Carlinklife 12.3-Inch Linux CarPlay Screen for Audi A3 & S3 2015-2019 with Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto

A 12.3-inch wireless CarPlay and Android Auto screen for the Audi A3 and S3

This Carlinklife screen upgrades the factory display in the 8V-generation Audi A3 and S3 with a 12.3-inch HD touchscreen (1920×720). It adds wireless or wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto while keeping your original Audi MMI system and factory controls.

It runs a lightweight Linux system that starts in about 3 to 5 seconds, so CarPlay and Android Auto are ready soon after you start the car.

This is a Linux CarPlay and Android Auto screen, not an Android head unit. It cannot install apps or run its own navigation; apps and maps come from your phone through CarPlay or Android Auto. No camera is included. Choose the left-hand drive (LHD) version for U.S. cars.

Key features

• 12.3-inch HD touchscreen: 1920×720 display for a wider view of maps, music and calls.
• Wireless and wired CarPlay and Android Auto: Navigation, calls, messages, music and Siri or Google Assistant voice control from your phone.
• Fast Linux startup: Boots in about 3 to 5 seconds, according to Carlinklife.
• Keeps the factory system: Switch between the original Audi MMI system and CarPlay with a button press.
• Multiple ways to control it: Touchscreen, voice, and the factory knob and buttons, with the steering wheel controls retained.
• Camera compatible: Works with the factory camera or a compatible aftermarket camera (sold separately).

Which vehicles this fits

Carlinklife lists this screen for the Audi A3 and S3 with the MIB1 or MIB2 factory system, which is the 8V generation. In the U.S., the 8V A3 and S3 were sold as 2015-2020 model years; there was no 2014 A3 sold in the U.S. Carlinklife lists 2014-2019, so we list U.S. model years 2015-2019. 2020 models and the RS 3 are not named by Carlinklife, so confirm your exact car and factory screen with us before ordering.

Linux system: what it does and doesn't do

Because this unit runs Linux rather than Android, there is no Google Play Store and you cannot add apps to the screen itself. Everything you use, such as Google Maps, Waze, Apple Maps, Spotify and messaging, runs on your phone and shows on the screen through CarPlay or Android Auto. The trade-off is a simpler system that starts quickly.

Carlinklife says the factory functions are retained, including the steering wheel controls, the factory camera and parking sensor display. Which functions carry over depends on your car's original equipment, so test them after installation.

What's included

• 12.3-inch Linux CarPlay screen × 1

Carlinklife does not publish a full itemized parts list. Contact us if you need it before ordering. A dash removal tool set is sold separately by Carlinklife.

Specifications

• Screen size: 12.3 in
• Resolution: 1920×720
• Display: HD touchscreen
• Operating system: Linux (not Android; no app installs)
• Startup time: about 3–5 seconds
• Phone integration: Wireless and wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Navigation: Through CarPlay or Android Auto on your phone (no built-in navigation)
• Factory system: Retained (MIB1 or MIB2)
• Drive side: Left-hand drive (LHD) or right-hand drive (RHD) versions
• Vehicle fit: Audi A3 and S3, 8V generation (U.S. model years 2015-2019)
• Warranty: 12 months from purchase (Carlinklife)

Carlinklife does not publish the processor, dimensions, power draw or a parts list for this screen. Contact us and we will request any spec you need before you buy.

Setup notes

Carlinklife describes a plug-and-play, non-destructive installation with no wire cutting or coding. If you are not comfortable removing dash trim, have a professional installer fit it. After installing, test CarPlay or Android Auto, the steering wheel controls, the factory knob, the camera and parking sensor display, and audio before driving. Pair your phone and set up apps 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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