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Old Oct 4, 2019 | 08:54 AM
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Upgrade Comand System

I was looking into the possibility of maybe upgrading my current Comand system to a newer version. I have a 2012 GLK350 that i just purchased and unfortunately cant stream bluetooth audio from my phone. I see that the system change in 2013 with an upgraded comand system and was curious if anyone had done such an upgrade or know about the possibilities. I searched around this forum but did quite find good info on it. Thanks
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Old Oct 4, 2019 | 06:35 PM
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I was looking into the possibility of maybe upgrading my current Comand system to a newer version. I have a 2012 GLK350 that i just purchased and unfortunately cant stream bluetooth audio from my phone. I see that the system change in 2013 with an upgraded comand system and was curious if anyone had done such an upgrade or know about the possibilities. I searched around this forum but did quite find good info on it. Thanks
I think you would be much better off to install an aftermarket Android head unit/display. Similar pricing I would imagine, much better functionality. I went with a 10.25" android display integrated into the factory system. Happy with the outcome on a 2013 GLK350.
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Old Oct 5, 2019 | 08:12 AM
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I think you would be much better off to install an aftermarket Android head unit/display. Similar pricing I would imagine, much better functionality. I went with a 10.25" android display integrated into the factory system. Happy with the outcome on a 2013 GLK350.
Interestingly had started looking that direction yesterday. Do you have a link to something similar to the system you installed and also does the wheel and buttons on the center armrest/console continue to work with the android system as well as the steering wheel buttons? Thanks
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If it’s all in the head unit then you can find the Audio 20 on eBay for about 150$ used.
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The steering wheel controls and the command wheel fully integrate into these systems. It's a no-brainer.

This seller, seems to be the most active in the community and offering support and continual upgrades. You definitely want to get one from someone that actually supports you, not from ali-express that just sells it...
Here is a link to their YouTube site, CarLifeMall and another to their website / store
This I have also found is a really helpful Facebook group dedicated to these units in general. (most active I have come across in any forum format)

Cheers!
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Old Oct 6, 2019 | 09:31 AM
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installed 2 years ago have never fussed with it since. Stream music and ur phone connectivity works just as it should.

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