ahmed612

Great Thread ,,

Im going to buy the latest one as well ,,

for the GPS Antenna ,, what type of connector/ splitter is needed to connect the OME antenna

Do I need any additional cables to mirror the phone screen ?

htce38

The nice thing about the unit I listed in that it does WIRELESS carplay and screen mirror, no cables needed.

Splitter like this one should work:

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_fro...Desc=0&_sop=15

rllmuk

I too have installed this N600 screen and the lack of instructions was utterly infuriating, made worse as the seller neglected to include one of the cables (LVDS) which I then had to pay more to get them to post... Only then did they link me to details on issues and partial instructions!

I’ll post up some videos and instructions that helped me on top of what is in this thread for others benefit.

One question - does anyone have their screen configured to switch to the OEM reversing camera automatically when reverse engaged, even if not in OEM screen and in CarPlay, for example?

htce38

On the main screen, go into settings, then system, camera selection, select oem camera. After that, camera will work as normal in oem and CarPlay screen.

Also, you can file a claim with aliexpress to get some money back for the missing cable you had to get.

rllmuk

Yes I did that already, they want to send me a ‘free’ camera instead 🤦‍♂️ Still in process.

Will try that setting though mine is set to 360 already I think.

ahmed612

I pulled the trigger and I ordered the unit

For those installed the unit, will you sill be able to display videos from the front screen to rear ones ? any additional cables needed?

rllmuk

Selecting OEM camera worked for me, so thank you @htce38

Enjoying the unit on a weekend away for the first time, is good to have CarPlay back - is all the GL63 was lacking!

edit: also for any UK viewers it works fine with DAB and CarPlay in RHD mode...

ahmed612

Anyone has installed instruction manual for this unit?

rllmuk

I have a new question - when I make calls throigh CarPlay the microphone works fine (MB mic, not the one that came with the headunit). However when I receive calls they can’t hear me - any ideas?

ahmed612

I installed the unit .. but can not connect the car Bluetooth? .. did anyone face this problem?
I get this error

Chedman13

Can anyone post a link of the "latest" and "greatest" one? I might purchase this again and try it out if the screen resolution has improved.

ahmed612

Bluetooth screen showing as "not activated "

Do you have same issue?

htce38

Try go into your phone, find this device and pair it. After that, it should pair automatically.

htce38

I think the one I posted above from aliexpress is still the most current one.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000...%2315618%23919

ahmed612

I want to connect the unit to the car via Bluetooth for the sound instead of the AUX cable

I did factory rest hoping to fix the problem but now I lost some functions ! , I can not control the unit with the fob

can you please help me to take photos of the sittings in the factory sittings window in your unit?

htce38

Check for info here:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000919069549.html

Lyttle66

I think you need to plug the aux cable from the Android unit into the plug in the center console. That worked for me.

rllmuk

Yes you’d need a Bluetooth to AMI/AUX interface to connect it that way. I tried one but the connector I bought didn’t work in the X166. So I have the aux cable routed out the bottom of the centre console on the passenger side then tuned under the trim up to the AUX in the arm rest. My only issue left is that audio on incoming calls over CarPlay doesn’t work. Dialling out works fine though thankfully. If I could solve this last issue it’d be working perfectly for me.

edit: thinking about it am still connected to MB Bluetooth, which might be causing that - will drop that connection off and try it out...

edit2: yes all works fine now after disconnecting from MB Bluetooth.... 🤦‍♂️

re: comments about the reversing camera, I have the 360 OEM camera and the quality is fine - same as OEM screen but no where near what the screen is capable of. Will grab a couple of stills if it’ll help? (my unit is N600 off AliExpress)

ahmed612

Yes I have this setup in place already and working ,, but I want to connect the audio through the Bluetooth , better quality and better to use the car system for calls

ahmed612

Excellent content ,, something to save when needed , thanks

but does not include anything about the problem im facing

ahmed612

Did anyone manage to connect the unit to the GL Bluetooth ?

want to see if this is a common issue or only me!

rllmuk

I’m not an Android user so getting my head around the system, anyone know where to put new boot logo/start up images so I can import them in the system menu?

rllmuk

No. I believe it won’t work. You need a Bluetooth AMI adaptor as AUX in to not use a cable - I also tried one of these but it wouldn’t work.

htce38

Do you need the original setting for the android unit or MB comand setting?

snaoum

Anyone know how to enable bluetooth sudio out on these units to connect it to comand?