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Post by Smurfy » Fri Apr 02, 2021 6:41 pm

Hi Dave, thanks for your video's I’ve watched on YT, especially android idrive screen for my wife’s Z. Only been a member for a few days so still finding my way around.

You’re obviously a guy who knows what he’s talking about, having watched the vids and read the many pages on this forum, I’ve decided to go for it and fit the unit. I probably wouldn’t have undertaken the fitment without the guidance and great support you provide. Great work Dave.

I’m waiting delivery of the kit which should be here next week.

Just one question regarding whether or not to disconnect the battery prior as I noticed in the video tones were activated when undoing harnesses from switches etc. Is there any risk of fault codes arriving from this when it’s all back together?

Steve

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Post by AnubisZed » Fri Apr 02, 2021 6:54 pm

Smurfy wrote: Fri Apr 02, 2021 6:41 pm Hi Dave, thanks for your video's I’ve watched on YT, especially android idrive screen for my wife’s Z. Only been a member for a few days so still finding my way around.

You’re obviously a guy who knows what he’s talking about, having watched the vids and read the many pages on this forum, I’ve decided to go for it and fit the unit. I probably wouldn’t have undertaken the fitment without the guidance and great support you provide. Great work Dave.

I’m waiting delivery of the kit which should be here next week.

Just one question regarding whether or not to disconnect the battery prior as I noticed in the video tones were activated when undoing harnesses from switches etc. Is there any risk of fault codes arriving from this when it’s all back together?

Steve
Hi Steve,

Thank you, glad you liked it :thumbsup:
Nothing that's disconnected with this install will raise any fault codes. Nothing wrong with disconnecting the battery though, to be fair shouldn't really do any electrical work on the car with it connected.

Best of luck and take your time.
Dave
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Post by Smurfy » Mon Apr 19, 2021 4:30 pm

Hi Dave, I’m well into the taking out out the panels etc ready to start the install, should be here tomorrow (so fed ex say).

Unless I’ve dreamt it! I’ve seen somewhere but can’t find again, a post where adding an aftermarket DAB unit that connects to the USB’s in the glovebox that come from the Android unit. Is this still the best unit you’ve come across or found better since?

If still your recommendation, thought I’d add to system whilst I’m doing the install. Big thanks again for the great vids.

Regards
Steve

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Post by AnubisZed » Mon Apr 19, 2021 7:35 pm

Hi Steve,

Here is my video on fitting the DAB add-on for the Android screen....

https://youtu.be/dc0FoLMNY5w

Its all down to how good is the reception in your area as I'd probably use the Tune In Radio app, but again it depends if you have phone coverage at the time.
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Post by Smurfy » Mon Apr 19, 2021 10:58 pm

Thanks Dave. I’ll have a look at the vid tonight. Tel coverage is, on the whole, ok down where I am so hopefully will work well.

Many thanks again
Stay safe, Steve.

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Post by Smurfy » Fri May 07, 2021 12:18 pm

AnubisZed,
Hi Dave, have installed the latest version of the android unit to wife’s Z - it’s made a big difference to the car, far more usable platform for music options, Satnav etc. I have a couple of queries regarding ‘vehicle’ section as on your vid it shows a car screen outline with open/closed doors section. I can’t find this on my version!


In the options I can see where it asks if it’s a 2 or 4 door vehicle, which of course I’ve ticked ‘2’ and section for ‘manual’ ‘auto’ in my car being manual. I can’t see anything more that relates to vehicle set-up.

Have also noticed that the seat belt symbol continuously shows ‘red’ on the screen for speed/revs and isn’t activated whether belts are on or off, is there a connection between this and the door open / closed sections?. Is there menu with8n a menu somewhere I’m not seeing?.

I’ve taken screen shots of what I have showing within its menus, if it helps?

Any help much appreciated.
Steve
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Post by AnubisZed » Fri May 07, 2021 12:55 pm

Smurfy wrote: Fri May 07, 2021 12:18 pm AnubisZed,
Hi Dave, have installed the latest version of the android unit to wife’s Z - it’s made a big difference to the car, far more usable platform for music options, Satnav etc. I have a couple of queries regarding ‘vehicle’ section as on your vid it shows a car screen outline with open/closed doors section. I can’t find this on my version!


In the options I can see where it asks if it’s a 2 or 4 door vehicle, which of course I’ve ticked ‘2’ and section for ‘manual’ ‘auto’ in my car being manual. I can’t see anything more that relates to vehicle set-up.

Have also noticed that the seat belt symbol continuously shows ‘red’ on the screen for speed/revs and isn’t activated whether belts are on or off, is there a connection between this and the door open / closed sections?. Is there menu with8n a menu somewhere I’m not seeing?.

I’ve taken screen shots of what I have showing within its menus, if it helps?

Any help much appreciated.
Steve
Steve,

They removed the car image a while ago when I updated my Android 8.1, which is a shame as I quite liked it.
Not sure about the seatbelt symbol though, could be a canbus issue. Try the tick box for "Collect CAN Bus Data" under Vehicle and see what happens there.
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Post by Smurfy » Fri May 07, 2021 3:19 pm

Hi Dave, thanks for your reply. I will have a look over weekend and try what you suggest.

Can you clarify as I’m not 100% what this is: the above snap shot, showing ‘factory settings > function - it shows ‘enable’ then shows options for ‘OEM setting’ or ‘Android Homepage’ ‘Enable’ is highlighted but neither OEM or Android homepage below that is activated, should one of these be highlighted.??

Many thanks as always
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Post by AnubisZed » Fri May 07, 2021 5:41 pm

Smurfy wrote: Fri May 07, 2021 3:19 pm Hi Dave, thanks for your reply. I will have a look over weekend and try what you suggest.

Can you clarify as I’m not 100% what this is: the above snap shot, showing ‘factory settings > function - it shows ‘enable’ then shows options for ‘OEM setting’ or ‘Android Homepage’ ‘Enable’ is highlighted but neither OEM or Android homepage below that is activated, should one of these be highlighted.??

Many thanks as always
Regards

Steve
It means how you would like it to be when you start the car next time. Either the standard BMW screen or the Android screen. I never had this option so it would have stated on the BMW screen had I had iDrive at the time but as I didn'tit just showed tge Android menu.
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Post by Smurfy » Fri May 07, 2021 8:28 pm

Thanks for clarifying Dave.

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