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Hey guys, here is my review of Lexion unit on my 2015 RC350 (US version, made in Japan)
I really like the system, everything works as expected. Boot time is 20 sec, and backup camera works almost instantly (no need to wait 20 sec), probably 3-5 sec delay before the feed is shown
I use Android Auto on a wired connection (no wireless available yet).
Some highlights:
- Sounds quality is unchanged from OEM
- all OEM functionality is working: steering wheel controls, touchpad is responsive, park assist sensors work and shown on Lexion display, backup camera working (after harness swap), door open indicator is shown, volume indicator is shown
- No issues with calling using OEM microphone
- Can park and watch YouTube or Amazon Prime! (no Netflix available for some reason)
- installation is overall easy but takes time (about 4 hours) if you want to route all cables neatly. I followed youtube videos from BeatSonic on how to access behind radio and glovebox
- headunit's built-in microphone, GPS and WiFi all work
- screen quality is good, and it appears to be non-reflective
- no overheating issues (have been driving for 1 month), 2 longer trips over 1.5 hours
- factory menu is accessible and can be set to non-stretched view
- Apple Carplay works both wired and wirelessly
- Installed main unit behind glovebox, taped to SmartKey Unit on upper right
- Supports Airmouse (
), in case I need to scroll through a lot screens or type (to keep screen clean and easier access). Sometimes I use it instead of touchpad to select things
- Fast shipping
- Solid support from Eric (LexionKorea)
Issues:
- AC Controls are not compatible yet for US models (fix is in the works), you can still control AC through factory buttons but you don't see inputs on Lexion screen. This unit does not support Fahrenheit units yet. This is very minor and doesn't bother me much
- Initial harness that I received didn't support backup camera, so I Eric sent me different harness compatible with my car version. Had to drive 2 weeks without backup camera (a bit annoying). After receiving new harness everything works
- Currently there is a bug with Android Auto and Google Assistant is not working (not Lexion issue)
This is a 1GB+ file so this could be the whole OS update. I have not installed for I just got it and gotta go to work. The upgrade process may take a while since this is a big file.
Good luck and keep us posted if you get a chance to do the upgrade!
To update; just go to Settings -> OS Update.(instructions directly from him).
Sorry I don't know his name so keep on addressing as him (could be a her).
That link doesn't work. Do you have another spot I could download it from? (I don't know how I missed that he got you the updated OS?!?!)
Went off perfectly. Appears to work fine at this point. If I run into any issues next time I drive the car I'll let you guys know!
Happy to hear the good results!
Key issues that was resolved for me.
1. Temperature sync
2. Backup Camera switching speed delay is now fixed - same speed as OEM when shifting to reverse.
3. Song playlists now plays without stopping randomly when Google maps is working.
4. Have never crash since the upgrade.
1. Temperature sync
2. Backup Camera switching speed delay is now fixed - same speed as OEM when shifting to reverse.
3. Song playlists now plays without stopping randomly when Google maps is working.
4. Have never crash since the upgrade.
This OS upgrade seems very stable.
Haven't tried with this new one but prior OS I also experienced the pointer icon not showing up for a while and music playing but no sound. (Fixed this by disconnecting BT and waiting a minute then reconnecting.)
1. Temperature sync
2. Backup Camera switching speed delay is now fixed - same speed as OEM when shifting to reverse.
3. Song playlists now plays without stopping randomly when Google maps is working.
4. Have never crash since the upgrade.
This OS upgrade seems very stable.
Prior to update I haven't noticed Home hard button working, now when I press it goes to Carplay Apps screen and Home screen. It's a nice touch, not sure RC has Home button. I do wish hard skip/play/pause buttons on Radio work, they don't do anything except play/pause button mute the sound.
Prior to update I haven't noticed Home hard button working, now when I press it goes to Carplay Apps screen and Home screen. It's a nice touch, not sure RC has Home button. I do wish hard skip/play/pause buttons on Radio work, they don't do anything except play/pause button mute the sound.
My home button worked all the time between the hard press and soft press. I haven't checked the forward/backward buttons on the oem unit itself to see if they do the same thing yours' are doing.
