GFiveFifty

Anyone have experience with adding a touchscreen just above their differential switches? The link I tried to post isn't working, but you can find the product by going to dmp car design . com, clicking the Mercedes logo and then going to the second page. It looks intriguing, but I'm skeptical about it. Thoughts?

shiann

A few other members were discussing this company/android screen here:

Originally this thread was for the 2013-2018 updated style center console, but a member purchased the older styled interior. So far the reviews have been good overall.

https://mbworld.org/forums/g-class-w...13-2018-a.html

Willard Lee

I just installed a similar unit on a 2017 G63. It already had "wired" carplay, but with this unit you get wireless carplay. Pretty straight forward install - integration works well with with OEM stereo. If you press the NTG icon, it basically put you into the OEM stereo display and all functions work. All the steering wheel controls work..and if you are in any of the android functions, the OEM rear camera still pops on when you go in reverse and then goes back to the screen when you start driving away. Also it toggles between the stereo inputs automatically...so you can use your OEM XMRadio, then flip into the Android carplay and it will automatically switch you into AUX which is where the Android unit plays out from.

I got the 12.25 size screen from carlife - their support is fantastic as I've gotten a couple new software downloads to fix a couple weird nagging things!

Love the larger screen size in carplay mode...plus if you want it works like any other android unit where you could load all the apps on the unit and run it natively as well (vs off your phone) as long as you are connected to the internet. It has a spot for a SIM card to give it dedicated data as well. Haven't fooled around with that part of it much but loving the wireless carplay and screen size!!!

pdeacon

Looks great. Nice upgrade.

Makbros

Looks great. Can you share the link?
thanks

scrubs15

I have the 10.25" version from DMP -straightforward install and was able to 'theme'/'skin' it to make it more Mercedes-esque. Requires a little bit of basic computer knowledge but if you can follow instructions you can figure it out. Carplay is basically 90% of what I use it for and it works great.

Rimola

I might have to bite the bullet on this. Def looks sharp.

FatTony001

Is it hard to install?
looks hard for a DIY
looks sharp

iluvspl

have you noticed any loss in sound quality or volume difference with the stereo with the new screen since it goes thru auxiliary now?

scrubs15

Answering some questions above:
Sound quality was initially a bit troublesome for me but after updating to Android 10 and MCU updates, I don't have any complaints about audio quality. Radio volume and AUX volume are matched so there's no BLASTING of your music when switching between inputs. This was initially an issue (as mentioned above) but the most recent software updates have resolved this for me.

Install-wise: not hard, especially if you've ever installed a car radio before. DMP has video guides for everything and they're helpful. Took me 1-2hrs in a hot garage with lots of breaks. Most people can do it themselves with some patience but an auto-shop shouldnt charge you for more than 2-3hrs of labor. As above mentioned, getting the aux cable back to the center console armrest location is a pain (not quite long enough).

Functionality-wise: it's great. Boot-up is a little slow (~15s) but you get to look at pretty Mercedes boot animations which look nice. Carplay connects wirelessly automatically in another ~15-20 seconds. Not instant-on like OEM radios but it's not cumbersome since it happens automatically without docking/connecting anything. I've never had CarPlay before so this is a gamechanger for me.

Here's a link for some mercedes boot animations: https://mega.nz/folder/CY4BSCiY#GzEDQRdR-LzYZAqh8miCmg
You can also make boot splash screens too, I have a custom made brabus logo for mine since mine is Brabus'd out.

Quick shot of mine, I themed/made the icons and edited some other stuff to make it match my car/iPhone better. Happy to share the theme with anyone who wants it. Post questions if you have them, I'm happy to answer.

GFiveFifty

[QUOTE=scrubs15;8160946]Answering some questions above:
Sound quality was initially a bit troublesome for me but after updating to Android 10 and MCU updates, I don't have any complaints about audio quality. Radio volume and AUX volume are matched so there's no BLASTING of your music when switching between inputs. This was initially an issue (as mentioned above) but the most recent software updates have resolved this for me.

Install-wise: not hard, especially if you've ever installed a car radio before. DMP has video guides for everything and they're helpful. Took me 1-2hrs in a hot garage with lots of breaks. Most people can do it themselves with some patience but an auto-shop shouldnt charge you for more than 2-3hrs of labor. As above mentioned, getting the aux cable back to the center console armrest location is a pain (not quite long enough).

Functionality-wise: it's great. Boot-up is a little slow (~15s) but you get to look at pretty Mercedes boot animations which look nice. Carplay connects wirelessly automatically in another ~15-20 seconds. Not instant-on like OEM radios but it's not cumbersome since it happens automatically without docking/connecting anything. I've never had CarPlay before so this is a gamechanger for me.

Here's a link for some mercedes boot animations: https://mega.nz/folder/CY4BSCiY#GzEDQRdR-LzYZAqh8miCmg
You can also make boot splash screens too, I have a custom made brabus logo for mine since mine is Brabus'd out.

