Replacing RNS 510 with RCD 330+

[ZantetsukenJ]

Which firmware did you used? It added multiple languages?

Anybody know if latest firmwares can add Spanish/Mexican?

Anybody knows why these units don't have RDS????

I used the 5314 firmware, more than certain it added Spanish. It did add some languages but not the ones that interest me so I'm not quite sure which ones.

RDS is ****

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[nethawk]

Why you don't like RDS?

Can you manually configure station names?

[Clint]

There are a few different operating systems out there for the 187B. Your best bet would be to reach out to someone in the last few pages of the thread and find out which seller they purchased their carplay + android auto unit from as not all firmware updates will work for all units. You could also look for one with both functions on AliExpress etc.

I have hated on Apple maps for ages. I held off buying the unit for a few months because of that restriction (wanted to use the tomtom go app) but after using Apple maps for a couple months now i'm fine with it. The voice instruction is smoother than google maps and the integration in the head unit is very smooth.

I've not had any problems with directions yet. You can bark out orders to Siri like "take me to mum & dad's house" or "Take me to the nearest bar" and it works great. When you get your unit I recommend giving apple maps and siri a chance.

Only downside is the traffic guidance that waze offers and a lack of speed camera/trap info.

For what it's worth i bought the Bodenla Carplay model off AliExpress
BODENLA RCD330 Plus RCD330G CarPlay APP Desai 6.5" MIB Car Radio RCD330G For VW Tiguan Golf 5 6 Jetta MK5 MK6 Passat Polo Touran-in Car Radios from Automobiles & Motorcycles on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group
and have been pretty happy with it. I posted a few pics of the install with semi hidden USB cable in this thread.

I'm looking at this head unit - Carplay Android Auto R340G RCD330G Plus Radio For VW Tiguan Golf 5 6 MK5 MK6 Passat Polo 6RF 035 187 E RCD510 RCN210-in Car Radios from Automobiles & Motorcycles on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group

and this camera - RCD330 Plus MIB Radio Carplay Rcd330+ AV Rear Camera View Reversing For VW Tiguan Jetta MK6-in Vehicle Camera from Automobiles & Motorcycles on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group

[Mk R]

I'm looking at this head unit - Carplay Android Auto R340G RCD330G Plus Radio For VW Tiguan Golf 5 6 MK5 MK6 Passat Polo 6RF 035 187 E RCD510 RCN210-in Car Radios from Automobiles & Motorcycles on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group

and this camera - RCD330 Plus MIB Radio Carplay Rcd330+ AV Rear Camera View Reversing For VW Tiguan Jetta MK6-in Vehicle Camera from Automobiles & Motorcycles on Aliexpress.com | Alibaba Group

Nice. Looks like one of the more expensive units on sale but no doubt worth it for the convenience. I'll be interested to hear how you go installing the reverse camera. That's something i was considering.

[Clint]

Yep, there are cheaper units. But, I'm keen on this one because it's the model with native Android Auto. Camera also comes with a delay built in.
Also, I'm going be lazy and have my local installer put the reverse camera in 😉

[bravo]

I looked at the 187E but the price puts it over our duty waiver limit so add another $160 to the price for duty. Went with the upgraded 187B with 1 GB RAM and FW version 5515 from the same seller. Installed this morning and everything working well except:

- No messaging apps - anyone know if it's possible to have messaging apps on this unit?

- Music apps limited to Google Play Music which does not have access to local music except random play all, and Pulsar which crashes the system trying to access Artists, Albums, or any Genre with more than around 50 tracks. ANyone know why or can recommend another better-supported music player?

- Can't work out how to wire the RGB-CVBS adapter correctly to get the OEM camera working. Tried wiring both the red (+ve) and yellow (reverse) wires to power and black to ground for test install but no dice. Getting voltage to the adapter input plug but the headunit doesn't detect the camera. OPS works fine. Camera coding has been done - just get the "reverse view not available" error message. Extensive searching of the web and other forums yields nothing. Lots of people asking, lots of vague answers from a bunch of internet exerts repeating what they've read some where. No-one who appears to have actually done it except one youtube video showing a wire being run from the actual camera through the vehicle to the adapter. Anyone actually got their oem camera successfully up and running? How?

[ZantetsukenJ]

I looked at the 187E but the price puts it over our duty waiver limit so add another $160 to the price for duty. Went with the upgraded 187B with 1 GB RAM and FW version 5515 from the same seller. Installed this morning and everything working well except:

- No messaging apps - anyone know if it's possible to have messaging apps on this unit?

- Music apps limited to Google Play Music which does not have access to local music except random play all, and Pulsar which crashes the system trying to access Artists, Albums, or any Genre with more than around 50 tracks. ANyone know why or can recommend another better-supported music player?

- Can't work out how to wire the RGB-CVBS adapter correctly to get the OEM camera working. Tried wiring both the red (+ve) and yellow (reverse) wires to power and black to ground for test install but no dice. Getting voltage to the adapter input plug but the headunit doesn't detect the camera. OPS works fine. Camera coding has been done - just get the "reverse view not available" error message. Extensive searching of the web and other forums yields nothing. Lots of people asking, lots of vague answers from a bunch of internet exerts repeating what they've read some where. No-one who appears to have actually done it except one youtube video showing a wire being run from the actual camera through the vehicle to the adapter. Anyone actually got their oem camera successfully up and running? How?

I've got the same problem with the camera. I have two adapters that both don't work. Would be good if someone could shed some light

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[Gokturks]

If you can't be arsed soldering in the USB cable you could always try and live with what i did. Nonda ZUS USB cable tracked back to the centre armrest through a small hole in the stereo facia. Stereo facias for a Mk6 golf are like $20 on ebay in case you remove it or break it. You could probably even remove the aux plug and track it through there. What ever you choose, make sure you get the best quality MFI certified lightning cable you can find. The carplay function is sensitive to poor connections and crap cables.
Attachment 32184

You can connect cable from back to radio
Look here:
Connecting the rear USB to the Rcd 330 Plus

[Gokturks]

Which firmware did you used? It added multiple languages?

Anybody know if latest firmwares can add Spanish/Mexican?

Anybody knows why these units don't have RDS????

If you have rcd330 noname version you can upgrade android auto and they have spanish lang.. follow this topic..
187B NoName 5314 Frimware Android Auto And Carplay

If you see error when you install 5314 then fallow this topic :
Android Auto FIX variant conflict error

And this is link youtube for how you upgrade
YouTube

[Denzark]

Just got to this thread and am a little overwhelmed by all the infornation.

I have just picked up a 2014 Polo 77TSI.

I want to replace the archaic head units with the new touch screen that also has android car play and screen mirroring so I can use it as a gps with google maps.

I think the unit is a 330/340 MIB2 from what I have read here.

So where is a good place to get one that will simply plug and play in my car.
I only have controls on LHS of steering wheel and would like to keep those working if possible.

Also if i was to get a different OEM steering wheel what would work.
I am after something with atleast the same controls but a little thicker/sporty than my comfortline wheel.

Thanks in advance for the help