Toyota

Dec 13 2019

Toyota Highlander Radio Replacement Upgrade 10.1″ Android Head Unit

For a 2008-2014 year Toyota highlander, the factory radio is not so good compared with an aftermarket radio replacement and Android head unit upgrade. The old highlander radio may have problems and has limited function. Normally it’s just radio and CD player. Some Toyota Highlander with factory navigation system but it’s complicated and too expensive to upgrade the navigation maps. So what’s the solution for Toyota highlander radio not working?

Don’t worry, you can upgrade and replace Toyota highlander radio with an aftermarket Android head unit now. The highlander radio replacement provides you many cool features that you will love.

Firstly, the Toyota highlander Android head unit comes with a large 10.1″ HD clear screen, it supports touch screen, easy for operation. With the large HD screen, you can watch movies or HD videos in the car. It’s also awesome for navigation system display. You can check it here:

toyota highlander radio upgrade

toyota highlander radio replacement

Navigation is built-in, Toyota highlander aftermarket navigation system supports Google maps, IGo maps and Sygic maps, these are the most popular maps all over the world. DVDGPSNAV provides latest IGo or Sygic maps installed for your country. Besides, maps update is also easy and free in the future from DVDGPSNAV.

Secondly, the new Toyota highlander radio upgrade can play music via USB drive, SD card, music app, and Apple Carplay, Android Auto.  Many options for you to choose, it also supports lossless music and HD 1080P and 4K video playing. You don’t need to buy or record a CD  for music and DVD disc for a movie anymore. Carplay is connected via USB cable to your iPhone. If your phone is Android, you can also connect it for Android Auto.

toyota highlander apple carplay

Thirdly, except navigation system and multiple music/video playing, you can also connect a Toyota highlander back up camera with this Toyota highlander radio replacement. The large screen can support reverse camera video display. Camera image will automatically display on the screen after you put in reverse gear.

Highlights of this Toyota Highlander radio replacement Android head unit

  • 10.1 inch large HD touch screen
  • Android 9 system
  • PX5 Cortex A53, 8 Core CPU processor
  • SAMSUNG 4GB DDR3 RAM
  • 32GB internal storage
  • Bluetooth 4.2, support Bluetooth phone and stream music with your phone
  • AHD rear view camera input
  • Apple Carplay optional
  • Built-in DSP, better sound quality
  • Support factory JBL sound system
  • Support steering wheel control
  • Support Google maps, igo and Sygic maps
  • Top factory small screen still working after installation
  • OBDII optional
  • DVR camera optional
  • DAB radio box optional
  • TMPS optional
  • Easy to install, plug and play

You can also check the main features via this video:

Does this Toyota highlander radio fit and work on my car?

Regularly this Toyota highlander radio fits 2008-2014 year Toyota highlander, with or without JBL amplifier. If your Toyota highlander comes with factory JBL amplifier, you need to use another power cable with CAN-BUS decoder to support it. You can also send a dashboard picture from your car for us to check for you.

For a 2015-2018 year Toyota highlander, we have another 10.1″ Android head unit to fit, you can check it as below:

2015-2018 toyota highlander radio

It comes with same features and specifications as the 2007-2014 year model Toyota highlander radio replacement.

How much does it cost and how to buy?

The unit price is US$345 for base model. If your Toyota highlander has factory JBL amplifier or navigation, you need to add US$20 for a special cable with CAN-BUS decoder to support your JBL.

Shipping cost is based on your country. So you can send us your shipping address, we will calculate the shipping cost for you.

Please send your car information to us, we will check and confirm if our unit fits your car. Please include your exact car model, manufacture year and a dashboard, whether your highlander has JBL amplifier or not. Our email is sales@dvdgpsnav.com

After confirmation of your car information, we will send you an invoice to confirm with you about the order.

All our products comes with top quality, 2 years warranty. If you have any questions or inquiries, just feel free to contact us, we will do our best to help.

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Last modified: December 13, 2019 By DVDGPSNAV Posted in Toyota • 0 • Tags: , , ,

Dec 18 2018

Toyota Alphard Head Unit Replacement Android Radio Upgrade Navigation Multimedia System Tesla Style

Toyota Alphard may be the best car for family and long distance driving for its stability, weight, and design which play an important role for this MPV. For both old version and new version of Toyota Alphard, you can upgrade car radio with a Tesla style Android navigation head unit replacement now. Though the interior dashboard is different, here you can find 2 different Android head units for Toyota Alphard.

