BMW X5 F15 2013-2018 Android Head Unit | GPS, CarPlay & DAB Upgrade












- Availability: In Stock
- Model Number: 8235
- UPC: 610012092650
- EAN: 0610012092650
Available Options
It's a piece of tech that connects your phone to the head unit in your car so that you will see a simplified version of your phone screen on the infotainment display. You can watch the video below that explains carplay features
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ek7iiqwiXuw
Note: Apple carplay is wireless as well as wired. Android Auto is also wireless as well as wired. We highly recommend adding this option.
DAB radio is not available in America. It’s only available in some of the E.U counties and Australa. Here is the list
https://www.worlddab.org/countries
OBD2 is a vehicle diagnostic tool that can be connected to the OBD port of the car under the steering wheel. It displays fault codes via an app on the head unit’s screen. The link to the product is here
https://www.sigmacarstereo.com/obd-ii-diagnosis-adapter
BMW aftermarket navigation headunit has a 10.25 inch touchscreen, it is specially designed to upgrade stock radio system on BMW X5(F15) 2013-2018, totally plug and play, no need to cut wires, free gps navigation map preloaded for your country. It comes with CANBUS decoder, supports the original car information.
Compatibility:
BMW X5(F15) 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Note above year range is for your reference only. Send a photo of the dashboard(radio system) to info@sigmacarstereo.com if you are not sure about compatibility.
Android Version: 12.0 (genuine specs).
Attention:
1. This product can replace the OEM 6.5 inch, 8.8 inch and 10.25 screen.
2. This product fits for both left hand drive and right hand drive.
3. This product is only compatible with BMW X5 F15 with NBT and EVO(non touchscreen)system. If the car has EVO system with touchscreen, then it is not compatible with the car, please DO NOT buy it.
Which iDrive system do I have, CCC, CIC or NBT? Click here to find out.
How do I know what system it is on my BMW?
Original radio system:
Installation photos:
Operating system | Android 13 | |
Display | 10.25-inch resolutions 1920 by 720 | |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8-core 2.0GHz | |
Memory | 4GB(6GB optional) | |
Storage | 64GB(128GB optional) | |
SD/TF card | One 3.0 card slot(Max 128GB) | |
USB port | USB 3.0 ports(Max 64GB) | |
Video play | MP4, AVI, RMVB, FLV, MKV 4K, H.264(AVC),H.265(HEVC) etc. | |
Video input | One video input(RCA port)(optional) | |
Camera input | One camera video input(RCA port) | |
Microphone | Internal & External Microphone(optional) | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 module | |
Network | Wi-Fi/3G(4G) Lte | |
Audio IC | RK616(Built in Core module) | |
GPS receiver | External GPS antenna(include) |
Frequently asked questions:
Is this product plug and play? Do I need to program or code my BMW? Do I need to buy external GPS antenna? Can I still check the car info as the OEM screen?
Answer: Yes, it is totally plug and play, it has the same plugs and harness as original BMW system. You do not need to program your car when installation, totally plug and play. All necessary accessories are included in the package. You do not need to buy anything else to make it work. You can still check the original BMW car info as before.
How do I switch the new Android system to the original BMW CIC/NBT interface?
Answer: Please tap “Car-info” icon on the home screen OR long press (3 seconds) MENU button on iDrive to switch to original CIC/NBT interface.
How do I switch the original BMW CIC/NBT interface to new Android system?
Answer: Please tap the screen or long press (3 seconds) MENU button on iDrive.
Why it shows “No signal” when tap “Car-info” or switch back to original BMW interface?
Answer: Please check the LVDS port. Make sure you connect the LVDS plug (removed from the OEM screen) to the new screen.
Different systems have different LVDS plugs.
Why there is no audio from new Android system?
Answer:
A. Please check the AUX-IN cord. Make sure it is plugged in the AUX-IN port on your car.
Why there is no audio from new Android system?
Answer:
A. Please check the AUX-IN cord. Make sure it is plugged in the AUX-IN port on your car.
B. And also you need to activate AUX-IN function.
CD/Entertainment/External devices/External audio input (AUX front)/activate.
Why does the Sirius/XM radio, original car computer info and factory camera does not display? Why does the AUX-IN volume stucks on zero and not adjustable?
Answer: Please check the fiber optics plug, you need to move it from the original connector to new connector we provided.
My car has factory backup camera, why it does not display when reverse the car?
Answer: Please check the Settings/system setting/Rear camera type. Make sure the "Original camera" option is activated