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danamags
 


Member Since: 12 Mar 2021
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United States 2015 LR4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Santorini BlackLR4
rooting?

thisandy wrote:
I have had mine installed now for nearly three months. I absolutely loved it,without doubt it’s the best mod you can do to an ageing Discovery.When I first installed it and began playing around, I did experience a few unexpected closures,but since I rooted it (a heart stopping experience)and got rid of all the preloaded cr*p and bloatware it’s been perfect.Boot up time is not fast, but the radio is instant and reverse camera is instant and by the time I have buckled up and driven out of my drive,everything is up and running. I recently watched a comparison video showing the differences between the px6 and the px3, (mine) there is not a lot in it.Saying that, the px6 is a better option.Mine behaves just as you would expect from an android tablet.It’s definitely not slow.For all the stuff that is now on there I find that CarPlay is what I use most.Just go for it,you won’t be disappointed and you can easily revert to the Stone Age at any time.
Andy


waiting for my unit to arrive this week and then I'm going to jump into the install, but wondering what you mean rooting it to get rid of bloatware? any advice on this? Seems like it would be the smart thing to do but not sure I'm tech savvy enough to know what to do.
  
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thisandy
 


Member Since: 28 Jan 2018
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Wales 2010 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Auto Zermatt SilverDiscovery 4

Rooting an android is like jailbreaking, you gain access like an administrator in windows.You can modify stuff you normally do not have access to.It’s not for the faint hearted.Do some research,look for forums. I use an old android phone to practice.
Andy
  
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danamags
 


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United States 2015 LR4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Santorini BlackLR4

What was some of the bloat ware of concern? Or was it more about being able to personalize?
  
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danamags
 


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United States 2015 LR4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Santorini BlackLR4

So anyone have any idea why it keeps dropping the internet/WiFi? It’s on my home WiFi literally sitting in the garage so it’s a strong signal. Video here: https://youtube.com/shorts/LAHDTqRYkSA?feature=share
  
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Wales 2010 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Auto Zermatt SilverDiscovery 4

Try disabling your phone Wi-Fi just in case it’s trying to connect it, also you could make CarPlay a manual connection instead of automatic and see if it helps.
Andy
  
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danamags
 


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United States 2015 LR4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Santorini BlackLR4

thisandy wrote:
Rooting an android is like jailbreaking, you gain access like an administrator in windows.You can modify stuff you normally do not have access to.It’s not for the faint hearted.Do some research,look for forums. I use an old android phone to practice.
Andy


Andy - would you recommend using an app like Framaroot to root the device if you cannot do it with a computer? Thanks in advance for your wisdom.
  
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thisandy
 


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Wales 2010 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Auto Zermatt SilverDiscovery 4

I used KingRoot or Kingoroot, you may have to try different ones as they don’t always work, some get stuck. I strongly recommend thorough research on rooting forums. It must be approached with caution, you can easily brick your device.
  
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Roberto
 


Member Since: 26 May 2015
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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 HSE Auto Adriatic BlueDiscovery 3

Hi, how did you manage to make CarPlay work? I’m straggling with this Android Technology wrote:


You’ll see the CarPlay wireless kick in which I’m going to try and turn off so I open it up manually.

Video quality is great on this screen and responsiveness after its booted fully (you’ll see a few slow responses initially) is really good as well.

GPS connection (cables tomorrow) and audio speaker (front/rear) problem aside I am loving this unit and once I’ve got it setup and the homepage sorted out fully, it will be a fantastic replacement and upgrade.

One item I’m still mixed on is whether to use hotspot on phone or get a separate USB with SIM card for car. At the moment if you use the phone hotspot you have to connect it manually every time.
  
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Member Since: 23 Oct 2020
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Wales 2012 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Nara BronzeDiscovery 4
Rear Entertainment

First off I have read every one of the 18 pages of posts, very informative and getting me excited to join in.

This might be the stupidest question there is, but what kind of functionality improvements are there in terms of what can be pushed to the rear entertainment screens (if installed)?
  
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Big_Dan
 


Member Since: 28 Jan 2005
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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 4.4 V8 HSE Auto Santorini BlackDiscovery 3

Anyone fitted one of these, with the screen at the top?

https://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/Car...2ef63321i1
 2003 Discovery 2 V8 GS
2005 Discovery 3 V8 HSE
2022 Mercedes-Benz EQB 300 AMG-Line 
 
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thisandy
 


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Wales 2010 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 HSE Auto Zermatt SilverDiscovery 4

For people who are not happy about buying from China, there is a European based company that looks interesting.Advertising Tesla style units for the D4 and the D3.
https://www.tradetecglobal.com/en/land-rov...r3245.html

  
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neilh57
 


Member Since: 02 Aug 2015
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United Kingdom 2015 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Corris GreyDiscovery 4

So, after following this excellent thread and the very detailed write-ups, I've just ordered mine from Yanav store [https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001506583674.html]

Final price 4GB RAM/64GB ROM with Carplay was US$ 738 (£534.95)which included free shipping (DHL was an option for faster delivery but at an extra $50-80). As I'm not able to get it fitted for another couple of weeks this really didn't seem worth the extra.

I spent ages talking to a rep on the online chat and must say he/she was very helpful.

Looking forward to getting it fitted and trying it out.

Thanks all for the excellent info so far[/url]
 2015 Discovery 4 HSE
Grey with Black pack 
 
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aqua0
 


Member Since: 02 Mar 2019
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United Kingdom 2011 Discovery 4 3.0 TDV6 Landmark LE Auto Fuji WhiteDiscovery 4

I really hope your experience is better than mine with Yanav!
Mine took nearly 7wks to arrive. Instructions were poor at best. Finally figured everything out, stripped out my car and fitted it, only to discover the bloody thing didn’t work. Spent ages sending messages/whatsapps/photos/videos etc of everything trying to resolve but all failed.
Agreed to return unit and I’m still waiting for another unit to be shipped.
Told so many lies and Censored - it’s been posted 5 times now but still no tracking number! Allegedly will be shipped tomorrow but I’m not holding my breath. Will see if I get a tracking number or not. I’ve already decided that unless I have it in my hands by 2wks on Friday that I’ll be putting in a PayPal clawback.
  
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neilh57
 


Member Since: 02 Aug 2015
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United Kingdom 2015 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Corris GreyDiscovery 4

Oh. That doesn't sound good.

I'll keep the thread updated with my progress and I hope your experience gets better
 2015 Discovery 4 HSE
Grey with Black pack 
 
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United Kingdom 2015 Discovery 4 3.0 SDV6 HSE Auto Corris GreyDiscovery 4

Oh. That doesn't sound good.

I'll keep the thread updated with my progress and I hope your experience gets better
 2015 Discovery 4 HSE
Grey with Black pack 
 
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