So let’s firstly check the Android head unit for old version of Toyota Alphard, how does the Tesla style Toyota Alphard head unit replacement look like?

Toyota alphard head unit

Toyota alphard head unit replacement

toyota alphard radio upgrade

installation toyota alphard head unit

It’s built-in 12.1 inch vertical screen, screen is very clear because it’s the HD capacitive screen, and touch screen is responsive, it also supports split and full screen, the bottom screen displays air conditioning system information.

Main Features:

Special for Toyota Alphard
Android 7.1 OS
CPU: Quad-core ARM CortexTM-A7 Processor
RAM: 2G DDR 3
Internal Memory: 32GB
12.1 inch capacitive and multi-touch screen
Resolution: 1024*768
Flip screen or full screen
Built-in GPS navigation, Bluetotooth, USB, WiFi, FM/AM radio, Mirror-Link
Support air conditioning system display

Latest Version: 12.1″ super HD screen, Android 8.1 system, Six Core CPU,. 32GB+4GB, built-in Carplay, support AHD super HD.  Support JBL amplifier, support 360 cameras, back up camera, parking system, etc.

If your Toyota Alphard is new model, the following model fits and works for your car.

new toyota alphard head unit

toyota alphard multimedia

toyota alphard navigation

after installation of toyota alphard android head unit

It’s with the same specifications as above.

Both head units are compatible with left hand and right hand driving car models.  After installation, you can still use the steering wheel controls, and you can also connect a backup camera with RCA connector for camera video input. Since it’s based on Android system, you can download and install apps like Youtube, Gmail, Google maps from Google playstore.

We will install Sygic or IGO maps for you when testing it before the shipment, GPS maps update is also free from us when it’s available.

Note:

For Toyota Alphard with JBL amplifier, our unit also support, the unit is a little different, and the price is different.

How to check if my Toyota Alphard has factory amplifier?

You can ask a local Toyota Alphard dealer to confirm if your car has amplifier or not. If you are familiar with multi-meter and know how to remove the factory radio and CD, you can also measure the value of resistance using a multi-meter, if it’s only a few ohms, that means your Toyota Alphard does not have amplifer. If it’s infinite, that means your car has amplifier.

How to Install?

Installation is easy, you will not need to modify wires for installation, plug and play. Want to make sure our unit is compatible with your Toyota Alphard, that’s easy, just send us your car model, manufacture year and a clear dashboard picture, so we can check for you. Besides, we also have other models for other cars available, for instance:

16″ Tesla Style Head Unit Toyota Land Cruiser LC200 2008-2015 Android Radio Navigation System

After installed this Toyota Alphard Android head unit in your car, your central multimedia system is gorgeous to play high quality videos or MP3 songs, and it adds navigation system and Bluetooth hands free phone to your car.

Last modified: December 16, 2019 By DVDGPSNAV Posted in Android Navigation System, Tesla Style Vertical Screen Head Unit, Toyota • 0 • Tags: , , ,

Sep 13 2018

16″ Tesla Screen Head Unit Toyota Land Cruiser 200 LC200 2008-2019 Android Radio Navigation System

Tesla screen for land cruiser head unit is more and more popular nowadays, even for some cheap cars you are able to replace the original car radio system with an aftermarket Tesla style large screen Android head unit. Today we will show you a new Android head unit with 16 inch large 2K screen for Toyota Land Cruiser 2008-2015 year model. At the bottom you can also see a new Tesla screen head unit for Land Cruiser 2016-2019 year model.

