These Android head units are pretty slick, I have an older model in my E46 as well. At the very least I'd suggest Twilight for auto-dimming via time/sunrise/sunset/GPS, as it really makes a big difference once setup. Obviously Torque is a wonderful addition with the ability to read/clear codes and show live data; the sensor refresh rates over Bluetooth aren't phenomenal but it's plenty usable (the gauge widgets are handy too). A backup camera is also a nice easy upgrade; they make ones that replace the license plate light, and a wireless transmitter that can easily be spliced into the reverse lights. I also use NovaLauncher to clean up the main interface with AudioGlow as a live wallpaper and the PowerAmp Widget fullscreen using translucent album art; it looks really nice but it requires Malaysk's custom rom to auto-start PowerAmp and integrate it with the steering wheel controls. On that note. If the unit supports it, moving to Malaysk's custom rom offers a bunch of convenience features like auto-dimming based on sunsrise/sunset/time/GPS built in, the ability to edit stock functions, improved UI, as well as general bug fixes. Simple programs like HeadUnit are integrated that can automatically lower the volume at startup, increase the volume as speed increases, and reduce volume when the reverse camera is active. He really does great work to bring everything together! In any case, they're plenty functional in stock form, but there's always options if you like to tinker. Hope you enjoy it :)
but how does it work with android auto? right now i have the grom BT and i use android auto on my phone and hands free google assistant on my nexus 6p if you install the android auto app on the head unit and pair an android phone with the android auto app on it via bluetooth does it act like an android auto headunit without plugging it with USB or would you need to sideload a different .apk of android auto or is it not even possible i want to know if i can pair my phone an still use hands free google assistant for navigation ,pandora ,calls,and smart home control through the radio and even get it to run on the radio screen like an android auto headunit
You got pretty lucky... looks like someone had already installed the Navigation/HVAC relocation kit. Or maybe the car had navigation or even another android head unit but was removed before being sold? It's why nothing fit there before and why the HVAC unit fit so well. Might wanna let your viewers know since that bracket is about $100. Otherwise the HVAC unit will be a little loose and have a tiny hole on each bottom corner.
@Alfredo Burbano were you able to find it? I bought a relocation kit but if I can just make it fit like he did in the video then I might not need the relocation kit??
The latest version (android 9.0) has tons more functions. Can't believe it costs under $300. The torque app is dope too. I have reads for speed, revs, coolant temp, air intake temp, throttle/accel, load, MAF, volts, fuel flow, spd diff (gps vs car)
Old video, but it seems to me that the AC unit fits so well because it originally was there, and the loose connectors behind the radio previously probably connected to the original navigation system that this car had already had. The loose antenna cable was probably going to an already installed GPS antenna.
I bought an e46 from the scrap yard and it came with this head unit and a backup camera too. I bought another e46 that’s a manual that I’m gonna swap the head unit into, pretty cool head unit and can play movies lmao
4:57 I think you could actually get a radio with a big screen and gps from factory, so that's why it snaps in well there, because with that radio, it's there from factory.
@@ashleybell5421 Yeah funny enough, more than two years after I commented that I bought an e46 and I literally installed a similar head unit 3 days ago.
I have the Torque App myself. When you scan for codes, it’s pretty good, but doesn’t beat an handheld scan tool for the OBD2 port. Besides scanning for codes, it has awesome gauge setups.
Great video my friend!!!! And dang I just noticed ur over a 100k now lol glad to be one of your first couple 100 subscribers lol!!, enjoyed the install bro it looks factory 😎👍
I wonder were you placed the GPS receiver, i also own a BMW E46 facelift coupe and placed 2 android car headunits by myself in my car. Every time i see such install video, i see people install that gps receiver at the bottom of the side of the pillar behind the air ventilation. There is a much better place to mount that antenna, which is behind the instrument panel, belive it or not, there is a spot that fits the gps antenna and sits very deep in to the dachboard, and because its all from plastic, the reception is very very good. If you want to place it on that spot, just pull your steeringwheel towards you, lower the steeringwheel, than unscrew the 2 screws (i think its a torx T20) gently push the instrument panel so that it tilts a little, grab it and pull it gentle towards you, you can put that instrument panel aside and you will see the spot where you can place the gps antenna with double side tape from 3M. it's super easy. (my apologies if i made grammar and spell errors)
The only thing I don't like about these Android head units is that they're not compatible with Satellite Radio. I've contacted several of them and asked if I can hook up SiriusXM and they all said-negative.
