Mirror Android on OEM CID via HDMI (or Wireless)

tintoverano

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what you need

1. Video Interface Car Solutions HD-LINK IW04B-N https://car-solutions.com/en/video-...or-bmw-cic-with-active-parking-guidelines.php
  • comes with all the required cables to install the device itself
  • one of the connectors and pinout is for E90, no issue - see later
  • can do front, rear cam and Navi
  • integrates with iDrive
  • I'm using it for reverse cam as well, gear is detected

2. HDMI Adapter to charge mobile phone & convert mobile phone's resolution to CID's 420p https://www.delock.com/produkte/G_62988/technische_details.html
  • if you wanted wireless mirroring, because your phone doesn't support HDMI output, then use a Miracast device instead (it connects to the video interface via HDMI as well)
  • you want to charge your phone, therefore just getting USB C - HDMI cable is not enough, but would work

3. HDMI cable 0.5m
  • HDMI Adapter to Video Interface

4. USB C extender cable 1m
  • phone to HDMI adapter

5. USB C - USB A charger cable 1m
  • 12V cigarette lighter to HDMI Adapter
  • Video Interface comes with 12V output for charging, but it didn't charge my phone enough

6. CD Phone Mount https://exogear.com/product/exomount-touch-cd/
  • landscape orientation works perfectly, no dials get covered

7. 3.5mm AUX cable Male to Male 1.5 m https://exogear.com/product/exomount-touch-cd/
  • Video Interface audio to car audio via AUX

how to install

1. open up the front
  • there's an empty shelf above the radio/computer unit with enough room
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2. change CID main cable sockets and pinouts to E89


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  • Video Interface comes with E90 compatible sockets and wiring

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  • by replacing these sockets with each other, you'll be able to connect the CID and the Video Interface w/o buying sockets


3. Install the Video Interface into the car connect all the cables, sockets following the Video Interface Installation Manual https://car-solutions.com/nfs/product/866931/file/hdmi_interface_bmw_manual.pdf

5. Lead AUX cable to the outlet under the central armrest

6. Test
 
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