Bench-tested · Malaysia

Built on the bench.
Proven in your car.

BenchSetup installs plug-and-play infotainment upgrades for the Proton S70, X50 RC and X90. Every package is validated on a real bench rig, every firmware is backed up before a single byte is flashed, and everything is 100% recoverable to original.

BENCH RIG · PROTON IHU PWR OK · ACC ON · HUB READY
Bench rig wiring schematic A 12 volt supply feeds Block A pins into the Proton infotainment head unit, which connects to Elite Link and Elite Dock through a single hub cable and drives the IHU screen. 12V PSU bench supply BLOCK A BATT+ ACC GND PROTON IHU Infotainment Head Unit FIRMWARE BACKED UP ✓ HUB CABLE ELITE LINK CarlinKit 3.0 ELITE DOCK AI Box DISPLAY IHU Screen GND

Live from our bench. Every package is validated here before it goes anywhere near your car.

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Proton Models
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Sideload Packages
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Package Warranty*
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Service Regions

*3 months warranty for Clean Look & Elite sideload packages. Plug & Play Modified AACP Dongle is given 2 weeks warranty only. See FAQ for details.

S70 · X50 RC · X90 supported
Community

Join the community. / Sertai komuniti.

Pick your state and join its WhatsApp group — questions, other owners' setups, and announcements. / Pilih negeri anda dan sertai group WhatsApp — soalan, setup owner lain, dan announcement.

Bench Builder

Build your own setup, your way.

Choose each step below — the price updates live — then send it straight to WhatsApp. / Pilih, harga dikira live, terus hantar ke WhatsApp.

Step 1 / Langkah 1

Car / Kereta

Select your Proton model. / Pilih model Proton anda.

Step 2 / Langkah 2

IHU Version

Select a car first to see available IHU versions. / Pilih kereta dahulu.

Step 3 / Langkah 3

Physical Service / Servis Fizikal

Clean Look: access to the IHU module behind the glove box, plus a custom cable & USB hub kit. / Akses module IHU belakang glove box + kit custom cable & USB hub.

Step 4 / Langkah 4

Sideload

Every sideload includes a full firmware backup first. / Setiap sideload termasuk backup firmware dulu.

Combo detected / Combo dikesan: IHU access charged once — save RM 100 / Akses IHU dikira sekali — jimat RM 100.
Step 5 / Langkah 5

Hardware

Bring your own hardware, or let the installer provide a pre-configured unit. / Bawa sendiri, atau installer sediakan unit siap set.

Step 6 / Langkah 6

Car Year / Tahun Kereta

X50 RC / X90 only: +RM 50 for 2025 & above. / Untuk X50 RC / X90 sahaja: +RM 50 bagi 2025 ke atas.

The clean look difference
Before and after: exposed dongle versus dongle hidden inside the dashboard, glove box stays empty BEFORE: DONGLE EXPOSED IHU SCREEN GLOVE BOX (empty) cable & dongle visible AFTER: CLEAN LOOK IHU SCREEN GLOVE BOX (still empty) wiring fully concealed HIDDEN SPOT hidden neatly inside the dashboard
Total / Jumlah
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Customer reviews

Real feedback from real installs. / Review sebenar dari pemasangan sebenar.

Every review below comes from a customer who booked an installation through BenchSetup.

Ready-made product

Prefer plug & play? Get the dongle. / Nak plug & play? Ambil dongle.

Not every upgrade needs an appointment. This one ships straight to your door. / Tak perlu appointment — dihantar terus ke rumah anda.

BenchSetup AACP Dongle packaging, plug-and-play wireless CarPlay and Android Auto AACP Dongle supported Proton models, wireless CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility AACP Dongle installed in a Proton dashboard running CarPlay AACP Dongle product instructions: connect, pair Bluetooth WiFi, use CarPlay
PRODUCT · SHIPS NATIONWIDE

Plug & Play Modified AACP Dongle

A simpler purchase path for users who prefer a ready AACP dongle from authorized suppliers, with support for selected Proton models and IHU software versions. No appointment needed: it arrives ready to plug in.