land cruiser tesla screen head unit

Awesome Features that you will love

  • Tesla screen dashboard looking, modern and cool
  • 16 inch HD 2K IPS large screen, 1920*1080 resolution
  • Support HD 1080P video playing
  • Quad core PX3 CPU processor
  • 32GB ROM, 2GB RAM(4GM RAM optional)
  • Android 6.0 64 bit system(Latest Android 9 system)
  • Multi-touch screen
  • Support climate control, air conditioning system display
  • Built-in WiFi Receiver
  • Audio output 4*50W
  • EQ: 9 Equalizers for Sound
  • Built-in AM/FM with RDS for Europe
  • Support Steering Wheel Controls
  • Installed Google Play Store app
  • Built-in GPS navigation
  • Installed offline igo or Sygic GPS maps available worldwide
  • Multi-languages available, English by default
  • Support Bluetooth phone calls
  • Support Bluetooth stereo music
  • Support USB playing for music and video
  • Special for 2008-2015 Toyota Land Cruiser(2016-2019 Tesla screen for land cruiser also available now)
  • Fits both left hand driving and left hand driving dashboard

Unit price:

  1. For Toyota land cruiser without original navigation, US$560, another 12.1 inch screen unit is cheaper: US$450, but it can only fit some models.
  2. For Toyota land cruiser with original navigation: US$630
  3. Latest version with Android 9 system, Six-Cores CPU, 32GB+4GB RAM available now, US$730. It supports factory 360 cameras.

ON SALE NOW: 15% OFF for payment by Bank Transfer or Western Union.

tesla screen for land cruiser

You can check the latest Version information as follows:

  • 16″ super HD 2K IPS touch screen
  • Latest Android 9 OS
  • ROCKCHIP PX6 CPU, Cotex A72(1.8Ghz)+A53(1.4Ghz) 6-Core
  • 32GB ROM, 4GB RAM
  • Built-in DSP amplifier, best sound quality
  • DSP BU3107 16 EQ settings
  • 4 Channels RCA audio output
  • HDMI output
  • Support original or aftermarket back up camera
  • Support factory 360 camera system, need to add another 360 control box(+US$135)
  • Aftermarket 360 camera system optional(+US$130)
  • Built-in Apple Carplay, also support Android Auto
  • We will install latest offline igo or sygic maps for your country
  • Also supports Google maps, Waze, etc.

toyota land cruiser radio replacement

Some UI for your reference:

new main menu

split screen

Tesla screen radio

android screen music playing

HD video playing

built-in DSP amplifier

Tesla screen head unit igo maps

support air conditioning system

Can this 16″ Tesla style head unit fit and work with my Toyota Land Cruiser?

This Toyota Land Cruiser Android head unit is special for 2008-2015 year model, it may fit other year model from different countries, and it fits and works for Toyota Land Cruiser with or without original navigation system, the model is a little different, and the price is higher for car with original navigation.

toyota land cruiser navigation

The best way to confirm if it fits and works for your car is checking the dashboard picture by us, you can send an email with your car model and year, a clear dashboard picture to DVDGPSNAV, we will reply you very soon in working hours.

For 2016-2019 Toyota Land Cruiser, as the dashboard is different from the older model, so you should install this new 13.6″ Land Cruiser Tesla screen head unit.

new tesla screen for land cruiser

Here’s a video to show you how it performs:

Where and how to buy it?

Interested to buy one? Any questions? You can inquire or buy this Tesla style Toyota land cruiser Android head unit directly from us, contact us here.

Toyota land cruiser head unit

About Installation

That’s not difficult for a professional car audio shop to install this 16″ Tesla Style Toyota Land Cruiser head unit, it comes with suitable wiring harness to connect the factory one. While installing if your installer has any questions, you can contact us, we will do the best to assist you.

Last modified: April 3, 2020 By DVDGPSNAV Posted in Android Navigation System, Buying Guides, Tesla Style Vertical Screen Head Unit, Toyota • 58 • Tags: , , , , ,

Jan 6 2017

Install Android Toyota Highlander Navigation System Support JBL

For those who want to upgrade factory Toyota Highlander stereo with navigation system, firstly you should pay attention to if your Toyota highlander comes with JBL amplifier. There are many Toyota Highlander navigation system replacement available in the market, only few of them support JBL. Today we’d like to share with you this new pure Android Toyota Highlander DVD player navigation which supports JBL sound system with a CAN-BUS decoder included.

android-toyota-highlander-dvd-player-navigation-system

This Android Toyota Highlander DVD player navigation unit comes with powerful configuration including 4-cores 1.6GHz CPU, 16GB Flash, 1GB ROM, 8 inch high definition capacitive screen with 1024*600 resolution, based on Android 5.1.1 operation system, it runs much faster than the old model, and there’s a CAN-BUS decoder included to support factory JBL amplifier.

