New Dynavin Installed - Page 6

blkxer · #51 03-02-2012, 02:16 PM

I don't have it yet, waiting to get it. But I've been doing homework on this for the past week. Regarding the Android version, it uses wifi connection for the android based features (e.g. the navigation). So your options are: 1) wifi hotspot or 2) tethering from your smartphone's data plan. Option 2 is the most realistic application/use, but it would cost you to enable tethering on your smartphone with your carrier (e.g. AT&T charges $10/mo for enabling tethering). Specifically for navigation, you can purchase other nav/map apps (e.g. Copilot) that do allow you download the maps and use the nav app in an offline mode with just the GPS signal.

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Philly X5 · #52 03-02-2012, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by blkxer

I don't have it yet, waiting to get it. But I've been doing homework on this for the past week. Regarding the Android version, it uses wifi connection for the android based features (e.g. the navigation). So your options are: 1) wifi hotspot or 2) tethering from your smartphone's data plan. Option 2 is the most realistic application/use, but it would cost you to enable tethering on your smartphone with your carrier (e.g. AT&T charges $10/mo for enabling tethering). Specifically for navigation, you can purchase other nav/map apps (e.g. Copilot) that do allow you download the maps and use the nav app in an offline mode with just the GPS signal.

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All good points!

I have "old" unlimited data plan from ATT and jailbroken iPhone so tethering works really well for me.
The best tethering app out there is MyWi -around $15.00 and it works perfectly with Dynavin.
I think Sygic is much cleaner, user friendly Navi app and you can use it as a regular Navi, no need for wifi connection but you need to have a large memory card to store all the maps. I bought 16K and it works fine.
I dont have DSP in my car.

blkxer · #53 03-02-2012, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Philly X5

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I dont have DSP in my car.

How about the PDC? Do you have the Dynavin version where it shows the PDC sensors and directional warnings? Was wondering if the directional warnings are accurate or if it's just a static picture once the PDC sensors go off

Blade69 · #54 03-02-2012, 06:51 PM

AndySDU · #55 03-02-2012, 10:53 PM

Blkxer , I don,t have DSP system, so looking forward to learning more about this setup.

Philly X5 · #56 03-02-2012, 11:10 PM

some pictures of my Dynavin - this is the latest Android version.
I bought it from Jeff at J&T Distributing and the guys customer service is awesome, he answers all the emails ASAP and shipping was really fast too.

If you want to see any specific screens let me know and I will try to post more pictures later

This is my old Hualingan unit - not bad but had some bugs

Camera on Hualingan but it looks/works the same on my new Dynavin

Dynavin Android screen

Google Maps Navigation - need wifi or tethering from your phone

This is Sygic Navigation uses regular GP signal no need for internet conn.

DVD playing

You can select live background on Dynavin Android unit, love Pandora

Some preloaded software

and some internet

and OBC - still need to learn how to switch from km, C to miles and F

Philly X5 · #57 03-02-2012, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by blkxer

How about the PDC? Do you have the Dynavin version where it shows the PDC sensors and directional warnings? Was wondering if the directional warnings are accurate or if it's just a static picture once the PDC sensors go off

Sorry no PDC but I installed rear camera and it works perfectly fine

blkxer · #58 03-03-2012, 01:42 AM

Looks nice Philly X5. I was thinking that since I'm going to have to get alot of carpet and panels off to run the RCA and Fakra wires, maybe I should run a rear view camera also.

Was wondering where did you pick up the rear view camera from? I see alot of cheap ones on eBay but not sure how well they work and fit into the license place slot. Also, how was the wiring process from the rear glass panel down to the trunk area to run to the front?

Also, I noticed that the OBC function on the Dynavin does not have the outside ambient temp; do you still have the outside temp reading on the speedometer?

GeorgeRamosJr · #59 03-03-2012, 02:34 AM

I just bough an 03 x5 with the same system with windows Ce it works great but the install looks poor.
I am looking for the manual on line to see how to update the maps. My bluetooth works with my iPhone to play audio, but not to make calls.
I agree the Nav is really cool. It works good except I cannot use my steering wheel to use voice control for my phone.