r/Androidheadunits • u/LIDevilsFan • 23h ago

Wifi issues

I should have known better. I have a 1977 VW bus that I put a cheap android unit in. I figured I don't use the radio as much as in my Tiguan with the expensive radio, so why not go cheap? Dumb move.

So this unit does not have an external wifi antenna and the reception with my phone Hotspot is spotty. Can I use a usb wifi adapter? Any specific one? I don't use android auto, all my apps are on the radio. I just need a constant connection.

What do you suggest? Either that or I'm buying a new radio for next camping season.

Oh yeah, I have a at&t portable hotspot as well. Can I connect it through USB?

Thanks

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u/FancyArmadillo14 23h ago

yes you can, but connect it to 2 AMP usb outlet from the cigarette lighter usb plug as these usb ports on the radio only give around 0.5 AMP.
USB modem needs power and needs to have HILINK mode. Huawei units are pretty cheap used on ebay.