Keep your smartphone handy.
For the brave, hardware hacks exist—but they are for experts only. For the rest of us, plug in your iPhone, launch CarPlay, and enjoy the best of both worlds: Japanese hardware with English software. pioneer carrozzeria avicrz33 japanese to english
Do not buy this unit expecting a simple language switch. Buy it for the gorgeous display, the superior DACs, and the CarPlay functionality. By leveraging your smartphone for navigation and media, you effectively bypass the Japanese language barrier completely. Keep your smartphone handy
If you choose to use the unit as-is, here are the English translations for the most common buttons and menus you will encounter: Japanese (Kanji/Kana) English Translation メニュー (Menyū) 現在地 (Genzai-chi) Current Location (Home/Map) 目的地 (Mokuteki-chi) Destination 設定 (Settei) Settings / Setup 情報 (Jōhō) Information 音量 (Onryō) 戻る (Modoru) はい (Hai) / いいえ (Iie) 3. Firmware or Unofficial Mods Do not buy this unit expecting a simple language switch
Open the Google App on your phone, tap the Camera icon, and select Translate . Point it at the screen to see real-time English translations of every menu.
: This process is not officially supported and can "brick" your device if done incorrectly. YouTube·TecTunehttps://www.youtube.com