[theleg]

Has anyone got Android Auto through the MMI working on there G01/G02 mine is a 2019 model so pre idrive 7 ...

Bimmer tech list one and it shows as compatible with my model but via the vin checker it states its not.

I assume my head unit is the ID6 EVO i just cannot find anyone who has fitted one that's working

thanks in advance

[Ravenous666]

No Android Auto for iDrive 6.

iDrive 7 is mandatory for Android Auto.

[theleg]

it seems i have idrive 5 ?

[Ravenous666]

I'm sure you have iDrive 6.

[theleg]

Originally Posted by Ravenous666

No Android Auto for iDrive 6.

iDrive 7 is mandatory for Android Auto.

thats why i was looking at the MMI solution as its a retro fit box

[theleg]

Originally Posted by Ravenous666

I'm sure you have iDrive 6.

Thats what i thought but Bimmertech are saying the vin shows id5 ?? confused.com

[theleg]

Well i think bimmertech have it wrong as looking at this i have idrive 6 as in the bottom picture

[theleg]

so i am being told that i have id5 headunit with id6 interface ???

[John26830]

I was just told by dealership that I can't have Android Auto on my 2020 X3 M40i that has Idrive7 and also can't have Reomte update OTA either..

[theleg]

That's not great I thought all idrive 7 had the option

[theleg]

When I bought mine last year they told me it could have carplay and android would be in 2020 turns out it was a load of shit !!!!!

[Ravenous666]

Originally Posted by John26830

I was just told by dealership that I can't have Android Auto on my 2020 X3 M40i that has Idrive7 and also can't have Reomte update OTA either..

Wrong about Android Auto. But correct about RSU.

[jlin101]

Originally Posted by theleg

so i am being told that i have id5 headunit with id6 interface ???

That's correct; ID5 and ID6 have identical NBT EVO HU.

[freshxdough]

Originally Posted by John26830

I was just told by dealership that I can't have Android Auto on my 2020 X3 M40i that has Idrive7 and also can't have Reomte update OTA either..

The information about Android auto is incorrect. Android auto is compatible with ALL idrive 7 cars.

[Bang321]

Originally Posted by theleg

Has anyone got Android Auto through the MMI working on there G01/G02 mine is a 2019 model so pre idrive 7 ...

Bimmer tech list one and it shows as compatible with my model but via the vin checker it states its not.

I assume my head unit is the ID6 EVO i just cannot find anyone who has fitted one that's working

thanks in advance

Have you found an AA retrofit solution yet? I'm in the same boat as you. I've been looking for a solution for about a year now. I think issue is that our cars don't have an auxiliary audio input which the retrofit boxes need to pass audio to the headunit. From what I've read, the Bimmertech box is a rebranded Andream box with some custom firmware tweaks. I emailed them about my 2019 x3 and was told it wouldn't work which is disappointing. I do wonder though if he was they were referring to their old MMI box and not the MMI Prime unit.

There is another box I found that looks promising but it looks like they only sell in bulk. I've emailed them and am waiting to see if they would be willing to sell in lesser quantities. (https://www.icartizan.com/product/wi...c3-series.html)

Lastly, there is this Hifimax unit which replaces the entire screen, but I think you lose touch within idrive. They say its for a 2018 car, but I believe it should be no different than our 2019's (https://hifimaxnavi.com/products/and...or-bmw-x3-2018)

Looks like they may have also figured out the audio issue also (https://hifimaxnavi.com/blogs/news/b...b-wire-diagram). So far I haven't bit the bullet on any of these.

[TheFiX3r]

Any word on the C3 unit? Like you, I've been researching for a bit and came down to the same options you did. The C3 seems to have the most potential if their promo materials are true, but I can't seem to find a single Cartizan distributor in the US.

