Avin issues.. better android head unit?

[MaverichX5E70]

Originally Posted by adostrom

So - now it's a year+ since the last post... I have a 2012 X5M and I want to do a head unit upgrade this Black Friday (this week).

I have looked at both the AvinUSA and Xtrons web sites, and they seem to have similar products. The Avin is well organized and it's pretty clear what's what, but the Xtrons web site is a mess - I still can't figure out what is different between the various models for the E70. I've read a couple of posts on forums from people who have had issues with Avin.

I am only interested in Android and Android Auto - no Apple users here, so I couldn't care less about any CarPlay issues.

Is there anyone out there that has experience with Xtrons or Avin head units in the E70? I'm looking for feedback from people who have done this upgrade. Thanks.

I had an Avin unit and it died about 2 weeks after the warranty was up. Screen discolored and became unusable.

I ended up buying this unit and having the shop install for me.
I love it, it seems to be much better quality.
I hotspot my phone and connect the unit directly to it. I use a program called Wolf launcher and it works great.

I'm not a fan of Android auto and the one issue I haven't figured a solution to with my configuration yet is using the phone. I BT direct to the vehicle but for incoming calls I need to physically access my phone. Not a big deal, but would be nice to have phone controls on screen, but that's the trade off for not being limited to what apks I can access.

I have a customized desktop screen and any apks I want. I use Spotify for tunes and use Waze for directions. I also have Tivimate set up so I can watch IPTV channels through it, and have Wyze on it as well to check security cams. I love the unit and it works great.

https://4x4shop.ca/product/2010-2013...al-cic-system/