Thanks. Yes, the xda thread is an interestingly long read. I've not rooted mine or attempted google framework etc... At the moment I've stuck with simply sideloading additional Apps I wanted which suits me fine so far.Also check out an App called Asteroid Tweaker, it transforms the smart unit to act more like an integrated car radio system. It's a good HU. I have only side loaded the applications too. I pretty much only use Torque, tom-tom and the music player anyway but I am really happy with it over all. Being able to have 2 phones synch when you enter the car is nice so the better halts phone can still be answered and she can still chat without having to dig her phone out all of the time. The chat clarity is awesome but that's what parrot do well. I also love that I can simply say a group out loud and the head unit plays it.