Christian Mastrile Probably one of the best most useful updates you can do on the E46! It literally changes the look of the console making it look very current. I went with the Xtrons model. Installed a year ago & have had ZERO issues!!
sounds like a pretty sweet deal! Haven't had the chance to get mine yet, but by the looks of it, it seems like an awesome addition to the E46! Appreciate your feedback and input! 👍
Evan I’m pretty sure there’s an app it’s like a tuner base studio that you can read the parameters of your motor like boost and all others my friend has it in his car👍😎
Aahh only if this video came a few days earlier! I just ordered a pioneer touch screen. Oh well I just looked and my kit is plug in play too so no biggies. Looks good Evan!!!
Got a very similar head unit in my mk2 Audi TT here in the U.K. but it’s just a different brand fits perfectly works really well very happy with it suits any car they go in as it looks factory! The torque pro app is really good it has my boost afr and everything you need that has a sensor I really recommend getting a OBD 2 Bluetooth connector for it
I have a question. You obviously have Harman Kardon system on your car. Does the surround button on your console work with the android head unit? Do you need different wires?
NutNbutSpeed pumpkin is a good brand, but I dont know about their tech supports. I've been on the backburner with seicane before for months on a head unit that was bad from the factory
Hey so I own a 2000 toyota altezza yes automatic which is shit but it's a car and finding a car in new Zealand in a small ass town is very hard. Any ideas of easy and cheap mods I could do ? Cheers
Looks like no one had any suggestions for ya, I don't either but you could Google "ways to upgrade my Toyo Altez?" You should be able to find something, Just be ready to spend a lot of [̲̅$̲̅(̲̅ ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°̲̅)̲̅$̲̅]...Good luck S.K .
Just got that same unit, have to say the install was easy, but using the same harness on my 2002 m3 the Xtrons buttons do not illuminate, I can go to the menu and change the buttons colors but they soon turn off. Also can't use my steering wheel volume controls. I assume it is because that the additional 10 pin connector that plugged into the original stereo is not connected ?
is it possible to connect this radio also to e46 which has the radio head unit in the trunk? I have the cassette + navigation combo which has the big connector in the trunk instead of the front unit. Thanks!
Perfecto did you find out? I have the same in my 2004 325xi in the trunk and I’m Looking at getting one of these head units just want to make sure it’s plug and play in the front and compatible with the unit
@@TheLyfeofMarc came across this video after 5 years.....still driving with original radio :( ...anybody figured it out how to mount this on models that have radio unit in the trunk?
Seicane is Horrible dont buy I bought one they have horrible service and when the product stops working they want you to pay for shipping and refuses to replace it without it being returned. Mine barely lasted 3 months
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These Android head units are pretty slick, I have an older model in my E46 as well. At the very least I'd suggest Twilight for auto-dimming via time/sunrise/sunset/GPS, as it really makes a big difference once setup. Obviously Torque is a wonderful addition with the ability to read/clear codes and show live data; the sensor refresh rates over Bluetooth aren't phenomenal but it's plenty usable (the gauge widgets are handy too). A backup camera is also a nice easy upgrade; they make ones that replace the license plate light, and a wireless transmitter that can easily be spliced into the reverse lights. I also use NovaLauncher to clean up the main interface with AudioGlow as a live wallpaper and the PowerAmp Widget fullscreen using translucent album art; it looks really nice but it requires Malaysk's custom rom to auto-start PowerAmp and integrate it with the steering wheel controls. On that note.
