That can't have been cheap for you. That's a real shame bud, sorry to hear it.enzed4 wrote: ↑Sun Feb 24, 2019 10:19 am The timing on the release of this product really annoys me . I've paid more than this a couple of months ago to get my Jap import iDrive converted to an updated English language version (although now waiting for them to fit the BT component with music streaming).
I probably would have been happy to try one of these Android units as it would have saved me about 30% over the OEM solution and looks better (even if it doesn't fold down).
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One thing I noticed is that the Android system doesn't support Android Auto, and Apple CarPlay is an 'option'AnubisZed wrote: ↑Sun Feb 24, 2019 5:55 pmThat can't have been cheap for you. That's a real shame bud, sorry to hear it.enzed4 wrote: ↑Sun Feb 24, 2019 10:19 am The timing on the release of this product really annoys me . I've paid more than this a couple of months ago to get my Jap import iDrive converted to an updated English language version (although now waiting for them to fit the BT component with music streaming).
I probably would have been happy to try one of these Android units as it would have saved me about 30% over the OEM solution and looks better (even if it doesn't fold down).
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To obtain Android Auto and Apple Car Play then you simply plug an adaptor box into one of the USB ports (2 are included with the loom) and set it up from there. You could pay around £100 for an "official" adaptor or you could get one of the many generic ones that are available for around £25.
Plug it in, plug your original iPhone of Android cable into it and away you go.
Video on how it works...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxkudKNvdvQ
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Thanks for the infoAnubisZed wrote: ↑Mon Feb 25, 2019 9:37 amTo obtain Android Auto and Apple Car Play then you simply plug an adaptor box into one of the USB ports (2 are included with the loom) and set it up from there. You could pay around £100 for an "official" adaptor or you could get one of the many generic ones that are available for around £25.
Plug it in, plug your original iPhone of Android cable into it and away you go.
Video on how it works...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxkudKNvdvQ
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UPDATE**
Almost here
To the best of my knowledge the first one to be in the UK
Almost here
To the best of my knowledge the first one to be in the UK
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I have a box
Can't open it yet though as I'm 18 miles away from it at the moment as my wife sent me that photo
Can't open it yet though as I'm 18 miles away from it at the moment as my wife sent me that photo
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OK, an update fresh from a-carnavi.com as I've just been speaking to them...
AVIN USA will not be supplying these units.
4x4SHOP Canada should be supplying them, although they are not on their website yet.
TAFFI, in Germany, are the European distributor, but aren't cheap by any means, their current price is double that of buying it directly from the manufactueres.
The iDrive controller has completed testing so will now be available for anyone wishing to add it to the screen who doesn't currently have iDrive, this is an optional extra though and isn't actually required to operate the screen as it's touchscreen anyway and the steering wheel controls will work also.
That's the latest news directly from them. I'll update again tomorrow when I'll hopefully have mine in and fully working
AVIN USA will not be supplying these units.
4x4SHOP Canada should be supplying them, although they are not on their website yet.
TAFFI, in Germany, are the European distributor, but aren't cheap by any means, their current price is double that of buying it directly from the manufactueres.
The iDrive controller has completed testing so will now be available for anyone wishing to add it to the screen who doesn't currently have iDrive, this is an optional extra though and isn't actually required to operate the screen as it's touchscreen anyway and the steering wheel controls will work also.
That's the latest news directly from them. I'll update again tomorrow when I'll hopefully have mine in and fully working
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Installed the Android screen today, very happy with it so here's a few photos of the finished item complete with the optional iDrive controller. Now I'm editing the video together so should be on-line by the end of the week. Just need a nice sunny spell so I can finish the video off, trust me to pick a rainy day to film this
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This is ridiculously cool.
Looks oem.
Got any pics installing the idrive controller?
How is it powered?
I can imagine everyone without idrive will be doing this!
Looks oem.
Got any pics installing the idrive controller?
How is it powered?
I can imagine everyone without idrive will be doing this!
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This is basically plug-n-play, you have a T cable loom that plugs into you stereo loom so it powers from there, it picks up the canbus as well. You then have a lead off to the new iDrive controller which screws into the OEM position. Nice robust unit, and well constructed.Deepseaskateboard wrote: ↑Sun Mar 03, 2019 10:19 pm This is ridiculously cool.
Looks oem.
Got any pics installing the idrive controller?
How is it powered?
I can imagine everyone without idrive will be doing this!
Two USB inputs, audio, DVR, TV and reversing camera inputs. You can run Apple CarPlay and Android Auto via a USB dongle.
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Sounds really good.
Do you know if its wireless carplay?
Can’t wait to see your video.
Do you know if its wireless carplay?
Can’t wait to see your video.
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Not wireless Carplay as far as I'm aware, but the dongle is only £30 (or less for an import)Deepseaskateboard wrote: ↑Sun Mar 03, 2019 11:57 pm Sounds really good.
Do you know if its wireless carplay?
Can’t wait to see your video.
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