There is one more possibility, but it's actually an Android set top box, not Android Auto.

https://indiworkshop.com/shop/androi...id-settop-box/

It requires this interface box:

https://indiworkshop.com/shop/all-in...3-for-bmw-evo/

And here is the install in a 2019 G01:

https://indiworkshop.com/blog/simple...-installation/

[theleg]

Originally Posted by Bang321

Have you found an AA retrofit solution yet? I'm in the same boat as you. I've been looking for a solution for about a year now. I think issue is that our cars don't have an auxiliary audio input which the retrofit boxes need to pass audio to the headunit. From what I've read, the Bimmertech box is a rebranded Andream box with some custom firmware tweaks. I emailed them about my 2019 x3 and was told it wouldn't work which is disappointing. I do wonder though if he was they were referring to their old MMI box and not the MMI Prime unit.

There is another box I found that looks promising but it looks like they only sell in bulk. I've emailed them and am waiting to see if they would be willing to sell in lesser quantities. (https://www.icartizan.com/product/wi...c3-series.html)

Lastly, there is this Hifimax unit which replaces the entire screen, but I think you lose touch within idrive. They say its for a 2018 car, but I believe it should be no different than our 2019's (https://hifimaxnavi.com/products/and...or-bmw-x3-2018)

Looks like they may have also figured out the audio issue also (https://hifimaxnavi.com/blogs/news/b...b-wire-diagram). So far I haven't bit the bullet on any of these.

No still no joy . I did get am MMI that was for the evo system but it didn't like my large screen so no picture displayed. I am sure it wont be long now they do them for the evo system >

[TheFiX3r]

Found a dealer in California that has the Cartizan C3 and even got a look-see at the manual. But it looks like they solve the audio problem with the usual AUX to USB adapter.

Documentation even suggests a Bluetooth or FM transmitter as an option. Oof.

[supraken]

I too have been in the same boat looking for a plug in box solution. I held off for a while because all the ones I've seen has the resolutiom issue where it stretches in the 10" screen.

I did see the 'new' bimmertech unit which had new firmware that fixed this issue. I think the guys on on the F30 forums figured out a way to load the bimmertech updates onto the Andream unit.

Anyway, I bit the bullet and bought the Andream unit, going to see how it works out, and see if they have an update that could fix the resolution issue.

I suspect most of the units on the market are made by the same manufacturer but just branded differently. Not sure if Andream is the main manufacturer or not but they seem to have decent support is what I'm gathering.

[theleg]

Originally Posted by supraken

I too have been in the same boat looking for a plug in box solution. I held off for a while because all the ones I've seen has the resolutiom issue where it stretches in the 10" screen.

I did see the 'new' bimmertech unit which had new firmware that fixed this issue. I think the guys on on the F30 forums figured out a way to load the bimmertech updates onto the Andream unit.

Anyway, I bit the bullet and bought the Andream unit, going to see how it works out, and see if they have an update that could fix the resolution issue.

I suspect most of the units on the market are made by the same manufacturer but just branded differently. Not sure if Andream is the main manufacturer or not but they seem to have decent support is what I'm gathering.

Well keep us informed if it works as its doing my nut in not being bale to get one working . If the andream works great and is the flashing process easy then. I dont mind paying the Bimmertech Price if they had one that worked. they keep telling they are working on it

[mlanes01]

any updates? I'm close to pulling the trigger on an andream box, i just think they might be over-selling the "plug and play" part. I also think these boxes are almost identical with the only difference being who you buy it from and 4x4shop might be only slightly more reputable, and that might not be worth an extra 200 bucks (especially since they appear to have an older version without a wireless antenna for android auto. Also, These MMI boxes are really just RP type boards running custom linux kernels (like running kodi on a firestick) and all you are really paying for is the OEM cable connections. The Hifisense/inav etc head units are likely a better solution since you are getting a touchscreen interface for the same price as an MMI. However for some reason the 2019 G01 isn't an option for a head unit replacement. paying more than 250 for an MMI seems like robbery when a RP4 is 50 bucks and more powerful. If anyone can chime in on their Andream MMI experience I would love to hear about audio quality, install etc, otherwise I will post once I commit to buying one.

[theleg]

Well i have just purchased a new MMI that is supposed to work with id6 evo and the 10.252 touch screen . it will be here this week i hope so i may have an update then

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-Wirel...W/224331171862