Carlink TBox ?

I have the Tbox Ambient. Model CPC200. The CPU is Qualcomm 6225. I purchased it from the link on this site that ensured I got the correct one to do the job.

David & Michelle did their research, and I trusted their recommendation.

It appears to be the second one in from the left of your screenshot. (EDIT referring to top row)

It is running Android Auto nicely and in particular Exploreoz Traveller which is the specific reason I purchased it as that is my main source of mapping when out of town.

Also, to date the other handful of Android apps that I use are working with no issues, example Wikicamps, Sygic, Spotify, Weather zone, BOM etc

I use a Samsung S23+ like you, but the phone has nothing to dop with the device, its simply USB plug into a compatible Android Auto head unit .

It does link to the phone for phone calls etc but you lose the steering wheel controls for phone calls when the device is connected. That no big deal

I have just purchased this one but it is about a week away still - Carlinkit Android 11 Wireless Carplay AI Box Android Auto Youtube Adapter 16GB

I hope I have got what I wanted but I will only find out once I try using it and set it up in the car.

What I specifically wanted was to be able to load apps onto the box and use those apps without needing to have the phone with me. I tried to find out why it has a memory slot but there is very little information out there, you are just expected to know.

Hopefully this box will allow to to virtually used the infotainment unit in the car as an Android device and allow me to select between the car screen, the Android screen for this unit plus my iPhone using Carplay.

Appreciate any feedback from those that know otherwise I guess it gets used as an expensive dongle ;=))