Yandex Maps and Navigator on Li Auto (Lixiang)
The Li Auto (Lixiang) head unit has no Russian navigation out of the box, and app installation is blocked on recent firmware. Here are the steps to install Yandex Maps or Navigator and what they cost.
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Step one is opening ADB: Open ADB on Li Auto (Lixiang) — LIXIANGTOOLS license →
In short
- Open ADB — OPEN ADB, 15,000 ₽ (if ADB is closed, also the UART adapter, 10,000 ₽).
- Install the navigator APK with the free App installation feature.
- If services are blocked by region or the HU shows the QR screen after deep sleep — Region Unlock, 10,000 ₽.
- If the “Purchase Data Plan” window appears and the navigator has no internet — Data Traffic Restore, 5,000 ₽.
Step 1. Open ADB
Without ADB, third-party apps can't be installed on the Li Auto head unit. ADB is opened in the LIXIANGTOOLS app in 5–10 seconds, without removing the HU or downgrading firmware. On 2024+ cars with OTA 8.0 or newer, the first unlock needs the UART adapter. Step by step — in How to open ADB on the L9 and L7.
Step 2. Install Yandex Maps or Navigator
The App installation feature in LIXIANGTOOLS is free. It installs APK packages on all Li Auto screens — driver, passenger and rear. The app catalog is loaded from the server, and you can drag & drop your own APK into the app. It works over a regular USB cable; ADB must be open.
Step 3. Remove the region lock if needed
The head unit is tied to the Chinese region. Region Unlock removes it: internet on the HU is not blocked by region, the voice assistant, maps and updates work outside China, Russian apps install, and the HU doesn't fall back to the QR screen after deep sleep. Works in Russia, the UAE, Kazakhstan and Europe. License per device, lifetime.
Step 4. Restore internet if it's gone
When the HU's factory data allowance runs out, the “Purchase Data Plan” window appears and YouTube, VK, Yandex Navigator, the browser and music stop getting internet. Data Traffic Restore brings internet back via the HU SIM card, survives reboots and can be rolled back in one click. 5,000 ₽ per VIN, lifetime.
What it costs
| Service | Price | Connection |
|---|---|---|
| OPEN ADB | 15,000 ₽ per operation | UART adapter if ADB is closed |
| UART adapter | 10,000 ₽ | one for all your cars; contact the admin to buy |
| Region Unlock | 10,000 ₽ per device | USB, ADB must be open |
| App installation | free | USB, ADB must be open |
| Data Traffic Restore | 5,000 ₽ per VIN | USB, ADB must be open |
| Disable QR Screen | 10,000 ₽ | USB |
| Recovery HU | 50,000 ₽ per operation | UART adapter |
Frequently asked questions
Can I install Yandex Navigator without opening ADB?
No. App installation is blocked on recent Li Auto firmware — ADB has to be opened first with OPEN ADB.
Is installing the app itself paid?
No. The App installation feature in LIXIANGTOOLS is free; you only need open ADB.
Which screen does the navigator go on?
The installer puts APKs on Li Auto screens — driver, passenger and rear.
Why does the navigator say there is no network?
Most often the head unit's factory data allowance has run out and the “Purchase Data Plan” window appears. Data Traffic Restore fixes this.
Can I do it all myself?
Yes. Everything runs in the LIXIANGTOOLS app on your Windows laptop. If anything is unclear — message @LITools_support_bot.