Android Dash Display Screen
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Yes he is, link here >> https://acarmultimedia.com/product/acarnavi-bmw-z4-e89-android-car-multimedia-and-navigation-touch-screen-head-unit-with-idirve/?fbclid=IwAR2Qcu61WQQypLe9kbaEc0ZOxJ9P6BjW23AWH48fMgsZpkb1-_HJHihpeIouz4 said:
And even a discount code of "DAVID@ACARNAVI"
Now I know he's not the cheapest, and there are some UK based suppliers that will sell for less than that, but I can recommend him whereas I've not dealt with anyone else so I can't say for certain on other sellers.
Just as a note on the E89 Android screens from all sellers.
Some will show nice screenshots that show on the dash screen that you can see the "Doors Open" and "Lights On" indications, well to the best of my knowledge this is not available for the E89 (doors open used to be on the original Android 8.1 version but no longer).
Also as far as DAB is concerned (for those without DAB built-in to the head unit), unless you are in a perfect reception area and intend to stay in one, then I do not recommend having this as an option. Instead I'd use an internet based radio app, something like TuneIn, via CarPlay/AA as this would be a more stable option (phone reception is still a factor here).
Some will show nice screenshots that show on the dash screen that you can see the "Doors Open" and "Lights On" indications, well to the best of my knowledge this is not available for the E89 (doors open used to be on the original Android 8.1 version but no longer).
Also as far as DAB is concerned (for those without DAB built-in to the head unit), unless you are in a perfect reception area and intend to stay in one, then I do not recommend having this as an option. Instead I'd use an internet based radio app, something like TuneIn, via CarPlay/AA as this would be a more stable option (phone reception is still a factor here).
Deepseaskateboard
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Another thought popped into my head…
Is it possible to fit an OEM screen (replacing the storage box)
Keeping the none iDrive head unit and cobbling an MMI box into the mix, sending apple carplay to the screen, but relaying all the audio via the existing setup?
Is it possible to fit an OEM screen (replacing the storage box)
Keeping the none iDrive head unit and cobbling an MMI box into the mix, sending apple carplay to the screen, but relaying all the audio via the existing setup?
Deepseaskateboard said:
Anything is possible
The screen pops up and turns on via a canbus signal to the screen motor that is fed with a 12v supply, this I think would be the problem, because there is nothing to say to the screen that it's time to pop up. Well I'm sure someone could build a little circuit for this.
The other issue here though is the cost of a pop up screen, as they aren't normally cheap, average price was, last time I saw, around the £450+ mark, although they can be bought for less sometimes.
Theoretically though it "should" work, as the box transmits a video signal to the screen, so yes you'd then have CarPlay, and the sound would be fed via the AUX input.
AnubisZed said:Deepseaskateboard said:
Anything is possible
The screen pops up and turns on via a canbus signal to the screen motor that is fed with a 12v supply, this I think would be the problem, because there is nothing to say to the screen that it's time to pop up. Well I'm sure someone could build a little circuit for this.
The other issue here though is the cost of a pop up screen, as they aren't normally cheap, average price was, last time I saw, around the £450+ mark, although they can be bought for less sometimes.
Theoretically though it "should" work, as the box transmits a video signal to the screen, so yes you'd then have CarPlay, and the sound would be fed via the AUX input.
Had my i drive pop up screen changed on warranty a few months back - they are around £2500 new.............. WTFAnubisZed said:Deepseaskateboard said:
Anything is possible
The screen pops up and turns on via a canbus signal to the screen motor that is fed with a 12v supply, this I think would be the problem, because there is nothing to say to the screen that it's time to pop up. Well I'm sure someone could build a little circuit for this.
The other issue here though is the cost of a pop up screen, as they aren't normally cheap, average price was, last time I saw, around the £450+ mark, although they can be bought for less sometimes.
Theoretically though it "should" work, as the box transmits a video signal to the screen, so yes you'd then have CarPlay, and the sound would be fed via the AUX input.
AnubisZed said:
Have you seen these replacement Android screens which integrate with BMW iDrive? For those without iDrive they supply a controller, otherwise it uses the original.
Very interesting..... Not sure how these things hold up in sunshine, it's bloody hot here in summer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XE4qaIdENE&t=1s&ab_channel=IceboxautoLiverpool
https://www.iceboxauto.com/bmw-z4-e89-series-navi-android-carplay-oem-dash-display-bm100
And another here, video demos.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IlIB2aWuZlM&ab_channel=PEMPE-Commerce
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rA3vvLMZhw&ab_channel=PEMPE-Commerce
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B091CM9BT3?ref=myi_title_dp
I have one of these fitted to my Z4. (2012, CIC no iDrive)
I find the steering wheel change track buttons to be sluggish/non responsive. I first thought maybe the buttons on the wheel had let go, but using a normal CD tracks move forward and backwards instantly.
With the Android HU, some times does not register, then after 3-4 pushes, starts to move, and sometimes jumps two tracks. Also the Down Arrow is next track, and up arrow is back track (the reverse of the CD)
CAN protocol in factory menu is set to CIC.
Unit is running a Snapdragon 625, Android 10, running 3.5.3 version of the OTA update with the latest MCU available update
I find the steering wheel change track buttons to be sluggish/non responsive. I first thought maybe the buttons on the wheel had let go, but using a normal CD tracks move forward and backwards instantly.
With the Android HU, some times does not register, then after 3-4 pushes, starts to move, and sometimes jumps two tracks. Also the Down Arrow is next track, and up arrow is back track (the reverse of the CD)
CAN protocol in factory menu is set to CIC.
Unit is running a Snapdragon 625, Android 10, running 3.5.3 version of the OTA update with the latest MCU available update
I have just bought a 2012 E89 but doesnt have the I-drive. I called my local BMW garage to see if this could be bought and installed and they said no for my model. After seeing the great video i am now confused. So this would work on a non idrive car?. Do you know of any company that would supply and fit?. I am in Edinburgh so am i best calling Auto Electricians?. Many thanks.AnubisZed said:
phil
Deepseaskateboard
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PHILGZ4 said:
It will work on a none idrive car.
https://youtu.be/5JM3FTB7qYw
Check this video out. It’s a DIY install, doesn’t look too hard.
Any competent garage should be able to do the work.
Edit:
I re-read and saw you said BMW garage.
They won’t touch a job like this. Needs to be an indy or DIY.
Basically your local BMW garage doesn't know what they are talking about regarding this unit. The Z4 in the video is mine, it is a non-iDrive one and I did the whole installation without issue. The sellers quote for iDrive and non-iDrive Z4's, this is because if you have a non-iDrive then they include the aftermarket iDrive controller to operate it, which if you already have iDrive then you wouldn't need it. A BMW dealer wouldn't know this, so hence their response.PHILGZ4 said:
I've fitted quite a few of these since making the video and all, bar one, have been to non-iDrive Z4's.
I don't supply (there is a link in the video description) but I do fit, although I'm down in Grantham, Lincolnshire, so a bit of a drive for you :driving:
AnubisZed said:
Many thanks for this. After i sent the message i found all the info from previous post's. Yeah Peter Vardy Part's and another dealer were just NO. So the video and link you have posted are fantastic.
I would be bricking it doing it myself so think to make sure its done correct i would come to you and pay or find someone good in Edinburgh at a local indi auto electrician.
PHILGZ4 said:
I’d be sorting out a suitable date with Dave and be making it a few days trip