[FYT Android Head Units] mo90245:
I've put an android head unit in my last three vehicles. And they all worked really well. But it's been a few years.

I tried a couple in my current 2012 Jeep Wrangler over the last month. One worked well. It had android 12. Was beautiful and did things my last unit did not. But the touch screen died. The second one is inferior.

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I'm about to take it out and replace it. But I think I am woefully behind on the current tech curve.

I'm hoping to find a short list of good units. Or a simple tutorial for locating one with current good specs. Searching AliExpress and eBay is very time consuming. No real filters to really search by. And beyond screen resolution, android version, ram/memory, and 8 core chip - I'm a little lost.

I don't want to spend over about $350. Give or take. 10.1" qled screen, 8gb+256gb, android 12/13 or above, 8 core Qualcomm chip. And it must fit in a 2012 Jeep Wrangler. Searching Ali and eBay is a challenge to say the least. Just not enough search parameters in the filters.

I don't know what sets FYT units apart. I just found this forum via reddit. But the recommendations sounded like FYT was what I wanted for the amount of my budget.

I'm also having problems with secure fitment. The replacement dash panels all appear to be from the same manufacturer.

But they hold the head unit, air ducts and a power window switch in one plastic bezel. That is only held in by 6 or 8 tiny plastic dash clips. And one tiny screw behind the screen. I did find better clips - thicker plastic and metal. Not sure which is better. And neither of these units came with a dash kit or mount for tying the head unit into the existing stock head unit screw holes. Which are beefier metal. Do they make a separate adapter for that?

I reached out on a car audio forum for help with that. But any suggestions are greatly appreciated. It's an off-road vehicle and the stock fitment seems woefully inadequate. If I hit some pot holes on a dirt road it seems like it might fall out. Or at least come loose.

Is there another thread or site with basic information about units to choose and better sellers? Considering the specs I can afford?

This is the advice I found on reddit:

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"* Middle-ground **'8-Core' Unisoc** (🇨🇳) chip units. **This is where you want to b**e, these have enough grunt to make you not regret your purchase, and these units are usually well-built. You can get in right at the $200 mark for a decent one, and slide up or down from there based on your needs, with different screen types, screen sizes, and memory sizes available.

* Super-premium **'8-Core' Qualcomm** (🇺🇸) chip units which are way overkill for your needs. These are awesome if you're putting serious cash down or retrofitting a classic, but instantly drive the price up to the $300+ level in most cases.

You want the following:

* One of these brands: Atoto, Ebilaen, Ekiy, Farcar, Funrover, Idoing, Isudar, Joying, Junsun, Mekede, NaviFly, or Sinosmart. These brands sell FYT units, which are some of the best-quality and most configurable — [details on that over here on XDA-Developers](https://xdaforums.com/t/general-fyt-based-spreadtrum-uis7862-s-unisoc-ums512-uis8581a-sc9863-q-a-mods-tips-firmware.4396339/), including some clues on how to identify an FYT unit. They all work the same and have near-identical software packages.

* At least a 9" or 10" screen.

* A unit with IPS (good) or QLED (better) display tech, but not TN (awful).

* At least a resolution of 1280x720 (sometimes called 720p), but opt for 2K/4K if you prefer.

* A UIS8581 (good), UIS7862 (better), or UIS7862S (best) chip. No other substitutes.

I have an EKIY unit which I like very much, and I've heard good things about ATOTO, JOYING, IDOING, and NAVIFLY."

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So I figure for $350-$400 I should be able to find a unit with Qualcomm chip, 2k resolution, and a 10.1" qled display.

The only question is finding one with a dash panel set for a 2012 Jeep Wrangler. The only stand alone set I found was kind of expensive. Seemed much cheaper to buy a head unit that came with one. Plus they are prewired for the Jeep.

Has anyone ever posted a list of units and/or trusted sellers that have these specs? Or how to search for this on AliExpress or eBay?