RM330+ postage (varies by location)
Order / Tempah via WhatsApp
Supported models & versions
Proton S70IHU v300 · v333
Proton X50 RCIHU v144
Proton X90IHU v651 · v694 · v735 · v722
DeliveryNationwide (MY)
Compatibility checker

Check if your Proton IHU is compatible. / Semak keserasian IHU Proton anda.

Pick your model, enter your IHU software version, and see instantly what it can run — Elite sideload packages and the ready-made dongle.

Tip: enter just the last 3 digits, e.g. 333 — or paste the full Software Version string.

Our story

It all started on a bench.

Before BenchSetup was a name, it was a home workstation.

One Proton IHU, a 12V bench supply, and a simple question: how much more can this head unit do? Rather than experimenting on a real car, we built a bench rig where the IHU runs on the table, wired exactly the way it sits in the vehicle. Screen on, apps running, everything testable in the open.

That bench changed how we work. Every package we offer today, from the Clean Look routing to the Elite sideloads, was developed and proven on the rig first. Your car is never the experiment.

It also made us careful by default. Before any sideload, the original firmware is fully backed up, so your IHU stays 100% recoverable to original at any time. We test on the bench, install face-to-face, and hand the car back with everything working and every panel reassembled cleanly.

The process

From WhatsApp to working in three steps. / Dari WhatsApp ke siap dalam tiga langkah.

Build your setup

Use the Bench Builder above: pick your car, IHU version and services — the price updates live, combos are discounted automatically, and compatibility is checked as you go.

Confirm on WhatsApp

The builder sends your full build and estimate straight to WhatsApp, so you don't have to repeat yourself. We confirm details and book your appointment.

Install & enjoy

Every install is done face-to-face in the Klang Valley or Northern Region, so everything is tested on the spot before you drive off.

Version guide

How to check your IHU Software Version and Hardware Version.

Follow the menu path below on your Proton Infotainment Head Unit: / Ikut laluan menu di bawah pada IHU Proton anda:

Settings System System Info About IHU

On the About IHU page, you'll see both your Software Version and Hardware Version. The last 3 digits of the Software Version indicate your IHU software version.

Example: if your Software Version is SWSS11R1022H8BNI.00333, your IHU Software Version is v333.

Important: please also note your Hardware Version exactly as shown on screen — compatibility can depend on both the software version and the hardware version.

Note: screen layout may vary slightly depending on Proton model and software build, but the navigation path is generally the same.

Open the Settings app on a Proton IHU
Step 1

Open the Settings app

From the main screen, open Settings.

Proton IHU Settings menu, select System
Step 2

Go to System

In the Settings menu, select System from the right-side menu.

Proton IHU System menu, tap System Information
Step 3

Open System Information

Inside the System menu, tap System Information.

Proton IHU About IHU page showing Software Version and Hardware Version
Step 4

Open About IHU

Tap About IHU to view your Software Version and Hardware Version.

How to read the version

Use the last 3 digits of the Software Version. Example: ...00333 = v333, ...00144 = v144, ...00735 = v735.

Don't confuse Software Version with Firmware Version

The Software Version is the reference we use to identify your IHU software build. Please don't use the Firmware Version as a replacement.

Still not sure?

Take a clear photo of your About IHU page and send it to us on WhatsApp — we'll confirm it for you.

Good to know

FAQ

Straight answers before you book. / Jawapan terus sebelum anda tempah.

General

BenchSetup installs plug-and-play infotainment upgrades for the Proton S70, X50 RC and X90 in Malaysia — the Clean Look physical install, three sideload packages (Elite Air, Elite Bundle, Elite Max) and a ready-made Plug & Play Modified AACP Dongle. Mix and match them in the Bench Builder.

Use the Bench Builder to build the right package.
  • Proton S70 — Sideload: v202, v209, v300, v333 · Dongle: v300, v333
  • Proton X50 RC — Sideload: v115, v144 · Dongle: v144
  • Proton X90 — Sideload: v638, v647, v651, v694, v722, v735 · Dongle: v651, v694, v722, v735
Use the Compatibility Checker to verify your version instantly.

