Audi Q3 2013-2018 8″ OEM-Style Android Stereo with Wireless CarPlay (AD-106)

🔰 Premium 8″ OEM-Style Android Car Stereo with Wireless CarPlay for Audi Q3 (2013–2018)

🧭 Product Overview

Transform the interior of your premium compact crossover with a highly advanced Android Infotainment Display.

Specifically, this unit is custom-engineered for the first-generation Audi Q3 (Type 8U, 2013–2018). It features an OEM-style 8-inch high-definition display designed to perfectly replace the factory dash-mounted screen assembly.

Therefore, this retrofit upgrade effortlessly modernizes your dashboard. It replaces the aging, undersized factory pop-up display with a stunning, larger touchscreen while maintaining an absolute, pure factory-finished aesthetic.

Furthermore, the operating system adapts perfectly to your vehicle’s original electronics. Because it utilizes a true dual-system architecture, it keeps your original Audi interface (RMC or MMI) 100% intact.

Additionally, it is equipped with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and WiFi / 4G connectivity. As a result, it completely solves the lack of modern smartphone integration in these popular luxury crossovers.

Ultimately, it provides a massive technological leap while fitting seamlessly onto your original dashboard without altering the authentic Audi aesthetic.

🚗 Ultra-Detailed Vehicle Compatibility & Factory Configurations

This magnificent display is meticulously designed specifically for the Audi Q3 8U platform (2013–2018). Moreover, we offer dedicated plug-and-play wiring harnesses tailored to support specific factory head unit layouts:

• Audi Q3 (Type 8U, 2013–2018): Fully compatible with all compact SUV variants, including the pre-facelift and facelift models.

• Supported Engine Variants & Trims: Flawlessly integrates with all major powertrain and trim configurations, including the 2.0 TFSI and 2.0 TDI. It fully supports standard trims, Premium / Premium Plus / Prestige editions, S-Line packages, as well as the high-performance RS Q3 models.

• ✔ Original Dashboard Configuration (Crucial for Ordering): Designed to replace the factory dash-mounted folding/fixed screen. You must verify your original system before ordering:

  • RMC (Radio Media Center) / Non-MMI: Standard system in many Q3s.

  • MMI 3G (Navigation Plus): Upgraded factory system with a higher-resolution original interface.

• ✔ Premium Audio Support: It routes high-quality audio flawlessly through the factory AMI or AUX channel. Note: For vehicles equipped with the premium BOSE Surround Sound system, audio is fully supported and seamlessly integrated via the factory AUX/AMI connection.

💡 Why Upgrade to an Android Car Stereo

Even the premium factory Audi setups from this era suffer from restrictive software ecosystems and lack modern navigation tools. However, this 8-inch touchscreen upgrade delivers immediate practical benefits:

• Fixing Factory Screen Aging: Over time, original Audi screens frequently suffer from fading displays, burnt-out pixels, or a sluggish interface. Upgrading to this brilliant High-Definition IPS display instantly solves this common issue, providing a massive screen real estate upgrade and restoring crystal-clear dashboard visibility.

• Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto: Access turn-by-turn navigation with Google Maps or Waze. Additionally, stream podcasts and playlists via Spotify or Apple Music effortlessly.

• Intelligent Dual-System Operation: Easily switch between the original Audi menu and the new Android system by simply using your factory controls or the touchscreen.

• Modern App Ecosystem: Download your favorite applications directly through the Google Play Store. For example, you can easily run YouTube, Netflix, Spotify, Waze, and TikTok. Consequently, your cockpit becomes a versatile digital entertainment hub powered by built-in WiFi or 4G LTE.

🔧 OEM Replacement Reference

This unit directly upgrades your factory dashboard display screen. Therefore, your original Audi head unit (hidden radio, CD player, and media module) remains entirely untouched and fully functional.

• Wiring Compatibility: Includes tailored Audi Plug-and-Play harnesses. Moreover, it connects seamlessly to your vehicle without requiring any destructive wire splicing.

⚙️ Key Features (Android System, WiFi, 4G & Bluetooth)

• Processing Power: Driven by a high-efficiency Octa-Core Processor, delivering silky-smooth operation and lightning-fast app launch times.

• Built-in 4G LTE & GPS: Includes a dedicated SIM Card Slot and a High-Precision Built-in GPS Module. As a result, you can run live traffic maps and offline navigation flawlessly.

• Advanced DSP Audio (32-Band EQ): Features a built-in Digital Signal Processor (DSP) with a 32-Band Equalizer (32EQ). Consequently, it significantly enhances your vehicle’s audio output, allowing for professional-grade sound tuning.

