Andream MMI Box - Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto

mako2388 · 08-04-2020, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cossie1

NO

If you do that, your unit will no longer accept the newer updates.

Which means if Andream / Carlinkit / Bimmertech / Roadtop etc stop doing updates for the older boxes, your newer unit will also no longer get any updates.

So it's not advised to flash the custom firmware for the newer B units?

bowen159 · 08-04-2020, 11:35 AM

Hi,

Just wanted to what a great job you’ve done!
One thing I’ve noticed today after installing the custom firmware v2 to my Mini, the volume for the navigation is low. When I go to increase it when the Navigation is talking, it increases everything including the radio via the Tunein app. This then makes the radio too loud.

I’ve tried setting the volume to ‘Loud’ in Google Maps settings but is doesn’t appear to do anything.

Any ideas?

Glayham · 08-04-2020, 11:39 AM

This is a great thread. I've ended reading all the CarPlay stuff and gone and purchased and fitted a Road Top version of off Amazon. Very pleased!

Question: I've seen the firmware and MCU upgrades at the beginning of the thread. However none of them work for me.

I'ver used the RoadTop NBT versions below

v2.1.0.6.lt.b
MCU 20.06.02

I get the following message: no Gemini_pack_bin

Any ideas? thanks

chambo622 · 08-04-2020, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glayham

This is a great thread. I've ended reading all the CarPlay stuff and gone and purchased and fitted a Road Top version of off Amazon. Very pleased!

Question: I've seen the firmware and MCU upgrades at the beginning of the thread. However none of them work for me.

I'ver used the RoadTop NBT versions below

v2.1.0.6.lt.b
MCU 20.06.02

I get the following message: no Gemini_pack_bin

Any ideas? thanks

Try reformatting the flash drive again with FAT32. I had this issue and the file name error was a red herring, it picked up the update files fine after doing this.

i3BEV · 08-04-2020, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glayham

This is a great thread. I've ended reading all the CarPlay stuff and gone and purchased and fitted a Road Top version of off Amazon. Very pleased!

Question: I've seen the firmware and MCU upgrades at the beginning of the thread. However none of them work for me.

I'ver used the RoadTop NBT versions below

v2.1.0.6.lt.b
MCU 20.06.02

I get the following message: no Gemini_pack_bin

Any ideas? thanks

You have one of the newer "B" units like me. There's currently no compatible software.

mako2388 · 08-04-2020, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by i3BEV

You have one of the newer "B" units like me. There's currently no compatible software.

Awww boooo I really wanted that widescreen layout!

muniz_ri · 08-04-2020, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mako2388

Quote:

Originally Posted by i3BEV

You have one of the newer "B" units like me. There's currently no compatible software.

Awww boooo I really wanted that widescreen layout!

I thought that I read last week or so that Andream started adding AA wide-screen support on their new units. Is that not the case?

mako2388 · 08-04-2020, 12:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by muniz_ri

I thought that I read last week or so that Andream started adding AA wide-screen support on their new units. Is that not the case?

I don't have the widescreen layout that is shown on page 1. I have an 8.8 in screen. My version is B_V1.0.0, it's possible the B_V1.0.2 has this, but the update didn't work for me. Not sure why but haven't investigated much yet.

cossie1 · 08-04-2020, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mako2388

I don't have the widescreen layout that is shown on page 1. I have an 8.8 in screen. My version is B_V1.0.0, it's possible the B_V1.0.2 has this, but the update didn't work for me. Not sure why but haven't investigated much yet.

Yes the B_v1.0.2 has the widescreen in it, but no dpi fix.

Glayham · 08-04-2020, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by i3BEV

You have one of the newer "B" units like me. There's currently no compatible software.

Aww thanks for that saves me trying any further.