If the unit supports it, moving to Malaysk's custom rom offers a bunch of convenience features like auto-dimming based on sunsrise/sunset/time/GPS built in, the ability to edit stock functions, improved UI, as well as general bug fixes. Simple programs like HeadUnit are integrated that can automatically lower the volume at startup, increase the volume as speed increases, and reduce volume when the reverse camera is active. He really does great work to bring everything together!
In any case, they're plenty functional in stock form, but there's always options if you like to tinker. Hope you enjoy it :)
Wow this is awesome. I’ll look into it.
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but how does it work with android auto?
right now i have the grom BT and i use android auto on my phone and hands free google assistant on my nexus 6p
if you install the android auto app on the head unit and pair an android phone with the android auto app on it via bluetooth does it act like an android auto headunit without plugging it with USB or would you need to sideload a different .apk of android auto or is it not even possible
i want to know if i can pair my phone an still use hands free google assistant for navigation ,pandora ,calls,and smart home control through the radio and even get it to run on the radio screen like an android auto headunit
Very informative, thank you
You got pretty lucky... looks like someone had already installed the Navigation/HVAC relocation kit. Or maybe the car had navigation or even another android head unit but was removed before being sold? It's why nothing fit there before and why the HVAC unit fit so well. Might wanna let your viewers know since that bracket is about $100. Otherwise the HVAC unit will be a little loose and have a tiny hole on each bottom corner.
MarkMan your right and he did mention that there was screws already missing
@Alfredo Burbano were you able to find it? I bought a relocation kit but if I can just make it fit like he did in the video then I might not need the relocation kit??
The latest version (android 9.0) has tons more functions. Can't believe it costs under $300. The torque app is dope too. I have reads for speed, revs, coolant temp, air intake temp, throttle/accel, load, MAF, volts, fuel flow, spd diff (gps vs car)
Old video, but it seems to me that the AC unit fits so well because it originally was there, and the loose connectors behind the radio previously probably connected to the original navigation system that this car had already had. The loose antenna cable was probably going to an already installed GPS antenna.
I bought an e46 from the scrap yard and it came with this head unit and a backup camera too. I bought another e46 that’s a manual that I’m gonna swap the head unit into, pretty cool head unit and can play movies lmao
4:57
I think you could actually get a radio with a big screen and gps from factory, so that's why it snaps in well there, because with that radio, it's there from factory.
Thats true. You see the OEM screens in most E46 M3's!
@@ashleybell5421
Yeah funny enough, more than two years after I commented that I bought an e46 and I literally installed a similar head unit 3 days ago.
@@imnota awesome! Enjoy ;)
Can you do a review on it and how you like it now? Really interested and definitely enjoying the e46 m3 content!
Love the channel!
I have the Torque App myself. When you scan for codes, it’s pretty good, but doesn’t beat an handheld scan tool for the OBD2 port. Besides scanning for codes, it has awesome gauge setups.
Most aftermarket stereos need an antenna adapter. They’re super cheap & plug and play. Metra makes them for almost every vehicle.
Great video my friend!!!!
And dang I just noticed ur over a 100k now lol glad to be one of your first couple 100 subscribers lol!!, enjoyed the install bro it looks factory 😎👍
TY for the support!!!! 🙌🏻
throtl u got it bro 👍
Wow it's a touch screen. You guys are always doing some great stuff to make days better for your viewers!
I left my gps antenna in the dash and it worked just fine! In case you wanted a cleaner look
I wonder were you placed the GPS receiver, i also own a BMW E46 facelift coupe and placed 2 android car headunits by myself in my car. Every time i see such install video, i see people install that gps receiver at the bottom of the side of the pillar behind the air ventilation. There is a much better place to mount that antenna, which is behind the instrument panel, belive it or not, there is a spot that fits the gps antenna and sits very deep in to the dachboard, and because its all from plastic, the reception is very very good.
If you want to place it on that spot, just pull your steeringwheel towards you, lower the steeringwheel, than unscrew the 2 screws (i think its a torx T20) gently push the instrument panel so that it tilts a little, grab it and pull it gentle towards you, you can put that instrument panel aside and you will see the spot where you can place the gps antenna with double side tape from 3M. it's super easy.
