Update: yes, I sold the replacement unit

your title is misleading...your issue is with this specific unit (or model or make) and not a "giant Tesla-style radio"

I dropped 3 screws into the abyss between the two times I was working on my car installing LC7I for after market amps and audio in my 2015 Taurus. Lot dash parts to come out to access the ACM. I was looking at maybe doing this but now think I will stick to my Sync 2 system, I’m happy with it just thought this would be cool.

Have had my PX6 in my Ford Explorer now for 6 months. No problems yet and love it!

What you are describing is a buggy experience, that should be the primary focus for these units, some people have great experiences but it really comes down to the software.

Ive been thinking about this for awhile, i have a 2016 f150 and would be interested in the new one if it fits the model. Love the content!

Wow, sorry to hear that. I have a Phoenix PX6 on my 2017 Honda Accord and so far so good and works very well and I tether it to my Android phone and so far there has not been a problem. Although I had it for less than two months, I like it. Though some of the features could be better, I'm really enjoying it.

I too, put my stock back in after a year. Actually upgraded from sync 2 to sync 3. I would have gladly paid double for it to be what it should be.

I just installed a unit I got from Amazon in my 19 F250 that retained almost everything from sync, including Fordpass remote start. There has been some settings tweaks to get it where I like it, including changing the launcher, but overall I'm happy with it so far. The manufacturer is YULU, and the only thing I've noticed missing is SYNC voice control which I never used anyway, and the zoom feature on the reverse camera. Factory 360 works and is not stretched.

I too was listening to Yellowcard back in 2006

Thanks for you probably saved me Lot of trouble, I was very attractive to tesla style and wanted to order it right away, glad my second thought told me to do some researchs.

Get the gen 2 or 4 of the linkswell Tesla style radio I tested it out on 1 of my trucks and I loved it I just finish installing it on my other f150,f250 and I absolutely love it I was able to retain the start stop feature you should try it.

I'm sorry you had such a cruddy experience I've loved mine had it for about 4 months now

I had the px3 since 2018 n never had a major problems with it but I just recently removed because I'm upgrading to the 2021 model f150

Good info,just had mine yesterday installed,have no issues so far,let’s see what happens in a few days more

You should try a different CAN decoder box. They ussualy go out and the device won't even boot. They are 10-20$.

I also can't say that I am 100% happy with my PX6 that I bought about 4 weeks ago, the unit was stuck on no signal from the reverse cam and I couldn't turn it off or do anything until I disconnect the decoder box. Spent about a week talking to phoenix and in the end I told them that we should just go ahead and cut the reverse cam wire and that they just needed to tell me which one to cut. About a day later I got the info that I needed and cut the brown reverse wire. I have a 2007 Lexus GS300 so the car is a bit older already, so it's not easy to find something that is remotely close to the PX6. It's doing what it's doing, but if one day something better comes out I'll for sure change it.

Thanks! I nearly bought this unit.

My sync3 died and Ford wanted $1300 for a replacement so I went with the PX6 2 years ago...I've had no issues. However, their is a glitch where you have to touch the radio then the Bluetooth (phone) buttons to get the audio to play properly if trying to just connect BT. It works every time, but that is a bit annoying. Android Auto works great, in fact that is all I use now on the unit. The backup camera works well and the full time front facing camera (supplied by Phoenic) is nice and I'm happy with it. Just purchased one for my Camaro...let's hope that I have a similar, positive, experience. Phoenix Tech support is really good as well...

I honestly understand the point of missing physical AC and radio knobs.

One of the issues I'm commonly seeing is that there's too much tech in the car the screen is installed in. These are better for base model cars with less stuff tied to the head unit.

I ordered one for my 2019 ford fusion and im hella excited. It better not be trash.

i got my new one yesterday hoping it works better than before

I was definitely thinking about installing one of these in my Ford F150, 2017. I’m glad I watched this video beforehand because I really don’t need any issues with that.if you find anything different,please let us know! Thanks for the info bud! Joe

I've never had any issues. I had two for different cars and about to get a third. I like them. No issues

I've had my px6 for over a year. Its quirky but it definitely has not been as bad as yours. Some of the apps stopped working but its not as annoying. I believe you had a defective unit.