2019 update: It’s with 10.1″ HD screen, Android 9 system, 8-Core, 4GB RAM now.

Installation is easy for a professional car audio shop, you can even install it by yourself if you have experience before. Overall, firstly remove the factory car stereo in the dash, then unplug all cables behind, then replace it with the new Android Toyota highlander navigation head unit, plug new cables, push it back into the dash, that’s all.

Below with step by step installation instructions and pictures for your reference:

  1. This is the factory look of the car stereo in the dashboard which needs to be replaced:
    toyota-highlander-car-stereo
  2. Use special installation tools to pry out the air vents outlet.
    air vent
  3. Pry the decorative trim on left and right side, then pull out the decorative trim carefully.
    trim
    pull out the trim
  4. Unplug cables behind the climate control and ashtray, including switches for climate control and ashtray, then unplug 3 plugs for climate control, pull out the climate control panel.
    unplug switches
    3 plugs for climate control
    climate control panel
  5. Use #10 socket wrench to remove 4 screws which fixed the factory Toyota Highlander car stereo, pull out the factory unit, pay attention to the buckle.
    remove 4 screws
    pull out factory stereo
  6. Unplug all plugs behind the factory Toyota Highlander stereo.
    unplug all plugs
  7. So you are able to remove the factory radio unit now, remove 3 screws on both left and right side to detach the bracket on both side.
    remove bracket
  8. Use a straight screwdriver to pry out the switch socket of the hazard warning light, then detach the hazard warning light.
    switch socket
    hazard warning light
    Install the hazard warning light in the new Android Toyota Highlander navigation unit.
    install warning light
  9. Remove 2 screws at the top of the new Android unit, if not, you are not able to fully insert a CD or DVD disc into the unit.
    take out screws for dvd
  10. Install the 2 brackets in the new Android navigation unit, install switch socket of the hazard warning light, then connect new plugs at the rear of the unit, connect the other end with your car’s wiring harness, connect the CAN-BUS decoder with a small white plug.
    plug cables
    all plugs
  11. Connect the reverse wire(BACK+) with 12V reverse light, connect the Camera-In cable with the video cable from the reverse camera.
    camera wire
  12. Slowly push the new Toyota Highlander Android DVD navigation into the dash, fix 4 screws. Install back the climate control panel and air vents, see how does it look like after installation as below:
    Installation affect Android Toyota Highlander navigation radio

If you are interested in this Android 9 OS navigation unit, you can learn more features at:

Toyota Highlander Radio Replacement Upgrade 10.1″ Android Head Unit

Navigation system is ready to use once get it installed because there’s a GPS card including GPS maps in the GPS card slot and we have already tested it before the shipment. The 2 screws at the top of the new unit should be removed because these screws are used to protect DVD loader during the shipment.

For any other questions about this unit or the installation, you can leave a comment on this post.

Last modified: December 13, 2019 By DVDGPSNAV Posted in DVD/GPS Installation, Toyota • • Tags: , , , ,

Sep 13 2016

Installation Guide Toyota RAV4 Navigation System Touch Screen 2013 2014 2015 Year

Aftermarket in-dash touch screen Toyota RAV4 Navigation

For 4th Toyota RAV4 from year 2013, 2014 to 2015, if it does not come with factory navigation system, then you can consider to upgrade the Toyota RAV4 radio with an aftermarket in-dash Toyota RAV4 navigation system which supports touch screen, Bluetooth hands free phone calling, Bluetooth stereo music, USB, DVD Player, iPod, and the most important – GPS navigation system.

Normally the seller will provide free maps, you can also buy other maps like iGo, Route 66, Sygic, Tomtom, etc which support aftermarket touch screen GPS head unit. The GPS maps are copied into a SD card, you just need to insert the GPS card into the GPS card slot, which is usually at the front panel of the unit, set GPS path in settings, then you are able to use the GPS function for navigation.

Before you buy it, you’d better contacting the seller to send your car model, manufacture year and a dashboard photo to them for further checking, so that they can tell you which is the correct unit for your car.

