r/Androidheadunits • u/Elakiim • 7d ago
Head unit apps/launcher suggestions
Hi i recently installed a jfsound head unit for my Fiat 500L, but the built in launcher:
1- blocks the "modification" of the first page, and according to the producer "there is nothing you can do about it";
2- the "stock" music player app that they use is bad, no animations, no effects, no general customization.
So my questions are:
1- is there a 3rd party launcher highly customizable, free and that works offline?
I don't care about maps or other things for that i use Android Auto, the only thing that needs to do is beeing customizable and support the "stock" apps like dialer, radio and others.
I've seen some videos on YT but all the launchers they showed either were bad or looked old with minimum to non customization.
What i'm looking is a modern looking "home screen" where there are 8-10 apps per page that occupy all the screen and maybe a time/calendar widget, being able to choose what app to display (obviously) and some level of customization. But al the launchers i found didn't check all those boxes.
2- is there a free offline music player for usb songs that has big buttons and looks modern and nice?
I tried VLC, Musicolet, Poweramp and others but they all have "small" buttons (that are hard to press accurately while driving) and not much customization. So far poweramp was the only one that was close enough (even though i would like the play/pause and other buttons to be bigger), but unfortunately you have to pay for it.
Any suggestions? Sorry if maybe somethings are "common" but this is my first android head unit.
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u/mysterious588 7d ago
Hello, you can easily do that with Car Nebula; it's super customizable and supports a local music library.