Thanks so much for your analysis. This kind of investigation and exposure of lazy work is the reason I love hacker news.
replyHey, how did you obtain the update file? I’ve been trying to probe an Acura head unit from the same year, it’s also on Android 4.x, but have ran into a roadblock when it comes to obtaining an update file.
reply> AOSP
replyAndroid Open Source Project
for those outside the bubble!
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replySphere of knowledge/awareness, i.e. non-Android-nerds
replyA number of other cars' infotainment systems are also based on ASOP. I remember downloading updates for my Hyundai which were also essentially Android images
replyThe head units themselves are very dated and simply could not run recent versions of Android. I have a 2020 and I'm always eyeing up the after market units which are all better in every way.
replyits not about them being dated, or fast. Its the fact that the head unit will work in 10 years vs the aftermarket one probably dying in 2.
replybased on aosp was not the notable part
replybeautifully done.
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