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BMW 5 Series F10/F11 12.3 inch 2K Android Head Unit with Wireless CarPlay, Android Auto and 4G
SKU: QGBS25CIB12FV
£409.00
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SKU: QGBS25CIB12FV
Key specifications
- Processor
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
- CPU
- Kryo 260 CPU
- Clock speed
- up to 2.0GHz
- RAM
- Dual Channel 6GB LPDDR4 RAM
- Storage
- 64GB UFS ROM
- Operating system
- Android 14
Functions
What you need to fit this
1 · In the box
- 1 x 4G Antenna
- 1 x Audio Cable
- 1 x GPS Antenna
- 1 x Installation Instruction
- 1 x ISO Wiring Harness
- 1 x Mini Speaker
- 1 x Plastic Bracket
- 1 x Tweezers
- 1 x USB Cable
- 1 x User Manual
- 1x Microphone Cable
The XTRONS QGBS25CIB12FV is a 12.3 inch Android 14 head unit that replaces the factory display in the BMW 5 Series F10/F11 (2011-2012) with the CIC system. You keep the CD player, radio and iDrive, and gain wireless CarPlay, wireless Android Auto and built-in 4G.
- Wireless CarPlay and wireless Android Auto
- 12.3 inch QHD 2K (2400 x 900) IPS screen with G+G touch glass
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 octa-core with 6GB RAM and 64GB storage
- Keeps the CD player, radio and iDrive system
- Integrated 4G LTE and dual-band Wi-Fi
Wireless Apple CarPlay
CarPlay connects to your iPhone without a cable, so maps, messages and music appear on the 12.3 inch screen while the phone stays in your pocket.
There's no cable to plug in each time you set off.
Your iPhone connects on its own when you start the car, so there's no cable to plug in. It needs an iPhone with wireless CarPlay support; check yours in Settings > General > CarPlay. A cable still works when you'd rather charge on the way.
Wireless Android Auto
Android Auto also connects wirelessly. Navigation, calls and music are on the big screen and controlled by touch, so the phone stays out of your hand.
Maps, calls, messages and music from your Android phone appear on the car screen, with Google Assistant for voice control. It needs a phone with Google services, which most Android phones have. To connect without a cable, the phone must support wireless Android Auto too.
Keeps the BMW's original system
The unit is made for BMWs with the original operating system. Your CD player, radio and iDrive controller all stay in use, and the Android side adds a touch screen alongside them.
It fills the place of the factory display, so the dashboard still looks like it left the factory that way.
12.3 inch QHD 2K IPS display
The QHD 2K (2400 x 900) IPS panel gives rich, accurate colour, and the G+G touch screen responds well. IPS keeps the picture clear from the passenger seat as well.
Integrated 4G LTE
4G LTE is built in, with a 4G antenna in the box. With a SIM card the unit can stream music, run real-time GPS navigation and share its internet connection with your passengers.
A SIM card in the head unit gives it its own internet connection for maps, traffic and streaming, so it doesn't need your phone's hotspot. You supply the SIM and the data plan; a data-only SIM is usually the cheapest way to do it.
Dual-band Wi-Fi
Dual-band Wi-Fi supports both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. It's useful for downloading apps and updates from a hotspot or your home network.
Snapdragon 665 and Android 14
A Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 octa-core processor with a Kryo 260 CPU running up to 2.0GHz powers Android 14. It has dual channel 6GB LPDDR4 RAM and 64GB UFS ROM, so there's room for plenty of apps.
DAB radio with an adapter
DAB+ is supported with an external DAB tuner, such as the XTRONS USBDAB01, USBDAB02, USBDAB04, ACUSBDAB05T or ACUSBDAB06. The tuner is sold separately.
Digital radio gives clearer sound and more stations than FM where there's DAB coverage. It needs a DAB aerial: a stick-on windscreen aerial is the usual choice, or a splitter if your car already has a combined FM and DAB aerial.
External microphone
Optional add-ons
Extra functions can be added with XTRONS accessories: a reversing camera, a DVR to record your journey, an OBD2 scanner to read live data and trouble codes, and a TPMS to show tyre pressures on the screen. Each is sold separately.
USB
A USB cable is included for playing media from a USB stick or connecting a phone by cable.
Works with
- USB DAB+ Digital Radio Tuner Stick for XTRONS Android Head UnitsICE/ACS/USBDAB01
- Universal External Microphone with 2.0m Cable and 3.5mm PlugICE/ACS/MIC001
- Universal Mini FM Transmitter AUX Adapter with 3.5mm JackCA/ITR/FM02
- DAB RadioBrowse the range
- Reversing CamerasBrowse the range
- OBD ToolsBrowse the range
- Tyre Pressure MonitoringBrowse the range
What's in the box
- 1 x 4G Antenna
- 1 x Audio Cable
- 1 x GPS Antenna
- 1 x Installation Instruction
- 1 x ISO Wiring Harness
- 1 x Mini Speaker
- 1 x Plastic Bracket
- 1 x Tweezers
- 1 x USB Cable
- 1 x User Manual
- 1x Microphone Cable
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 |
|---|---|
| CPU | Kryo 260 CPU |
| Clock speed | up to 2.0GHz |
| RAM | Dual Channel 6GB LPDDR4 RAM |
| Storage | 64GB UFS ROM |
| Operating system | Android 14 |
| Screen size | 12.3″ Screen |
|---|---|
| Resolution | QHD 2K (2400 x 900) |
| Panel | IPS Technology |
| Touch screen | G+G Touch Screen |
| Mobile data | Integrated 4G LTE |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Dual-band Wi-Fi supports both 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands |
| Navigation | GPS |
| Radio | External DAB Supported |
- For BMW 5 Series F10/F11 (2011-2012) with CIC System
- BMW 5 Series (1995 onwards)
- Note: This unit is for BMW vehicles that come with a CIC system. A CIC system car radio usually comes with a 4-pin LVDS port, a CIC Interface and a CD button on the iDrive controller.
- If your car comes with NO audio AUX input or the AUX port is not functioning, you will need to order an FM transmitter to aid the installation. (XTRONS CA/ITR/FM02 is compatible.)
| Make | Model | Years | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMW | 5 Series (F10) | 2010–2017 | |
| BMW | 5 Series (F11) | 2010–2017 |
This is a plug-and-play replacement for the factory display in cars with the CIC system. Sound plays through the car's AUX input, so AUX must be enabled; without a working AUX input you'll need an FM transmitter such as the XTRONS CA/ITR/FM02. An ISO wiring harness, plastic bracket and installation instructions are included.
How do I know if my 5 Series has CIC?
A CIC system usually has a 4-pin LVDS port, a CIC interface and a CD button on the iDrive controller. For an accurate answer, check your VIN or ask your dealer.
My car has NBT or EVO. Which unit do I need?
For NBT, choose the XTRONS QGBS25NB12FV. For EVO, choose the XTRONS QGBS25EVB12FVN.
Do I keep iDrive and the CD player?
Yes. The CD player, radio and iDrive system all keep working.
What if my car has no AUX input?
The unit needs the AUX input for sound. Without a working one, add an FM transmitter; the XTRONS CA/ITR/FM02 is compatible.
Full specification from XTRONS
XTRONS's own pages for this product, as the manufacturer publishes them. Open any of them at full size to zoom in.
