[Peter_R]

Android Auto now officially available on BMW models alongside CarPlay.
https://www.bmwblog.com/2020/05/27/android-auto-bmw/

I have read lots of links on the subject and on the forums and find some that say (as does the link and the text I post below) that ALL BMWs built from July 2020 will have it enabled and others that say it is only relevant to iDrive 7 cars onwards. The above link says:
The moment a lot of people have been waiting for has finally come. Android Auto is going to be available for the entire BMW range starting this Summer. The German carmaker announced its plans to introduce the software on its models last year, but it looks like only cars made from July onwards will be lucky enough to get support for Android phones.
They include the models built atop the UKL platform, such as the X1 or the 2 Series Active Tourer/Gran Tourer, which are still not available with iDrive 7. Other than that, all cars using the latest iDrive will get support from July onwards.

I have seen posts where people say it is only available with iDrive 7, with iDrive 6 not supporting it because it does not have the correct hardware.

Has anybody else seen that statement posted by another forum member? I cannot find it now otherwise I would provide a link.

I find myself in a position where I have ordered a UK spec F48 2020 X1 xDrive 20i M Sport that has the following specification included:
-610 HUD
-6UP BMW Navigation Plus
Both are in the Tech Pack II called ZT2. In fact they are the only codes in that pack in the UK spec
Also -6CP (Apple Car Play Preparation) comes with the above.
The car will have the 10.25" screen.

BMW has not started building the car yet (dealer not yet notified) and so I hope that if it is started after Wednesday 1st July 2020, it will have Android Auto in it.
I would love to hear comments on the above, whether you think it will or will not have Android Auto! It is not a show stopper for me, but it would be nice to have. I also know that it can be installed with a small hardware addition at a later date.

[juanne]

Are all previous BMW models out of luck then when it comes to Android connectivity? I just bought a 2017 BMW X1, and I am having issues with the infotainment system shutting off completely and then rebooting itself whenever my Galaxy Note 10+ is connected via USB. I took it back to the dealership, only having owned the car for a couple of weeks now. They said its a compatibility issue, but didn't have any solution. Is this fixable? Or am I stuck not ever being able to plug my phone into my car?? If anyone has any insight, it will be greatly appreciated.

[Peter_R]

Originally Posted by juanne

Are all previous BMW models out of luck then when it comes to Android connectivity? I just bought a 2017 BMW X1, and I am having issues with the infotainment system shutting off completely and then rebooting itself whenever my Galaxy Note 10+ is connected via USB. I took it back to the dealership, only having owned the car for a couple of weeks now. They said its a compatibility issue, but didn't have any solution. Is this fixable? Or am I stuck not ever being able to plug my phone into my car?? If anyone has any insight, it will be greatly appreciated.

I am unsure if any of these links will help you?
https://www.bmwblog.com/2019/12/11/a...-in-july-2020/
https://www.bimmer-tech.net/category...o-mmi-retrofit
https://www.bmweasycoding.com/produc...-screen-mirror
https://www.bimmer-tech.net/blog/ite...-into-your-bmw

https://www.bimmer-tech.net/blog/ite...s-android-auto

https://www.bimmer-tech.net/category...o-mmi-retrofit

Pixel, Nexus, or Samsung phones with Android versions shown below:
Phone Make and Model Android Version
Pixel or Pixel XL Android 8.0 or higher
Pixel 2 or Pixel 2 XL Android 8.0 or higher
Pixel 3 or Pixel 3 XL Android 8.0 or higher
Nexus 5X or 6P Android 8.0 or higher
Samsung Galaxy S8 or S8+ Android 9.0 or higher
Samsung Galaxy S9 or S9+ Android 9.0 or higher
Samsung Galaxy S10 or S10+ Android 9.0 or higher
Samsung Note 8, Note 9 and Note 10 Android 9.0 or higher
The Android Auto app version 4.7 and up.
A high-quality USB cable for initial setup.

