How to Identify the Brand of an Android Car Navigation System?

[DonovanLynn]

You can directly find the brand of an Android car navigation system by checking the system properties of the car navigation or reviewing the order information left from the vehicle purchase. Below are the classifications of car navigation systems: 1. Classification by vehicle model: (1) Dedicated DVD navigation for specific models: One device is exclusively designed for one vehicle model (most require the removal of the original car CD); (2) Universal type: Can be adapted to various vehicle models with additional frames; (3) Split-type: A specialized product for specific vehicle models, which does not require the removal of original car CD and other components, upgrading to DVD navigation products; 2. Classification by usage function: (1) Traditional handwriting navigation; (2) Voice control navigation.

[DeMarley]

I remember when I installed the car navigation system, I also pondered this question and later found it quite easy to identify. Just watch the screen when the navigation system boots up—the brand logo usually flashes for a few seconds. If you missed it, try restarting the navigation by holding the power button for ten seconds before releasing. Once the system is on, click the settings icon, scroll to the bottom, and select 'About Device' or 'System Information,' where the brand name and model will be clearly displayed. Also, check around the physical buttons—some manufacturers print their logo on the edges of the panel. If you still can't find it, drive to an auto modification shop. The technician can open the dashboard, and the label on the back of the main unit will definitely have the manufacturer's details. Common Android navigation brands are limited to about a dozen, such as FlyAudio, CASKA, and Roadrover. Memorize a few key features, and it'll be easier to recognize them next time.

[LeJayden]

When working at the auto repair shop, I've helped many car owners identify their navigation brands by focusing on three key areas: The welcome screen during startup always displays the brand logo; in the 'Device Information' page within the system settings, the manufacturer name usually precedes the model number; and there's typically a white label on the physical unit, visible only after removing the center console trim. Brand naming follows patterns too—mainstream domestic brands like ZX (Zhangxun) solutions often use model numbers starting with XY, while Novatek solutions commonly feature NV letters. Experienced users can even identify by interface style, such as rounded-corner icons indicating a FYT (Fangyitong) solution. If none of these methods work, it's likely a no-name product from a small factory—these navigations have poor stability and are best replaced early.

[StCora]

I've been tinkering with in-car digital devices for five or six years, and the most reliable way to identify an Android navigation brand is to check the system's underlying information. After powering on, enter the settings menu, look for the 'About Tablet' option, and tap 'Version Information' seven times in a row to activate developer mode. Then go back, and you'll see the full manufacturer name. Branded devices usually come with their own pre-installed apps, such as the 'ZXDesktop' app, which definitely indicates a ZX solution. For closed systems, you can connect to a computer and use ADB tools to read device parameters. Enter the command 'adb shell getprop ro.product.manufacturer' to directly display the brand name. Nowadays, with the latest smart car head units, you can even see the brand prefix in the Bluetooth pairing list—this method doesn't even require starting the car.

[StElliana]

Last time I helped a friend check the brand of his car's navigation system, I taught him the safest three-step method. First, restart the navigation system and keep your eyes glued to the top-left corner of the screen—the brand logo will definitely appear during the startup animation. If you're quick, pressing the volume knob three times during the black screen can even get you into the engineering mode to check hardware info. If the icon flashes too fast to see clearly, go to the main interface and click the gear settings icon, then scroll to the bottom to find the 'Device Information' section—the manufacturer's name is clearly listed here. For beginners worried about damaging interior panels, just slide your phone into the glovebox gap to snap a photo of the host label, then zoom in to read the fine print.