After market Android 4.4.4 Quad Core complete install. Vids and Pics and txt
#101
Senior Member
#102
Senior Member
Hi, I am seriously considering this upgrade. Can someone share how wires are routed between the trunk and the unit? Are there tracks to run the wires and are they easy to get to ( covers easily removed ) ? btw, my vehicle does have the HK speaker system and navigation which no longer works.
#104
Senior Member
Awesome thanks. And if I find a solution to the Bluetooth echo on the other end I will let you know. (A solution that does not involve soldering and rewiring the unit)
Last edited by tubaprde; 11-27-2015 at 09:40 AM.
#106
Newbie
im getting through mine, taking a long time, its been warm here last little while and work keeps interrupting haha
still have to build a proper surround for amps, mono is in the spare wheel well
i love how this looks haha
early stages, testing the rig out before actually mounting and tidying everything
crossovers hidden
still have to build a proper surround for amps, mono is in the spare wheel well
i love how this looks haha
early stages, testing the rig out before actually mounting and tidying everything
crossovers hidden
#107
Senior Member
im getting through mine, taking a long time, its been warm here last little while and work keeps interrupting haha still have to build a proper surround for amps, mono is in the spare wheel well i love how this looks haha early stages, testing the rig out before actually mounting and tidying everything crossovers hidden
Also how is your Bluetooth quality for the person on the other end echo wise?
#108
Very glad I found this thread as my COMAND unit in my 2009 CLS550 just broke (it goes into a reset loop and doesn't boot anymore). MB wants >$5000 to replace it which is insane. I am now looking for a proper replacement and this unit seems to be the best option. As the 2009 CLS550 is the W219 (C219) this unit should fit but neither of the two sources from above list the 2009 CLS550 as a car this would fit in:
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Andro...2ef9eaa42c8ec3
http://www.ebay.com/itm/201423007488?rmvSB=true
Is this just an oversight or is there a specific reason why this unit would not fit a 2009 CLS550? Any info appreciated...
Thanks,
Mike
http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Andro...2ef9eaa42c8ec3
http://www.ebay.com/itm/201423007488?rmvSB=true
Is this just an oversight or is there a specific reason why this unit would not fit a 2009 CLS550? Any info appreciated...
Thanks,
Mike
Last edited by mikeschuster; 12-05-2015 at 05:39 PM.
#109
Hi,
Do you know which version NTG you got?
NTG2?
Could take a pic possible?
Also which AMP have you got?
Might have to look behind left panel in boot.
Should be NTG2 from recollection think they switched to that from 2007 to 2010.
Cheers
Do you know which version NTG you got?
NTG2?
Could take a pic possible?
Also which AMP have you got?
Might have to look behind left panel in boot.
Should be NTG2 from recollection think they switched to that from 2007 to 2010.
Cheers
#110
I am pretty sure I have NTG 2.5 (with 6CD changer, not sure about the audio, I think it's Bose). I will take a pic once the car is back from the dealer.
#112
Ntg2.5 would work, but you will need to rewrite some of the included harnesses.
Does anyone have fitment issue with the head unit? I cannot get mine to fit flush, as it sits out a little and I cannot figure out what's going wrong. The wires in the back are not getting in the way either.
Does anyone have fitment issue with the head unit? I cannot get mine to fit flush, as it sits out a little and I cannot figure out what's going wrong. The wires in the back are not getting in the way either.
#113
Ntg2.5 would work, but you will need to rewrite some of the included harnesses.
Does anyone have fitment issue with the head unit? I cannot get mine to fit flush, as it sits out a little and I cannot figure out what's going wrong. The wires in the back are not getting in the way either.
Does anyone have fitment issue with the head unit? I cannot get mine to fit flush, as it sits out a little and I cannot figure out what's going wrong. The wires in the back are not getting in the way either.
Will take out again shortly and compare with my original NTG1.
Or maybe some wire sticking out at the back will see.
