The XL now allows iPhone users to activate and use Car Play (Apple) and Android Auto WIRELESSLY to enjoy a seamless experience using the power of your smartphone for additional features of each system.
By connecting the Linkswell T-Style XL to a mobile or smartphone Wi-Fi hotspot (or adding a 4G SIM card to the included receptacle), users can access the Internet through a browser that displays full web pages with multiple tabs and search capability. They can also use their subscription-based streaming services — Pandora® Internet Radio, SiriusXM® Satellite radio, Spotify® and more — by downloading the Android-compatible apps onto the unit’s 128GB of internal storage.
For safety, the Linkswell T-Style XL has three dedicated camera inputs for optional front, rear and passenger-side camera views. The reverse camera switches when the vehicle shifts into reverse gear, the right side camera when the right turn signal is applied, and the front camera is manually operated.
- 15.6″ HD touch screen Android Tablet
- Android 11 w/ Fast Boot
- Qualcomm QCM6125 8Core Processor
- 8GB Ram
- 128GB Memory
- Google Play Store App Downloads
- Multi-Function on screen X KNOB
- Volume, Fan Speed, Temp, etc.
- **USING WIFI** run Google Maps, WAZE or other Data based navigations
- AM/FM Radio w/RDS (12 FM presets, 6 AM presets, plus My Favorite Stations )
- 3 USB inputs (1 factory input, 1 auxiliary)
- BT 5.0 DR/EDR/BLE
- Bluetooth may work with certain Bluetooth controlled devices
- USB Music and Video player w/HD Video and Video in motion options
- HDMI Output
- HDMI Input
- REQUIRES PART NUMBER LW-TSHMDI-IN
- 4X50 Watt built-in amplifier w/DSP & EQ
- 4 Volt RCA Preouts (Front, Rear, Sub)
- SPDIF Output
- Optical
- EQ
- 16 Band
- Low Pass/High Pass Filter
- Subwoofer
- Filter
- Gain Control
- PhoneLink System (Apple & Android compatible)
- Wireless Apple CarPlay
- Wired / Wireless Android Auto
- AirPlay
- On Screen/touch screen climate controls – if equipped A/C, Dual Zone Climate, Seat heaters/coolers, defroster, etc.
- X-KNOB
- 3 Camera inputs (Front, rear, side)
- Retains Factory reverse Camera
- Reatins factory 360 camera
- If factory 360 is controlled by the factory touch screen part number TS-FD360ADPT is required to retain all functions
- Optional Multi-Cam adapter (TS-FDMCADPT) available to add 6 Camera inputs with onscreen access and CanBus triggers
- Display factory parking sensors (if equipped)
- WIFI for web browser, and streaming apps
- 2.4 GHz
- 5G
*F-150’s EQUIPPED WITH B&O REQUIRE PART# TS-FDBOADPT
**ALL 2020-UP SUPER DUTY’S REQUIRE EITHER HARNESS TS-FDSDHARN for Non B&O TRUCKS or TS-FDSDBOADPT FOR SUPER DUTY’S EQUIPPED B&O
***May not be compatible with other aftermarket CANBUS devices that are installed in the vehicle….. ie tuners, start stop bypasses, OBD devices, speed calibrators etc.
APPLICATIONS:
- 2015-2020 Ford F-150 with 4.2″ or 8″ screen
- 2017-2022 Super Duty 250/350/450 w/4.2″ or 8″ screen (2020+ Super-Duty trucks require optional harness)
- NOTE: 2020+ SUPER DUTY TRUCKS WITH BASE AND B&O SYSTEMS ARE SUPPORTED WITH OPTIONAL HARNESSES
Steering Wheel Controls
Steering Wheel Heater
Ambient Lighting Controls
Heated Seat Controls
Cooled Seat Controls
Massaging Seat Controls
Factory Rear Camera
Factory Front Camera
Factory 360 Camera (additional adapter required for 360 system with touchscreen control of cameras)
Manual HVAC Controls
Automatic HVAC Controls
Factory remote start from keyfob (see note below for Ford Pass phone app remote start)
Factory Wi-Fi hotspot (RETRIEVE PASSWORD PRIOR TO REMOVING THE FACTORY RADIO!)
