[Android Head-Units] donaldta:
I wonder if that is the true specifications. AnTuTu incorrectly recognized an Mstar786 processor as an Exynos 4412 as sited by [MENTION=1915855]KID52[/MENTION] in Post #906 in the AN-21U thread. I think the biggest problem is that CPU identification in Android is not that straight forward. And when a new Android CPU variant is introduced into the market, manual forensics needs to be performed. That's why most Android CPU identification apps have a reporting mechanisms when CPU appears to be misidentified.

One of the problems I have been experiencing is that the Chinese manufacturers are mixing up the different faceplates designs for these units. That's why I'm always pointing out that it is very difficult to identify the model just by looks. In order to know exactly what you're going to get, the specs need to be verified with the reseller. The way I've been differentiating the various Chinese Android head units is by the exact processor included. This allows me to direct them to the correct thread.

Freescale i.MX535 (imx53_smd) 1Ghz Cortex A8 Single Core processors are usually found units in the Ouku thread.

Samsung S5PV210 (smdkv210) 1Ghz Cortex A8 Single Core processor are found in the units in the S100/S150 thread.

Allwinner A10 (sun4i) 1Ghz Cortex A8 Single Core processor in the units found in the TVBOX thread.

Mstar MST786 (cedric) 1.0 to 1.2 Ghz Cortex A9 Dual Core processor are found in the units of the AN-21 thread.

This is important because each version has their own quirks. So, if anyone decides to get one please let us know and we'll add this version to the XDA Wiki for the Generic Android Headunits if it is actually different than the other four models.

One thing about the pics that you attached, is that the head unit was meant for VW / Skoda openings. If you don't actually have those kinds of vehices, then you might consider the Universal version of this unit. I found a few other variants on AliExpress if you're interested in vehicle specific models then search for Exynos 4412 car.

The one thing I find most disappointing in these generic Chinese head units is that bluetooth module sits on a logic board that is controlled by a MPU. This often causes specific features to not be handled by Android but by the MPU. In most cases, Bluetooth pairing is often limited to phone and music because Android does not have direct access to it. For example, if you want to use a ODB2 adapter then you'll have to get a USB ODB2 adapter. Although they have a faster throughput and don't use any power while the car is off, it may be inconvenient to some vehicles due to routing the cabling.

The only company I've seen so far to get this right is Parrot with the Asteroid Smart / Tablet. They use a custom CK5050 Bluetooth module to provide access to Android, while still being able to allow the head unit to be used as a pseudo headset with microphone. Although, I supposed with Audi working with Google and the new Open Automotive Alliance that we might see a more cohesive head units in the near future.

If this truly is a new model then that is unknown. Until someone can get their hands on it to try the various techniques of accessing root, nobody cannot say for sure. It might be as locked down as the Kenwood DNN990HD which may need a hardware approach to gaining root.