RE: Getting internet on the Unit via IPhone. To share the internet from your phone, yes, you have to turn on that feature every time, called Hotspot, at least on android anyways. The head unit should have been able to connect up then (it would have searched for that network and if found connected to it). It however should have stayed connected. That could have been maybe 2 things. Either the password was entered wrong (it'll seem like it was connected, you'd have not internet connection, and then soon drop because wrong password), or possibly having an issue with which encryption protocol you had set for your hotspot (on the Iphone). Sometimes one is set where in this case the head unit could not link with. I know... you've already moved on from this .. but maybe some tips for others in here who are having some of these same issues.

I bought the Px6 for my silverado in 2019 and had some issues but nothing major like yours. I will admit the support from them sux. If you do have major issues then they will replace it but you have to buy a new unit from them then ship the old one back and then they refund you which is quite a cheek for them to ask

You make some good informative videos that helped me out. Let me know if you have sold the unit please. I'm interested in getting one for my 2015. Thank you.

I had the Phoenix Mark III installed in my Infiniti Q50S in 2018 and had the same issues back then…long startups, multiple resets, black screens, glitching out, faint static that could not be eliminated with even the most optimal settings, screen wasn’t bright enough in the afternoon with 5% window tint, sometimes up to 15min to set up hotspot which had to be done manually vs automatically, odd user interface with odd placement of controls and video boxes, CarPlay rarely worked, completely customizable homepage yet insanely cumbersome to create…the list goes on and on. I had the same hesitation uninstalling because the screen looked so badass and had at least a fraction of Apple CarPlay but I ended up going back to my OEM double display. Sold the unit 2 weeks later and did not regret it. Bought a QX60 recently and was wondering if Phoenix got out of the “prototype” phase with these screens but apparently not! Thanks for the review, I’ll be buying an overpriced Apple CarPlay integration kit instead.

You saved me $$$ Thank you

TS-FDPU12-1KB-5B - 2015-2020 FORD F150/2017 - UP FORD SUPER DUTY GENERATION 5 T-STYLE RADIO. So I know this is a late post to this thread but figured I would try and help anyway incase of new subscriber like myself finds this video. Channel is awesome BTW and thanks for taking the time to lend you ideas and creativity. Moving on lol, I have ran into this “Tesla Screen” issue a lot in many vehicles and a special kinda nightmare with Fords. I run a car audio shop (NOT TRYING TO SELL ANYONE ANYTHING NOT WILL I MENTION THE SHOP NAME OR CONTACT INFO) and with the dawn of Covid the demand for radios way out numbered the supplies. It led a lot of us that normally don’t install customer owned equipment to getting off our high horse and help people out, in turn helping us. So I became a dealer for Phoenix and some other brands. After much wasted time and burning up man hours I canceled those accounts. But you see refuse where people love them and then somewhere they hate them. A lot of the brains that people dislike is simply because it’s the cheapest version of those style radios you don’t spend $90,000 on a pick up truck and then bargain shop for the motherboard that runs it lol (even though we all do that’s how we can get the pick up trucks). But the problem is not in the companies but in the product after much research I have found that it’s all in the tablet. I saw a company called Linkswell and they have plenty of KZfaq videos and they’re not perfect but I know the owner and I know what he goes through to try to get these radios as close as he can they only do a select amount of cars unlike the other brands that do one and almost every car made. The reason why is to perfect the brand, so these tablets are just like anything else if you’re on your way to a big box retailer to buy a $1000 Samsung tablet and decide to stop and get a Acer at $199 because they both run Android 8.1 or what have you and we all know there is a big difference lol. But look them up, they’re a little more pricey but way nicer way better color in the screen way faster processor even though it uses some of the same apps the processor in a hard drive or better which makes it the same apps work a lot better. www.linkswellinc.com/products/t-style-radio/ts-fdpu12-1kb-5b-2015-2020-ford-f150-2017-up-ford-super-duty-generation-5-t-style-radio/ Hope it helps. -B

Kind of a bummer. I was tempted after watching your firs5 video...

You should try the Linkswell Gen 4 unit. I have it in my Ram and have zero complaints.

Well that helps me make my mind up! Thanks for updating us.

I've heard hot and cold reviews on these too.. Idk what version I have but it's the 10.1 for my 2014 f150... as for the last year ot has worked great..my only gripe is it has blockers for certain apps like Netflix Hulu etc.. other than that it looks great sounds great works great.. I'm wondering if they can't keep up w the more modern technology in newer vehicles than my basic nuts 2014...

How is the sound quality, is it better than a factory system.

Mine works great!

