First off, anyone that has a thread posted before me deserves credit. Here are a few.
aameghoo
triax37
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NEEDED LIST:
Prep Nexus 7
Install Nexus 7
Once you are satisfied with fully test with the Nexus and radio installed, finish putting your car back together.
Enjoy your new, not useless, tablet/navigation system. :rave:
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aameghoo
triax37
00g
NEEDED LIST:
- Nexus 7 - $80
- iSimple Dual Aux - $70
- OTG Cable - $5
- 2 USB 3' Extensions (a couple inches too short) - $4
- PlayerPro
- Tasker
- Torque
- Google Maps - Go ahead and download all the maps you need for offline use
- Waze - I use this one when I'm actually travelling. Google Maps is for quick directions and finding things.
- Amazing Putty - $20 / $10 (got it from Michael's with 50% off)
- iSaddle (Bluetooth OBDII) - $14
Prep Nexus 7
- Root and flash this ROM - [ROM][4.4.4][F2FS/EXT4] AutoDroid 1.2 | Nexus 7 | XDA Forums.
This gives you OTG Host capabilities, power management specifically for the car, and will end up with root access. - Set up the Nexus however you want, with all of your media and apps.
- Relocate the charging and headphone ports, which are on a cable, to the outside. Watch this video on how to take the Nexus apart - .
- Use electrical tape to secure the ports on the back of the Nexus. Test to make sure everything still works.
Install Nexus 7
- Watch this Youtube video on how to take your car apart -
- Connect the iSimple to the radio.
- Connect the Nexus to the iSimple and car charger. Test to make sure the Nexus reacts the way it should (turns on/off with car), and sound comes from the iSimple connection.
- Once that works correctly, make the mold from the Amazing Mold Putty to secure the Nexus to the navigation bezel.
- The navigation screen and motherboard will go in backwards behind the Nexus. If you have the OEM iPod connection taking up space, remove it, it's useless.
- Run your USB Extensions from the bottom of the center console to above the radio. If you got 3' extensions, they will be a couple inches shorter than you would like. If you are good with wires, you can cut and extend the cables a few more inches.
- Bolt the radio and the Nexus into the car.
- For the love of God: Measure Twice, Cut Once. Do not put your car together just because it worked once. That includes the USB extensions that are connected and ran to the center console.
If you don't and the thing doesn't work, this is how you will feel when you have to take it apart :madfawk:
Once you are satisfied with fully test with the Nexus and radio installed, finish putting your car back together.
Enjoy your new, not useless, tablet/navigation system. :rave:
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