Bang & Olufsen Audio System (additional adapter required if factory audio module has Blue USB port – see tech tips)
Factory Features NOT Retained: (if present)
SYNC
Ford Pass
Satellite Radio
HD Radio
CD Player
Driver Information Center radio & navigation displays
Factory Microphone
Steering Wheel Voice Command
Auto-Parking/Parking assistance (knob on dashboard that turns steering wheel)
Auto HVAC & heated seats/wheel from factory remote start (manual settings supported)
Rapid Heat Supplemental Cab Heater
Ford Pass Remote Start from phone app (remote start from keyfob is not affected) – NOTE: may not affect all systems prior to SYNC 3 v3.4 Build 20136
2020 Super Duty: Center channel speaker in non-amplified factory systems
Aftermarket accessories NOT supported:
May not be FULLY compatible with some “Amp Research” power steps – may cause short (<1 second) audio dropouts when operating steps
Rough Country or HyperTech Inline Speedometer Calibrator
Note: The list above is what is known regarding integration with factory features and options. Some combinations of factory options may not have been tested in the development of this unit, and may not be supported.
Some factory features may be lost or altered due to automatic updating of the operating system of the vehicle – IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO ALLOW AUTOMATIC UPDATING OF THE FACTORY SOFTWARE, PLEASE DISABLE AUTOMATIC UPDATING IN THE FACTORY RADIO PRIOR TO REMOVAL OF FACTORY RADIO.
SIM Card Notes:
If you are planning to add a SIM card to your unit to give it its own cell plan, here are some tips to help you get through the process of sourcing your SIM card as easily as possible:
Just about every cell provider will want you to provide an “IMEI” number to purchase a SIM card for use in any device. This radio’s IMEI number is one digit too short to be a valid number, so even if you supply it, the number will come back as invalid, so there is no use in even logging it or giving it to your provider – IT WILL NOT WORK.
Tell them you need a “BYOD” (Bring Your Own Device) SIM Card. Tell them you do not have an IMEI number for it. Tell them it is a standard tablet. Do not mention that it is a radio – this will only confuse them and prolong the process!
They may argue that they need an IMEI to get a card activated – this is not true. If they refuse to provide a card, go to another factory store and ask to see the manager. Eventually, you will be able to find a person to provide a “BYOD” SIM card.
Once you have the SIM card, pop it into the radio’s SIM Card slot and do a hard reset (paper clip in the RST hole), and it should report as soon as the the radio reboots. You can check this by going to Settings>System>Android Settings>Connections>SIM Card and verifying a phone number on SIM1.
ATT SUBSCRIBERS:
ATT SIM cards need to treat the radio differently than other devices and will require a different configuration to be entered in the Android “Connections” section.
See this support article for more information and configuration instructions: https://www.att.com/support/article/wireless/KM1062162
The XL now allows iPhone users to activate and use Car Play (Apple) and Android Auto WIRELESSLY to enjoy a seamless experience using the power of your smartphone for additional features of each system.
By connecting the Linkswell T-Style XL to a mobile or smartphone Wi-Fi hotspot (or adding a 4G SIM card to the included receptacle), users can access the Internet through a browser that displays full web pages with multiple tabs and search capability. They can also use their subscription-based streaming services — Pandora® Internet Radio, SiriusXM® Satellite radio, Spotify® and more — by downloading the Android-compatible apps onto the unit’s 128GB of internal storage.
For safety, the Linkswell T-Style XL has three dedicated camera inputs for optional front, rear and passenger-side camera views. The reverse camera switches when the vehicle shifts into reverse gear, the right side camera when the right turn signal is applied, and the front camera is manually operated.
- 15.6″ HD touch screen Android Tablet
- Android 11 w/ Fast Boot
- Qualcomm QCM6125 8Core Processor
- 8GB Ram
- 128GB Memory
- Google Play Store App Downloads
- Multi-Function on screen X KNOB
- Volume, Fan Speed, Temp, etc.
- **USING WIFI** run Google Maps, WAZE or other Data based navigations
- AM/FM Radio w/RDS (12 FM presets, 6 AM presets, plus My Favorite Stations )
- 3 USB inputs (1 factory input, 1 auxiliary)
- BT 5.0 DR/EDR/BLE
- Bluetooth may work with certain Bluetooth controlled devices
- USB Music and Video player w/HD Video and Video in motion options
- HDMI Output
- HDMI Input
- REQUIRES PART NUMBER LW-TSHMDI-IN
- 4X50 Watt built-in amplifier w/DSP & EQ
- 4 Volt RCA Preouts (Front, Rear, Sub)
- SPDIF Output
- Optical
- EQ
- 16 Band
- Low Pass/High Pass Filter
- Subwoofer
- Filter
- Gain Control
- PhoneLink System (Apple & Android compatible)
- Wireless Apple CarPlay
- Wired / Wireless Android Auto
- AirPlay
- On Screen/touch screen climate controls – if equipped A/C, Dual Zone Climate, Seat heaters/coolers, defroster, etc.