Cheers
#114
I figured it out. You have to cut/grind down a hump of plastic on the dash that's between the mounting holes. It's an square section about an inch, with ridges. Now it fits perfectly flush.
iPhone with lightning cable does not work with the stereo, but I will try using a 30-pin adapter and cable and then it'll probably work.
Is a way to adjust the button backlighting color? I see a backlighting color setting in the factory settings but it doesn't appear to work.
I still need to change the dashboard coding and remove the nonfunctional phone and navigation menus.
iPhone with lightning cable does not work with the stereo, but I will try using a 30-pin adapter and cable and then it'll probably work.
Is a way to adjust the button backlighting color? I see a backlighting color setting in the factory settings but it doesn't appear to work.
I still need to change the dashboard coding and remove the nonfunctional phone and navigation menus.
#115
I figured it out. You have to cut/grind down a hump of plastic on the dash that's between the mounting holes. It's an square section about an inch, with ridges. Now it fits perfectly flush.
iPhone with lightning cable does not work with the stereo, but I will try using a 30-pin adapter and cable and then it'll probably work.
Is a way to adjust the button backlighting color? I see a backlighting color setting in the factory settings but it doesn't appear to work.
I still need to change the dashboard coding and remove the nonfunctional phone and navigation menus.
iPhone with lightning cable does not work with the stereo, but I will try using a 30-pin adapter and cable and then it'll probably work.
Is a way to adjust the button backlighting color? I see a backlighting color setting in the factory settings but it doesn't appear to work.
I still need to change the dashboard coding and remove the nonfunctional phone and navigation menus.
Great to hear. Did you happen to take a snapshot to share?
Cheers
#117
There's a different rom that has better support for steering wheel controls?
Does anyone have more info?
I have a 5 channel class D amp installed with the new head unit and it sounds fantastic.
Does anyone have more info?
I have a 5 channel class D amp installed with the new head unit and it sounds fantastic.
#118
Member
JoeNobody,
I believe you are talking about the Malaysk ROM. There is a looooong thread on XDA with multiple mentions of it. They have branched out some of the forum because of the multitude of brands/manufactures of these units. From what I've been reading, Malaysk has stripped the ROM of a lot of bloatware and has a pretty solid thing going.
Here is the thread. Hopefully that helps.
I believe you are talking about the Malaysk ROM. There is a looooong thread on XDA with multiple mentions of it. They have branched out some of the forum because of the multitude of brands/manufactures of these units. From what I've been reading, Malaysk has stripped the ROM of a lot of bloatware and has a pretty solid thing going.
Here is the thread. Hopefully that helps.
#119
Has anyone tried installing a front camera? The head unit has a second composite video input, but it looks like some are using USB cameras for the front camera? It would be amazing to get one of the driving lane assist apps to work correctly.
#120
Senior Member
I never got my dvr can to work. I'm not sure if it's a faulty head unit for faulty camera?
#122
Member
#123
The instructions are in the first post of that enormous XDA thread, but basically you just download a 500mb file, copy it to the maps SD card, pop in the card and then on the unit go to Settings -> About -> System Updates, and it'll prompt you to install the rom.
For data I'm using iPhone wifi hotspot sharing. Google maps apps now allows you to download offline maps, so you can use that without bothering with data tethering.
For data I'm using iPhone wifi hotspot sharing. Google maps apps now allows you to download offline maps, so you can use that without bothering with data tethering.
#124
Senior Member
The instructions are in the first post of that enormous XDA thread, but basically you just download a 500mb file, copy it to the maps SD card, pop in the card and then on the unit go to Settings -> About -> System Updates, and it'll prompt you to install the rom. For data I'm using iPhone wifi hotspot sharing. Google maps apps now allows you to download offline maps, so you can use that without bothering with data tethering.
#125
Suggest to turn down volume.
Also consider using an external microphone
Also keep in mind these unit seem to have an issue with the mic hardware and amp.
For a proper fix u would likely need a hardware mod.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=266066
Look for "Mic sound is awful and click show content.
Cheers