[acdt]

Hi,

Has anyone tested this from unichip-tec,
http://www.unichip-tec.com/pd.jsp?id=16#_jcp=2

They claim instant activation of carplay for NBT EVO units with idrive 4.2 for $70

I have bought the solution (.bin file they provide using VIN/MAP info) but worried about installing it ;-)

Any thoughts?

[MarkoSK]

AFAIK, the older head units will constantly reboot and hang when flashed to EVO because of its higher hardware requirements, which the older units don't meet (lower RAM for example).

EDIT: You can't activate CarPlay in a head unit with iDrive 4, it's missing hardware (WiFi) support.

[Encanto]

There are two kits in that link... one interrupts the OEM screen with a switchbox and the other seems to be a "USB" solution.

I want to see how they can integrate "OEM CarPlay" to a non-NBT EVO2 unit via USB without making the unit sick.

Originally Posted by acdt

Hi,

Has anyone tested this from unichip-tec,
http://www.unichip-tec.com/pd.jsp?id=16#_jcp=2

They claim instant activation of carplay for NBT EVO units with idrive 4.2 for $70

I have bought the solution (.bin file they provide using VIN/MAP info) but worried about installing it ;-)

Any thoughts?

[steve@codemybimmer]

If you have an ID4 NBT EVO, it will not work with the Unichip proxy kit or the USB solution. Your only option would be to replace the head unit with a full fledged ID5 unit but you will also gain the new interface along with wireless CarPlay.

[borboa]

How can i know if i have a ID4 ir ID5? I have a 2014 435i.

[jeffc83]

Originally Posted by steve@codemybimmer

If you have an ID4 NBT EVO, it will not work with the Unichip proxy kit or the USB solution. Your only option would be to replace the head unit with a full fledged ID5 unit but you will also gain the new interface along with wireless CarPlay.

But one would lose XM and BMW Services, correct? (been debating but when I heard XM and live wouldn't work, that to me is almost half the system lol)

[Wibbles]

Originally Posted by jeffc83

But one would lose XM and BMW Services, correct? (been debating but when I heard XM and live wouldn't work, that to me is almost half the system lol)

If you have ID4 Evo and replace the headunit with ID5 and it's coded to your vin with the appropriate FSC codes, matching your VIN, then no, you won't lose any online services - I have done this on my own car and retain Online entertainment & connected drive.

Go to the Map screen, press the Option button on the iDrive controller, scroll to the bottom of the list and slect Navigation version - it will tell you which version of Nav you have - if it says EVO then you are all set and can just replace the headunit.

HTH

[jeffc83]

Originally Posted by wibbles

If you have ID4 Evo and replace the headunit with ID5 and it's coded to your vin with the appropriate FSC codes, matching your VIN, then no, you won't lose any online services - I have done this on my own car and retain Online entertainment & connected drive.

Go to the Map screen, press the Option button on the iDrive controller, scroll to the bottom of the list and slect Navigation version - it will tell you which version of Nav you have - if it says EVO then you are all set and can just replace the headunit.

HTH

Very much appreciated! Checking on my way in this morning but thought it was just NBT.

EDIT: Just have NBT...

[zeusrazvy]

Originally Posted by Bobfish

If you have ID4 Evo and replace the headunit with ID5 and it's coded to your vin with the appropriate FSC codes, matching your VIN, then no, you won't lose any online services - I have done this on my own car and retain Online entertainment & connected drive.

Go to the Map screen, press the Option button on the iDrive controller, scroll to the bottom of the list and slect Navigation version - it will tell you which version of Nav you have - if it says EVO then you are all set and can just replace the headunit.

HTH

Hi Bob,

I also have the same ID4.2 Evo... i am looking for ID5 or 6... but i am afraid of loosing warranty? have you had any issues? do you keep your old HU? is straight swap working after the initial coding and fsc codes? Anything else needed other than the wifi antenna and the HU with ID 5/6 ?

Thanks