ejn1 Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 Thought I would share a few pics of a new install I did changing out my Truck Radio and Controls with a 12.1 touchscreen. The screen uses an Android based operating system and you can download most apps available for android to the device. Downloading the C4 app was seamless and allows for full control while on wifi or wifi hotspot. Also, does Carplay and has an HDMI input for use with a streaming device like Apple TV (shouldn't do while driving of course). All of the trucks AC controls move to touchscreen as well. C4 User, videostorm, Time2Jet and 4 others 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejn1 Posted February 14, 2021 Author Share Posted February 14, 2021 Another Pic... RyanE and Time2Jet 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMHarman Posted February 14, 2021 Share Posted February 14, 2021 You need an EA1 in the truck. ejn1 and Time2Jet 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybuch Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 very nice! Is this an after market kit, or did you home grow it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejn1 Posted February 15, 2021 Author Share Posted February 15, 2021 32 minutes ago, cybuch said: very nice! Is this an after market kit, or did you home grow it? Aftermarket with a design to integrate and retain most of the factory oem controls. And look factory. They are very car model specific as the factory audio and climate harnesses plug and play with the screen. It’s not just a screen as it has a full radio integrated. RyanE and Gary Leeds UK 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
videostorm Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Awesome! Given that it is Android, you could also run our SplashTiles app / tool to add live sports scores, stocks, or traffic maps. Probably other ways to do it as well if it supports widgets. ejn1, RyanE and msgreenf 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejn1 Posted February 15, 2021 Author Share Posted February 15, 2021 Another cool app is MyRadar weather. Looks great on a 12 screen while driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopedogg88 Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 Sick! I have the same/similar truck, where do I get this and how much? I have a 2020 F150 Lariat loaded. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejn1 Posted February 16, 2021 Author Share Posted February 16, 2021 1 hour ago, chopedogg88 said: Sick! I have the same/similar truck, where do I get this and how much? I have a 2020 F150 Lariat loaded. MFG... www.linkswellinc.com Great online authorized dealer: www.adcmobile.com If you have a B&O system you need to get an additional module. Probably around $1200-$1300 with the module. Install is not difficult. I have 15 Lariat loaded and it’s the same part for 2015-20. For your 2020, decision is a little more to think about as you will lose Sync3. My truck has Sync2 which sucked and didn’t have CarPlay. All other oem features and steering wheel controls work great. another feature you lose is OEM SiriusXM but you replace it with the android app on the head unit which works awesome. PM if you want to know more but I’m finding it pretty cool so far... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msgreenf Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 When I had my edge I upgraded my sync 2 to sync 3! It was a prtetty cool upgrade Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejn1 Posted February 17, 2021 Author Share Posted February 17, 2021 3 hours ago, msgreenf said: When I had my edge I upgraded my sync 2 to sync 3! It was a prtetty cool upgrade Its much better than Sync2 for sure... msgreenf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattK2 Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 Very Cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveC4 Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 I took my Platinum F-150 from Sync 2 (2015) to Sync 3, to the Linkswell unit and ultimately back to Sync 3 (which it still has today). The Linkswell unit is cool, and I LOVE the big screen in my Model S, but it was really buggy. It took a long time to turn on sometimes, it would crash...it lead to a poor user experience. I was thrilled to go back to Sync 3 with CarPlay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejn1 Posted February 17, 2021 Author Share Posted February 17, 2021 24 minutes ago, ILoveC4 said: I took my Platinum F-150 from Sync 2 (2015) to Sync 3, to the Linkswell unit and ultimately back to Sync 3 (which it still has today). The Linkswell unit is cool, and I LOVE the big screen in my Model S, but it was really buggy. It took a long time to turn on sometimes, it would crash...it lead to a poor user experience. I was thrilled to go back to Sync 3 with CarPlay. Did you have the Gen4 Linkswell? The new version seems to have eliminated it... I could never bring myself to spending $1800 for sync3 only. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveC4 Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 4 hours ago, ejn1 said: Did you have the Gen4 Linkswell? The new version seems to have eliminated it... I could never bring myself to spending $1800 for sync3 only. I don’t remember, it was about 15 months ago. I think I spent about $375 on the Sync3 setup. I bought a screen and APIM out of a wrecked car and a GPS antenna off of Amazon. Everything else plugged right in, took about 90 minutes start to finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejn1 Posted February 17, 2021 Author Share Posted February 17, 2021 1 hour ago, ILoveC4 said: I don’t remember, it was about 15 months ago. I think I spent about $375 on the Sync3 setup. I bought a screen and APIM out of a wrecked car and a GPS antenna off of Amazon. Everything else plugged right in, took about 90 minutes start to finish. I was guessing it was a Gen2 based on your startup comment. The new one has a much faster processor and startup is 15-30s and also a new Android base OS. So far everything is ok fo me but I kept the OEM screen and CD module to restore if I sell it or need to. I also have an aftermarket stereo so its nice to get proper Preamp outputs which has made my audio more reliable (prior you have to run an aftermarket amp through a DSP to retain OEM features and reeq the audio out from the Sony system). Wow, $375 is a huge bargain. The Sync3 modules I've seen involved buying a new Ford head unit and are quite expensive. Of course Ford could probably let customers update for a fee but they dont do it to get you to buy a new vehicle msgreenf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveC4 Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 6 hours ago, ejn1 said: I was guessing it was a Gen2 based on your startup comment. The new one has a much faster processor and startup is 15-30s and also a new Android base OS. So far everything is ok fo me but I kept the OEM screen and CD module to restore if I sell it or need to. I also have an aftermarket stereo so its nice to get proper Preamp outputs which has made my audio more reliable (prior you have to run an aftermarket amp through a DSP to retain OEM features and reeq the audio out from the Sony system). Wow, $375 is a huge bargain. The Sync3 modules I've seen involved buying a new Ford head unit and are quite expensive. Of course Ford could probably let customers update for a fee but they dont do it to get you to buy a new vehicle 15-30 seconds sounds about right. To me, that feels like an eternity. I guess I’m impatient. Mine did require the new “head unit”, but it’s attached to the screen. Like I said, I bought a unit out of a crashed car but I think they’re pretty easy to get your <$500. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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