Quick shot of mine, I themed/made the icons and edited some other stuff to make it match my car/iPhone better. Happy to share the theme with anyone who wants it. Post questions if you have them, I'm happy to answer. [/QUOTE/]

Thanks for posting a link to the boot animations! How do you actually load those onto the touchscreen? Do you access the boot animations through the touchscreen and download directly onto the device?

scrubs15

1) get a USB stick, format to FAT32
2) create an empty folder called OEM on that drive
3) inside the OEM folder, place bootanimation.zip
4) stick it in the usb port on your android system in the car, boot / start the car. it wont update the first time around, but after the system starts up, you can remove the stick and in the future it will be there for subsequent boot-ups. no further setting changes needed

same goes for boot splash image (you see both during start up: animation then image). you need to convert the image to splash.img (a little tricky but can find a guide for you) and then place that splash.img file inside the OEM folder. same thing, will appear after a second reboot

this forum has a good amount of info (scattered all over the place tho). i was able to theme/skin most of what i wanted and change some button actions, etc

here's a couple different brabus boot images i made (i have a black/gold theme going on).

iluvspl

the column of car play and the Spotify and music apps is my concern. I think the column level of the factory stereo is already weak so I don’t want to lose Anymore volume.

scrubs15

not quite sure what you mean but there are settings to volume-match radio and AUX-in. mine works fine without any volume knob changing between inputs.

also, it's an android tablet- you can download any app you want and 'replace' the music icon with whatever app you want. mine goes to pandora.

iluvspl

what I was referring to was what the other member mentioned. Since these screen work thru the AUX connection the overall volume of sound coming out is lower than what it was previously. Since the G wagon sound system is fairly weak in my opinion I listen to pretty much full volume. I just don't want to get the screen and go to use car play and all of a sudden the playback is not as loud.

scrubs15

Basically need to make a PNG file 1280x480, and for whatever reason I believe it needs to be converted to 24-bit. I used an online image converter for that. Put that image in the 'pics' folder and then hit 'CREATE_LOGO.bat' (this method only for Windows OS). it spits out a .img file in 'output' folder.

Then yes, rename it to splash.img, put it in OEM folder on the USB drive, insert, boot car. It wont be there first boot but it will automatically show up for subsequent boot-ups. You don't need to select anything on boot images, doing it this way automatically replaces the default image. You can remove the USB after the first boot.

Feel free to virus check the attachment, I downloaded it off XDA forums I believe but can't find the original link. No issues on my end. I left my Brabus image in there for testing purposes.

ash0468

• Groovy setup guys, DO you have pictures or videos of the back of your radio or screen to show how wiring is connected.? Thanks

Rimola

Installed mine from DMP last night. Ran into what I thought was an issue with the screen resolution for the reverse camera and factory NTG infotainment system. Did not know that there was a code you had to enter first in order to gain access to menu in order to change resolution. Tech support helped with that. Overall, install is not terrible, but I still had a buddy of mine do the install since it helps to have experience.

https://freeimage.host/i/2E5FMQ

https://freeimage.host/i/2E5OJ9

Bigreyrey

Hi @scrubs15 ,

Thanks for sharing the Mega folder full of animations, they are excellent. I have also recently installed one of these screens and they are fantastic.

Two questions;

1 - I saw that you offer customized animations for a small fee..... I would love to take you up on this offer. I have a G63 and would love a G Class style boot up if that is something you can do?

2 - Did you experience any feedback / interference on the AUX input? Mine has started to develop a buzzing / hissing noise. I have ordered a AUX Isolator which I hope will fix the issue, just wondering if you had seen this too?

Cheers

scrubs15

Hi I don't make custom animations but there are tools out there that can break up a video file into the animation files needed for this.
I haven't had any issues with feedback. Maybe start unplugging anything else that is plugged in to outlets in the car. From my understanding most of the time feedback comes from other non-factory stuff that has been added. Mixed reviews on those ground loop isolators, hope it works out

FERDI_

Hello, my name is Cédric, I'm french, i saw your post on your new screen in G63 AMG, i have the same car, i would like to do the same thing.
Have you got photo for removing Comand, I don't know how making. How removing central air in front?
Thanks for all information

FERDI_

Hello, my name is Cédric, I saw your post for installing new screen, i would like to make the same thing but I don't know how remove Comand online, can you help me and explain me how you did?
Best regard
Cédric

ArcticE

I just got this screen in today and will tackle the install tomorrow. Does anybody have the installation instructions or can point me to a good video or post detailing the install on a G wagon? Thanks, so pumped!!

archprop

Hello. Did anyone come across installation instructions or videos? I’d love to understand the step by step prior to purchasing. Thanks

GFiveFifty

Try contacting Daniel from DMP on What'sApp. His number is +60 175521201. Mr. Seven from DMP can also be helpful. His number is +60 176071426.

I took the screen out of mine after a couple weeks because the installation was a nightmare and it never got working properly, but Daniel and Mr. Seven are probably your best bets for installation help.