Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto Interface BOX

ventjock · 07-13-2020, 03:19 PM

Just installed the box from Andream (https://www.android-car-dvd.com/prod...32066140471432) for my 2016 F48. If you want to save $400 and get the same box Bimmertech sells, I’d recommend it

spatel88 · 07-14-2020, 10:37 AM

Hi has anyone used this for Andrioid Auto and does anyone know if you can use the steering wheel to skip tracks. Currently using Bluetooth (spotify) with an Msport wheel im not able to skip tracks. I have to use the next track from the center console

Lx1f48 · 07-14-2020, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by spatel88

Hi has anyone used this for Andrioid Auto and does anyone know if you can use the steering wheel to skip tracks. Currently using Bluetooth (spotify) with an Msport wheel im not able to skip tracks. I have to use the next track from the center console

Try to enable wheel key on MMI settings menu.

texascfo · 03-31-2021, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Lx1f48

I have just installed MMI Carplay (got it from China to Brazil by Aliexpress for 170 dollars) in my X1 F48 2016. It was quite hard work but I’m delighted with the result. The only big problem I faced was the fact that my Head Unit did not pull out no matter what I did. Going through a lot of topics on this issue, I found that I should have had removed Central Console first. That sounded too much work! So instead I managed to reach all the cables behind the head unit without pulling it out by squeezing my hands through the glove box compartment (much easier work, only needed to release five screws and it is done!). I have placed the MMI box under the head unit (there is enough space to accommodate it). Every original BMW equipment seems to be working fine. Now I’ve got Waze and everything else that Apple Carplay offers in my BMW, even Siri is working flawlessly. Here some pics of the whole process.

Hi, I have this unit for 2017 F48 and just checking in as about to start install. You mentioned removing the glovebox and that made it easier. So after you pulled off the trim, the headunit would not slide out because of the shifter? That is why they said to remove center console I guess and that sounds like much too much work. So you just loosened the head unit so could plug in the cables, etc. from the back?

If could provide more details on process would be great

Thanks

IvanK · 03-31-2021, 10:08 AM

Hi, it seems like different F48 owners had different experiences.

Some couldn't move the HU at all, others pulled out the unit completely out and others (like me) could move the HU out but not completely, still with enough space so that you can place your hand behind the HU and remove the original quadlock and then again enough space to connect the new quadlock (wear gloves, trust me, otherwise you could end up with some nasty scratches).

Remove the CD/AC trim and the two screws holding the HU. Then just try and see how far the HU comes out. If it doesn't move a bit then better remove the glovebox (no idea how) because I believe it's much easier than removing the whole center console (there is one video on youtube showing how to remove the center console).

And yes, don't forget to check if you have black/green optical cable. If yes, then move it to the new quadlock in the same place as it was on the old quadlock.

And if you want, I would highly recommend, disconnect the negative pole on the battery.

Have patience with everything and take your time.

Good luck!

driveit · 03-31-2021, 01:47 PM

Hi All

New to this CarPlay stuff

Have a 2016 x1 with the following system version RL_EntryNav_Nav_l16293A
What is that NBT, CIC or EVO?

pfdaxe · 03-31-2021, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by driveit

Hi All

New to this CarPlay stuff

Have a 2016 x1 with the following system version RL_EntryNav_Nav_l16293A
What is that NBT, CIC or EVO?

Should be NBT

kubax86 · 04-02-2021, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by pfdaxe

Should be NBT

This is low/basic NBT which is called EntryNav.

pfdaxe · 04-02-2021, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by kubax86

This is low/basic NBT which is called EntryNav.

Yep. That's what I have

eltech · 04-02-2021, 12:52 PM

Is it possible to install such a device in my car -
https://aliexpress.ru/item/100500212...00018817603175

2017, May, HU_entrynav

texascfo · 04-02-2021, 02:12 PM

I use Andream and installed in my 2014 535 and works flawlessly. I am also installing in a 2016 x5.

Wang was easy to work with from and
Andream but realize they are communicating from China and there is a delay in responding.

I ought for 250 and delivered in about 10 days.

https://www.android-car-dvd.com/collections/for-bmw/products/ew-bmcp-nbt01a

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ventjock Second Lieutenant 65 Rep 244 Posts Drives: 2020 M340i Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0)	Just installed the box from Andream (https://www.android-car-dvd.com/prod...32066140471432) for my 2016 F48. If you want to save $400 and get the same box Bimmertech sells, I’d recommend it
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spatel88 New Member 0 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 2016 BMW X1 Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	Hi has anyone used this for Andrioid Auto and does anyone know if you can use the steering wheel to skip tracks. Currently using Bluetooth (spotify) with an Msport wheel im not able to skip tracks. I have to use the next track from the center console
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IvanK Private 11 Rep 59 Posts Drives: BMW F48 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	Hi, it seems like different F48 owners had different experiences. Some couldn't move the HU at all, others pulled out the unit completely out and others (like me) could move the HU out but not completely, still with enough space so that you can place your hand behind the HU and remove the original quadlock and then again enough space to connect the new quadlock (wear gloves, trust me, otherwise you could end up with some nasty scratches). Remove the CD/AC trim and the two screws holding the HU. Then just try and see how far the HU comes out. If it doesn't move a bit then better remove the glovebox (no idea how) because I believe it's much easier than removing the whole center console (there is one video on youtube showing how to remove the center console). And yes, don't forget to check if you have black/green optical cable. If yes, then move it to the new quadlock in the same place as it was on the old quadlock. And if you want, I would highly recommend, disconnect the negative pole on the battery. Have patience with everything and take your time. Good luck!
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driveit New Member 2 Rep 12 Posts Drives: BMW X1 Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Ocean, NJ iTrader: (0)	Hi All New to this CarPlay stuff Have a 2016 x1 with the following system version RL_EntryNav_Nav_l16293A What is that NBT, CIC or EVO?
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texascfo Enlisted Member 5 Rep 32 Posts Drives: 2019 540i Xdrive Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	I use Andream and installed in my 2014 535 and works flawlessly. I am also installing in a 2016 x5. Wang was easy to work with from and Andream but realize they are communicating from China and there is a delay in responding. I ought for 250 and delivered in about 10 days. https://www.android-car-dvd.com/collections/for-bmw/products/ew-bmcp-nbt01a
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