FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (ALSO : XTRONS has updated the unit since my video was released. I have added 2 different versions to the description) Q: Why not just by this ebay radio for half the price? They look the same after all. A: Although they may look the same on the outside, the radios are completely different in function. I have no personal experience with other brands, so you make find air conditioning, steering wheel controls, and other features to not work properly. Q: Is this video sponsored by XTRONS? A: No, I purchased this myself with little knowledge about it. I discovered this brand by doing research, but once I found it to work so well, I decided to share it with the rest of the Accord community. Q : Why doesn't my climate control work? A : Make sure your unit is made by XTRONS. All of the aftermarket head units for Accords look nearly identical, but have different software and wiring. Q : Mine is XTRONS but climate control still doesn't work. A : The unit seen in this video has 2GB of RAM and 16GB of storage. Since then, they have updated it to have 4GB RAM and 64GB of storage, but some have reported issues with that version. Make sure you have the 2/16 version to prevent issues, or contact XTRONS if you already have the 4/64 and it isn't working. I personally don't have any experience with the updated models, so just check the reviews first to play it safe. Q : Does it have Apple CarPlay or Android Auto? A : No, it doesn't come with it. But you can buy an CarPlay or Android Auto USB dongle and plug it into the USB ports. Q : Does the storage compartment still open? A : Yes it does, just be sure to zip tie all the wires up and out of the way. Q : Do the AC buttons light up? A : They are kinda dim, but yes they light up enough to read at night. Q : What dash kit/radio install kit do I need? A : None. It fits in the stock radio spot without any adapters. Q : Can I use a back up camera? A : Yes, plug the included harness into the back of the unit, and hook the camera too it. Then tap the wire labeled "reverse" on the main harness into the reverse lights.

I don't have Honda Accord nor I'm going to install Android Radio in my car but youtube put your video in my recommended section and i found very helpful and very informative.. Now all what i need to say here is: well done and excellent video tutorial..Enjoy the new system man!

Years later & helped me out so much ! Thank you 🙏🏾

THANK YOU! You showed exactly what i was searching for: How to bypass the parking brake safeties on the unit! Excellent video! Liked and Subbed

If the bass was not to your liking you need to adjust it to your preference. This thing has a built in DSP and EQ... you can make it have more bass than the stock stereo. Just installed the new one with dual climate control and a reverse camera in my daughters 04 coupe and I love it. I got the most expensive version and it was a simple install, ac controls work great. IMO, this thing is a must for these older accords.I ve been in to car audio my whole life, and what you get for 400 bucks is quite impressive.

Bought a random stereo on amazon... looking for how to install it... and this just happens to be the exact one! Thanks so much for posting!

I have an 05 coupe, and I'm about to put this exact radio in my car, can't wait to be able to play my choice of music! thanks so much man you're awesome

Saved in my favorites.

Finally a video that is helpful. To the point and full of only relevant information. Thank you sir

I love your Accord! Especially the 8G coupe wheels!

Very good informative video. Nice work. Thank you. 😉

I purchased the exact one after watching this video and I received it today..I'll update after installation is complete.

Order placed on Amazon. $440 CAD tax/ship in. Thanks for the video. It's a reasonable cost IMO for maybe 3-5 years left in the car.

THANK YOU 🙏🏻 I just finished installing it! Successfully ❤️

Ordered mine let week thank God there’s a reference video !

Wow, that is such a well made, informative video - thank you for doing this!

I have a 2007 accord. Found this very useful. Thanks!

My first car will be a 2006 Honda Accord, and I'm looking forward to getting this installed in my car

I have an 07 accord I’ve been thinking about doing this.

Very detailed video. Will be very helpful with my install. Thanks

To help anyone else trying to remove the upper vents. The proper tool is a large U shaped tool with a 90° bend at the ends that hooks into the second to last row inside the vent. When I couldn’t find the tool I just used a L shaped Allen key which you would pull towards you

CANBUS is not for steering wheel controls, it is for the cars software to feel ok when you take off or change electronics. Almost every important part of the modern cars has its own sensors for damage or failure, if you take off any of them while battery is connected to system, the software of the car is gonna think there is issues on that part because connections lost and come back or not. Even if you change the headlight bulbs, some cars giving error on display and keeps warning. Canbus makes it feel safe for car systems. Nice work by the way, keep it up

I have an 06 accord n want to get this in the near future!!!