I have though managed to update the MCU to 20.06.02

MrSeabass · 08-04-2020, 12:55 PM

Hey, I'm close to pulling the trigger on one of these MMI add-ons, and I've read through the thread quite a bit, but I want to make sure I've got all the answers I need before making my decision. Vehicle is a 2013 X3 F25 35i, manufacture date 04/2012 with 103K miles, CIC system 8.8", rear and side mirror cameras. MMI device I plan on ordering is a RoadTop model from Amazon, AA usage only.

1. Will there be any issue with the top/overhead parking view, or the side mirror cameras regardless? All documentation I've seen so far only mention front and rear cameras, but nothing about side mirror cameras.

2. Is the additional(?) USB female cable required for install? Can the USB port inside the center console be used for any and all MMI USB connection/functionality? Likewise, am I going to need to run a 3.5mm cable to the aux port in the center console?

3. Do I need to be concerned about any 'widescreen' issues, based on my 8.8" screen size?

4. Is there any additional storage provided by the MMI unit/impacting the CIC storage space? I am researching swapping out the HDD for a possible SD-to-IDE adapter upgrade or similar in the future.

5. *Purely an opinion*, but is there any incentive to spend the extra money on a complete touchscreen replacement android auto upgrade vs just the MMI addition? Is the software/hardware/support for one type of upgrade more stable than the other?

That's all I can think of for now, thanks!

mako2388 · 08-04-2020, 01:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cossie1

Yes the B_v1.0.2 has the widescreen in it, but no dpi fix.

Was able to update the to 1.0.2 with a different USB drive and got the MCU updated too. Still don't have the widescreen though

cossie1 · 08-04-2020, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mako2388

Was able to update the to 1.0.2 with a different USB drive and got the MCU updated too. Still don't have the widescreen though

Sorry my mistake.

It was v2.1.0.8.multiusb.gpe.b that they fixed it in not the B version

xDHC · 08-04-2020, 01:35 PM

Tested over the course of 1 hour today, 100% calls go over idrive now and not mmi on latest custom firmware on AA. I even see call history in idrive.

Do note, i use latest bimmertech mcu.

cerij101 · 08-04-2020, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bowen159

Hi,

Just wanted to what a great job you’ve done!
One thing I’ve noticed today after installing the custom firmware v2 to my Mini, the volume for the navigation is low. When I go to increase it when the Navigation is talking, it increases everything including the radio via the Tunein app. This then makes the radio too loud.

I’ve tried setting the volume to ‘Loud’ in Google Maps settings but is doesn’t appear to do anything.

Any ideas?

Think I may hold off updating if that's the case

muniz_ri · 08-04-2020, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xDHC

Tested over the course of 1 hour today, 100% calls go over idrive now and not mmi on latest custom firmware on AA. I even see call history in idrive.

Do note, i use latest bimmertech mcu.

My experience has been the same. Everything works great. I also love being able to use the phone button on the steering wheel and also the auto launch feature and having AA ready to go when I get into my car.

jjra · 08-04-2020, 01:51 PM

Hi all,

Congratulation to people involved in the development of the new custom V2, wich is a fantastic job. It works fine, and now the auto day/night mode works again in AA, and of course, the new autostart AA feature is great.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mako2388

Was able to update the to 1.0.2 with a different USB drive and got the MCU updated too. Still don't have the widescreen though

mako2388 , I had issues with the new widescreen layout in a Samsung S8, I can't see it. The solution was the resolution of the phone screen, if it is set to 720 the old widescreen is shown, but if you select 1080 or more, the new widescreen layout appears. Check your phone resolution display if possible and try it.

mako2388 · 08-04-2020, 02:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cossie1

Sorry my mistake.

