Android Head Unit - PX5 MTCD unit

• Speed/Memory: The 8 core, 2GB of ram appears to be the latest and shows little sign of the dreaded slowing down over time.
• Brand: Dasaita (aka Hot Audio) appears to be well-known and support is decent. (I've had a few support questions that they answered within a day or two.)

• Factory GPS Converter (FAKRA to SMA) - To use the built in GPS instead
  
  
• SMA 12" extension (Not RP-SMA, I made the mistake)
  
  
• Dual Amplified antenna adapter
  
  

• Removal of the screen and unit (from glove box)
• PLEASE DON'T CUT ANYTHING, YOU DON"T NEED TO CUT!!!
• Dismantle and transfer of wire harness from glove box to center console

• Wiring mess behind the radio
  
  
• What's left in the glove box
  
  

• Attach factory GPS, I'm currently using the included GPS module stuck to my steering column - DONE
• Find the proper location for the blue antenna amplifier wire (needs ACC/switched power) - DONE
• Properly connect the USB port in the center console... I believe you connect it to the Tan color connection, not Pink as some wire diagrams show
• Run JB4 USB connection through firewall to one of the USB ports - DONE

• Sometimes it takes a bit of time to connect to the phone's hotspot. This typically occurs if I don't turn on the hotspot before the radio turns on.
  
• Mode button: Pressing it will show on the MFD the current mode, but won't allow me to change it with additional presses. Need to go in the Car Configuration App to change mode. UPDATE: Currently working with 'engineering' to hopefully resolve this issue.
  
• Car-Net no longer can tell you where your vehicle is. Everything else appears to function except location. UPDATE: Car-Net has stopped working completely.
  
• Compass display in the MFD no longer works.
  
• Streaming audio via Bluetooth is horrible. (calls sound OK).
  

• 10.2" touch screen!!!
  
• Fast and responsive
  
• Works with factory steering wheel controls and MFD
  
• Wow factor
  
• Waze on the big screen
  
  
  
  
  
• JB4 Mobile via USB connection (low latency vs bluetooth).
  
  
  
  
  

• Known issues listed above.
  
• No Sirius XM *However, you can use the mobile app instead.
  
• I do miss having a volume knob.
  
• Would have preferred the GTI looking dash trim over the gloss black, however it doesn't look bad.
  

• Coming soon...

• Previous install by user rickgram - http://www.golfmk7.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16904
• Stock MIB2 connection info - http://www.golfmk7.com/forums/showthread.php?t=28962 {Note, I believe the Pink and Curry USB are reversed on this diagram}
• Another known MFG of these units - http://xtrons.com/ {I reviewed some of there support drawings/media)
• XDA Developers: Android Auto - https://forum.xda-developers.com/android-auto {all you want to know about Android Auto}
• XDA Developers: PX5 MTCD Specific discussion - https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...px5-mtcd-head-unit-discussion-thread-t3573881 {Contains Tips & Tricks and other useful info}

KevinC said:

I looked at the spec sheet on this thing, and it has an impressively long list of features. My main concern would be build quality & longevity - repeated bloopers in the specs ("Blueteeth"!) serve as a reminder that this is NOT a large, mainstream company producing this unit. Mismatched trim and the lack of any knobs whatsoever would make it a no-go for me. But there's a ton to like there - Waze & Google Maps on a big screen (especially for anyone coming from MIB1) etc. Keep us posted on how it serves you long-term. Good luck!

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Note to contributors and readers:
I would consider these type of units to be BETA... They have their bugs and issues, you may have to reboot it ever so often, upgrade firmware and/or software, deal with work-arounds, restore to factory defaults, etc... If you are faint of heart or easily upset by software/electronics, you may want to see what VW comes out with next.

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joluga123 said:

What about voice commands button from the steering wheel?


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NellyGTI said:

Connections:

• Wiring mess behind the radio
  
  
• What's left in the glove box
  
  

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