I like how this radio has the RCA cables for amplifier connection which stock radio doesn't have.

I believe this is one of the best KZfaq usernames I’ve ever seen in my life! #subscribed

Thank you very much brother, this is very helpful, by the way how much you pay for all the components in the kit.👍

Hello, if I also want a reverse camera for this head unit, where do I connect/splice the reversewire to? I noticed there's an unconnected reverse wire with the big blue connector. Thanks!

Use magnetic tip screw driver for screws.magnetic bowl for your screws and plastic trim tools...can be found at harbor freight or should have came with your radio

Thank you I will order mines today

Tried one of these and I was not impressed. The AC temperature regulation is not as refined as with the stock unit. It tended to shift a lot between hotter and colder air instead of giving a steady temperature. The buttons for the AC is also small and cheap feeling. The original unit has a good amplifier witch produces good sound quality and bass response. The touch screen model had very little base and did not sound good. My suggestion to anyone considering this is to not waste your money and get an ISO adapter cable that you plug into the original head unit leads and replace the small compartment below the original unit with a 1 or 2 DIN head unit.

Nice instructional 👌🏽 how’s everything working for you I’m skeptical because of region of origin?

I bought my android radio from eBay. Another brand. Followed your instruction. They worked great except the Brake wire. Mine is on a separate cable. It has about 4 wires. Brake, IR, etc. Will try it before I solder the Brake wire to ground. Also my antenna wire just barely fit. Squeezed it in. I'll have to buy an extension or go behind the glove box and see if it's tie wrapped behind it. Thank you for the video. It looks Marvelous.

Great video 💯

I installed this but my back speakers don't work anymore. Could it be a wiring issue

that’s why the dash kit for the honda is $400 hella naw

Great video!

Thanks for the great video. You just helped me install this thing. Got everything running well. The mic is kind of weak though. Do you know what kind of mic I would need to buy that I can mount somewhere on the dash that connects to one of the connectors in the back of the device? Or do you think that maybe a USB mic would take over if I plugged it into the USB cable running from the back? (I have it coming out of the bottom compartment beneath the unit.) Also, I see "4G" marks on the back of the unit. Is there a SIM card slot somewhere that I'm not seeing? edit: ah, after a little bit of research, I see that you need a separate dongle for the SIM card.

Iam looking into getting one for my accord which stereo exactly do you have cause they have 3 type ?

I hate these new 2din units don´t come with a way safer volume knob

Nice video... wish they make similar for a Passport or Pilot

Installing my in the next few days I’m going to run the brake wire to the ground I hope that doesn’t give me any issues !!

Just got my mint 05 coupe v6 for 1600 leathers so nice 😭

screws that u have 2 remove are the devil 😑🏁

Nice work

Very good video.....excellent directions. Enjoyed it very much. Do more!

*Jesus Christ loves you and cares for you have a good day everyone*

Wrong way to remove the ac vents that will surely leave a nasty mark. U just have to pull the vents towards u and they come off. Never use a screwdriver on interior to loosen any clips...

Nice system!!

Cool video post! Thank you.

"Remove the ashtray" Says on it *Not an Ashtray* hahaha.

Excelent video thanks

Have any recommendations for backup camera for this unit or any videos on how to install ?

yay i get to keep my cubby hole awesome video

Very useful video. I liked, but it is too complicated for me to perform.

Very informative the touch screen seems to have a bit of a lag on it when you swipe. just wondering what's been your experience with its performance & does it still work

Seeing that you updated the video which radio would you recommend that we use? The 16gb or the 64 especially with the whole climate controls version situation

That boot sequence part he showed is only the first boot. Once the radio does the first it always comes on much faster next time. So fast that if you start the car and throw it in reverse the camera is already on the display.

Hi. This is a great easy to follow video. Thanks Few specific qs please: what is the exact model shown here, and can it fit right hand drive accord euros too (2007 model)? Are there specific reversing cameras for this headunit? If so, are they easy to self install too? ( want to do a video on that too??) Thanks so much.

Dude great vid!

You can unlock the shifter from park with the key, or you can use the key to start your car and put it in L.

NOV 2023 update - you don’t need to solder the brake cable to the ground as he mentions in the video. There’s now a menu option that allows you to simply turn off the driving restrictions for the video.

Great video 👍🏽

Good job

Video Well Done.

Good word, but please don't use metal screwdrivers to remove the old one (look at 0:57), and the GPS antenna doesn't properly work if is so mounted :D

Actual lifesaver

Does anyone know how to get the AC cable ? Mine didn't come with one and im having a difficult time searching it up.

