Hi everyone,

I have a 2018 Škoda Fabia with an MST2 infotainment unit and I would like to add Android Auto / Apple CarPlay, while keeping the original display and keeping the upgrade as cheap as possible.

My unit does NOT have the SmartLink icon in the menu, and it is also a non-navigation unit.

Here are the exact details from my system:

- Hardware part number: 5Q0 035 819 C

- Software version: MST2_EU_SK_ZR_P0468T

- MU software version: 0468

- System software: H29.319.29.3_STD2_EU

Could someone please confirm:

1. Can this specific MST2 unit support SmartLink (CarPlay / Android Auto) if activated via coding / firmware, or is it hardware-locked?

2. Since my unit does not show the SmartLink icon, is activation still possible, or would I need a replacement unit?

3. If activation is not possible, what is the cheapest and most reliable solution to add Android Auto / CarPlay while keeping the original screen (e.g. interface box, decoder, etc.)?

4. Are the aftermarket MIB2 interface boxes (AliExpress-type CarPlay/AA modules) a good option for this unit?

Any advice from people who retrofitted SmartLink on a Fabia 3 (2018) would be really appreciated.

Thanks!

4 hours ago, soto235 said:

Any advice

Speak to @pab567

Thanks. AG Falco

I can't send him a message since I'm a new member and I can only hope that he sees the message here and responds to me. I'm working hard on the forum, but with my knowledge, it will take me half a year of being active on the forum.

PM sent

13 hours ago, soto235 said:

I can't send him a message

I did for you. 🙂

Thanks. AG Falco