WK2 Android Radio Upgrade - Tesla Style Head Unit!

This week, the Sola Grand gets a huge radio improvement. Android Head Unit from Phoenix Automotive replaces the stock tiny UConnect system!

This 2014 Grand Cherokee came with the smaller of the two UConnect systems that Jeep offered, which means it's tiny! This video will show you just how easy it is to install an Android based head unit in your Grand Cherokee, and why you would want it for overlanding.

Want to get rid of that tablet mount, but don't want to give up GaiaGPS or Google Maps? This Android head unit might just be the right choice. Fast boot? Check. Play Store? Check. CarPlay and Android Auto? Also check.

Products in this video:
Phoenix Automotive - PX6 10.4" Android 9 Fast Boot - Gold Trim

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[JorgeRamirez-fniy]

Hi, any update on this radio a year later? thanks

[derodge]

I have never meet this guy, . But, he is great man!! also a genius. Because he is just like me, dinking a yuengling while installing a car radio!!!!

[bigginsdriveway]

Awesome video quality for only 2 videos also popped up in my recommend lol

[arniceousmaximus]

Interesting I changed out my radio for the stock touch screen GPS and backup camera had to put those in myself too much money spent but oh well . That android console looks great and good job on moding the GUI too.

[youdontknowjake]

Any updates on this system since posting? Has the interface gotten any better?

[patrickmesquita]

Have you lost any function of the original radio? My special concern is the settings of comfort, lights, security ... How does communication with the rear media work?

[francymetzger]

Can you make a video showing visuals of the tesla like head unit? I am looking into getting one myself.

[SEAWORM]

Thanks for posting this video.

I got the other style where you have to remove the knobs/climate controls….

Didn’t fit right & had issue with he compartment below. Door wouldn’t open…

Returning the unit, and got this one. Hope all features work..

[michaelbeecham]

You mentioned some mods for the UI on XDA. Can you provide the link to those?

[Mase-svcf]

Can that be installed in a 2017 jeep cherokee ?

[RalphMercuroMusic]

How do you like this unit after living with it for a year?

[ShonTolliverMusic]

Showed the unit working all of 8 seconds? Why do people do this.

[marc]

Thanks for your video, it is very helpful. I am just about to buy one, just got 4 questions, which I could not find any answers to when researching the web:
1) When backing up, does the unit have moving guide-lines that guide you as you steer, or are those just static? One of the best things I find are the spot on guidelines that really help to prevent kerb-rash when parking close to kerbs etc.
2) Does the unit support the existing Tyre Pressure Monitoring sensors that are already factory installed in the wheels? Obviously the tyre pressure is shown in the instrument cluster and not the head unit, but I was wondering if I loose this function, when changing the Head unit?
3) Did you loose any functions in the instrument cluster after changing over?
4) I noticed you have a newer 6 core unit with 4GB RAM. How long does it take to boot up, when starting the engine? I read that the older units take up to 30sec sometimes 45 sec to boot up when you starting the car.

Sorry for all the questions, just could not find any info on the above queries.

[Qugie]

still waiting 2 hear about that future

[thickgurlover]

I ordered one of these from eBay a few years ago. Took it to a sound shop to have it installed. They said I wouldn't have a/c because the hookup for it didn't match. Long story short, had to tow from shop to dealership for repair which took an entire summer to troubleshoot they had fried my motherboard. I'm scared to attempt again.

[JOHNNYC]

How much was it and where can I get one I have a 2011 jeep grandcherokee laredo

[danielschmidt]

I tried to install this but for whatever reason the AC touch screen doesn't work, neither does the car settings app to control sports mode and headlight stuff

[TroutWest]

So, I'm not smart on some of this stuff... how does it have internet again? Where's the link to this radio? Doesn't look like they make this for the 2013, but we own an 18 as well.

[quentinsaxon]

I have a similar raid in my jeep trailhawk but but it keeps saying no video signal how do I fix

[conedprepper]

I like your video but why aren't you answering questions about the unit? Have you worked out the bugs! How is it going!