[Homersbud]

Originally Posted by J3OEF

what HU is that compatible with? my original one?

you can buy any nbt evo unit - it just needs to be coded to your VIN.

chk out https://www.codemybimmer.ca and they can help. there are others out there that can help but i know he’s active on this forum.

good luck.

[J3OEF]

Ok thanks.

I assume any NBT EVO unit will allow ACP

[Homersbud]

Originally Posted by J3OEF

Ok thanks.

I assume any NBT EVO unit will allow ACP

yeah as long as the evo is updated with the proper s/w version.

[spoonek]

Originally Posted by MJE60

Coding change needed to upgrade 6.5” display to 8.8” for f48
Using Bimmercode in expert mode HU NBT 3005 display_pip_config section
Change CID_Display_res from 800x480 to 1280x480
Change CID_Display_ size from 6.5 to 8.8
Now go out and enter 3001 section and find
Display_Variante and change from schmal (German for narrow) to breites (wide)
Now go into Nav section
Find Display_Resolution and change from 800x480 to 1280x480
In brief 4 coding changes in 3 separate section of NBT HU ecu
All changes require expert mode.
Screen works after first two code changes, nav will work also but you need to change res in nav section to get full screen effect in map view and finally section 3005 change is needed otherwise idrive home screen will only show two menu icons (like in 6.5 display) rather than 3.

Edit: I wanted to add that I would need to update the firmware in order to get Carplay in fullscreen as the version I have currently didn't support it even though I have coded carplay to fullscreen.


This worked for me. Thanks for the tip on realoem too. I ran my vin and found the correct 8.8” screen on eBay that matched. Everything looks fullscreen, 1280x480, except for carplay. I have it coded via bimmercode for fullscreen (aktiv) yet I get this split screen view. I feel like I’m missing a setting in idrive to allow carplay to fill the screen fully. Any suggestions on where to look? Thanks!


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[Geoff326]

I appreciate that this is an old thread and is for a different model, but it relates to my current problem.
I have a Series 2 F23 2018 with the NBT EVO ID5 head unit.
I have just fitted a 8.8" screen (part 65506822626) and have coded it as per MJE60's excellent instructions here. All is fine except for a couple of issues.
When in split screen mode the right side of the screen is splayed outwards a bit. (up at the top and down at the bottom).
The other issue is that Android Auto doesn't display at all any longer. Just a blank screen. The sound comes though on Spotify but no picture. It is an aftermarket kit and worked well with the 6.5" screen.
Can anyone help with coding to fix these issues?
Thanks.

[Homersbud]

Originally Posted by Geoff326

I appreciate that this is an old thread and is for a different model, but it relates to my current problem.
I have a Series 2 F23 2018 with the NBT EVO ID5 head unit.
I have just fitted a 8.8" screen (part 65506822626) and have coded it as per MJE60's excellent instructions here. All is fine except for a couple of issues.
When in split screen mode the right side of the screen is splayed outwards a bit. (up at the top and down at the bottom).
The other issue is that Android Auto doesn't display at all any longer. Just a blank screen. The sound comes though on Spotify but no picture. It is an aftermarket kit and worked well with the 6.5" screen.
Can anyone help with coding to fix these issues?
Thanks.

without what kit you got, not sure how anyone is supposed to help.

to me, it sounds like you need to make a change on the device to let it know to use 8.8 and not 6.5 because even with an mmi device, you have to set the dip switches correctly when using 6.5 or 8.8.

[MJE60]

Originally Posted by Geoff326

I appreciate that this is an old thread and is for a different model, but it relates to my current problem.
I have a Series 2 F23 2018 with the NBT EVO ID5 head unit.
I have just fitted a 8.8" screen (part 65506822626) and have coded it as per MJE60's excellent instructions here. All is fine except for a couple of issues.
When in split screen mode the right side of the screen is splayed outwards a bit. (up at the top and down at the bottom).
The other issue is that Android Auto doesn't display at all any longer. Just a blank screen. The sound comes though on Spotify but no picture. It is an aftermarket kit and worked well with the 6.5" screen.
Can anyone help with coding to fix these issues?
Thanks.

Without more info my best guess is that android resolution needs to be changed to match new display resolution, so I agree with Homersbud.