(my apologies if i made grammar and spell errors)
"We now have so much room for activities " dats from Will Ferrell 😂😂
The only thing I don't like about these Android head units is that they're not compatible with Satellite Radio. I've contacted several of them and asked if I can hook up SiriusXM and they all said-negative.
Always check before re-installing 😎👍👍
Definitely gotta do this to my E46! Great video bro! 👍
Christian Mastrile Probably one of the best most useful updates you can do on the E46! It literally changes the look of the console making it look very current. I went with the Xtrons model. Installed a year ago & have had ZERO issues!!
sounds like a pretty sweet deal! Haven't had the chance to get mine yet, but by the looks of it, it seems like an awesome addition to the E46! Appreciate your feedback and input! 👍
Can the Seicane head unit also control the CD changer at the trunk?
The cars had a Pioneer aftermarket flip out screen with a hide away tuner probably hidden behind the glove box and the BMW antenna lead will be there
Is everything will work on the stair wheel you can use them or the dont work hope you answer
Hello where you able to keep your steering wheel controls ?
The unit is cool and on my upgrade list... Nice one!
How do you hook up subs too it? It has a subwoofer plug (green) and red and white
Did it come with the red cambus box..?
How is the audio quality with this unit? Some of them seem to be hit or miss
did the same sort of thing with my 95 e38, thats a fun install :D looks better in the e46 as a lot more popular so better fit.
Does the control work on the steering wheel ?!
what was previously in the space where the A/C ws before?
the installation video on the product page shows you how to install the radio.
I have one but mines only turns on when I have my lights on. Is that normal ? Maybe I have a faulty one ?
Don’t forget using lossses file formats in your system (flac, wav etc) you will feel the differences from mp3. Have fun engine sound and new system
is it the same if my E46 has the original satnav? still plug&play?
Evan I’m pretty sure there’s an app it’s like a tuner base studio that you can read the parameters of your motor like boost and all others my friend has it in his car👍😎
Sweet vid! I like how factory everything looks.
Dude what’s kinda watch is that it’s so dope!
Aahh only if this video came a few days earlier! I just ordered a pioneer touch screen. Oh well I just looked and my kit is plug in play too so no biggies. Looks good Evan!!!
Mine was plug and play but Bluetooth sound doesnt work it connects but no sound
Got a very similar head unit in my mk2 Audi TT here in the U.K. but it’s just a different brand fits perfectly works really well very happy with it suits any car they go in as it looks factory! The torque pro app is really good it has my boost afr and everything you need that has a sensor I really recommend getting a OBD 2 Bluetooth connector for it
Loving the videos mate keep them coming
I have a question. You obviously have Harman Kardon system on your car. Does the surround button on your console work with the android head unit? Do you need different wires?
Audio steering control is automaticaly working ?
head unit also can be your digital booster,temp&O2 gauge if u have the sensors plug
What goes into the GPS slot, a mobile SIM card?
Never been a fan of seicane, but it looks clean
ByakuyaKur0sak1 -Which one do you recommend? Been thinking of one named Pumpkin
NutNbutSpeed pumpkin is a good brand, but I dont know about their tech supports. I've been on the backburner with seicane before for months on a head unit that was bad from the factory
Does the adapter work for steering wheel controls?
i have a question. Is it possible to turn off the "bip" sound when you click on the screen? That would drive me crazy
Yes
I'm about to put a radio like that in my car, but is it still any good a year later?
Hey so I own a 2000 toyota altezza yes automatic which is shit but it's a car and finding a car in new Zealand in a small ass town is very hard. Any ideas of easy and cheap mods I could do ? Cheers
Looks like no one had any suggestions for ya, I don't either but you could Google "ways to upgrade my Toyo Altez?" You should be able to find something,
Just be ready to spend a lot of
[̲̅$̲̅(̲̅ ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°̲̅)̲̅$̲̅]...Good luck S.K .
If I follow everything you do in the video will my connect 😬?