I hear you on this I purchased a unit from Rhino Radios for my Toyota tundra with in 2 months of having the unit it started to show problems would be drivint and it would display the rearview camera as if it was on reverse, clearly reached out to the manufacture gave the runarrounds didnt solve anything added an additional 300.00 tag to a 900 pot already and purched the "new PX6" dind't work at all had to take it all down and install my factory unit back expensive leasson learned nice gimicky units but are worthless....

going on 2 years with mine,, 0 complaints

I have the same radio, worked great for 3 years and suddenly did what yours is doing. Just went black. Everything works, but no screen... Waiting on a reply from customer support. I'm well over the warrenty time but maybe they have a fix. I LOVE these radios. Way better looking then any other aftermarket radio for these trucks... But just some cheap stuff sometimes

Hi any update?

So since you were close to the window had you asked them to refund or didn't you bother with that discussion?

I sure like mine work's great

I installed a Belsee 12.1 screen that rotated and tilted. After upgrading to android 9 from 8 and getting most things to work unit quit working. So started looking at Pheonix units and found a fb group that is run by a Russian programer who supplies upgraded custom firmware to get all to work.so waiting for the mew units to come out.

How is it now?

I just pre-ordered the new phonex 12.1 headunit for my jeep jl,suppose to be better then the px6 and comes with 6 gig ram and 128 rom so when ever I get it I'll see how it compares to yours.

what does that mean it doesn’t retain the start stop feature? does that mean if you install some screens then your push start doesn’t work? 😱

i have the same one and have had very similar issues

just bought a car that has a px3 installed and I want to take it out. Its a horrible unit, gladly the previous owner sold the vehicle and had the sync 2 radio in the trunk of the car. I agree with you and I have an android.

Ram 13. 2 years with it. Very happy

dam my brother you had a lot of issues. I had none of those issues but I don't have Phoenix Px6. I bought mine from another vender and I have a Jaguar. I love it and have no problems.

Mine does everything you are describing or I can add to it. It will connect to Bluetooth, but only play bass over the RCA. No voice at all or it will overheat from long trips and go into a black screen. Currently the black screen is on go out, but I completely agree with you. These radios are pieces of shit currently looking for a replacement for anyone that ask it came with the truck when I purchased it

I just got one yesterday and it never turned on. I’m waiting for tech support to call me, but I’m sure that I will result in getting a replacement. I’ll make sure I put a small mark or look for a serial number to make sure they don’t give me the same thing refurbished

There is a Tesla-like system for my Chevrolet Cruze I didn't use the car for a day and a half and I tried to activate the system, it didn't work. The Android system crashes and I don't have a restart button outside. It may be that the system needs to be disassembled and it is inside.

hi,i have mercedes gl350 2015 with similar unit as yours and i would like to ask you do you know maybe how to connect my rear backuo camera and also 360view camera

Thanks. Looks like you saved me some money and aggrivation.

you tried reaching out to them for customer service? I notice they have different options for the one you can purchase...did you get the lower end or was there only the one option? I have the hideous 4 inch screen (whatever the real size is) and I am looking to upgrade. The one for my 2020 GT is still on preorder so I havent purchased one yet. Also, did you get a chance to try Rhino Radios?

So what's the best model to buy for a Chrysler 300s I might just look for the newest model

Probably better to call the video Make sure you buy the right one. Just like any computer, you can buy a crap one or a good one but most don't know the difference (ie why wife's system is better - no details). No idea which phoenix unit, how many cores but betting it was a slow one based on Android 9. Screen resolution varies from each Chinese manufacturer so getting this information is critical and helpful.

I'm was looking to buy one for my Tahoe but I have IOS which means there's a new major update on the way in September 2022 IOS 16 which will probably worse with this older tech. If the PX6 would WiFi update it might work okay but I think that I will wait for the next generation. Thx for the video.

Damn that sucks I have had one in my 2014 Mustang for 3 years now with no issues

This video sealed it for me. I don't think I'm going to buy this anymore. When I watch the review on youtube from the actual company and how many steps you had to go through just to set it up. I was a bit skeptical and now I will pass and keep my 8' screen on my Taurus. Great video. Thanks! You saved hundreds of dollars!

You can't return it?

What price point are you at though?

Did you have the one with more memory or less? I thought there were two options?

Also sounds like you never contacted their support for help until you wanted to return it. Oh well.

