Any Tesla radio installs?

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I really want this again. However, I'm waiting to see how people like it after it's installed. If nothing else, it looks really cool. I wonder if it will update the Android system like my phone does
 

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I really want this again. However, I'm waiting to see how people like it after it's installed. If nothing else, it looks really cool. I wonder if it will update the Android system like my phone does
It'll doubtfully do any updates other than those required by user installed apps. In fact, I would guess the system is designed not too.
Again, we shall see in time. I'll update when it arrives.


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Don't expect this unit to update like your phone would. This is essentially a device running a modified version of android, NOT an android tablet or phone. I do have most of the extra features in my truck so I do plan to do a pretty indepth testing and review just waiting on shipping confirmation.
 

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Not sure if this has been addressed since guys have started getting them but can anyone confirm if the uconnect features are retained? Locator? App remote start?

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You guys see the new 19 ram with the 12” screen? Cool feature about that one is you can custom configure the whole screen to be one full layout vs having 2 seperate areas on the screen like this one. The rest of the truck is hideous tho lol but the inside looks real nice.

Guys better get these installed! I keep tempting my neighbor with a 16 3500 with the 5.0 screen.
 

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I have buy one unit on phoenixandroidradios.com with 2gb of ram and 64gb of memory, the unit have android 6.0.1 preinstalled.
one connector, the a/c adapter, was wrong, I have modify them for put original a/c cable inside
 

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Looks like they're finally putting an intuitive control on the left (and right) side of the steering wheel instead of the stupid layout of arrows we currently have.
 

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I have buy one unit on phoenixandroidradios.com with 2gb of ram and 64gb of memory, the unit have android 6.0.1 preinstalled.
one connector, the a/c adapter, was wrong, I have modify them for put original a/c cable inside
It's not running 6.0.1 it just SAYS it is. Look around you'll find other claims of it as well. I just got my tracking # so I'll be keeping a close eye on things for mine to arrive. In total it took 10 days to for it to ship. Over the time they were emailing me asking me questions about my existing setup, however due to the time difference (I'm on Eastern Standard Time) and they were typically emailing me between 9pm and 2 am my time so usually it meant only an email or two at a time.
 

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I just spoke to Linkswell, the products on eBay and Phoenix and Espony are knock offs. If you have 7 speed AC the connectors work, otherwise they'll be wrong. The OS is Android 4.4.4 and will not be updated, ever. Their unit is made in China so maybe the knock offs are the same (patent stealing). The Linkswell unit retails for $1,900 and it just came to market.
 
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I just spoke to Linkswell, the products on eBay and Phoenix and Espoy are knock offs. If you have 7 speed AC the connectors work, otherwise they'll be wrong. The OS is Android 4.4.4 and will not be updated, ever. Their unit is made in China so maybe the knock offs are the same (patent stealing). The Linkswell unit retails for $1,900 and it just came to market.
$1900? More like the Linkswell units are markups.

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My tracking number just went active (as in finally moving) and UPS says it'll be here Monday.
I wouldn't be too concerned with the Android operating system. Do a little research and you'll find it plays very little factor in how this will operate.
I was getting frustrated with Espony. By the time it arrives, it will be just short of 3 weeks from when my payment was received. If you make a purchase, make sure to use PayPal; they'll have your back if needed. They actually reached out to me with concerns they hadn't received and shipping information. I thought that was pretty cool.
As for the 1gb RAM vs. 2gb RAM and Android version: there are multiple apps you can run on this system that will extract the truth. If you find you were sold an item not matching the description and you are not pleased, PayPal will help resolve that as well.

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I get the feeling that these are made to order.

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I have buy one unit on phoenixandroidradios.com with 2gb of ram and 64gb of memory, the unit have android 6.0.1 preinstalled.
one connector, the a/c adapter, was wrong, I have modify them for put original a/c cable inside
Regarding your AC adapter, was your OEM head unit a 4 speed fan control or a 7 speed fan control?
 

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From what I can gather they are programmed per order, not made per order. I have a feeling they have a warehouse full of these when an order comes in a tech has to flash certain firmware and information for it to interface with the specific system it's going into.
 

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From what I can gather they are programmed per order, not made per order. I have a feeling they have a warehouse full of these when an order comes in a tech has to flash certain firmware and information for it to interface with the specific system it's going into.

I would bet the screen (universal?) is not attached to the bezel (vehicle specific), when the order comes in, those two pieces are assembled.
 

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You two are probably right...makes sense.

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Regarding your AC adapter, was your OEM head unit a 4 speed fan control or a 7 speed fan control?
I have oem 8.4 uconnect, 2016 ram limited, 7 speed fan control, the adapter was a little different, i have cut the plastic on a connector and they fit.
Sound of these unit seems good like the oem, the fm tuner is a biti inaccuratewhen you try to find new stations, I have not problem with the manual search
I replace the factory navigation app with waze and I use my phone as an hotspot for the radio
I think that the price is good for the product, on the invoice for the customs phoenixradio put 150$, I have pay in total 600euros (700$) for the unit with 64gb of memory and 2gb of ram
Only one advice, be careful when you screw new unit on the ram console, the blezel is chinese and you can damage it if you screw too hard
Factory usb works
Factory rear camera works
Factory cd player not (useless for me with these radio)
 

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