Description
DRIKSWVE Mercedes Benz W176 Android Auto CarPlay Screen
[Compatibility]: This Android auto carplay screen ONLY compatible with Mercedes Benz GLA/ CLA/ A class NGT4.5 2012-2015 year, NTG 5.0/ 5.1 2016-2018 year. Please be aware of this before order.
[Faster]: Equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 (SIM6125) chip and Kryo 260 64-bit CPU (2.0GHz+1.8GHz), the Android 13 efficient processing system supports 4G high-speed Internet access and dual-band WiFi (2.4G+5G), video, Audio loads quickly, allowing you to enjoy online audio and video smoothly
[Stronger]: 4GB+64GB memory, combined with UFS2.1+LPDDR4X lower power consumption, provides smoother and more powerful memory, allowing more video and audio storage. You can enjoy the journey even when the network is offline
[Clearer]: 1920*720 HD resolution, 10.25 inches, using AG anti-glare technology and GPU Adreno 610 950MHz chip, the image loading is clearer and the colors are more vivid
[Android Auto and CarPlay]: Built-in wireless and wired Apple CarPlay/ Android Auto and Mirror links
[Dual system]: Supports free switching between the original car system and Android system, supports original car knob control, and synchronizes original car information in real time
How to Make Your Audio Sound
Activate AUX Menu：
If your NTG 4.5/ 5.0/ 5.1 OEM menu does not have AUX, you will need to activate it. Otherwise you can’t get Android sound.
Activation Steps:
Settings – Factory Settings – Vehicle – Auxiliary Activation – Show Auto Activation OEM Auxiliary – Select the AUX menu in OEM before using audio How to get the android sound
W176 Android Auto CarPlay – Specifics：
Car Model: GLA/ CLA/ A class
Car System: NTG 4.5/ NTG 5.0/ 5.1
Chassis Number: X156/ C117/ X117/ W176
Car Year: 2012-2015/ 2016-2019
CPU: Snapdragon 665 (SM6125) 8-core Kryo 260, 64bit processor
Support the 4G network: downlink, up to 150Mbps; Uplink, up to 75Mbps
EMCP chip is used for storage: eMMC 5.1, capacity 64GB/ 128GB and LPDDR4x, capacity 4GB (default)/ 6GB
Support 3 major satellite systems at the same time: GPS, Beidou and Glonass
Screen size: 10.25-inch/ 12.3-inch
Screen resolution: 1920*720
Running memory: 4+64G/ 8+128G/ 8+256G
USB: up to 4-way USB 2.0
WIFI: support 2.4G b/g/n; 5G a/g/n/ac
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0
SD card: 1-way SD 3.0 (up to 128GB)
Android Ver: Android 10.0/ Android 13.0
App Ver: KSW
Functions: Global Weather/ OTA Upgrade/ Car Owner Care/ Global voice
Language: English/ Chinese/ Polish/ Spanish/ Danish/ German/ French/ Filipino/ Czech/ Japanese/ Turkish, ect
Mohamed Zaki –
Feels like a 2024 model now!
The Snapdragon 665 is a beast. I was worried about lag, but this unit is as smooth as my phone. The 1920×720 resolution makes the old Mercedes screen look like a calculator. Wireless CarPlay connects every time I get in. Best upgrade I’ve done to my CLA.
الصوت الذهبي –
Seamless integration with factory NTG
I love that I didn’t lose my original Mercedes menus. You just hold the ‘Back’ button to swap between the Benz system and Android 13. The fit and finish are perfect—it looks like it came from the factory this way. Steering wheel controls work perfectly too.
Sonidos Romeros –
Worth every penny for the Snapdragon chip
Don’t buy the cheaper versions of these screens. This 8-core Snapdragon 665 handles split-screen Google Maps and Spotify without a single stutter. The anti-glare screen is a lifesaver in the afternoon sun. 10/10 would buy again.
Mariko Va –
High-spec unit that doesn’t disappoint. The 1920×720 resolution is crisp and the touch sensitivity is top-notch. It was truly plug-and-play for my NTG 5.0. No more wires hanging out of my dash
Cheva Diana –
Instructions were clear, and the harness fit my GLA perfectly. Just remember to swap your fiber optic cables over for sound! This screen is huge compared to the original—it’s like getting a new car for a fraction of the price.
Honest Technician Walid Abu –
Great hardware, but requires a bit of patience
The Snapdragon 665 and Android 13 are amazing—definitely the fastest unit I’ve used. The screen is gorgeous and CarPlay works 95% of the time wirelessly.
My only gripes are that the wiring harness is a bit bulky, making it a challenge to seat the screen flush against the dash, and the built-in microphone isn’t quite as clear as the original Mercedes one. It took some menu-diving to get the audio levels right, but once it’s dialed in, it’s a massive improvement. Solid 4 stars—highly recommend if you’re comfortable with a bit of DIY.
Jamison –
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