Andy500
Member Since: 27 Aug 2018
Location: Cheshire
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Hi All,
Can anyone reccomend a good 7” tablet for an install in to a D4. I have most of the bits, surrounds etc and have a really good Nexus 7 gen 2 tablet but I think it’s just a bit too long. So can anyone suggest a good tablet that can be rooted to allow me to run Tasker etc. And obvs it will need GPS built in for sat nav etc.
Apps I want to run will be Amazon Music and Video, Google maps, and another navigation app, Car Launcher Pro and a wireless rear camera app. So don’t think memory needs to be huge.
Any help much appreciated.
Cheers
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 8th Mar 2020 10:19 am |
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Phoebus89
Member Since: 02 Jan 2019
Location: Doncaster
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I can recommend NOT buying a lenovo Tab4 8 plus. It does fit and looks nice but it can only use the charging port for one thing at a time and it doesn't work with USB hubs either.
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| 8th Mar 2020 10:40 am |
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pwheeldon
Member Since: 14 Jan 2020
Location: West Yorks
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This is something I am toying with doing. Are you going to replace the head unit or just the sat nav screen? Discovery 4 GS 2009 Auto Stornoway Grey
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| 8th Mar 2020 10:22 pm |
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Andy500
Member Since: 27 Aug 2018
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 228
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I’m going to just replace the screen and run the sound through the auxiliary input to the existing head unit. Otherwise you need to start buying some serious gear like amps and joycons etc! I only really need something simple as don’t need usb hubs etc. Just GPS and the ability to be rooted but I’m finding it hard to determine which units do it don’t!
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| 8th Mar 2020 11:04 pm |
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pwheeldon
Member Since: 14 Jan 2020
Location: West Yorks
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I have a phone connected through Bluetooth unit at the moment and I am not impressed, there is a massive difference in volume between radio and audio (Aux).
I have a 10" tablet sat in front of the sat nav at the moment for use of Google maps, and it works well in that its held in place with some vecro and doesn't move. But I want to be able to run the phone through it as well as the tablet, so I am thinking I will have to get rid of the head unit. I have a Pioneer head unit that I can install (https://www.halfords.com/technology/car-audio/car-stereos/pioneer-mvh-a210bt.-213070.html). That way can connect the tablet through AUX and the phone through Bluetooth.
I am thinking of getting this lead to bypass the existing amp:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CT51-LR01-Car-S...1702961436
Maybe fit a new amp inline using this lead if it works OK as I would maybe like to put a sub in the boot as well. Discovery 4 GS 2009 Auto Stornoway Grey
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| 9th Mar 2020 2:36 pm |
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pwheeldon
Member Since: 14 Jan 2020
Location: West Yorks
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Where are you getting a Bluetooth reverse camera from? I have had a look and cant find anything? Discovery 4 GS 2009 Auto Stornoway Grey
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| 12th Mar 2020 2:20 pm |
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Andy500
Member Since: 27 Aug 2018
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 228
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It will be a WiFi rear view camera that just needs an app to view. Many available on amazon or eBay etc.
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| 12th Mar 2020 10:46 pm |
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pwheeldon
Member Since: 14 Jan 2020
Location: West Yorks
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Hi, have you used one before? From what I can see you have to connect to the camera wifi to use it. I may be wrong though. Discovery 4 GS 2009 Auto Stornoway Grey
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