It was v2.1.0.8.multiusb.gpe.b that they fixed it in not the B version

Ah OK. I'm sure I'll get it eventually. I'm happy things are working, was having serious issues the first few days it was installed (cursor issues) but everything works now at least!

mako2388 · 08-04-2020, 02:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjra

Hi all,

Congratulation to people involved in the development of the new custom V2, wich is a fantastic job. It works fine, and now the auto day/night mode works again in AA, and of course, the new autostart AA feature is great.

mako2388 , I had issues with the new widescreen layout in a Samsung S8, I can't see it. The solution was the resolution of the phone screen, if it is set to 720 the old widescreen is shown, but if you select 1080 or more, the new widescreen layout appears. Check your phone resolution display if possible and try it.

Ah I will give that a shot. I have a oneplus 7 pro which has like a "smart" setting where it switches the res by what you are doing. I can set it to high and see if that changes anything. Thanks for the suggestion!

cerij101 · 08-04-2020, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mako2388

Ah I will give that a shot. I have a oneplus 7 pro which has like a "smart" setting where it switches the res by what you are doing. I can set it to high and see if that changes anything. Thanks for the suggestion!

Is the OP7 Pro wired or wireless AA?

corduroy · 08-04-2020, 03:46 PM

Wow, great work!

I can confirm that my phone calls don't go through the MMI. I'm using the Road Top (early) MMI for NBT with wireless AA. It will show that I'm on a phone call (as pictured) but it's not using bluetooth to control the call. BT doesn't show connected to the MMI.

edit: photos

Kyokushin · 08-04-2020, 04:07 PM

Can anyone play with Carplay and BT? Maybe there is also way to configure it with Apple to use BT for calls.

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bowen159 New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: Mini Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Redditch iTrader: (0)	Hi, Just wanted to what a great job you’ve done! One thing I’ve noticed today after installing the custom firmware v2 to my Mini, the volume for the navigation is low. When I go to increase it when the Navigation is talking, it increases everything including the radio via the Tunein app. This then makes the radio too loud. I’ve tried setting the volume to ‘Loud’ in Google Maps settings but is doesn’t appear to do anything. Any ideas?
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MrSeabass Private 19 Rep 57 Posts Drives: BMW X3 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	Hey, I'm close to pulling the trigger on one of these MMI add-ons, and I've read through the thread quite a bit, but I want to make sure I've got all the answers I need before making my decision. Vehicle is a 2013 X3 F25 35i, manufacture date 04/2012 with 103K miles, CIC system 8.8", rear and side mirror cameras. MMI device I plan on ordering is a RoadTop model from Amazon, AA usage only. 1. Will there be any issue with the top/overhead parking view, or the side mirror cameras regardless? All documentation I've seen so far only mention front and rear cameras, but nothing about side mirror cameras. 2. Is the additional(?) USB female cable required for install? Can the USB port inside the center console be used for any and all MMI USB connection/functionality? Likewise, am I going to need to run a 3.5mm cable to the aux port in the center console? 3. Do I need to be concerned about any 'widescreen' issues, based on my 8.8" screen size? 4. Is there any additional storage provided by the MMI unit/impacting the CIC storage space? I am researching swapping out the HDD for a possible SD-to-IDE adapter upgrade or similar in the future. 5. Purely an opinion, but is there any incentive to spend the extra money on a complete touchscreen replacement android auto upgrade vs just the MMI addition? Is the software/hardware/support for one type of upgrade more stable than the other? That's all I can think of for now, thanks!
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corduroy Second Lieutenant 110 Rep 247 Posts Drives: '16 X5 xDrive40e (F15) Join Date: Sep 2019 Location: MD iTrader: (0)	Wow, great work! I can confirm that my phone calls don't go through the MMI. I'm using the Road Top (early) MMI for NBT with wireless AA. It will show that I'm on a phone call (as pictured) but it's not using bluetooth to control the call. BT doesn't show connected to the MMI. edit: photos Last edited by corduroy; 08-04-2020 at 03:51 PM..
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Kyokushin Private First Class 49 Rep 128 Posts Drives: F32 428i, F32 420i Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Warsaw iTrader: (0)	Can anyone play with Carplay and BT? Maybe there is also way to configure it with Apple to use BT for calls.
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