Can someone confirm if the same unit can install in the accord (right hand side drive). I did check with few people on eBay and everyone said no. I did took out the original stereo (with dual a/c function) and mine one looks the exact same from inside as shown in this video. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

Just wanted to see if this radio was still holding up? I'm tired of the aux adapters I've been getting and this radio looks amazing to get the factoryish look

Sick

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Bro, do you have the link to the decoder box for the steering wheel?????!!!! Thats all I need!! Thanks and great video man

I have a 07 Accord and can't find the decoder, anyone have a link or info for it please?

I would think that the GPS antenna should be out in the open to get a good signal. I think it is designed to be stuck on your roof or front or back window.

Do the steering wheels controls still work or is their something else I have to get?

Thanks for the video. Do you have any lower cost radio install videos for the 2004 honda accord? Cars old, so I don't want to spend too much.

nice from india

I have honda accord 06 was wonder you adapt back camara where you can get unit if you can get xm pandora you tube also GPS thank u

i need a model for 2012 prius, with ac control

Do I need to disconnect the car battery before doing this? Thank you

I Don’t Have A Wire Labeled Break But I Have A Wire Labeled Reverse Shout I Use That One To Ground????

Hi Dude, the link in your description is 4&64 and android 9.0. Another type on amazon is 2&16 android 9.0. I assume you used the later one?

Can you program the radio code on this screen?

just got a similar one installed on my 04 accord. Drivers seat is on the right in NZ so the controls are opposite lol

Wow so cool and looks so great. Wish you to be my neighbor. Great video 👍🏻

Can you have video about how to install the display on toyota prius 2010-2015. If you do, I would thank you so much.

nice video. i watched another one which did not have as many connections-it was not Android. But i have a question about XM radio-did this unit offer SiriusXM or any XM radio feature? If so how did you deal with antenna issues? It would be nice if the gps would also handle xm signal or XM supply gps with their antennas. Anyway, did it have XM service or are the new radios not using XM? thanks

Great video. Is there anyway this will work with apple CarPlay?

What size radio did you use? And what brand?

Great video 😎 👍 Can I not get this in 🇨🇦 ?

Why can't they make a nice double DIN kit that has the HVAC controls BELOW the screen like this instead of above it?

When you ground the brake wire, does it allow the GPS to work, considering the stereo thinks the Ebrake is on? Just curious. Because Alpine Kenwood pioneer none of them allow you to use the GPS if you have the green wire to ground, there are easier ways with a toggle switch, use a speaker wire, or 2 wires, one end to the green and one to ground. So you can choose when its activated. Or a TR-7 You can find them on amazon. Hope it works great for you, I have put several in 3 of my friends Prius, electrocars. The Androids from China.

Thank you for doing this video. I just ordered the Xtrons so this will be helpful. Btw, I didn't quite understand the thing about the "Brake" wire. I believe you said you cannot use the radio unless the parking brake is up? Did not make sense to me, What was this Brake wire for? How did you know this? were there instructions that came with the unit? And how did you know to connect to the black wire or to ground? There are other Xtrons install videos on Accords on KZfaq and I don't remember them even talking about this Brake wire. Also, I plan to add a backup camera to the Xtrons. Looks like it will only take a wired unit and not a wireless one?

Does your buttons for the AC and stuff light up in the dark?... it’s so hard to see at night I gotta turn on the light to see anything.. it doesn’t glow at all

I really need to get this but I am super worried as my ride is a Honda accord 06 lx I can not tell if the radios are all the same... So I am bothered about compatibity y. I'd also like step by step video to install the camera at once... Thanks...

My display dnt work

I noticed your battery was still operating during installation. Would it be fine if I proceeded with the installation without disconnecting my cars battery?

My car already had a GPS is the connector for the oringal the same as the one that it comes with?

So I have an 07’ Accord and want to try this out but when I bought the car it had came with a Bluetooth radio already installed (just a basic JVC radio that sits under the real installed radio). I’m not too sure if I can do this just because the sound system isn’t even the actual cars system it’s a speaker system set up in the back. I’m not sure if that would stop me from installing this

Hi I just installed the same radio in my 2005 accord ex but it doesn't come on i test the fuse that is on the radio and it has power, I also noticed that there is an extra set of wires on my radio harness with a white plug. Any suggestions