔒….
@tackystump did you solve the problem ?
i have the same problem no buttons working on the radio and my steering wheel controls not eorking but im pretty sure i have the plugs in the right places
@@strongz3445 No mate. Still not working. Sending it back for a refund! 🤦🏼♂️
You are a chad ❤