Andream MMI Box - Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto

Estoril235 · 10-26-2020, 07:54 PM

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Can you clarify which unit you have, where did you see carlinkit has this function?

I have Andream rev B. This can not be flashed to the Carlinkit firmware. I've been trying to get Andream tech support to add the setting in the main menu. it gives you the option to adjust the level for Siri, phone calls and nav. Carlinkit already has it. Even my janky unichip CarPlay box had this option. in a proper OEM CarPlay integration such as bmw or Honda or whatever, you can change the volume of phone calls by using the volume control, and it will remember the relative level to that of the music. If you search some of my earlier posts in this thread, you'll see I referenced another post regarding the addition settings that Carlinkit has. at this point, I will most likely sell my Andream and buy the Carlinkit because this one setting is ruining an otherwise perfect solution. Andream asked me for a video of someone adjusting the levels on their carlinkit box. WTF?

I have the older version, so I should be able to use the carlinkit firmware, correct? I am hesitant to mix and match because it works pretty well otherwise.

Estoril235 · 10-26-2020, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Mo_far

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Originally Posted by lemonchicken

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reecio Estoril235

I haven't used AA but in carplay the fix is easy:
- go to settings in your favourite Nav App
- usually there's a section for navigation audio or voice
- set the volume to lowest

In Waze there's a slider volume control so unlimited adjustment

In Google maps you have three options:
Soft --> Normal --> Louder

Change these settings on your phone not in the carplay app

screenshots:

Thanks for the suggestion, but navigation level settings do nothing for phone call volume. In CarPlay, there is a way to adjust phone call levels relative to music levels. Carlinkit has this setting, Andream can't understand what I'm asking for.

No idea mate. I route the calls via cars BT and haven't had any issues with call volume. Believe it's still adjustable using the steering wheel as OEM.

If you try this and still see it out of sync with music volume try this:

Assuming you're connecting to car BT for phone only like me

1- disconnect from Andream and change your audio source to whatever other than AUX
2- make a call and adjust the volume on BT to your liking
3- reconnect to Andream and AUX and test the call and music volumes again

I haven't tried this but the logic should work

How to you use oem bluetooth? When I tried that and had CarPlay connected the audio was screwed up and the caller couldn't hear me. I had to disconnect oem bluetooth and use CarPlay for music and calls.

Mo_far · 10-26-2020, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Estoril235

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Originally Posted by Mo_far

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reecio Estoril235

I haven't used AA but in carplay the fix is easy:
- go to settings in your favourite Nav App
- usually there's a section for navigation audio or voice
- set the volume to lowest

In Waze there's a slider volume control so unlimited adjustment

In Google maps you have three options:
Soft --> Normal --> Louder

Change these settings on your phone not in the carplay app

screenshots:

Thanks for the suggestion, but navigation level settings do nothing for phone call volume. In CarPlay, there is a way to adjust phone call levels relative to music levels. Carlinkit has this setting, Andream can't understand what I'm asking for.

No idea mate. I route the calls via cars BT and haven't had any issues with call volume. Believe it's still adjustable using the steering wheel as OEM.

If you try this and still see it out of sync with music volume try this:

Assuming you're connecting to car BT for phone only like me

1- disconnect from Andream and change your audio source to whatever other than AUX
2- make a call and adjust the volume on BT to your liking
3- reconnect to Andream and AUX and test the call and music volumes again

I haven't tried this but the logic should work

How to you use oem bluetooth? When I tried that and had CarPlay connected the audio was screwed up and the caller couldn't hear me. I had to disconnect oem bluetooth and use CarPlay for music and calls.

