10.25 inch Android screen for Mercedes CLS W218 

Thanks so much!! Big hello to the UK! Hope to visit there one day!

Hey Thanks buddy! yes I am familiar with that black box unit, and that is a cool feature as well! I wanted the bigger screen for better viewing pleasure, and more bells and whistles that came with it than the original NTG 6 1/2 in-dash non-touch screen, just a preference.

How’s you do that wanting to do this to mine

@@firossibrahim2827 Sorry I just noticed your question, there are some RU-vid videos on here on how to install this unit, Try to watch all of them because each one has something different than the other to offer with the installation.

Thanks so much!

@@samln5019 frfr I got mine so now I just have to start ordering the parts and find a place that’s willing to help install them around me .... how do you feeling about tuning the CLS to get more HP out of it

@@DrLyken I am all for tuning and more! My car is tuned plus performance parts, so yeah go for it!

Hey Stephen I have not used the navigation speaker much at all time I mostly use my iPhone google app map, but I will check that out and see how it sounds with my iPhone next time I drive, But I strongly believe the my nav audio plays just the same as the music does for my phone. If that answers your question? Thanks

Hey Bro, There is only a slight initial delay when automatically switches radio audio to AUX to hear Carplay after that iTunes plays just fine, 2014. NTG DVD video world fine, There is a preloaded video in Android, seems to work fine. My audio is through my AMI cable. I can use the Track knob and Back button for everything except Back button from NTG to Android screen. My Car play is wired, USB Thanks so much, Your install Videos were very helpful!

Thank you as well, are you referring to the steering wheel? or center console control knob?

Thanks so much, Another video coming soon with all the final mods and upgrades.

@@samln5019 I actually ending up getting it today so I’d love to ask your advice on a few things. There’s a small dent in the lower back bumping I’m working if I got the one you did would it replace the dent I have to look back at your and I’m actually from Cali but live in FL now

@@DrLyken Congrats on the new ride! You have a dent on the bumper? Are you referring to the lower bumper trim with the chrome on it?

This is definitely not a straight forward install, it does require some skill with some electrical and car stereo install experience, there are some install videos here on RU-vid you can check out. Yes for the GPS you can just leave it the way it is and use the standard GPS that Mercedes provides in NTG mode with no problem, or you can use your nav through CarPlay or you can use the Google GPS that comes with the unit provided you have a Sim card to install in the unit or phone hotspot. Hope this helps, Thanks for watching

@@samln5019 that helps 4 sure

Sorry, I did not create one because there are several installation videos on here already, And yes the backup cam pops on even from the home screen and any screen that you are in for that matter, Thanks!

Hey down under! I love Sydney and Melbourne! I'm sorry I don't know the brand name of it, it was an unlabeled box, You can google the title of this video, and I think it works for both LHD and RHD, All the best! Thanks

🤣🤣 Sorry bro! hope you can still enjoy it.

My experience is still as it was on day one, I am very happy with the unit and never had any problems with it thankfully! it works perfect! there are still a lot of bells and whistles I haven't used yet, The only thing I wish I'd mentioned in my video is to upgrade the hardware that it comes with during installation because it's such cheesy screws and metal fasteners, And the moment I hit a bump in the road the screen becomes loose and wiggley. Also I do wish there was a way I can watch Netflix, Tubi, and Pluto channel apps through the unit, unfortunately that is disabled and would need "magic box" to do so, you can listen to the audio throughout the car from the movie playing through your phone's app but not watch the video on the big screen, so I want to figure out an inexpensive a way to view those apps and movies. What issues are these guys having?

@@samln5019 audio switching issue auto mode shifting after car swtiched off connection issues hungup issues bluetooth disconnection issues

@@zamzamar9376 Yeah it does take a second or two in audio switching with auto mode, But for me it never gets hungup in one mode. One thing I did notice there are different brand makers of these 10.25 screens being sold out there from overseas so that may be a factor plus keep in mind these are not OEM units they are aftermarket so that's another thing to consider when Integrating these units with mercedes audio system.

From what I know, you have 4 options(maybe more options) with this unit. 1. you can use the standard NTG mode Mercedes nav system 2. You can use your maps app in your phone through Carplay. 3. You can install a SIM card with service and use the built-in Nav system 4. You can use your phone as a wifi hotspot and use the built-in system and even view youtube and websurf etc...

Thanks so much! So there is a bluetooth toggle switch and also a pre-set aux switch in the screen's settings you turn on, and I have an iPhone and if my Bluetooth is switched on my phone anytime I get in the car it goes to CarPlay once the unit is on, it does not go back to NTG mode automatically if I turn off the phone Bluetooth, you have to manually do that, but I don't have a problem with it. Hope this helps.

It does have a cool speedometer - tachometer screen but not even the original small in dash screen gave me any information from my speedometer.

Yes it's Bluetooth wireless as well.

Thanks! came from ebay, sorry I don't have a link, but I think you can word search it in ebay.

ebay, just look for the best deal. like this one.. www.ebay.com/itm/Android-Multimedia-Player-Touch-Screen-for-Mercedes-Benz-CLS-W218-2010-2017-GPS/293508535693?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

This is aftermarket upgrade, replaces the original.

@@samln5019 were can you get them

Hey bro, Yes, there is an icon in apps that allows you to turn off the screen and the radio still plays, also there are two ways to watch movies, one is the original way through NTG and car in park. The other way is watching movies through the android video app with downloaded movies while driving, Thanks bro!

@@samln5019man thanks good-looking me and wife watch a lot of drive in movies due to the pandemic thanks alot bro

@@Mr.duke10783 ahhh ok got ya! No prob.

Hi I just got an email from dmp and they told there not sure if the radio can work are u sure you get the car and power the screen on and listen to the radio with all the power to the car off I just don't want to spend 600 if that feature isn't available again man sorry for asking the same question I really appreciate your patience and knowledge

@@Mr.duke10783 I wish I could post a pic but there is an icon that cuts the screen off and not the power, and the radio can still play, it does show a black screen with funny looking analog clock, but can be changed to blank in settings, if you look at my video again you will see the icon as I scroll, I did not get my unit from dmp, Mine was from a seller on ebay, less than $600, just shop around. look for the best deal like this one...www.ebay.com/itm/Android-Multimedia-Player-Touch-Screen-for-Mercedes-Benz-CLS-W218-2010-2017-GPS/293508535693?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649

Yes absolutely! When you go to purchase one just let them know the year because the NTG software may be a little different for your year.

Hello there, Yes I actually bought 6 Inch cables, That's all I needed to extend the existing cables to where I wanted them to be in that panel, Not 6 feet. Thanks

@@samln5019 Nice, I like the way you added the custom ports on that main control plate. How did you secure the USB port to the hole you cut? I plan to route the USB inside the storage armrest. Would 12 inch cables work?

@@XIXCharlieMurfy Thanks!! They are secured in place using hot glue gun, and yes 12 inches should be long enough, But I would measure first after routing the existing cables. Thanks!

Yeah I know it takes away some of the screen real estate but still a lot better than the original.

@@samln5019 a nice slim bezel with 6 to 8gb memory and 128gb storage and a upto date processor would be great and last but not least a oled or led screen. I'm sure people would pay for it...

@@foodconnoisseur8397 They make bigger storage units, (cost more money) but I can use up to 1tb USB external thumb drive with media, so I'm good!

I watched other youtube videos, there are few on here that go step by step