How to install 2013 2014 2015 Toyota RAV4 navigation system?

For most aftermarket Toyota RAV4 navigation head units, installation is straight forward, plug and play. The installation tools are necessary if you are going to install it by yourself, especially for the installer who has never done this before. Continue Reading >

Last modified: November 9, 2016 By DVDGPSNAV Posted in Toyota • • Tags: , , , ,

Apr 7 2016

Installation instruction Toyota Camry DVD GPS Radio Navigation 2012-2015

Learn how to install aftermarket car radio DVD GPS navigation for Toyota Camry 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 year model, which brings you much more entertainment and convenience than the factory car stereo system. The aftermarket 2012-2015 Toyota Camry navigation DVD radio has become a fashion these days for its multi-functions like DVD player, Bluetooth hands free phone, Bluetooth music, GPS navigation system, HD 8 inch touch screen, etc.

Installation of this head unit is easy for a professional car stereo shop, it’s plug and play because the power cords included in the package are specially for factory wiring harness of new Toyota Camry. There are two kinds of Toyota Camry navigation DVD available because the dashboard for different countries are a little different, the below model is for America and Middle East Version:

toyota camry america version

And this model is for the Toyota Camry Europe version:

toyota camry europe version

Though they look different, but the software and firmware and hardware are all the same and installation is more or less the same. Firstly you will need to remove the top cover and air vents, then remove trims on both sides, remove screws to take out the factory Toyota Camry radio and CD player and climate control, then plug all cables with factory wiring harness, push the new Toyota Camry navigation DVD radio into the dash, fix screws and install back the screws, trims, air vents and top cover.

You can click this link to download the full installation manual: Install Toyota Camry Radio DVD Navigation 2012-2015

This installation manual is just for your reference, if you have never installed such a unit before, we highly suggest you asking a professional mechanic to install for you, and you can send this manual to your installer before installing.

As for the cables, there’s power cables included with a CAN-BUS to support steering wheel control, a USB cable which can be put in the glove box, and GPS antenna can be put at top right of the dashboard. The RCA cables allow you to connect external amplifier and sub-woofer.

This Toyota Camry navigation DVD can also support a rear view camera, installation of the camera is a little complicated because you need to run video cable from the front to the rear trunk, and the camera should be powered with 12V reverse light, and there’s a wire label with “BACK” from the RCA cables which also should be connected with 12V reverse light, so that the DVD monitor can automatically display rear view images after putting in reverse gear.

Last modified: April 7, 2016 By DVDGPSNAV Posted in DVD/GPS Installation, Toyota, Uncategorized • • Tags: , , , , , , ,

Jul 22 2015

How to Install Toyota RAV4 DVD player radio gps?

If you are going to replace your factory CD player and radio in the dash for your Toyota RAV4, you may want to know how to install it firstly. The installation for aftermarket Toyota rav4 dvd player is very easy,  just follow the below steps so that you can know more about installation.

For 2013~2015 year model, please check this post: Installation Guide Toyota RAV4 Navigation System Touch Screen 2013 2014 2015 Year

1. Please use professional removal tools, remove the right and left panel near the factory radio with plastic knife, that’s very easy to pry the top of the original car CD panel.
pry the front panel  pry_2
2. then remove the four screws after you remove the panels on both sides
screws
3. Take out the original CD player, then unplug the cables behind the factory CD and radio.
factory_cd
4. Plug the power cable with the Toyota rav4 dvd player and the other end with the factory plug, connect the radio cable, you don’t need to cut wires for installation, connect the GPS antenna, and put it at the top right of the dashboard
plug
5. Push the new Toyota rav4 gps radio into the dash, tighten the fours screws

6. Install back the front panels. both left and right panels

7. Then you can turn on the Toyota rav4 dvd, test every function, especially for radio, so that you can make sure if you connected the radio antenna correctly.

Are you interested in aftermarket DVD GPS for your Toyota Rav4? If yes, you can check this toyota rav4 dvd gps which comes with new software and firmware in 2015.

For further information you may need, you can check this video on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAWU4Kz4HNw

Last modified: September 13, 2016 By DVDGPSNAV Posted in DVD Navigation, DVD/GPS Installation, Toyota • • Tags: , , ,

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