Use the Compatibility Checker above — pick your Proton model, enter your IHU software version (just the last 3 digits), and get an instant result.

Not sure how to find your version? The Version Guide walks you through it step by step.
  • Clean Look — RM250 physical install (IHU access + custom cable & USB hub kit)
  • Elite Air — RM200 sideload — Android Auto Wired / Wireless + Magisk & File Manager+
  • Elite Bundle — RM250 sideload — 5 core apps
  • Elite Max — RM400 sideload — all Elite Bundle apps + extra app collection
  • Plug & Play Modified AACP Dongle — RM330 + postage (varies by location)

Combine Clean Look with any sideload package and the IHU access is charged once — save RM100. Optional hardware is available in the builder too: AI Box 8GB/128GB (RM599) or Original AACP Dongle (RM180).

Build your combo in the Bench Builder to see what's included.

The quickest way is the Bench Builder — build your setup step by step and it connects you straight to WhatsApp.

Or message us directly: Klang Valley · Northern Region · Dongle

Installation Packages

No. Clean Look is a purely physical install — it hides your dongle or AI box neatly with no software changes. Elite Air, Elite Bundle and Elite Max are sideload packages, and the sideload work is included in the package price. Your original firmware is fully backed up before anything changes, so your IHU is 100% recoverable to original.

It's your choice in the Bench Builder. Bring your own hardware — a CarlinKit 3.0 Original (CPC200-CCPA) dongle is around RM130–150 and a CarlinKit AI Box Ambient 8GB+128GB around RM480–550 on Shopee, Lazada or TikTok Shop — or let the installer provide a pre-configured unit: AI Box 8GB/128GB (RM599) or Original AACP Dongle (RM180).

Installation packages are always done face-to-face so everything is tested on the spot, on your car. We cover the Klang Valley and the Northern Region, by appointment. The Plug & Play Modified AACP Dongle is the exception: it ships nationwide.

Sideload (Elite Air, Elite Bundle & Elite Max)

Sideload is an advanced method that lets us install and run additional apps directly on your car's infotainment system (IHU) — beyond what's originally allowed by the manufacturer. It's how Elite Air, Elite Bundle and Elite Max add their apps on top of your existing IHU software.

In simple terms: your IHU becomes more like a full Android device. Build your setup to see it in action.

Sideloading is currently available for three Proton models in Malaysia:

  • Proton S70 — IHU Software Versions v202, v209, v300, v333
  • Proton X50 RC — IHU Software Versions v115, v144
  • Proton X90 — IHU Software Versions v638, v647, v651, v694, v722, v735
Use the Compatibility Checker to confirm your exact IHU version before booking.

Elite Air, Elite Bundle and Elite Max sideloading supports: Proton S70 (v202, v209, v300, v333), Proton X50 RC (v115, v144), and Proton X90 (v638, v647, v651, v694, v722, v735). Clean Look has no version restriction since it doesn't touch your IHU software. Use the Compatibility Checker above to confirm your version.

To sideload your Proton S70 with Elite Air, Elite Bundle or Elite Max:

  1. Confirm your IHU Software Version — go to Settings → System → System Information → About IHU. Supported S70 versions: v202, v209, v300, v333
  2. Use the Compatibility Checker on this page to verify eligibility
  3. Book a face-to-face appointment via WhatsApp — Klang Valley or Northern Region
  4. Bring your car; the sideload install takes approximately 2–3 hours

To sideload your Proton X50 RC with Elite Air, Elite Bundle or Elite Max:

  1. Confirm your IHU Software Version — go to Settings → System → System Information → About IHU. Supported X50 RC versions: v115, v144
  2. Use the Compatibility Checker on this page to verify eligibility
  3. Book a face-to-face appointment via WhatsApp — Klang Valley or Northern Region
  4. Bring your car; the sideload install takes approximately 2–3 hours

To sideload your Proton X90 with Elite Air, Elite Bundle or Elite Max:

