If you own an Infiniti JX35 or first-generation QX60, you may have already seen other owners upgrade the factory screen to a larger display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
The question is usually not just, "Can I add CarPlay?"
Most owners also want to know:
- Will it fit my dashboard?
- Will I lose the factory camera or BOSE audio?
- Will the steering wheel controls still work?
- How difficult is the installation?
- Is the upgrade actually worth doing?
Yes. A compatible 12.3-inch Android screen can add wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto to a 2013 Infiniti JX35 or compatible 2014–2019 Infiniti QX60 while retaining important factory functions such as the rear camera, 360° camera, BOSE audio and steering wheel controls.
Which Infiniti JX35 and QX60 Models Can Be Upgraded?
For the U.S. market, the model naming is important.
- Infiniti JX35: 2013
- Infiniti QX60: 2014–2019
The JX35 was renamed QX60 after Infiniti changed its model naming system, so they are closely related vehicles but are not sold under both names across the entire year range.
Before ordering any screen upgrade, the safest step is still to compare your factory dashboard and send a clear photo to the seller for confirmation.
What Does the 12.3" Screen Upgrade Actually Change?
The biggest visible change is the upper display.
The original screen area is replaced with a much larger 12.3-inch widescreen display running Android 14.
The upgrade adds a modern interface while keeping the dashboard layout and original center controls in place.
Instead of relying only on the original infotainment system, you can use the larger display for navigation, music, phone connectivity and compatible Android apps.
Will You Lose the Factory Functions?
This is usually the most important question.
A good upgrade should not simply add a new screen and remove the functions that made the factory system useful.
On a properly matched QX60 / JX35 system, the following factory functions can be retained:
- Factory rear-view camera
- Factory 360° camera, where originally equipped
- Factory BOSE audio system, where originally equipped
- Steering wheel controls
- Climate-control functions
- Original vehicle controls integrated with the factory system
The exact factory equipment can vary by vehicle. If your QX60 or JX35 has BOSE audio, 360° camera or other factory options, confirm those features before ordering.
What Do You Gain After the Upgrade?
The main benefit is not simply having a larger screen. It is having access to the apps and phone functions most drivers use every day.
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Connect a compatible iPhone wirelessly and use Apple Maps, Google Maps, Waze, calls, messages, Spotify, Apple Music and other supported CarPlay apps.
Wireless Android Auto
Android users can connect a compatible phone and access navigation, music, calls and other supported Android Auto functions.
Google Maps and Waze
Compared with an older built-in navigation system, phone-based navigation is easier to update and gives you access to current routing and traffic information.
Spotify, YouTube and Other Apps
Because the screen also runs Android, compatible apps can be installed directly on the unit in addition to using CarPlay or Android Auto.
In normal daily use, the upgrade changes the vehicle from an older factory infotainment system into something much closer to a modern connected car.
How Difficult Is the Installation?
This is not the same as plugging a portable CarPlay screen into the cigarette lighter.
The dashboard needs to be disassembled, the factory screen and infotainment components need to be accessed, and the new display and vehicle-specific wiring need to be connected.
An experienced automotive electronics or car-audio installer should be able to follow the installation process, but owners without dashboard-disassembly experience may prefer professional installation.
After disconnecting the factory climate-control module, reconnect it before powering on or starting the vehicle. Test the screen and factory functions before fully reassembling the dashboard.
Is the Upgrade Worth It?
It depends on what bothers you about the original system.
If you are happy using your phone separately and rarely use navigation or music apps in the car, the original system may still be enough.
But if you regularly use Google Maps, Waze, Spotify, CarPlay or Android Auto, the difference is much more noticeable.
The biggest improvement is not one individual feature. It is that the screen becomes part of your normal driving routine instead of being an older factory display that you mostly ignore.
For many owners, that is what makes the upgrade worthwhile.
What Should You Check Before Ordering?
Before buying any QX60 or JX35 Android screen, check these four things:
| 1. Model Year | Confirm whether you have a 2013 JX35 or compatible 2014–2019 QX60. |
|---|---|
| 2. Dashboard | Compare your original dashboard with the product photos. |
| 3. Factory Equipment | Confirm whether the vehicle has BOSE audio, 360° camera or other factory options. |
| 4. Installation | Decide whether you will install it yourself or use a professional installer. |
If you are unsure, send your vehicle year and a clear photo of the original dashboard before ordering.
Infiniti JX35 / QX60 12.3" Android Screen Upgrade
Roadnavier offers a 12.3-inch Android 14 screen for compatible Infiniti JX35 and QX60 vehicles, with wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and support for important factory functions.
See product specifications, memory options, installation information and compatibility details before ordering.
View the Infiniti QX60 / JX35 12.3" Android Screen