OEM multimedia centers on Toyota cars have a limited set of functions, forcing owners to make upgrades. Head units for RAW 4 on Android support video display from the rear view camera, navigation and can be controlled by the regular buttons on the steering wheel. When selecting equipment you should consider compatibility with on-board electronics car.
Head units for RAW 4 on Android support an expanded set of functions.
Article content:
Features of OEM devices on the Toyota RAW 4
Why it's worth installing an Android car stereo
Quality Android devices for the RAV4
Teyes CC2
Intro XTA-7708
Roximo Cardroid RD-1005D 2Din
Farcar S300
Focal Performance PS 165 V1
Other devices
How to change the head unit on your Toyota RAV4
Tools Required
Car Preparation
Step by step instructions
Maintenance of your Android device
What difficulties can arise
How to install Android Auto on your RAV4
Compatible Devices
Activation and usage
Features of OEM devices on the Toyota RAV 4
The 2020 model year RAV 4 crossovers had a default multimedia center with a radio and 6 speakers. There was a Bluetooth wireless system, and support for Apple Carplay and Android Auto mobile devices was implemented.
There was a USB connector for switching external drives and charging smartphone batteries. The touchscreen color radio was located in a separate housing above the central air ducts, to control there were symmetrical side buttons and rotary knobs.
Why it's worth installing the Android radio
The use of alternative equipment based on the Android operating system allows you to:
Implement support for the CarPlay feature provided in iPhone smartphones;
improve sound quality;
expand the list of file formats played by the multimedia center;
view videos from storage devices and via the Internet;
make phone calls via messengers (e.g. WhatsApp);
use the voice dialing feature;
display information from the phone book on the screen (with graphic information).
Android car stereo has high quality audio playback.
Quality Android devices for the RAV4
Several models of head-mounted multimedia devices are offered for the Toyota RAV 4. The equipment is developed by Chinese manufacturers and is compatible with the security systems and electronics of the car. Head units are offered by the official dealers of the Japanese concern, the owner can buy products directly in China and install the unit with his hands or in the conditions of the service center. The V generation cars require products with a separate screen and processor module, which is located inside the dashboard.
Teyes CC2.
The center is based on the Android 8.1 API 27 shell and is equipped with an 8-core 64-bit microprocessor SC9853. There are modifications with 2 and 4 GB of RAM, for file storage there are 32 or 64 GB of storage capacity, respectively. The IPS display has a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels, for sound processing processor TDA7851 is used. There is support for WiFi, GPS, 4G/LTE and Bluetooth 4.0. The car owner can connect a recorder to the equipment (via USB port), the average price for the summer of 2021 is 1 thousand USD.
Teyes CC2 is based on Android 8.1.
Intro XTA-7708
The car has a 6.8″ display (1024 x 600 pixels), built on the basis of a central MTK 8277 chip with a graphics processor Mali 400. Provides for the installation of 2 GB of memory and storage capacity of 16 GB. There is a jack for an external antenna and built-in GPS navigation module. The kit includes an external microphone, connectors for switching front and rear camera. The price of the product is 150 USD (excluding shipping costs).
Roximo Cardroid RD-1005D 2Din
The equipment is based on the Android 9.0 platform and features a narrow body with a 7″ display. The product is based on an 8-core Cortex-A53 processor and is equipped with 4 GB of RAM. To store files installed storage capacity of 32 GB. Support for recording the signal from the recorder is implemented, there is a setting of button backlighting. The set includes an antenna for the GPS / GLONASS receiver and remote control, and has a built-in 4G modem. The average price in stores.
Roximo Cardroid has an 8-core Cortex-A53 processor.
Farcar S300.
The equipment is based on the Spreadtrum SC9853i microprocessor and comes with Android 9.0 operating system installed. The manufacturer claims increased sensitivity of the touch panel display, based on an IPS matrix. The equipment is equipped with 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of storage capacity. For sound processing is used processor DSP, which supports advanced settings.
Additional advantage is cooling system with fan, the average price of the equipment is about 300 USD.
Focal Performance PS 165 V1
Music lovers make improvements to the speaker system, at the same time wrapping the interior with sheets of soundproofing material. The Focal Performance PS 165 V1 component speakers have a neodymium magnet and an aluminum foil cone. The power in rated mode is 80 W at a coil impedance of 4 ohms. The loudspeakers reproduce the frequency range from 60 Hz to 20 kHz, which provides for the installation of a low-frequency driver. Bodies are designed for 140 mm diameter planting window (mounting depth 66 mm), the price of the kit from 200 USD
Focal Performance PS 165 V1 - speaker system.
Other devices
The owner of the RAV4 can use car stereos:
Parafar PF468LTX, which has 2 GB of RAM and is designed for the crossover IV generation;
FarCar LX018-9R with 16 GB memory and 2 GB RAM, suitable for third generation cars.
When selecting, you should consider the compatibility of the equipment and purchase devices with at least 2 GB of RAM. Otherwise, the owner of the crossover will face a slow loading of the operating system.
It is recommended to install products with an active cooling system (with a fan).
For RAV4 release after 2019 navigation units of Chinese and Korean production (brands CarFormer or A.P. AirTouch), having a price up to 1 thousand USD are offered. The module is installed in its original place, changing the factory wiring harness is not required. Head units are based on a shell Android versions from 9.0 to 11, the amount of internal memory for files ranging from 16 to 64 GB.
How to replace the head unit on the Toyota RAV4
You can perform the work yourself only on cars manufactured before 2019.Subsequent integration of the multimedia device into the onboard electronics has complicated the replacement procedure. It is recommended that you contact a Toyota dealership to maintain the warranty. On the early generations of the crossover, you can install the stereo on your own, but if you have difficulties, you should take the crossover to a specialized service.
Necessary tools
To perform the work you will need:
a plastic mounting spatula;
a set of screwdrivers with Phillips head;
a set of Torx screwdrivers;
a measuring device.
You will need a set of Torx screwdrivers to perform the work.
The list of tools depends on the modification of the crossover. On V-generation cars you will need a laptop with a scanner to connect to the connector OBD-II.
It is recommended to make adjustments in the conditions of the service, in case of incorrect actions electronic components can fail.