  1. Confirm your IHU Software Version — go to Settings → System → System Information → About IHU. Supported X90 versions: v638, v647, v651, v694, v722, v735
  2. Use the Compatibility Checker on this page to verify eligibility
  3. Book a face-to-face appointment via WhatsApp — Klang Valley or Northern Region
  4. Bring your car; the sideload install takes approximately 2–3 hours

The apps installed depend on your sideload package:

Elite Air package
Android Auto Magisk File Manager+
Elite Bundle package
Elite Link Elite Dock|Android Auto Elite Sound Pro Magisk File Manager+
Elite Max package
Elite Link Elite Dock|Android Auto Elite Sound Pro Magisk File Manager+ Waze ReVanced Manager MicroG YouTube YouTube Music Google Map Brave VLC Perfect TV

Typically 2–3 hours, including setup, testing, and a full walkthrough demo.

Book your appointment via the Bench Builder or contact us on WhatsApp directly.

Yes — as long as your model and IHU software version are supported. If your IHU module doesn't have a developer port, the Elite sideload is still possible, but a RM50 surcharge applies for the extra work involved.

See the next question for how to tell if your unit has a developer port.

A developer port is a physical hardware port some IHU units already have that makes Elite sideload work easier.

  • If your unit already has the port — no extra fee, we proceed as normal.
  • If it doesn't — the sideload is still possible, but a RM50 surcharge applies for the extra work involved.

How to tell if your unit has one:

  • Proton S70 — check your original tyre brand: cars that came with Goodyear tyres have the developer port; cars that came with Kumho tyres don't.
  • Proton X50 RC & X90 — cars from 2024 and earlier have the developer port; 2025 and newer don't.
The Bench Builder adds this surcharge automatically based on your tyre brand or car year.

Yes. Because the Elite sideload packages involve system-level access to your IHU, it may affect your Proton manufacturer warranty. Please weigh this before booking. Clean Look, which doesn't touch your IHU software at all, is the no-sideload alternative.

Yes — it involves system-level access. That said, it's done in a controlled, structured way: focused only on enabling the apps in your chosen package, with your original firmware fully backed up first and no unnecessary system changes.

Backing up your original firmware is included in every sideload — that's what makes your IHU 100% recoverable. Actually restoring it back to factory settings is a separate face-to-face appointment (Klang Valley or Northern Region) for a RM100 restore fee.

Plug & Play Modified AACP Dongle

The Plug & Play Modified AACP Dongle is a ready-made, custom-configured device that connects to your Proton's IHU USB port — no appointment, no system modification required. It arrives ready to plug in.

The dongle unlocks:

  • Wireless Android Auto
  • Wireless Apple CarPlay

A wired connection is also supported if you'd rather plug in directly.

Almost immediate — just plug in and connect. No technical skills required.

Ready to order? Order via WhatsApp.
  • Wired — more stable connection
  • Wireless — more convenient, but may have a slight delay

A slight delay with wireless is normal for non-native wireless connections.

Yes, it's safe. The dongle works as an external plug-in device connected via USB — it doesn't modify your IHU system in any way, so your car's manufacturer warranty is unaffected.

Warranty & Support

Clean Look and the Elite sideload packages (Elite Air, Elite Bundle, Elite Max) carry a 3-month warranty. The Plug & Play Modified AACP Dongle carries a separate 2-week warranty. For sideload packages, the 3-month warranty is voided if you install your own apps or APKs on the IHU after our sideload. This is to protect you: unverified third-party apps can conflict with what we've installed and destabilize the system, and once that happens we can no longer tell whether a fault came from our work or from something added afterward — so we can't fairly diagnose or cover it under warranty.

Yes — there's a WhatsApp community group for every state. Pick your state in the Community section above and join to ask questions, see what other owners are running, and get announcements. / Ada group WhatsApp untuk setiap negeri — pilih negeri anda dan sertai.

Get started

Your IHU can do more.
Let's prove it.

Choose your region and WhatsApp us to book. Tell us your car model and IHU version, and we'll take it from there. / Pilih region anda dan WhatsApp kami — beritahu model kereta & version IHU, kami uruskan selebihnya.

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