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Is your Compass radio constantly black?
That’s a common factory Uconnect failure on 2017–2020 Jeep Compass. These Android kits drop into the same bezel. The insides are not the same — here is what RAM, storage, and CPU cores actually change, and which kit to buy.
Updated September 16, 2026
What the Numbers Mean
Sellers slap “Android 13” and “10 inch” on every Compass kit. That is not the difference. These four specs are:
RAM is working memory — how much can stay open at once. 2 GB hitches once CarPlay, maps, and music run together. 4 GB still feels like a phone. This is the spec that matters most day to day.
Storage (ROM) is disk. Maps, apps, and music live here. 32 GB fills up once you download offline maps. 64 GB is what you want if you install anything on the Android side.
CPU cores are workers. 8-core switches apps faster. 4-core is fine if you live in CarPlay and never open the Android launcher. Core count does not replace RAM.
Screen — 1280×800 is sharper than 1280×720. Bluetooth 5.4 + Wi‑Fi 6 pair a little cleaner than Bluetooth 5.0 + 5 GHz Wi‑Fi.
The Three Kits
Best overall — most RAM, cheapest
Jerqry — 4 GB RAM + 64 GB
$139.99 · ASIN B0GFCN1DKF · 4.4★ (8) · in stock. Most RAM of the three. Buy this if you want it to feel like a phone.
- RAM
- 4 GB — most of the three
- Storage
- 64 GB
- CPU
- Not listed
- Screen
- 10" IPS 1280×800
- Android
- 13
- CarPlay / AA
- Wireless + wired
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- Wi‑Fi
- 5 GHz
- Factory camera
- Yes — keep the Jeep camera. Set reverse to CVBS/NTSC
- Camera in box
- 1080P aftermarket (optional)
- Steering wheel
- Yes
- EQ / GPS
- 32-band EQ, GPS
Pros
- 4 GB RAM — the only listed 4 GB of the three
- 64 GB storage and 1280×800 IPS
- Cheapest current price
Cons
- Core count not listed by the seller
- Bluetooth 5.0 / 5 GHz Wi‑Fi, not Wi‑Fi 6
- Fewer reviews than Rojokis
Most CPU cores
Fortdows — 8-core, 32 GB
$149.99 · ASIN B0GX11QKSF · 4.1★ (10) · in stock. The only listed 8-core. Buy this only if you actually use the Android launcher.
- RAM
- Not listed
- Storage
- 32 GB — least
- CPU
- 8-core
- Screen
- 10" 1280×800
- Android
- 13
- CarPlay / AA
- Wireless + wired
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- Wi‑Fi
- 5 GHz
- Factory camera
- Yes — keep the Jeep camera. Set reverse to CVBS/NTSC
- Camera in box
- Aftermarket (optional)
- Steering wheel
- Yes
- GPS
- Yes
Pros
- 8-core CPU — fastest app switching on paper
- 1280×800 screen
- Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto in the box
Cons
- 32 GB storage — maps will eat it
- RAM not listed
- Lowest rating of the three
Newest wireless radios
Rojokis — 2 GB RAM + 64 GB
$159.00 · ASIN B0FGQ2WRJ4 · 4.8★ (18) · Amazon’s Choice · 1 left. Newest wireless radios. Fine if you stay in CarPlay.
- RAM
- 2 GB — least
- Storage
- 64 GB
- CPU
- 4-core (“10th chip”)
- Screen
- 10" QLED 1280×720
- Android
- 13
- CarPlay / AA
- Wireless + wired
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- Wi‑Fi
- Wi‑Fi 6
- Factory camera
- Yes — keep the Jeep camera. Set reverse to CVBS/NTSC
- Camera in box
- 1080P aftermarket (optional)
- Steering wheel
- Yes
- Extras
- 22 UI themes, split screen, GPS
Pros
- Bluetooth 5.4 + Wi‑Fi 6
- 64 GB storage, highest rating
- Actual in-dash before/after photos
Cons
- Only 2 GB RAM — hitches with CarPlay + maps + music
- Softer 1280×720 panel
- Highest price, almost gone
Spec Comparison
| Jerqry | Fortdows | Rojokis | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $139.99 | $149.99 | $159.00 |
| RAM | 4 GB | Not listed | 2 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| CPU | Not listed | 8-core | 4-core (“10th chip”) |
| Screen | 10" IPS 1280×800 | 10" 1280×800 | 10" QLED 1280×720 |
| Android | 13 | 13 | 13 |
| CarPlay / AA | Wireless + wired | Wireless + wired | Wireless + wired |
| Factory camera | Yes — CVBS/NTSC | Yes — CVBS/NTSC | Yes — CVBS/NTSC |
| Camera in box | 1080P aftermarket | Yes, aftermarket | 1080P aftermarket |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| Wi‑Fi | 5 GHz | 5 GHz | Wi‑Fi 6 |
| Best for | Most RAM, cheapest | Most CPU cores | Newest wireless radios |
| Stock | In stock | In stock | 1 left |
Prices and stock checked September 16, 2026. These brands rotate ASINs — confirm RAM / cores on the Amazon page before you buy.
Need it installed? Book it at Mopar Mike’s. Shop-side spec page with the same kits: moparmikes.com/jeep-compass-android-radio.
FAQ
What RAM do I need?
4 GB still feels like a phone with CarPlay, maps, and music open. 2 GB hitches once those three run together.
Do more cores matter if I only use CarPlay?
Not much. 8-core helps if you use the Android launcher. 4-core is fine if you live in CarPlay. Core count does not replace RAM.
Is 32 GB of storage enough?
32 GB fills up once you download offline maps. 64 GB is the one you want if you install apps on the Android side.
Does it keep the factory backup camera?
Yes. All three kits keep the factory Compass camera. Set reverse format to CVBS / NTSC. Each kit also includes an aftermarket camera if the Jeep did not have one.
Is your Compass radio constantly black?
Yes — a constantly black Uconnect screen is a common failure of the stock 2017–2020 Compass radio. That’s why people replace it with a 10-inch Android kit.
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