[Xorbitman]

Originally Posted by juanne

Are all previous BMW models out of luck then when it comes to Android connectivity? I just bought a 2017 BMW X1, and I am having issues with the infotainment system shutting off completely and then rebooting itself whenever my Galaxy Note 10+ is connected via USB. I took it back to the dealership, only having owned the car for a couple of weeks now. They said its a compatibility issue, but didn't have any solution. Is this fixable? Or am I stuck not ever being able to plug my phone into my car?? If anyone has any insight, it will be greatly appreciated.

That's weird! I have a 2018 X1 Fully loaded with the upgraded stereo...not the HK and I plug in my new Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphone. You should check your phone settings and maybe Google this too. I have no issues and recently there was a system update and now under my phone connections I can now check apps. I can auto start Spotify if I prefer too.`Not a fan of Android Auto as it kinda takes over your phone and changes things on it. Bluetooth works best and much prefer it over Android Auto or Apple Car Play which I find laggy on most phones. Although the BMW Navigation system isn't the best...it's still top 5 and certainly better than Infiniti, Acura and many other vehicles. Some brands don't have touch screen. It's fast and what I like most about it is if you plan ahead you can send your destination from your Google map app to your car's navi.

[Peter_R]

Originally Posted by Xorbitman

That's weird! I have a 2018 X1 Fully loaded with the upgraded stereo...not the HK and I plug in my new Samsung Galaxy S10 smartphone. You should check your phone settings and maybe Google this too. I have no issues and recently there was a system update and now under my phone connections I can now check apps. I can auto start Spotify if I prefer too.

To avoid any confusion, in this thread, we are not talking about connecting up your smartphone and operating it.
Are you telling the forum you have coupled up your S10 phone to the X1? Then can see all the android icons/apps on the X1 screen and operate them by touch from that screen (not the phone screen)?

[dianebrat]

Originally Posted by Peter_R

To avoid any confusion, in this thread, we are not talking about connecting up your smartphone and operating it.
Are you telling the forum you have coupled up your S10 phone to the X1? Then can see all the android icons/apps on the X1 screen and operate them by touch from that screen (not the phone screen)?

They're referring to the BMW connected apps like Spotify, Pandora, etc, not Android Auto.

Considering how bad BMW is about backporting any features, ever, in their head units, I predict you will only see AA in cars built after the noted date, cars from before will never get it.

[Peter_R]

Originally Posted by dianebrat

They're referring to the BMW connected apps like Spotify, Pandora, etc, not Android Auto.

Considering how bad BMW is about backporting any features, ever, in their head units, I predict you will only see AA in cars built after the noted date, cars from before will never get it.

...and even then there is no indication from BMW that from July 2020 that AA will be working on the UK 2020 X1 that uses iDrive 6.

[sadahsan]

Peter, would be good to know about AA on your 2020 X1 please, did you get it?
I have just ordered X1 and its still not clear that will it come with AA.....

[Peter_R]

Originally Posted by sadahsan

Peter, would be good to know about AA on your 2020 X1 please, did you get it?
I have just ordered X1 and its still not clear that will it come with AA.....

Frustratingly the answer is NO.

I asked kubax86. He said it was not possible to upgrade to it either.

As we all know, things change over time. If he reads this perhaps he will advise.

[sadahsan]

Thanks Peter, hummm not good. Let see if I get on mine but I really doubt.

[kubax86]

Originally Posted by sadahsan

Peter, would be good to know about AA on your 2020 X1 please, did you get it?
I have just ordered X1 and its still not clear that will it come with AA.....

You won't have AA.
X1 has 'basic' headunit called Entrynav2 which is not capable of Android Auto (even Screen Mirroring is not possible).

[Peter_R]

Originally Posted by kubax86

You won't have AA.
X1 has 'basic' headunit called Entrynav2 which is not capable of Android Auto (even Screen Mirroring is not possible).

kubax86
Is there a hardware fix that can be implemented? Add on module or, are am I destined to purchase an iPhone and use CarPlay when I next upgrade my phone?

[Peter_R]

Originally Posted by sadahsan

Thanks Peter, hummm not good. Let see if I get on mine but I really doubt.

Look at the link below. It can be retrofitted!
Android Auto MMI Prime Retrofit for BMW
https://www.bimmer-tech.net/products...o-mmi-nbt-evo?

https://www.bimmer-tech.net/page-installers