300 series head units compatability
Submitted: Saturday, Aug 12, 2023 at 16:49
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Member - bungarra (WA)
I am seriously considering signing up for either a GXL or VX to replace my 2014 200 series.
Very disappointed in Mr Toyota not bothering to consider any decent navigational aids in the GXL and only having sat nav in the VX.
I replaced the head unit in my current GXL 200 with an Android unit and its excellent. Displays all the Android apps that I use for offroad navigation. Specifically, Exploroz traveler that is my main use offroad along with a number of other special interest prospecting/geology apps.
Out of curiosity I tried Android auto on it the other day only to realise its completely useless as any decent Android app doesn't work. In fact, the only offline one was Mapsme...the handful of others were irrelevant for my purpose.
That aside, I'm hoping there are workarounds in particular for some Android apps?
Is that technology out there?
I note there is an aftermarket head unit for the 300 series GXL but not the VX owing to some other Toyota controls that are in it..so that may not ever come on the market.
I am hoping there is some workaround where I can retain the Toyota head unit but somehow use
Exploroz Traveller and a few other Android apps displaying on the OEM unit
Failing that the 300 may not happen as its fundamental for my purposes to have decent off-road navigation on the head unit and I am not prepared to use my phone or tablet in the cab..keeping clutter to the minimum.
Reply By: RMD - Monday, Aug 14, 2023 at 19:09
Monday, Aug 14, 2023 at 19:09
Bungarra.
I know I often see things differently to many other conformist but, I wouldn"t replace the head unit but use a small, ie, phone screen easily viewed at corner of dash and near line of sight. When that is not enough info you can stop, ie, use brakes, and switch on and
check a larger tablet screen when needed. Both of those are then portable to be used in other vehicles/ mates truck, caravan/tent or when walking. Way better in my view! Such versatility is then available to you at lower cost. I resume you already have a phone and tablet.
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