• Peripheral Expansion Support: Features highly versatile expansion capabilities. Specifically, it seamlessly supports aftermarket accessories like Dashcams (DVR), 360° Panoramic Cameras, Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS), and OBD2 Diagnostic Modules.

• Steering Wheel Controls (SWC): Fully retains your factory steering wheel buttons to adjust volume, change tracks, and answer incoming phone calls.

• Reverse Camera & AHD Support: Automatically switches to the rear display when reverse gear is engaged. Additionally, it supports ultra-clear AHD (Analog High Definition) aftermarket cameras as well as factory backup camera systems.

• Split Screen Mode: Run two applications simultaneously. For example, enjoy Google Maps navigation on the left side while playing music on the right side.

• Display Quality: High-definition 8-Inch IPS Touchscreen protected by Anti-Glare Glass for crystal-clear visibility under direct sunlight.

• Bluetooth 5.0: Offers a reliable, high-speed connection for Hands-Free Phone Calls and A2DP Wireless Audio Streaming.

🔩 Seamless OEM Integration

• Original Audi Menus: Vehicle settings, service histories, and radio bands are 100% retained within the original system interface.

• Factory Control Retention: Your original dashboard buttons and center console MMI rotary knob remain completely operational. Specifically, they flawlessly navigate both the factory Audi menus and the new Android interface.

• Factory Camera Integration: Fully supports the original Audi backup camera and parking sensors to ensure safe reversing without losing OEM features.

🛠️ Installation Notes

• Harness Type: Plug-and-Play direct installation harness tailored specifically for the Audi Q3 8U platform (specify RMC or MMI 3G upon ordering).

• Audio Connection: Requires the vehicle’s factory AUX input or AMI (Audi Music Interface) to be operational. The Android unit transmits its sound entirely through this dedicated channel using an included AMI-to-AUX cable.

• Dashboard Mounting: Mounts perfectly into the factory dashboard position, replacing the original flip/fixed screen assembly with a modernized 8-inch display housing. Therefore, it delivers an authentic factory-finished aesthetic without destructive dashboard cutting.

📊 Technical Specifications

• Screen Size: 8-Inch HD IPS Touchscreen

• Operating System: Android OS (Latest Version Compatible)

• Processor: Octa-Core High-Speed CPU

• Connectivity: 4G LTE SIM Slot, WiFi, Bluetooth 5.0, USB, Built-in GPS

• Audio Hardware: Built-in DSP with 32-Band EQ (32EQ)

• Architecture: True Dual-System (Retains original Audi RMC or MMI menu)

• Expansion Ports: Supports DVR, 360° Camera, TPMS, and OBD2

❓ FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I lose my original Audi system or vehicle info?A: NO. Because this product uses a dual-system architecture, the original Audi head unit hardware remains intact. All factory radio bands, vehicle settings, and maintenance menus function exactly as before. You simply switch back to the original interface with one tap.

Q: Will this 8-inch screen fit perfectly on my Q3 dashboard?A: YES. This unit features a custom-molded housing designed to perfectly replace the original factory screen assembly on top of the dash, ensuring a clean, seamless, and upgraded OEM look.

Q: Will the factory control knob or radio buttons still work?A: YES. Specifically, the sophisticated dual-system integration meticulously translates your original MMI knob or dashboard radio button inputs to operate the new Android interface and Apple CarPlay flawlessly.

Q: Does this upgrade support my factory BOSE sound system?A: YES. Audio is flawlessly routed through the factory AMI or AUX channel to fully support the BOSE premium surround sound system. By doing so, your premium audio fidelity remains entirely uncompromised.

📦 Package Includes

• 1 x 8-Inch Android Touchscreen Display

• 1 x Main Power Harness (Audi Plug & Play)

• 1 x Audi LVDS Video Interface Cable

• 1 x CANBUS Decoder Module

• 1 x AMI to AUX Audio Cable

• 1 x 4G LTE Antenna & SIM Card Extension Cable

• 1 x High-Precision GPS Antenna

• 2 x USB Extension Cables

• 1 x Reverse Camera Input Cable

• 1 x RCA Audio/Video Cable Bundle

🌟 Summary

The 8-inch OEM-Style Android Retrofit Upgrade is the ultimate modernization package for your Audi Q3 (2013–2018). Specifically, it eliminates the limitations of the factory display by adding a vibrant, highly capable touchscreen directly into a factory-style dashboard mount.

Operating entirely as a Dual-System, it seamlessly retains your beloved factory Audi functions while simultaneously providing a modern smart hub.

With Wireless CarPlay, full factory control retention, robust expansion capabilities (DVR/TPMS/OBD2), and flawless BOSE audio compatibility, your premium crossover becomes truly connected, smart, and highly enjoyable on every journey.