"Tesla Style" 10.4 Android Radio Information

[knightjp]

I saw in a number of videos where you first connect your phone via bluetooth and then you start up the Zlink application. It works and my Apple Carplay works wirelessly on my unit.
Now whenever I start up the truck, it connects Carplay automatically.

I did make a mistake and accidentally remove the Zlink app. I tried to put a direct access to Carplay on the top icons. Did a bit of research and found this link..

zlink-wla-a-zhuoxw-release-v4.0.26_jg.apk

Посмотреть и скачать с Яндекс Диска

disk.yandex.ru

If you accidentally remove your Zlink, just download the app using the link.

 

[Sailor K]

Thanks for reply. Sounds like the lack of android auto bluetooth connection is an old limitation, or the FB Phoenix guy was out of whack.

 

[SitKneelBend]

Thanks for reply. Sounds like the lack of android auto bluetooth connection is an old limitation, or the FB Phoenix guy was out of whack.

I believe they achieve wireless AA via a third party adapter. Its not built into the radio.

 

[Tim7139]

...They said something about carplay...Stock 5" allows bluetooth connection to my android phone...

Wired or wireless Carplay adds much more functionality than the basic bluetooth connection on your factory 5" or the new radio.

 

[tacticalzl1]

Read through most of this, but not seeing to many love this radio or really hate it. Is it worth the money? Where is the best place to purchase from?

 

[knightjp]

@tacticalzl1 I can only tell you my experience with it. Personally, I prefer the 10.4 inch screen unit over the 12" because it looks more factory. The hazard switch is in the stock spot and apart from the A/C dials, I'm not missing much from the OEM.
I was skeptical at first with these radios. The only reason I wanted to change my OEM 8.4 was to get Navigation via Apple Carplay. But finding a stock OEM unit from a 2018 Ram was proving to be hard and I wanted navigation on my truck as soon as possible. A friend of mine is a fan of these Android units and had one fitted to his German Audi A7 and it looked and operated like it was a stock unit. Therefore I decided to give it a shot and to be honest, I really like it. It works well and the large screen is really good for Navigation.
There are one or two issues I would like to get sorted out. This has more to do with aesthetics than functionality. In terms of functionality, the unit is top notch. There are quirks that I need to get to grips with, but nothing that will prevent me from using the unit any further. TBH, I think I like this unit over putting a stock OEM 8.4 now.
I put in a link where I got mine from. It was for a very decent price.

 

[BadDadSam]

@tacticalzl1 I can only tell you my experience with it. Personally, I prefer the 10.4 inch screen unit over the 12" because it looks more factory. The hazard switch is in the stock spot and apart from the A/C dials, I'm not missing much from the OEM.
I was skeptical at first with these radios. The only reason I wanted to change my OEM 8.4 was to get Navigation via Apple Carplay. But finding a stock OEM unit from a 2018 Ram was proving to be hard and I wanted navigation on my truck as soon as possible. A friend of mine is a fan of these Android units and had one fitted to his German Audi A7 and it looked and operated like it was a stock unit. Therefore I decided to give it a shot and to be honest, I really like it. It works well and the large screen is really good for Navigation.
There are one or two issues I would like to get sorted out. This has more to do with aesthetics than functionality. In terms of functionality, the unit is top notch. There are quirks that I need to get to grips with, but nothing that will prevent me from using the unit any further. TBH, I think I like this unit over putting a stock OEM 8.4 now.
I put in a link where I got mine from. It was for a very decent price.

Not seeing the link...what brand did you go with?

 

[knightjp]

Not seeing the link...what brand did you go with?

"Tesla Style" 10.4 Android Radio Information

So I'm hearing that phoenix has worse customer service than Linkswell? The only good aftermarket android radio I've seen so far that is supported is Stinger Heigh 10. Is this from Linkswell? If so there is a Facebook group where you can find good customer service...

www.ramforum.com

 

[BadDadSam]

"Tesla Style" 10.4 Android Radio Information

So I'm hearing that phoenix has worse customer service than Linkswell? The only good aftermarket android radio I've seen so far that is supported is Stinger Heigh 10. Is this from Linkswell? If so there is a Facebook group where you can find good customer service...

www.ramforum.com

Thanks, do you have the Alpine stereo

 

[670hoth]

Or, if you wish to use Back up camera, in main radio, simply spice into the main loom, on passenger side of truck dash. then run to radio video input.



