Audi A6 2016 RMC Upgrade Options

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I have just purchased a 2016 Audi A6 S-Line Quattro. I love a lot about the car, and it’s a great drive! I’m just getting to know it inside out but the one thing I am not loving is the Sat Nav and Media options. I have looked up the software and it’s the RMC version with a 6.5” screen.
My question is what options do I have for an upgrade.

I have seen a CarPlay option for the RMC version, I would still be stuck with a pretty poor 6.5” screen.
I have seen 10.25” android screen but not for RMC and not obviously available and clearly going to fit.

I would quite like to upgrade to 8” screen (Audi) and CarPlay, is this possible?

I am willing to spend a bit to get the right solution, hopefully without changing the car!

Any solutions / videos / links would be welcome.
 
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Thanks Nathan - they look good and had I had a better screen I would have gone with that. I have ended up buying an android screen replacement (8.4"). I will try to update on the install and usability.
 
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Stuart Paterson said:
Thanks Nathan - they look good and had I had a better screen I would have gone with that. I have ended up buying an android screen replacement (8.4"). I will try to update on the install and usability.
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I am looking at doing the same. Can you tell me what it's like and which option you went for?
 
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Gaz10 said:
Im thinking of going for this seems best option
www.ebay.ie

AUDI A6 A7 2011-18 RMC Wireless Apple Carplay Android Auto RETROFIT HDMI | eBay

AUDI A6 A7 2011-18 RMC Wireless Apple Carplay Android Auto RETROFIT HDMI | Vehicle Parts & Accessories, In-Car Technology, GPS & Security, In-Car Entertainment | eBay!
www.ebay.ie
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Rather than replace the whole screen for a bigger screen android unit don’t trust alliexpress for some reason

 
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If you just replace the screen for a bigger one, the RMC unit won't support it as the graphics chip on the RMC unit is awful. If you want to use a better screen then you have to upgrade the head-unit as well...you end up going down a rabbit hole of what parts you need and then you'll want the colour DIS on the dashboard. It's personal preference but I do know what you mean, the RMC units are a slap in the face for such a premium car.
 
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Gaz10 said:
Im thinking of going for this seems best option
www.ebay.ie

AUDI A6 A7 2011-18 RMC Wireless Apple Carplay Android Auto RETROFIT HDMI | eBay

AUDI A6 A7 2011-18 RMC Wireless Apple Carplay Android Auto RETROFIT HDMI | Vehicle Parts & Accessories, In-Car Technology, GPS & Security, In-Car Entertainment | eBay!
www.ebay.ie
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I’m literally looking at the same unit. Would really like to hear from someone who’s purchased one. The only thing for me will be the aux cable management from the armrest AMI port
 
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I'm keen to hear more on this topic, I too have the basic RMC to my A6 Facelift C7.5, I love the quality and finish of the C7.5, but the RMC is a massive let down, my older BMW previously had a far superior info system. I was tempted to go for larger screen Android aftermarket set up...

To be honest its not much dearer than the Wireless Car Play system you shared from eBay. but for me the nicer/bigger screen etc. is worth it. Also worth noting Car Play only works best on a touchscreen set up in my opinion. I have a GTD with the touchscreen Car Play, and I know a guy who has an Audi without the touch option and he finds the Car Play not as effective without it sadly.
 
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DJM911 said:
I'm keen to hear more on this topic, I too have the basic RMC to my A6 Facelift C7.5, I love the quality and finish of the C7.5, but the RMC is a massive let down, my older BMW previously had a far superior info system. I was tempted to go for larger screen Android aftermarket set up...

To be honest its not much dearer than the Wireless Car Play system you shared from eBay. but for me the nicer/bigger screen etc. is worth it. Also worth noting Car Play only works best on a touchscreen set up in my opinion. I have a GTD with the touchscreen Car Play, and I know a guy who has an Audi without the touch option and he finds the Car Play not as effective without it sadly.
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Yea it feels like Audi have only just managed to jump onto the touchscreen bandwagon with the C8 A6s I have the C7.5 with an MIB2 system in it. My old C7 had the rubbish and pointless RMC (I still think it was a huge scam to sell such an expensive car with such a basic system). While it lacks touch screen functionality, it runs much faster and is very responsive
 
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asalhan said:
Yea it feels like Audi have only just managed to jump onto the touchscreen bandwagon with the C8 A6s I have the C7.5 with an MIB2 system in it. My old C7 had the rubbish and pointless RMC (I still think it was a huge scam to sell such an expensive car with such a basic system). While it lacks touch screen functionality, it runs much faster and is very responsive
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£356 - RMC Android 12 8+128GB Car Multimedia Player For Audi A6 C7 2012~2018 IPS Touch Screen 4G Carplay Music Stereo GPS Navi Auto Radio

This is what I'm tempted with. There's a guy locally to me seems to be buying them in and selling for around £550 - so thought must be worth the punt at £356.
 
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Sadly haven't yet, kept reading through forums to see if anyone else has to learn from their experiences first. Still top of my list though. Hoping to find someone who has done it, I think would vastly bring the C7.5 A6 into the modern world regarding info system. I would say fitting this and upgrading the dials to the colour centre screen version would make a huge difference...
 
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