I see in the install video there were some special plastic tools. Are these essential?
EDIT
Sorry saw that they come with the unit.
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GaryT
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I'm in NZ and have a 2017 X-Trail.
It's a Japanese import so has the Japanese navigation system. When ordering does that mean I choose without sat nav?
It also has a fin type roof antenna. Does that mean I already have dab ?
Thanks.
It's a Japanese import so has the Japanese navigation system. When ordering does that mean I choose without sat nav?
It also has a fin type roof antenna. Does that mean I already have dab ?
Thanks.
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MikeGC
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I can’t help with your question but welcome to the Forum Gary
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Omy
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@GaryT as i remember the Japanese model has some differences in the canbus communication(memory a bit foggy). I'm not sure if that was sinosmart or any other vendor but they had a separate version for JP models.
I would recommend you contact sinosmart through the chat function and ask them (give them the photo of the unit) and very clearly state that it's a JP model. They we're helpful with me, but the language barrier sometimes throws a wrench in. (Nothing critical but did wait for the bose harnes an extra 2 weeks)
I would recommend you contact sinosmart through the chat function and ask them (give them the photo of the unit) and very clearly state that it's a JP model. They we're helpful with me, but the language barrier sometimes throws a wrench in. (Nothing critical but did wait for the bose harnes an extra 2 weeks)
Hi all,
I bought a Sinosmart unit recently. I was suprised on the fast delivery, I think it arrived around 7 days earlier than the estimated time. I ordered with the upgrade to 8G/256GB (from 4G/64GB) BOSE version + a DAB receiver + a Fakra cable for GPS, it was almost £300 for UK. It was really easy to install even if I did not open the car before.
I've installed it and 360 degree cameras working, either they come on when in reverse or by long-pressing the Call button.
I use Spotify and Youtube Music, sometimes DAB radio too, so I installed a SIM card so I don't have to create a hotspot from my phone but also in case the car gets stollen I can use Maps Location Sharing to find out where it is. I already downloaded offline maps for Google Maps and I've installed Sygic and downloaded UK so I don't use a lot of data.
I don't seem to have the same bass level as the original unit, not sure if the BOSE subwoofer actually works, I think I will unlock it from the back and try to check, did others have this issue?
Traffic sign reconition DOES work, a lot of people here said it doesn't.
DAB radio had to use an USB receiver (unit comes with a 2x USB female input, I used 1 for DAB and 1 for an USB flash drive).
Overall good unit, sometimes is a bit slow when installing an app, which means the CPU / memory isn't that great. At the moment it annoys me when camera cuts the Spotify sound but the app keeps playing so I miss on the song, I think I will use Tasker to pause Spotify but haven't tried yet if it works. I have tried the internal mic, I've been told they can hear me, not great sound, but alright. I have not installed that ugly external microphone. The SIM did not work immediately, had to press the Reset on the headunit.
I will try some themes to make split screen work better to have maps and radio / music on same display
Some issues:
1. Is there a way to change the button for 360 from the Call button as I would like the voice commands to work?
2. I cannot use Speed Limiter / Cruise Control because the Set buttons don't work, any idea?
3. Not really an issue, but did others installed the SIM card or you think it is overkill?
4. Wifi seems a bit spotty, I assume you either need to install the antenna more towards outside than in the video or get closer to the router.
5. BOSE subwoofer issues / less bass?
6. Developer options are locked on the unit with a password, anyone knows it? I did ask Support but they send me factory password only 8888
7. I don't really like the original "Theme" launcher, so any suggestions?
8. My car doors on the Sinosmart are reversed any help setting them up?
I bought a Sinosmart unit recently. I was suprised on the fast delivery, I think it arrived around 7 days earlier than the estimated time. I ordered with the upgrade to 8G/256GB (from 4G/64GB) BOSE version + a DAB receiver + a Fakra cable for GPS, it was almost £300 for UK. It was really easy to install even if I did not open the car before.
I've installed it and 360 degree cameras working, either they come on when in reverse or by long-pressing the Call button.
I use Spotify and Youtube Music, sometimes DAB radio too, so I installed a SIM card so I don't have to create a hotspot from my phone but also in case the car gets stollen I can use Maps Location Sharing to find out where it is. I already downloaded offline maps for Google Maps and I've installed Sygic and downloaded UK so I don't use a lot of data.
I don't seem to have the same bass level as the original unit, not sure if the BOSE subwoofer actually works, I think I will unlock it from the back and try to check, did others have this issue?
Traffic sign reconition DOES work, a lot of people here said it doesn't.
DAB radio had to use an USB receiver (unit comes with a 2x USB female input, I used 1 for DAB and 1 for an USB flash drive).
Overall good unit, sometimes is a bit slow when installing an app, which means the CPU / memory isn't that great. At the moment it annoys me when camera cuts the Spotify sound but the app keeps playing so I miss on the song, I think I will use Tasker to pause Spotify but haven't tried yet if it works. I have tried the internal mic, I've been told they can hear me, not great sound, but alright. I have not installed that ugly external microphone. The SIM did not work immediately, had to press the Reset on the headunit.
I will try some themes to make split screen work better to have maps and radio / music on same display
Some issues:
1. Is there a way to change the button for 360 from the Call button as I would like the voice commands to work?
2. I cannot use Speed Limiter / Cruise Control because the Set buttons don't work, any idea?
3. Not really an issue, but did others installed the SIM card or you think it is overkill?
4. Wifi seems a bit spotty, I assume you either need to install the antenna more towards outside than in the video or get closer to the router.
5. BOSE subwoofer issues / less bass?
6. Developer options are locked on the unit with a password, anyone knows it? I did ask Support but they send me factory password only 8888
7. I don't really like the original "Theme" launcher, so any suggestions?
8. My car doors on the Sinosmart are reversed any help setting them up?
So I ordered the 6gb/128gb with 2k screen upgrade.. and I'm very happy with it except for one super annoying thing.. The unit keeps deleting google maps offline maps.. I download an area and after a very short time, couple of days max, and then the unit deletes it. Anyone else experienced this?
So for anyone interested the issue is when google maps is integrated(chosen) with the standard car launcher SFP_TS10S, the offline maps gets deleted. If not integrated google maps keeps its offline maps just fine.Kingtrout wrote: ↑Wed Jun 19, 2024 11:16 pm So I ordered the 6gb/128gb with 2k screen upgrade.. and I'm very happy with it except for one super annoying thing.. The unit keeps deleting google maps offline maps.. I download an area and after a very short time, couple of days max, and then the unit deletes it. Anyone else experienced this?
