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The problem is finding software that will manipulate them. I have a few pieces of software that will view, but none that will edit, or save to that file format. I put out a call to an old friend of mine who works in graphic design to see if he has anything laying around.

I'm still looking for a piece of software to edit the .mrf files. The one I thought would work didn't. I'll keep everyone updated if I find anything.

I'm fully updated, and my radio will has this problem about 50% of the time. Even if it searches for a connection, and finds one, it will play radio regardless. The cheap fix is to hit the power button on the stereo, and then start the car. For whatever reason, when the stereo is powered on, but...

Sounds like they are full of crap to me. Probably just want you to pay extra money for an install, or maybe they are mistaken and think you want them to purchase the parts for you, which they don't have an agreement to do. Either way I would steer clear of that shop.

Qam After having this installed in your car for a while, what are your impressions? Just wondering if you're still loving this, or have any regrets? Thanks.

Most of the time, this is easier said than done. Adding the hardware could mean running all new wiring/harness, that could introduce other issues.

Still $250 for a piece of plastic and some knobs. These replace nothing on the car, and look like crap IMO.

I may have a tool that will do this. I'll check and let you know. These oddball, old, file formats are tricky. Finding a piece of software to read them is usually easy. Finding one to save to that type, or edit it, is way more difficult.

Apple are the kings of proprietary horseshit like this. Everything I have heard is that the USB hub is needed because Apple requires a certain type of chip in it, that standard USB does not have. Android is always great about using industry standards, Apple...not so much.

The quick fix for this is to hit the power button for the stereo prior to starting the car. I have to do this for my phone bluetooth connection as well. We shouldn't have to, I agree, but it seems to work every time for me.

Guy at my local AT&T store was a moron so I had to call the customer service line.......:headbonk: The device is free with a 2-year contract, or $109 if you buy it outright. You add this to your current shared data plan, and pay the fee for an extra connected device. AT&T's site shows a ship...

Weird. It showed in the list earlier today. TBH, I don't see any reason it shouldn't work. It's an OBD2 dongle. They may show it is as not compatible if their app doesn't fully work with the system. I don't see why the hotspot wouldn't work. Didn't make it today due to my daughter's soccer...

You'd still have to upgrade to one of the Sintegrate/Raxiom style units with HDMI input, but those coupled with a $35 Chromecast, and this OBD plugin, would be a great upgrade for those of us with a base unit. We could upgrade using OEMRadio stuff, but unfortunately the prices he has are still...

I'm headed to AT&T for an unrelated issue. I'm going to inquire about the Samsung unit and I'll report back. This may actually make me pull the trigger on an upgrade to the base unit. Plug in one of the many Apple TV/Roku/Chromecast devices in the HDMI and not have to worry about tethering to...

There are a few people who have them direct from Sintegrate, and there is also the TomTop option. Not entirely sure if TomTop is made by Sintegrate, or a knock off.

Interesting new adapter by Samsung. This could solve a lot of issues for people wanting to hook up a Chromecast in the car. It's not exactly Android Auto, or Apple Car Play, but a $35 Chromecast on one of these Sintegrate Units, this Samsung Dongle, and boom, you are casting Spotify, YouTube, a...

Here she is right after I got her.

All in on this. Before I left the transportation industry 5 years ago I was a master programmer on Navistar/International Trucks. Although the software is different, the theory is the same here. Sub'd

Yeah...I saw that. I was wondering if the soldering that was done made it impossible to revert to stock, or upgrade later. The hardware in these will be outdated at some point, and I want to know that I am not butchering the car to a point where I'm stuck with this unit forever.

With a new one I'd suspect.