Just had it installed the other day and it is doing all the same things!

when you leave the house, your phone may be swapping from home wifi to cellular data. maybe that's why it disconnects? I am going to try the Joying 11.6.

thank you

Bought one...works great lol

Get the navos 12.1 screen, I think that one is good

We have one in our 2016 mustang and it has white screened and is useless. I'm putting the stock one in until I can find something better as we are just out of the warranty period 🤬🤬🤬

Interesting. It’s now 3 years since this video and all of the various videos on this unite by people that have installed it are raving about it. So I wonder if the manufacturers have improved it or if this guy just got a bad one? I’m thinking about getting one myself, hence me watching A LOT of install videos on it.

Update. Over two years later and mine is still working great! Phoenix Automotive Support continues to be great as they have an Android 10 update I am considering. New stuff breaks. Things go bad. That is life. Tech support (when good like Phoenix Automotive) is your friend.......

I’d also bought the 16 inches vertical screen for my 2014 land cruiser and I’d could never got it work. They sent me 3 replacement units and none of them worked on my 2014 LC. Their support staff seem to be genuinely care about my issues but no resolution.

i use hotspot every once in a while with my 13 pro max and it stays on forever until i shut it off or reboot my phone, my friends are constantly reminding me to shut it off when they see it broadcasting my name as a wifi access point lol

Hey there, great video. Have you tried the GU Auto 12.1 head unit? Thoughts?

I have one in my 2017 Dodge Durango and I've only had one issues, my reverse camera would freeze while backing up ever so often.. smh but that's it. No other issues, and it's been installed for about 1 1/2 years. I'm about to install on in my kids mother ford edge.. maybe it's a Ford thing.. guess we'll find out.

So, not only toyota are more reliable trucks but also aftermarket stereos for them work better? It would be great to see how that 4runner is set up.

I have one my tundra for 3 years no issues at all ! I’m surprised being that is Chinese made ! Maybe I’m lucky

Just out of curiosity did you check the fuse on the back of the radio? With these Android units well the Chinese ones they often come with crappy fuses. My unit stopped working just like yours and I replaced the fuse. Then it worked again. 9/10 when these units stop working? thats what it is

Your content is growing on me. Though to become a really big Fan, I think you should find a way to modify your Sara Terra with a turret; and then give away a third fan. 🙋🏼‍♂️

Do you have the wrong connectors on there buddy that’s a big issue and it’s self

Mine works great but some things I hate about it.

I haven't had a issue with m smart Radio

I know it's been a while since you purchased yours and yes, I might've made the same mistake lol. Do you happen to recall how long it took you to actual get the radio ? The website seems shady now that I can't locate my order and I haven't seen any type of movement for 4 days. If I had seen your video first ? maybe I could have saved my self - thanks for trying to help us all

Anyone know if the Phoenix works bose system? I read that the linkswell does

I cant find a T style Linkswell for my 2011 f150. Does anyone know if they make one for older f150's like mine?

I've been eyeballing a PX6 for my 2013 Grand Cherokee. But I use android so I might take a shot at one. I just expect this kind of stuff to be buggy. Do you know if they release firmware updates?

Did anybody get the new unit from you?

My links well does great.

I Bought The GUAutoTech Big Screen For My 2015 Lariat A Year Ago. Only Thing I Don’t Like Is The Time It Takes To Load Up. Of Course I Do Have A 512GB Corsair SSD Flash Drive Plugged In That’s Full Of Music, Completely Full. But I’ve Had No Issues With The Unit. I Did Pay $2,000 For It. I Looked At The Phoenix And Read Too Many Negative Things About It.

I just installed 2 in dash 7" android units....best decision ever

I have a XL so I don’t have that many features it’s would probably do Better in my truck. I’ll take it off your hands. 👍

what stereo did you use in your 4runner?

I read that the updated android 9 version is way better.

All I really want is a larger display to fill out the bezel area. The stock screen makes it look as if there's a larger display that's supposed to go there in higher trims. I might get an Android unit but only if I can find one that completely retains the stock SYNC system so I don't have to rely on the aftermarket UI or wireless components. I have a similar head unit for a BMW and it's really disappointing as well. The sad thing is that it's mostly a software problem. Even basic things like playing audio didn't work right. I feel that all of these Chinese head units are pretty much the same in that respect.

Was this a low end system or high end?

Same thing happen to me brotha...I'm so sorry that happened to you and please don't expect to get no results that company is trash