e85/86 Specific Android Screen

mac27040 · Post by **mac27040** » Thu Jul 02, 2020 3:45 pm

i have fitted the AvinUSA 10.25" E83 version to replace the factory flip up screen & nav system and is great but does have some issues.

Cons:
1. these head units use canbus, the E85/86 uses K-bus. i had to buy an I-bus interface USB to get some features to work.
2. steering wheel buttons don't work except for the volume.
3. screen angle gets a lot of glare with roof down.
4. if you have DSP then you loose most of it unless you buy the I-Bus interface and pay for the correct licence.

Pros:
1. choices of sat nav's live or offline
2. carplay or android auto but you need to buy the adapter for this.
3. add torque app with correct OBD adapter to get custom dials on screen
4. could install carly with correct OBD adapter
5. SD car for music
6. bluetooth phone reception is far better than BMW old system

zaabz · Post by **zaabz** » Thu Jul 02, 2020 10:03 pm

Hi Sir
I would love to know more about the installation of Joying. Can you guide me in the right direction? I have an e86 without sat-nav from factory.

Beat regards
Zaabz

Joopw · Post by **Joopw** » Wed Aug 19, 2020 9:09 pm

mac27040 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 02, 2020 3:45 pm Cons:
1. these head units use canbus, the E85/86 uses K-bus. i had to buy an I-bus interface USB to get some features to work.

Hi, I'm from the Netherlands and experiencing the disadvantages you wrote. Could you tell me some more about the I bus interface? Which one did you buy and what problems does it solve?
Did you do any coding on your e85?

mac27040 · Post by **mac27040** » Thu Aug 20, 2020 7:52 pm

I bought the I bus interface which plugs into one of the USB’s on the screen loom. You have to wire in 3 wires, power, earth and coloured wire into K-bus cable back of factory stereo. I had to by the licence for DSP to work. You can code the car and use steering wheel controls to work the music via the I-bus app.

https://modbmw.com/shop/ibus-interface/

Lucidnonsence · Post by **Lucidnonsence** » Fri Aug 21, 2020 9:56 am

To clarify from this thread:
1. If you have the factory flip up sat nav, you need to change the headunit to the non-sat nav non-DSP OEM 'business' one ( so its canbus ).
2. Then remove old flip up screen and make new cuts so the new smart screen can be fitted. Has anyone done this yet? Just wondering if the scar from removing the OEM nav screen is covered by the base plate from the new Android one? Then just connect up the loom cables supplied and it detects all the canbus info? ( as screen grab on page 2 )

Lucidnonsence · Post by **Lucidnonsence** » Fri Aug 21, 2020 10:41 am

After more reading.....Quick update: Ive just found this:

https://fr.aliexpress.com/item/40000498 ... web201603_

Which if you read the listing says its SPECIFICALLY for the original sat-nav version.
So there are now TWO versions of this OS9 Android headunit since the original post:

1. Non satnav and OEM satnav?

mariocaz · Post by **mariocaz** » Sat Sep 19, 2020 10:50 pm

rsutoratosu wrote: ↑Wed Jan 01, 2020 7:31 pm https://youtu.be/-cflJHYVhoU Video.. ill take night photos.. the bulbs from rear lamp is not bright enough... I bought 2-3 differenty types and never satisfy with the output

Hi bro!!!

Awesome posts and great installation pictures too!!!

I am thinking in buy the Android Screen for my Z4 E85 2007, please very important for me these questions, really hope u can help me to have all more clear.....

1.- Any pros and cons with the screen and the Android system ??

2.- I see I will need to have always connected the Screen to the Aux output of the car ???, because is where the souns is transmited, right ? if yes where do u pass the aux cable to dont see it in the front of all my dash hehe.

3.- How is the sound quality ?

4.- Could you upgrade it to Android 10 ?

5.- The camera u installed do I need to wire it all the way to the front ?, if yes, is difficult? any wireless camera I could use ?

6.- Finally hehe the screen/system is plug and play or I will need to modify something in the car ? of course the big cut but only that ?

Thank you so much in advance, I will be waiting your answer to make my desicion.

Rldee007 · Post by **Rldee007** » Tue Feb 09, 2021 8:25 am

Hi all,

Sorry for resurrecting a old thread, but what happened? Did anyone get this fitted into a E85 OK?
If you have a CD-changer and Nav drive already can you remove them? I really would like more cabin storage.

sixspeed · Post by **sixspeed** » Wed Feb 10, 2021 6:07 pm

Currently overhauling the interior in my Z4M and have decided to rip out the OEM Sat Nav and screen (available if anyone wants to make me an offer - fully working), and go with an updated modular Pioneer system. Will upload pictures when it's all done, but will be a few weeks yet.

sjj84 · Post by **sjj84** » Wed Feb 10, 2021 9:07 pm

sixspeed wrote: ↑Wed Feb 10, 2021 6:07 pm Currently overhauling the interior in my Z4M and have decided to rip out the OEM Sat Nav and screen (available if anyone wants to make me an offer - fully working), and go with an updated modular Pioneer system. Will upload pictures when it's all done, but will be a few weeks yet.

Very interested to see what you do, I'd like to do something similar.

sixspeed · Post by **sixspeed** » Mon Feb 22, 2021 11:57 pm

sjj84 wrote: ↑Wed Feb 10, 2021 9:07 pm
sixspeed wrote: ↑Wed Feb 10, 2021 6:07 pm Currently overhauling the interior in my Z4M and have decided to rip out the OEM Sat Nav and screen (available if anyone wants to make me an offer - fully working), and go with an updated modular Pioneer system. Will upload pictures when it's all done, but will be a few weeks yet.
Very interested to see what you do, I'd like to do something similar.

Should have pictures within a week or so.

sixspeed · Post by **sixspeed** » Mon Mar 15, 2021 4:05 pm

A bit later than promised, but a very quick sneak peek of the new dash and navigation setup, using a Pioneer modular system. Lots of features, including the usual Android Auto and CarPlay connectivity, DAB, reverse camera hookup, Alexa integration and all sorts. Will post more pictures in their own thread once the interior is finalised as still a couple of last things to do before it's finished.

Tsurany · Post by **Tsurany** » Sun May 09, 2021 4:56 pm

sixspeed wrote: ↑Wed Feb 10, 2021 6:07 pm Currently overhauling the interior in my Z4M and have decided to rip out the OEM Sat Nav and screen (available if anyone wants to make me an offer - fully working), and go with an updated modular Pioneer system.

What did you do to cover the hole that was left behind? Just install an entirely new dashboard?

markplant · Post by **markplant** » Sun May 09, 2021 7:40 pm

Tsurany wrote: ↑Sun May 09, 2021 4:56 pm
sixspeed wrote: ↑Wed Feb 10, 2021 6:07 pm Currently overhauling the interior in my Z4M and have decided to rip out the OEM Sat Nav and screen (available if anyone wants to make me an offer - fully working), and go with an updated modular Pioneer system.
What did you do to cover the hole that was left behind? Just install an entirely new dashboard?

There's an oddments tray from early x3 should fit

Tsurany · Post by **Tsurany** » Sun May 09, 2021 8:19 pm

markplant wrote: ↑Sun May 09, 2021 7:40 pm There's an oddments tray from early x3 should fit

Would that be part number 3402391?

It looks about right but I'm wondering if it will fit properly. Can't find anyone on the internet that tried it before and it will be a bit tricky to get since I only see it for sale outside my own country.

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