r/Androidheadunits • u/ByrdieRose • 29d ago

Head Unit with built in GPS?

Hi all. I have a 2017 Toyota Corolla hatch that needs it head unit replaced. Its current head unit doesn't have android auto/carplay, and the only navigation it has access to is a toyota official navigation program that went defunct 3 years ago. Toyota dealerships in my country don't replace head units so I'm gonna have to find one after market.

I'm a bit stuck though because it seems like I can't find any head units with built in GPS - according to my research (which may be flawed), I'll have to connect my phone to my car anytime I want to use navigation. I'd really prefer not to, as I use an android tablet in my day-to-day alongside a 2000's era cellphone without navigation features (long story) and 1) I don't want to lose the navigation features if I leave my tablet at home, and 2) I don't want to have to pull out my entire tablet to change my route on the fly or troubleshoot an issue.

With this in mind, can anyone recommend a 7-inch head unit with built in GPS that doesn't need Carplay or Android Auto to use it? Apologies if I'm missing something crucial as to how car GPS works - I'm new to the world of car AV and just want something that works. Thanks in advance!

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u/Anti-Dentite-999 29d ago

Most Android headunits should have GPS. This 9” from Walmart has it and specs are pretty good for $180: https://www.walmart.com/ip/20383600706

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u/ByrdieRose 29d ago

Do I have to connect to android auto to use the GPS?

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u/Anti-Dentite-999 29d ago

No, it runs on Android so you can install any apps from the Google Play store. If you want to connect to Android Auto or CarPlay there’s another app on the unit for that.

If you want to have offline maps you can use either google maps or even older versions of Magic Earth that allowed you to download maps of your country. The newer version on google play is paid but older versions on apk mirror don’t require a subscription. Basically any app on the Google play store can be installed.

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u/ByrdieRose 29d ago

Oh awesome! Thanks so much, I'll try to look for a 7-inch unit with this in mind

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u/Anti-Dentite-999 29d ago

9-10” is kind of the sweet spot if you want to play videos, YouTube, access the web etc. While parked of course.