OEM BMW ID9 Radio Navigation Stereo Head Unit IDC23H
The BMW ID9 Head Unit IDC23H is an OEM infotainment control unit developed by Harman Becker (in collaboration with Garmin) for BMW’s latest iDrive 9 system. It is the hardware core of BMW’s ID9 infotainment platform, built on Android Automotive OS (AOSP) and powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon SA8155P chipset, delivering high-performance computing and rich connectivity for modern BMW vehicles. This unit replaces the previous MGU22/MGU22H series and is factory-installed in select BMW compact and mid‑size models from late 2023 onward.
Key Features
- Hardware Specifications
Main Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon SA8155P
RAM: 12GB LPDDR4
Storage: 128GB UFS 3.1 Flash
Interface Processor: Infineon TRAVEO T3B (ARM Cortex‑M7F) - Connectivity:
Dual‑band Wi‑Fi (2.4GHz/5GHz, 802.11abgn/ac/ax, MIMO)
Bluetooth 5.0 (EDR/LE)
GNSS (GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou)
100BASE‑T1 & 1GBASE‑T1 Ethernet
Multiple APIX interfaces for CID, HUD, DFE, DCS, and AR‑Cam
Up to 3 USB ports (1 factory‑installed) - Software & User Experience
Operating System: Android Automotive OS (AOSP Level 1, no full Google services integration)
Interface: Zero‑layer QuickSelect home screen with large vertical widgets for one‑touch access
BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant: Supports up to 3 concurrent voice commands (“one‑shot triple commands”)
BMW Maps: Immersive navigation with lane‑level positioning, 3D mapping, real‑time traffic, and traffic light countdown
App Ecosystem: Access to third‑party app store (e.g., Huawei AppGallery) for streaming, music, and utilities
My Modes: Customizable driving profiles (Personal, Sport, Efficient, Relax)
Remote Services: Remote vehicle control, diagnostics, and OTA updates via BMW ConnectedDrive
AR Navigation Support: Integrates with an AR camera for augmented reality navigation overlays
Compatible Vehicle List (Factory‑Equipped)
- BMW X1 (U11): Production from November 2023 onward
- BMW 2 Series Active Tourer (U06): Production from November 2023 onward
- BMW X2 (U10): 2024 model year and later
- BMW X3 (G45): 2024‑2025 model years
- BMW 5 Series (G60) / i5 (G60): 2025 model year and later
- MINI Models (with MINI OS9): 2024 onward (round center display variants)