Hi, where do I get the can bus adapter from? I have this unit but no steering control functions? Thanks
Hi there! Nice vid, I see that you have Harman Kardon, don't you need the extra wiring extension from the HU to the rear to make it work properly?
Just got that same unit, have to say the install was easy, but using the same harness on my 2002 m3 the Xtrons buttons do not illuminate, I can go to the menu and change the buttons colors but they soon turn off. Also can't use my steering wheel volume controls. I assume it is because that the additional 10 pin connector that plugged into the original stereo is not connected ?
Do the steering wheel controls still work?
I need to know the answer
What did you do with the HVAC controls? Do they plug into the Seicane?
wanted to ask if your still happy with the unit .hey an also what size tyres you have on that thing?cheers chrisso
but why do you have to do the microphone when on the unit itself is a internal mic? or it does not work?
Will this fit a e46 325i sedan? Not the M3
Does it still work? Can you give an update...I have a 2002 M3 E46 and I am looking to make the same changes....
Did you ever find the adapter you need for the radio
its a 40-eu10 adapter. their made especially for euro vehicles
Ayeeeeee I love your videos Evan! Keep up the awesome work!
Hello,
It's something different for installation if the car is with or without Harman Kardon audio system?
Greetings
Duuuude, the new unit looks really good! Like it came out of the factory this way
How can you hook up subwoofers to this head unit
Excellent video! Bout to do this in my e46
Just did this i dont have Bluetooth audio any reason
Does it have a display off feature drive inn movies dates if u know what I mean
What's the name on that radio?
Ay bro will this work on my 2005 325ci cuz I saw the website and the e46’s say from 99-04
After a year does this head unit still work?
Do they have a unit like this for e36
Does it work for e46 325i
Does it have a reverse camera?
is it possible to connect this radio also to e46 which has the radio head unit in the trunk? I have the cassette + navigation combo which has the big connector in the trunk instead of the front unit. Thanks!
Perfecto did you find out? I have the same in my 2004 325xi in the trunk and I’m
Looking at getting one of these head units just want to make sure it’s plug and play in the front and compatible with the unit
@@TheLyfeofMarc came across this video after 5 years.....still driving with original radio :( ...anybody figured it out how to mount this on models that have radio unit in the trunk?
Do your steering wheel controls still work?
Yes!
Does anyone know if it works with the Harman Kardon system?
Does this fit on a 325CI? I'm assuming so since it's an e46. If you could confirm that would be great.
Thanks!
Luis it fits on every e46 ;)
@@davidjurus5388 WOOOOO
Not really a car guy but the vid was great, but will it work in my BMW 316 compact?
Gross. Why did you get a compact?
What about the ac?
Great video! 💥
Does anyone know if this will fit a Bmw 2003 325i ?
kendrick marquez of course it does ;)
cant you do a full review about it
Have you picked the May end of month giveaway winner yet?
Cool video! Nice trick with using a welding wire
that intro hard af
does it support android auto?
Does anyone know where to find the kit for the climate control because i put it in there to and it doesnt fit right...
We’re you able to figure it out?
is it apple car play compatible?
Jesus christ. Bought my e46 with the screen on, didnt found how it was installed anywhere. Thanks
Been thinking of doing this to my e46 also. Any thoughts on the comparisons for this product vs the dynavin N7 head unit?
Would this work on any e46? I have a 05 330Ci
Mohannad Osama yes
Karuzo thank you!!
Work whit iPhone ?
Who won the vr4
The difficult is the parktronic...
Becareful when using the screen with long nails they tend to scratch and leave horrible lines.
The e46 needs to be detailed!!!
I love that new head unit. You guys simply impress me #Throtlisawesome
oooooh baby! love that m3. Id really love to see more carbon fiber added on to this like maybe a CSL carbon Trunk?
no aux cord though =/ bluetooth audio sucks even if its 5.0...
the antena is the one you thought it was
Seicane is Horrible dont buy I bought one they have horrible service and when the product stops working they want you to pay for shipping and refuses to replace it without it being returned. Mine barely lasted 3 months
You need to install the throtl app on the head unit Lmao
Can I get the same unit on the huntquarters?