Carlinklife Linux Screen Upgrade for BMW X3 G01 2018-2022 / X4 G02 2019-2022 with Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto

Wireless CarPlay and Android Auto screen for the BMW X3 G01 and X4 G02 with EVO

This Carlinklife unit gives an X3 (G01) or X4 (G02) with the factory EVO (iDrive 6) system a larger 10.25-inch or 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Use your phone's maps, music, calls, messages and voice assistant on the dash.

Carlinklife describes it as plug-and-play on the original car wiring, with no cutting or splicing.

This is a Linux-based CarPlay and Android Auto screen, not an Android head unit. It cannot download or install apps such as YouTube or Netflix. Video plays from a USB drive or through Mirrorlink. Choose the 10.25-inch or 12.3-inch version.

Key features

• 10.25-inch or 12.3-inch touchscreen: A larger display in place of the factory BMW screen.
• Wireless Apple CarPlay: Apple Maps, Google Maps or Waze, calls, messages, music and Siri on compatible iPhones.
• Android Auto: Google Maps or Waze, calls, music and Google Assistant on compatible Android phones.
• Bluetooth and USB media: Bluetooth calling and music, plus music and video playback from a USB drive.
• Plug-and-play wiring: Connects to the original car wiring with no cutting or breaking wires, per the supplier.

Linux system, not Android

The Linux system is built for a quick, simple CarPlay and Android Auto experience. Because it is not Android, there is no app store and you cannot add apps to the screen itself. Navigation and streaming run from your phone, so you need a compatible iPhone or Android phone for the main features.

Check your BMW before ordering

Carlinklife lists this screen for the BMW X3 G01 and X4 G02, 2018–2022, with the EVO system. In the US, the G01 X3 starts with the 2018 model year, while the G02 X4 starts with the 2019 model year (the 2018 X4 is the previous F26 generation and does not fit). Cars with the newer iDrive 7 / Live Cockpit system are not EVO cars and are not listed by the supplier.

Carlinklife does not say whether the steering wheel controls, iDrive controller or factory backup camera keep working after installation. Confirm your system and these functions with us before ordering: send us a photo of your dashboard and factory screen, and we will check with the supplier.

What's included

• Linux touchscreen unit (10.25-inch or 12.3-inch, as selected) × 1

Carlinklife does not publish a full package list. Contact us to confirm which wiring and mounting parts are included before ordering.

Specifications

• Screen: 10.25-inch or 12.3-inch touchscreen
• Operating system: Linux (not Android); cannot install apps
• Phone projection: Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Other functions: Bluetooth calls and messages, USB music and video playback, Mirrorlink
• Fits: BMW X3 G01 and X4 G02 with EVO (iDrive 6), 2018–2022 per the supplier (US X4 G02 from 2019)
• Installation: Plug-and-play on the original wiring, per the supplier
• Resolution, processor and dimensions: not published by Carlinklife. Contact us for full specs before ordering.
• Warranty: 12 months from purchase (Carlinklife)

Setup notes

Installation means removing dash trim and the factory screen, so consider a professional installer if you are not comfortable with that. Use plastic trim tools to avoid marking the dash. Before you refit the trim, test power, touch response, CarPlay or Android Auto pairing, audio, the steering wheel buttons, the iDrive controller and the reverse camera view. Pair your phone while parked.

Fit check, shipping, returns and warranty

• Free fit check before you order: email info@mycarstuff.shop or use our contact page with your vehicle's make, model and year, plus clear photos of your dashboard and factory screen. We'll confirm with Carlinklife that this unit fits before you buy.
• Free shipping: free standard shipping within the U.S., shipped from Carlinklife. Standard delivery usually takes 5–8 business days. Need it sooner? Contact us about expedited shipping (usually 3–5 business days, extra fee).
• Returns: 30-day money-back guarantee from delivery. Contact us to start a return and we'll provide a return shipping label. Items that arrive defective or that we sent in error get a full refund. Other returns have a restocking fee: unopened, 10% within 13 days of delivery or 20% after; opened or used, 20% within 13 days or 30–50% after. Include all accessories and the original packaging. Refunds are processed within 7–15 business days after the return is inspected.
• Warranty and support: 12-month Carlinklife warranty from the purchase date, with extended warranty options available within 30 days of purchase. Contact us for help, or contact Carlinklife's support team directly with your My Car Stuff order confirmation.

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