[Almaretto]

Originally Posted by pcmike

Is the coding you got easily applied via USB key? I have a 2019 M40i with every option... except full screen CarPlay. I wouldn’t mind obtaining such functionality, but only if it’s something I can do easily by plugging in a USB key or similar. I’m not interested in buying a cable and doing coding over the internet or anything like that. If you don’t mind sharing the details, I would appreciate it.

Check NBTevo software level on navigation version page. Look for NBTevo_#, where # is alphabet letter.

There is very small window where Fullscreen became supported before USB activation was no longer.

[SamS]

Originally Posted by Almaretto

Check NBTevo software level on navigation version page. Look for NBTevo_#, where # is alphabet letter.

There is very small window where Fullscreen became supported before USB activation was no longer.

I have NBTevo_R19144I

I suppose I'm not lucky enough to have USB activation available?

[shawnsheridan]

Originally Posted by SamS

I have NBTevo_R19144I

I suppose I'm not lucky enough to have USB activation available?

Correct. You must use ENET method.

[SamS]

Originally Posted by Yobyot

I'm usually in the camp that's upset with BMW for abandoning owners the day they drive off from the dealer. Every BMW I've owned has suffered that issue. I kinda expect it. This time, however, I'm not upset because I think the iDrive 6 split screen capability works better for me than full screen CarPlay would.

I think the same applies to me. I use my split screen to show "Map facing north" at 800ft. Very helpful for me when driving so I don't miss a street turn (not using Navigation).

[teaston]

@shawnsheridan do you know how to change Carplay to right hand drive?

[shawnsheridan]

Originally Posted by teaston

@shawnsheridan do you know how to change Carplay to right hand drive?

RHD Split Screen / Full Screen possible, but it is not codeable. Need commercial patch.

[teaston]

Originally Posted by shawnsheridan

RHD Split Screen / Full Screen possible, but it is not codeable. Need commercial patch.

Ok thanks, how would I go about doing that?

[shawnsheridan]

Originally Posted by teaston

Ok thanks, how would I go about doing that?

PM sent.

[pcmike]

Originally Posted by Almaretto

Check NBTevo software level on navigation version page. Look for NBTevo_#, where # is alphabet letter.

There is very small window where Fullscreen became supported before USB activation was no longer.

NBTevo_R19144I. Is USB possible?

[teaston]

Originally Posted by pcmike

NBTevo_R19144I. Is USB possible?

Nope, R onwards has to be enet method.

[pcmike]

Ya, so full screen CarPlay isn’t happening for me I guess. Not worth the hassle.

[shawnsheridan]

Originally Posted by pcmike

Ya, so full screen CarPlay isn’t happening for me I guess. Not worth the hassle.

Connecting an ENET Cable and PC is no more of a hassle than using a USB Drive. They are equally simple.

[pcmike]

Originally Posted by shawnsheridan

Connecting an ENET Cable and PC is no more of a hassle than using a USB Drive. They are equally simple.

I can’t tell you the last time I had a windows pc and I couldn’t even tell you the last time I turned on my laptop. Having to install windows on an old MacBook Air and then pay for a cable just to turn around and pay someone to remotely code something that should be updated directly from BMW, in my opinion, is a complete joke. Sorry if it sounds like I’m complaining, but I am. BMW needs to get their crap together. $70k car less than a year ago that can’t even be updated from the factory to do what it should have done originally is completely absurd.

I just hung up with BMW NA after lodging my second formal compliant since owning this current BMW. The $80/yr for the subscription is mine blowing. With that money they should be issuing an update!

[shawnsheridan]

Originally Posted by pcmike

I can’t tell you the last time I had a windows pc and I couldn’t even tell you the last time I turned on my laptop. Having to install windows on an old MacBook Air and then pay for a cable just to turn around and pay someone to remotely code something that should be updated directly from BMW in my opinion is a complete joke. Sorry if it sounds like I’m complaining, but I am. BMW needs to get their crap together. $70k car less than a year ago that can’t even be updated from the factory to do what it should have done originally is completely absurd.

Yeah, well if you don't have a Windows, PC, then it is a hassle.

As for BMW AG not including Full Screen functionality, that's a whole other issue...

[teaston]

Originally Posted by pcmike

I can’t tell you the last time I had a windows pc and I couldn’t even tell you the last time I turned on my laptop. Having to install windows on an old MacBook Air and then pay for a cable just to turn around and pay someone to remotely code something that should be updated directly from BMW, in my opinion, is a complete joke. Sorry if it sounds like I’m complaining, but I am. BMW needs to get their crap together. $70k car less than a year ago that can’t even be updated from the factory to do what it should have done originally is completely absurd.

Surely you have a family member or friend with a laptop you can borrow for 20 minutes?

It’s worth it, Carplay is awesome!

[pcmike]

To add insult to injury, I’m paying the $80/yr for a broken CarPlay implementation in my opinion! For that yearly subscription price they should be issuing updates.... the first of which should be to utilize the whole dang screen that I already have in my car!

[1swarley]

Looking to do the fullscreen. I have version:
NBTevo_M
Would usb upgrade work as I have only seen version N-P?
What site do you recommend?

[djrobx]

Originally Posted by pcmike

To add insult to injury, I’m paying the $80/yr for a broken CarPlay implementation in my opinion! For that yearly subscription price they should be issuing updates.... the first of which should be to utilize the whole dang screen that I already have in my car!

I agree 100%.

People are salty enough about having to pay ongoing fees for something that's just included on Kia. BMW totally blew a golden opportunity to justify the CarPlay service model. It should have been: As a BMW carplay subscriber, we are upgrading the software on your BMW to support the latest IOS 13 features! Instead we get crickets.

The capability is obviously already there since third party hacks are able to utilize it. They can't even be assed enough to flip a switch!

On the plus side, it made choosing between paying the fee to BMW or to a third party REALLY easy.

[mzdial]

Forewarning to everyone: My X3 (G01) went in for the backup camera update and with the update, it wiped out the coding/programming for full screen CarPlay and I'm assuming the lifetime activation.

I previously did the feature upgrade/activation over ENET, and it appears now to be blocked by the NBT head unit. I've reached out to the provider for a solution and it sounds like there isn't one yet.

[shawnsheridan]

Originally Posted by 1swarley

Looking to do the fullscreen. I have version:
NBTevo_M
Would usb upgrade work as I have only seen version N-P?
What site do you recommend?

PM sent.

[Crypto2k3]

Originally Posted by mzdial

Forewarning to everyone: My X3 (G01) went in for the backup camera update and with the update, it wiped out the coding/programming for full screen CarPlay and I'm assuming the lifetime activation.

I previously did the feature upgrade/activation over ENET, and it appears now to be blocked by the NBT head unit. I've reached out to the provider for a solution and it sounds like there isn't one yet.

Ugh, this isn't good. Please update if you find a solution.

[mzdial]

Originally Posted by Crypto2k3

Ugh, this isn't good. Please update if you find a solution.

Will do. Hope it's a small hurdle for the hackers to beat!