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      03-06-2019, 02:32 PM   #1
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Infotainment options for X3 Business Radio owner

I am the unlucky owner of an Italian X3 that has only a two-line digit Business Radio , no bluetooth, no navigation system (just an empty sunglasses holder), only an analog AUX IN port under the armrest. Currently, to be able to listen to some music from my smartphone I use a cheap bluetooth adapter connected to the AUX IN and to the 12V cigarette port with cables all around

I am wondering if there is some aftermarket/retrofit solution to install some infotainment system in the original central sunglasses holder, or any third party systems in the least intrusive way. I see on ebay ads for the original NBT/CIC systems, but it's not clear if I can install them in my car (2011 version). In other listing I see an interesting Android touchscreen system, but it seems they can be installed only on 2014 and later models.

Is there any available options you suggest for my X3 model ?

thank you in advance. Any is really appreciated
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      03-06-2019, 04:03 PM   #2
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Just to give proof of my sad situation:

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Reading the Ads they requires a CIC or NBT system. I think I don't have either of them.
am I correct?
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      03-10-2019, 09:57 AM   #3
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In other listing I see an interesting Android touchscreen system, but it seems they can be installed only on 2014 and later models.
Have no experience with product, but their web page says...."Aftermarket GPS Navigation Head Unit is specially designed to upgrade BMW X3(F25)/X4(F26) 2010-2017 factory LCD screen unit(or storage box on the dashboard)."


see: http://www.carnaviplayer.com/bmw-x3f...upgrade-p-1155
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      05-12-2022, 11:00 AM   #4
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Hi milton02

Were youby any change able to find an aftermarket radio (with Android screen) that fits your X3?

Thanks
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      05-16-2022, 07:17 PM   #5
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I got this from avinusa.com
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