- X-KNOB
- 3 Camera inputs (Front, rear, side)
- Retains Factory reverse Camera
- Reatins factory 360 camera
- If factory 360 is controlled by the factory touch screen part number TS-FD360ADPT is required to retain all functions
- Optional Multi-Cam adapter (TS-FDMCADPT) available to add 6 Camera inputs with onscreen access and CanBus triggers
- Display factory parking sensors (if equipped)
- WIFI for web browser, and streaming apps
- 2.4 GHz
- 5G
*F-150’s EQUIPPED WITH B&O REQUIRE PART# TS-FDBOADPT
**ALL 2020-UP SUPER DUTY’S REQUIRE EITHER HARNESS TS-FDSDHARN for Non B&O TRUCKS or TS-FDSDBOADPT FOR SUPER DUTY’S EQUIPPED B&O
***May not be compatible with other aftermarket CANBUS devices that are installed in the vehicle….. ie tuners, start stop bypasses, OBD devices, speed calibrators etc.
APPLICATIONS:
- 2015-2020 Ford F-150 with 4.2″ or 8″ screen
- 2017-2022 Super Duty 250/350/450 w/4.2″ or 8″ screen (2020+ Super-Duty trucks require optional harness)
- NOTE: 2020+ SUPER DUTY TRUCKS WITH BASE AND B&O SYSTEMS ARE SUPPORTED WITH OPTIONAL HARNESSES
Steering Wheel Controls
Steering Wheel Heater
Ambient Lighting Controls
Heated Seat Controls
Cooled Seat Controls
Massaging Seat Controls
Factory Rear Camera
Factory Front Camera
Factory 360 Camera (additional adapter required for 360 system with touchscreen control of cameras)
Manual HVAC Controls
Automatic HVAC Controls
Factory remote start from keyfob (see note below for Ford Pass phone app remote start)
Factory Wi-Fi hotspot (RETRIEVE PASSWORD PRIOR TO REMOVING THE FACTORY RADIO!)
Bang & Olufsen Audio System (additional adapter required if factory audio module has Blue USB port – see tech tips)
Factory Features NOT Retained: (if present)
SYNC
Ford Pass
Satellite Radio
HD Radio
CD Player
Driver Information Center radio & navigation displays
Factory Microphone
Steering Wheel Voice Command
Auto-Parking/Parking assistance (knob on dashboard that turns steering wheel)
Auto HVAC & heated seats/wheel from factory remote start (manual settings supported)
Rapid Heat Supplemental Cab Heater
Ford Pass Remote Start from phone app (remote start from keyfob is not affected) – NOTE: may not affect all systems prior to SYNC 3 v3.4 Build 20136
2020 Super Duty: Center channel speaker in non-amplified factory systems
Aftermarket accessories NOT supported:
May not be FULLY compatible with some “Amp Research” power steps – may cause short (<1 second) audio dropouts when operating steps
Rough Country or HyperTech Inline Speedometer Calibrator
Note: The list above is what is known regarding integration with factory features and options. Some combinations of factory options may not have been tested in the development of this unit, and may not be supported.
Some factory features may be lost or altered due to automatic updating of the operating system of the vehicle – IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO ALLOW AUTOMATIC UPDATING OF THE FACTORY SOFTWARE, PLEASE DISABLE AUTOMATIC UPDATING IN THE FACTORY RADIO PRIOR TO REMOVAL OF FACTORY RADIO.
SIM Card Notes:
If you are planning to add a SIM card to your unit to give it its own cell plan, here are some tips to help you get through the process of sourcing your SIM card as easily as possible:
Just about every cell provider will want you to provide an “IMEI” number to purchase a SIM card for use in any device. This radio’s IMEI number is one digit too short to be a valid number, so even if you supply it, the number will come back as invalid, so there is no use in even logging it or giving it to your provider – IT WILL NOT WORK.
Tell them you need a “BYOD” (Bring Your Own Device) SIM Card. Tell them you do not have an IMEI number for it. Tell them it is a standard tablet. Do not mention that it is a radio – this will only confuse them and prolong the process!
They may argue that they need an IMEI to get a card activated – this is not true. If they refuse to provide a card, go to another factory store and ask to see the manager. Eventually, you will be able to find a person to provide a “BYOD” SIM card.
Once you have the SIM card, pop it into the radio’s SIM Card slot and do a hard reset (paper clip in the RST hole), and it should report as soon as the the radio reboots. You can check this by going to Settings>System>Android Settings>Connections>SIM Card and verifying a phone number on SIM1.
ATT SUBSCRIBERS:
ATT SIM cards need to treat the radio differently than other devices and will require a different configuration to be entered in the Android “Connections” section.
See this support article for more information and configuration instructions: https://www.att.com/support/article/wireless/KM1062162
