mfshehri

Hello all,

We all have been reading about many 16-17 Maxima owners complaining about the OEM touch screen.
I mean that there is no Car Play nor Android Auto.

Has anyone thought to replace the OEM with an aftermarket one?
This will give an android device in your car and as mentioned in the description, this screen support 360° cameras if anyone wants to do some upgrades

I have seen two type of screens, one 10.2" screen
https://phoenixandroidradios.com/col...xima-2016-2017

the other one is 10.4" Tesla-Style screen ( Vertical screen )
https://phoenixandroidradios.com/col...nt=37236615629



I like the idea but my concerns is about its reliability and also not to void the warranty.

What do you think guys

OUBeaver

The 2017 has CarPlay only.

Just bought mine a few days ago.

Those screens look badass. Especially the vertical one!

However, I feel that the screen is very nice and responsive. No complaints here.

chasescott66

I would be interested in reviews of these along with working videos.

aprete

The screen appears to have Apple Car Play, but since I do not belong to the cult of Apple, I don't care about it. Android Auto would be nice. And I just found out that my car is not equipped for Connect (a handful of limited apps). Nevertheless, the screen is easy to use and has quick response, and I don't plan to replace it.

kenny85921

I've had an Android tablet in my 2010 Max, 2012 Max, and 2014 Murano. It was easy to mount using the CD slot without blocking the display. But, the best option I've come up with so far in my 2016 Max is to use a magnetic car mount for it. Pics in my post here https://maxima.org/forums/8th-genera...ml#post9149773

outzider

I have a Joying unit in my '02 Audi TT -- similar architecture to these, with the SoFIA CPU and 2GB of RAM on Android 6. They're neat units, but they won't give you CarPlay or Android Auto, they'll just be Android in a head unit with support for MirrorLink. The nice thing is that you get tons of options for music and GPS, but it's not going to be as well integrated as the existing unit, especially with the screen in your gauge cluster.

The nice thing is that my TT doesn't really have any features that get shut off by using this. Putting this into the Maxima, you'd lose satellite radio, voice commands, dash integration -- at the very least. You'd likely be able to keep the rear camera, USB ports, and steering wheel controls.

stodge

I wonder if manufacturers will reach a point where they'll just provide a means to plug in a tablet instead of providing a touch screen.

jgilbs

That's kind of the whole point of Car Play - off load the infotainment updates to mobile device manufacturers. However, I don't think a screen will ever truly go away, but the software behind it might.

MelodicMurder

If it has a RCA output for my sub in the trunk, can work with the factory bose amp and speakers and i dont loose any functionality then im all for it.

tommie70

I really want to try it but I can’t find any reviews on them. Has Anyone taken the plunge?

MelodicMurder

I talked to the website selling it and during my conversation they raised the price by 100 dollars. I learned all of the nice versions with the better cpu and ram you cant get. After that i lost all confidence with the company and product. Maybe, if there were some reviews on it i would buy it but i cant find any which makes me doubt the product exist.

stodge

It makes so much more sense to use a mobile device with a large, (mostly) dumb screen and mobile apps. Updating the S/w would be so much easier and cheaper than the current method.

jgilbs

I think the main issue with aftermarket is you lose out on the integration with the cluster. Turn by turn and track info wont be available in the instrument display if you switch radios. Also telematics likely won't work either.

Scorpiofr33

this guy did it on a 16

Fishlet

Scorpio,

That is amazing. Its not just that the display is mounted there, but all the systems seem to be working too.

xydehead

I hate those button. I mean, why do they have to pick a small font. Make fonts as large as the button then I will buy one lol

mohammedbannaga

anyone have install navtool interface mirroring
i got small problem in the pluging option ?

jarrod91se

Any updates on this?