Right side of dash
remove the side panel from the passenger side of the dash.
The one at the very end of the dash.
Plain-Jane, plastic panel that you never really see, account the passenger door covers it up, when closed.
Yeah, that panel!
Take it off, just hooked in there, no screws or nothing.

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See that hanging gray plug, yep that;s the one we want.

Here is the other end of that plug Forgot to take a picture with it together.



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Dead center of the plug are the three wires needed


View attachment 396784 .



Bare Shield Wire, Green/Brown stripe is video or positive wire, Green with Orange stripe is negative wire.

AGAIN, this is for factory installed rear view camera.
If adding aftermarktet camera, the loom should still function, if you used factory video ends when you installed camera.

 

[knightjp]

Thanks, do you have the Alpine stereo

To be honest, I'm not sure. I have a 2014 Ram 1500 SLT. I don't know what stereo system is in it, but it does sound good.
I just swapped the stock 8" screen for the 10.4" Android one. That is all.

 

[BadDadSam]

To be honest, I'm not sure. I have a 2014 Ram 1500 SLT. I don't know what stereo system is in it, but it does sound good.
I just swapped the stock 8" screen for the 10.4" Android one. That is all.

Factory Alpine system has a center speaker top middle of dash panel & has an Alpine badge.

 

[knightjp]

@BadDadSam I don't think I have that.

 

[BadDadSam]

Thanks, finding a compatible Tesla unit with that sound system has been challenging.

 

[knightjp]

Thanks, finding a compatible Tesla unit with that sound system has been challenging.

Honestly, I'm not an audio expert, but I don't think that it is a problem seeing that you are only changing the head unit.

 

[SitKneelBend]

Thanks, finding a compatible Tesla unit with that sound system has been challenging.

The seller will give you a different harness to make it compatible with Alpine systems.

 

[Yazen]

@tacticalzl1 I can only tell you my experience with it. Personally, I prefer the 10.4 inch screen unit over the 12" because it looks more factory. The hazard switch is in the stock spot and apart from the A/C dials, I'm not missing much from the OEM.
I was skeptical at first with these radios. The only reason I wanted to change my OEM 8.4 was to get Navigation via Apple Carplay. But finding a stock OEM unit from a 2018 Ram was proving to be hard and I wanted navigation on my truck as soon as possible. A friend of mine is a fan of these Android units and had one fitted to his German Audi A7 and it looked and operated like it was a stock unit. Therefore I decided to give it a shot and to be honest, I really like it. It works well and the large screen is really good for Navigation.
There are one or two issues I would like to get sorted out. This has more to do with aesthetics than functionality. In terms of functionality, the unit is top notch. There are quirks that I need to get to grips with, but nothing that will prevent me from using the unit any further. TBH, I think I like this unit over putting a stock OEM 8.4 now.
I put in a link where I got mine from. It was for a very decent price.

How responsive is it when you touch an icon?
Thank you

 

[knightjp]

How responsive is it when you touch an icon?
Thank you

Just about as responsive as a low end Android tablet or phone. It is quite good actually. I have a music player that plays the next track when you just swipe left or right on the screen. Works perfectly all the time.

 

[Yazen]

Just about as responsive as a low end Android tablet or phone. It is quite good actually. I have a music player that plays the next track when you just swipe left or right on the screen. Works perfectly all the time.

Thank you sir.

 

[BadDadSam]

I have a 2017 Ram 1500 with a 12.1 PX6 4/64 HU installed, back of unit pic below, i want to install a 7 keys wireless steering wheel smart car remote control button pic below. Factory wiring diagram does not show a "Key1 or SW1" wire on factory wiring diagram. I think steering wheel volume control signal comes over Can Bus to OE radio. Does anyone have a wiring diagram for this head unit? Or hooked one of these Volume control remote in a 2017 Ram? If so I would appreciate any info you may have