Review on Upgrade Your Jeep, Compass Or Dodge With AWESAFE Android 10 Car Radio Stereo With Apple Carplay And Android Auto by Kyle Brown

This is the 1 week review and have no reason NOT to give this purchase 5 stars so far.At this point I am reviewing the look and feel of the hardware along with vendor customer support and general install. Additionally, we are providing a detailed instruction video that shows you step by step what you need to do to install this radio in a 2016 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited "Hard Rock" Special Edition. Shortly after this install, we installed a second, identical radio in a 2012 Wrangler Unlimited Sport which went so fast that prepping the tools and cleanup took longer than the actual install. Maybe 15 minutes on the second one?The radio comes well packaged in foam inside a snug box, inside a shipping box inside a waterproof wrap. Additionally, the kit comes with all components needed to install in my specific Jeep. Honestly, nothing extra to buy. We did install a reverse/backup camera with the radio but have decided to make a second video of that install.The radio itself reminds me of an Android tablet in look as well as functionality. I don't want to retread wheels here but in the product write up you will find a list of functions this radio is capable of performing and I can tell you every function described, works as described so no need to be redundant and list everything over again.As you see in the video, the install went smooth and more importantly than just being "smooth" the install was a true plug and play. We had to make one very minor adjustment to a hole on the mounting kit to ensure the dash/radio bezel would pop back in smoothly. Simply took a rat tail file and opened the diameter of a plastic hole with just a few strokes. Note the video for specifics.At this point in time I am giving this unit 5 stars for the following main reasons.1. Tons of functionality2. Flawless Apple Car Play and Android Auto. That said, the built in functionality of this radio really rivals anything that Android Auto orApple Car Play are providing so it's really not unlike having a tablet integrated into your car stereo system.3. All parts needed for the install are included in the kit. No guesswork.4. Audio controls on the steering wheel are retained.5. Ease of install.I'm reluctant to talk about cons at this stage but if I could change some things I would ask Awesafe to provide a better Quick Install sheet. The problem I have with mentioning it is simply the radio is so easy to connect and install, you almost don't need instructions beyond what they provide. However, what they provide is a bit incomplete, especially when considering the steering wheel control connection. If you follow the instructions they provide you will get the radio installed but you can easily miss connecting the steering wheel control connector because its not pictured in the schematic. Never fear, ElRoasto has provided you the appropriate revised instruction sheet to accommodate. Just watch for it in the video.The other issue I have is one of design as it relates to the clip in 2-piece mounting bracket. Though I haven't experienced an issue yet, I can see at some point with some serious off-roading as we tend to do in our Jeeps, the bracket may rattle out of the dash. Just seems to me like the installation would be better served with a little tighter fit.The last issue I have is with the owners manual. The text is so small i simply cant read it, even with reading glasses and can't find a copy online. That said, the radio does come with an electronic manual that you can read directly on the radio which seems to contain much of what the index holds in the owners manual so if you need operational help, I recommend you save your eyes some strain and consult the imbedded version on the radio.The best thing about this radio is simply the functionality to price ratio.The most surprising aspect of this purchase is the very excellent customer support being provided by Awesafe. I have communicated with Sue at Awesafe multiple times prior to the sale and after the sale asking various questions about which camera to use, images, etc. and each time she replies within a couple of hours. Sometimes within a couple of minutes. Amazing.I will update this review as the install progresses. Next up, the backup camera install video.See you again real soon.Week 2 Update.You know, before I decided to give this radio a try I went around town and had quotes worked up for a new stereo with install. I quoted with 4 custom shops and 1 big box store. My requirement was simple, give me something that has Apple Car Play, native navigation and the ability to install a backup camera. In term of a head unit/stereo I asked for the ch