Dasaita Android Head Unit Upgrade

Dr. Toboggan · 2022-04-19T09:42:14-0400

I would make that assumption too but I can only speak from my experience of their official store on AliExpress, I always get a reply within 3 days. Maybe it’s different staff for each website. It seems that they all have different prices and promotions too.

Dr. Toboggan · 2022-04-19T22:21:04-0400

Does anyone know how to remove this panel? I’m thinking about putting the microphone in there. Where is the factory microphone located? What is the purpose of those vent holes in that panel?

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kriodoxis · 2022-04-20T11:38:57-0400

Dr. Toboggan said:
Does anyone know how to remove this panel? I’m thinking about putting the microphone in there. Where is the factory microphone located? What is the purpose of those vent holes in that panel?
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You have to remove the light covers… usually two screws under there and the whole piece comes out. I was a little affraid to remove the clear pieces as they seem to break, but you have to remove the outside then the inside part.

Johnny.Radical · 2022-04-20T12:26:16-0400

Legendary-Toast said:
I assumed this website dasaita.com is legit, I will try using AliExpress to get in touch with them!

I used the Dasaita website chat (aliexpress) to get my model from them. Send them the following in the chat and they can help.

Model (LX, EX, EX-L)

Year

Photo of your current head unit

They got back to me in 24-48 hours with the time difference.

Legendary-Toast · 2022-04-21T10:49:42-0400

Edit: I was wrong, the graph I saw did not compare the Max11, it was comparing the W11. Looks like Max11 is just a Max10 updated to Android 11, but all three are essentially the same hardware. Nice!

I just got an email from Dasaita saying the head unit I ordered is in a quarantined zone so they offered to send me the Max11 model instead of the Vivid model because it is in another warehouse. From what I see on their website, these are essentially the same device with different software. I did see a graph that showed the Max11 with half the RAM, and a PX5 instead of a PX6, but they said it has a PX6 so I assume it has been updated. If not I'll be disappointed.
I plan on probably installing the Vivid software unless I enjoy the Max, but the Max seems to look a little dated.

Johnny.Radical · 2022-04-21T11:53:26-0400

Legendary-Toast said:
Edit: I was wrong, the graph I saw did not compare the Max11, it was comparing the W11. Looks like Max11 is just a Max10 updated to Android 11, but all three are essentially the same hardware. Nice!

I just got an email from Dasaita saying the head unit I ordered is in a quarantined zone so they offered to send me the Max11 model instead of the Vivid model because it is in another warehouse. From what I see on their website, these are essentially the same device with different software. I did see a graph that showed the Max11 with half the RAM, and a PX5 instead of a PX6, but they said it has a PX6 so I assume it has been updated. If not I'll be disappointed.
I plan on probably installing the Vivid software unless I enjoy the Max, but the Max seems to look a little dated.

I actually like the MAX layout better when I was looking at the chart. I also loved WINAMP too so that's probably why I like the older look.

Did they mention having to pay duty on the order? I want to order to Canada but I'm afraid of $200+ in duty/tax costs.

Dr. Toboggan · 2022-04-21T12:04:18-0400

Mine is a PX6 with Android 10. Maybe it’s 11, how do I check it?

I didn’t have to pay any customs duties but I’m in USA.

Johnny.Radical · 2022-04-21T12:28:39-0400

Dr. Toboggan said:
Mine is a PX6 with Android 10. Maybe it’s 11, how do I check it?

I didn’t have to pay any customs duties but I’m in USA.

I'll have to chance it I guess. Covid killed my US P.O box access.

CalgaryHRV · 2022-04-21T12:37:46-0400

Officially, if the automotive item is made outside of NAFTA/US/Mexico, ie. made in China, you will have to pay Canadian duties on it.

In reality, in many cases they won't charge you duty for automotive items even if made in China.

You will have to pay Canadian GST/HST. Brokerage charges are random also. Fedex and UPS are the worst.
Shipping via post to Canada Post is slowest and cheapest but that's rarely possible from overseas.

If you can purchase the same item via Ebay or Amazon USA or Amazon Canada there will be no surprises as all the costs will be stated up front.

Johnny.Radical · 2022-04-21T12:42:40-0400

CalgaryHRV said:
Officially, if the automotive item is made outside of NAFTA/US/Mexico, ie. made in China, you will have to pay Canadian duties on it.

In reality, in many cases they won't charge you duty for automotive items even if made in China.

You will have to pay Canadian GST/HST. Brokerage charges are random also. Fedex and UPS are the worst.
Shipping via post to Canada Post is slowest and cheapest but that's rarely possible from overseas.

If you can purchase the same item via Ebay or Amazon USA or Amazon Canada there will be no surprises as all the costs will be stated up front.

Thanks! I'll have to do some digging to figure out if U.S Ebay will be a decent work around.

Dr. Toboggan · 2022-04-21T17:34:01-0400

Dr. Toboggan said:
Mine is a PX6 with Android 10. Maybe it’s 11, how do I check it?

I checked and I have the MAX10, so I the PX6 with Android 11.

Legendary-Toast · 2022-04-21T17:40:05-0400

Dr. Toboggan said:
I checked and I have the MAX10, so I the PX6 with Android 11.

Weird because I thought the only difference between the Max10 and Max11 we're the software version, unless you updated it?

Dr. Toboggan · 2022-04-21T19:23:14-0400

I’m mistaken, I found the system info and it’s Android 10.

Legendary-Toast · 2022-04-21T19:26:22-0400

Dr. Toboggan said:
I’m mistaken, I found the system info and it’s Android 10.

I wonder then if it could be updated to 11?

Dr. Toboggan · 2022-04-21T22:34:38-0400

I don’t see anything in the settings, it does have system update but not system upgrade.

Legendary-Toast · 2022-04-21T23:21:19-0400

Dr. Toboggan said:
I don’t see anything in the settings, it does have system update but not system upgrade.

You would probably have to get the OS from Dasaita and flash it to the stereo. Not sure! If you can do it from Vivid to Max10 I'm sure you could go 10 to 11.

Dr. Toboggan · 2022-04-21T23:42:28-0400

99% of the time I’m using Apple CarPlay, so it’s not that big of a thing to me. I’m content with Android 10.

Johnny.Radical · 2022-04-23T14:16:12-0400

CalgaryHRV said:
Officially, if the automotive item is made outside of NAFTA/US/Mexico, ie. made in China, you will have to pay Canadian duties on it.

In reality, in many cases they won't charge you duty for automotive items even if made in China.

You will have to pay Canadian GST/HST. Brokerage charges are random also. Fedex and UPS are the worst.
Shipping via post to Canada Post is slowest and cheapest but that's rarely possible from overseas.

If you can purchase the same item via Ebay or Amazon USA or Amazon Canada there will be no surprises as all the costs will be stated up front.

Dasaita knows how to make me happy LOL. I sent them a message on Alibaba and got this reply:

The amount of the tariff depends on the buyer's local policy, and the price we declare to the customs is only $50.

We will try our best to reduce the burden for you

Johnny.Radical · 2022-04-23T15:01:43-0400

Pull the trigger on the Dasaita. I'll keep you posted on how she goes with delivery/install.

Shout out to Dr. Toboggan for the info on this unit. Mucho appreciato!

Dr. Toboggan · 2022-04-23T23:15:40-0400

I asked Dasaita for some guidance with installing the TV tuner since it didn’t come with instructions and they said to watch this video.

Dasaita Android Head Unit Upgrade

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