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How to Install an Android Plug and Play Unit with CarPlay (Lexus RX 2016-2019)

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Hi everyone! In this blog post, we’ll teach you how to upgrade 2016-2019 LEXUS RX car system. This upgrade includes AOS Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto. Once connected, you can make calls, listen to music, use online map navigation, and access many other mobile phone applications.

Firstly, we will remove the brown decorative panels on both sides.

Again, there are two screws on each side that fix the host. We will unscrew them.


Then we will dismantle the entire original car engine and unplug all the plugs on its back.

This is what it looks like when taken apart.

Now start connecting the cables.

Now connect the power harness to the two plugs on the back of the original screen. Reconnect the communication serial port.

Connect the audio plug to the RCA cable. Finally, connect the power plug to the Android screen. Install and fix it again.

Now start connecting to the host section. Restore the corresponding plug on it.

Restore the silver decorative strip as well. Finally, install these two brown panels back in place. The installation is now complete.

As this car comes with Canbus, it needs to be set up for the first use. Now, our Android system has no sound when we first use it.

We need to switch to audio mode, and we can observe the switching status through the dashboard. Of course, this car supports the original car system.

We can click on Aux to enter the original car system and then control audio output through the original Canbus. After the setup is complete, we can start experiencing the Android car radio.

This supports synchronizing the original car air conditioning information, supports the regional car reversing camera, and supports switch reminders.

It also has many other rich features for watching online movies. You can use offline or online maps, support Bluetooth phone, and Bluetooth music.

Enjoy wireless CarPlay or Android Auto function from your phone in your car. Okay, that’s all for the video. Thank you for watching.

How to Install a 12.3″ Touch Screen to 2014-2019 Lexus RX?

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In the modern society, full-size screen smartphone, laptop, TVs etc. are seen everywhere. They greatly improve our visual experience. The good news is that now you have chance to put a large screen head unit in your car dashboard too, making daily drive more convenient.

Last week, I just replaced the small screen of my 2019 Lexus RX to a 12.3-inch head unit. Compared to the old screen, it looks very exquisite, not only shows information super clear, but comes with various useful functions. Now, let me tell you how I did the replacement job.

This is the original radio screen of my ride, the available section is a half of the new radio.

About the removal and installation part

To be honest, it’s not a difficult DIY project, most people can do that. The tools we need are plastic pry tools and screwdrivers. Before working, we must power off the car battery to keep safety. Let’s get started.

1, Remove the armrest part between the front seats, and disconnect its plug.

2, Remove the side panels of the left and right.

3, Remove these frames that fixed the radio system.

4, Remove the screws that fixed the radio unit, then pull out the unit.

5, Pry to remove this plastic piece near the radio screen.

6, Take away this protective panel of the screen.

7, Remove all the screws that fixed the screen.

8, Take off the screen and disconnect its plugs.

9, Have a check for the new touch screen radio head unit.

10, Use the new cables to connect to the original radio unit.

11, Then connect the new screen and install it back.

12, Turn on the car to test the new radio system.

About the new large screen head unit

I was recommended to get this (2014-2019) Lexus RX touch screen radio from Seicane, and it didn’t let me down.

The head unit is designed with 12.3” big screen, smooth to operate and fast to respond. I can watch 1080P video, apply off-line navigation, check driving information etc.

On the other hand, it absolutely brings Carplay function, that you can freely use phone applications like call, music, map on the radio screen. You are able to install backup camera to the car, and the screen will show you the rear images whenever you reverse and park car.

Drivers are highly advised to use large screen stereo system when there is only old standard radio in their cars. That stuff makes your every drive better.