Carlinklife 12.3-Inch Linux Screen Upgrade for Audi Q5 2018-2020 with Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto

A 12.3-inch wireless CarPlay and Android Auto screen for the Audi Q5

This Carlinklife screen upgrades the factory display in the second-generation (FY) Audi Q5, 2018-2020 models with the MIB2 system, 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. No camera is included.

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 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 Q5 FY, 2018-2020 models with MIB2 only. The 2021 and later Q5 uses the newer MIB3 system and is not listed. The first-generation Q5 (2009-2017) has a different screen; check our other Audi listings for that car. If you're unsure which system your Q5 has, use the fit check below.

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. Google Maps, Waze, Apple Maps, Spotify and messaging run on your phone and show 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 steering wheel controls, parking sensor display and cameras. 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.

Specifications

• Screen size: 12.3 in
• Resolution: 1920×720
• 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 (MIB2)
• Vehicle fit: Audi Q5 FY, 2018-2020 with MIB2
• Warranty: 12 months from purchase (Carlinklife)
• Processor, dimensions, power draw and parts list: not published by Carlinklife. Contact us and we'll request any spec you need.

Setup notes

Carlinklife describes a plug-and-play, non-destructive installation with no wire cutting or coding. If you aren't 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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