Feb 17 2017
Your Mercedes-Benz E W211 Can Run Android Radio Navigation Head Unit Too!
The Mercedes E-class is one of the new models introduced by Mercedes-Benz; it is luxurious and larger than the S-class and C-class. The three Mercedes models are similar in several aspects. Some of the brands that the E-class is competing with are the Lexus GS, Audi A6, Volvo S90, and BMW 5 series which is its closest rival. The E-class has been modified to give you both comfort and luxury.
These days, the Android operating system runs on practically every type of tech, from phones to TVs. Recently, the Android OS has made it’s way into the vehicle market, allowing lots of apps to be used seamlessly in the car, thanks to new Android head unit which integrates the standard car entertainment like GPS navigation, FM/AM radio, Bluetooth hands free phone together with a familiar user interface with the ability to run practically even any apps on the market.
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class W211 including models E55, E240, E500, E320, E350, E270, E280, E220, E200, etc. Here are just some of the reasons why you need to upgrade the factory unit with the new Android W211 head unit for your Mercedes Benz E-class W211.
- Android applications
There are numerous Android apps that you can benefit from by buying the Android W211 head unit. You can also install Skype, MSN, YouTube, twitter, E-Book, Gmail etc using Google play store right from your Android device. This system also supports installation or removal of apps on RAM or SD optionally. Additionally, you can use USB flash to download Android applications. You can enjoy the convenience that comes with using the W211 head unit.
- Bluetooth Hands-free Calling
You do not have to receive your phone when driving thanks to the Bluetooth hands-free calling feature. You can easily make calls using the Android W211 car stereo unit. The phonebook copy function enables you to see who is calling you. Therefore, you can drive safely and still receive your calls.
- GPS Navigation System
The head unit for Mercedes-Benz E-class comes with GPS navigation system built-in. The system enables you to have an accurate estimation of your destination. You can use navigation software such as Sygic, Google Maps, waze, iGo primo, copilot and TomTom among others. Furthermore, you can use the system to choose the suitable route when there is traffic.
- It comes with Wi-Fi
You can connect to fast internet when you buy the Android. There’s an external WiFi antenna included, therefore, you can browse the internet fastly without any issues. You just have to activate the access point in settings of WiFi. You get the freedom to enjoy browsing the internet. For this reason, you should get the Android navigation head unit.
- Parking camera
Parking has now been made easy thanks to the Android Mercedes W211 head unit which supports an aftermarket rear view camera, you can use the head unit to check whether you are parking correctly or not. You are guaranteed of safe parking of your Mercedes E-Class. The rear view camera will be automatically activated when the vehicle is in reverse gear. You can easily switch the on or off parking in the setting. Apart from the rear view camera, you can also make use of the DVR. The android head unit gives you help with both DVR and rear view function.
These are just some of the reasons why you need to buy the Android GPS head unit. Of course an Android unit can also do other things like Mirror Link, a full mirror which is able to show exactly what you do on your phone. There is no doubt that you will enjoy driving thanks to the Android w211 GPS. It has all you need to drive your car without any inconveniences. Therefore, you should not hesitate to buy the android head unit for your Mercedes E-class and enjoy the luxury that comes with it.
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Apr 19 2018
Mercedes Benz W211 Radio Removal and Install Android W211 Navigation Head Unit
If you don’t like the factory UI because it’s old, slow and not modern looking, and would like to add navigation system, then you can upgrade the factory Mercedes-Benz E-Class W211 radio with a new modern Android navigation multimedia aftermarket head unit now.
How does the new Android Mercedes Benz W211 Android navigation head unit look like?
It has been upgraded with latest Android 10 system, 8-Cores high speed CPU processor, 32GB ROM and 4GB RAM.
The W211 aftermarket head unit supports steering wheel controls, Apple Carplay, Android Auto, WiFi, Mirror-Link, navigation, USB, DVD player and more.
Learn more features, price and order it here:
https://www.dvdgpsnav.com/android-double-din-mercedes-benz-e-class-w211-navigation-dvd-player-e55-e63-e300-e320-e280-e350-e500-head-unit.html
This post will teach you how to remove the factory w211 radio and install the new Android w211 head unit.
Firstly you should prepare a plastic installation pry tool, if you don’t have you can use a flat screw driver instead.
In order to remove the factory radio you can try the following steps:
After the factory Mercedes W211 radio removed, you can start to install the new Android head unit.
Most Mercedes-Benz E-Class W211 comes with fiber optic amplifier in the trunk, please note the new Android head unit does not support fiber optic amp, so you need to use a long cable B5 connect speakers directly in the trunk. You can check the plug behind the factory radio so that you can know if there are fiber optic cables there, the above picture shows the fiber optic cables so this car has fiber optic amplifier.
If your car does not have fiber optic amp, you just need to use one of the short power cables as below:
There’s a wiring diagram at the bottom of the unit, so you can see how to connect all plugs behind.
Note: another long radio antenna cable is also included, for the car with fiber optic amplifier, you should use the long radio antenna cable.
The next step is to run the long cable to the trunk for w211 with fiber optic amp, a professional mechanic can do it for you easily. You can run the long wires under the carpet along the door frames, removed the back seat to get access to the trunk, and hid the wires behind the cover panel in the trunk.
How to connect plugs in the trunk?
Firstly you need to find out the exact location of your fiber optic amplifier in the trunk.
The fiber optic amp is located behind a metal bracket as below, so you need to remove a screw in order to see the amp:
CANBUS decoder should connect to the power cable with a small white plug, the CAN-BUS decoder is used to support steering wheel controls.
Important note if there’s no power on the unit after installation
If there’s no power on the radio after installation, please check the CAN plug, you may plug the wrong CAN plug in the trunk, the right plug goes in with a click and a solid connection. The wrong plug is loose and wants to fall out.
Regularly the right CAN plug is shown as above at right, 99.9% possibilities. If the unit still can not turn on, you can try the other CAN plug. And check if your car’s fuse was burned, you can measure the voltage from the yellow wire and see if it’s 12V.
You can also take some photos for us to check for you, our email is sales@dvdgpsnav.com
How to connect rear view camera with this Mercedes-benz W211 Android navigation?
Note: You don’t need to connect the other BRAKE wire.
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