In iDrive BT make sure your phone is connected for phone calls only (no music or data)

In Andream settings there's an option for calls to go through OEM check that too (don't remember what the option is called exactly but it's obvious). Let me know if you can't find it and I'll take a picture this evening after work

Estoril235 · 10-26-2020, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Mo_far

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Originally Posted by Estoril235

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Originally Posted by Mo_far

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Originally Posted by lemonchicken

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Originally Posted by Mo_far

reecio Estoril235

I haven't used AA but in carplay the fix is easy:
- go to settings in your favourite Nav App
- usually there's a section for navigation audio or voice
- set the volume to lowest

In Waze there's a slider volume control so unlimited adjustment

In Google maps you have three options:
Soft --> Normal --> Louder

Change these settings on your phone not in the carplay app

screenshots:

Thanks for the suggestion, but navigation level settings do nothing for phone call volume. In CarPlay, there is a way to adjust phone call levels relative to music levels. Carlinkit has this setting, Andream can't understand what I'm asking for.

No idea mate. I route the calls via cars BT and haven't had any issues with call volume. Believe it's still adjustable using the steering wheel as OEM.

If you try this and still see it out of sync with music volume try this:

Assuming you're connecting to car BT for phone only like me

1- disconnect from Andream and change your audio source to whatever other than AUX
2- make a call and adjust the volume on BT to your liking
3- reconnect to Andream and AUX and test the call and music volumes again

I haven't tried this but the logic should work

How to you use oem bluetooth? When I tried that and had CarPlay connected the audio was screwed up and the caller couldn't hear me. I had to disconnect oem bluetooth and use CarPlay for music and calls.

In iDrive BT make sure your phone is connected for phone calls only (no music or data)

In Andream settings there's an option for calls to go through OEM check that too (don't remember what the option is called exactly but it's obvious). Let me know if you can't find it and I'll take a picture this evening after work

Thanks, do you know what version you're on? Mine works pretty well so I haven't updated it since earlier this year.

Mo_far · 10-26-2020, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Estoril235

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Originally Posted by Mo_far

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Originally Posted by Estoril235

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Originally Posted by Mo_far

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Originally Posted by lemonchicken

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Originally Posted by Mo_far

reecio Estoril235

I haven't used AA but in carplay the fix is easy:
- go to settings in your favourite Nav App
- usually there's a section for navigation audio or voice
- set the volume to lowest

In Waze there's a slider volume control so unlimited adjustment

In Google maps you have three options:
Soft --> Normal --> Louder

Change these settings on your phone not in the carplay app

screenshots:

Thanks for the suggestion, but navigation level settings do nothing for phone call volume. In CarPlay, there is a way to adjust phone call levels relative to music levels. Carlinkit has this setting, Andream can't understand what I'm asking for.

No idea mate. I route the calls via cars BT and haven't had any issues with call volume. Believe it's still adjustable using the steering wheel as OEM.

If you try this and still see it out of sync with music volume try this:

Assuming you're connecting to car BT for phone only like me

1- disconnect from Andream and change your audio source to whatever other than AUX
2- make a call and adjust the volume on BT to your liking
3- reconnect to Andream and AUX and test the call and music volumes again

I haven't tried this but the logic should work

How to you use oem bluetooth? When I tried that and had CarPlay connected the audio was screwed up and the caller couldn't hear me. I had to disconnect oem bluetooth and use CarPlay for music and calls.

In iDrive BT make sure your phone is connected for phone calls only (no music or data)

In Andream settings there's an option for calls to go through OEM check that too (don't remember what the option is called exactly but it's obvious). Let me know if you can't find it and I'll take a picture this evening after work

Thanks, do you know what version you're on? Mine works pretty well so I haven't updated it since earlier this year.

I have the B unit with the latest firmware. MCU is the original it cam with.
Purchased in August thou so may be newer than yours

Estoril235 · 10-26-2020, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Mo_far

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Originally Posted by Estoril235

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Originally Posted by Mo_far

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Originally Posted by Estoril235

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Originally Posted by Mo_far

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Originally Posted by lemonchicken

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Originally Posted by Mo_far

reecio Estoril235

I haven't used AA but in carplay the fix is easy:
- go to settings in your favourite Nav App
- usually there's a section for navigation audio or voice
- set the volume to lowest

In Waze there's a slider volume control so unlimited adjustment

In Google maps you have three options:
Soft --> Normal --> Louder

Change these settings on your phone not in the carplay app

screenshots:

Thanks for the suggestion, but navigation level settings do nothing for phone call volume. In CarPlay, there is a way to adjust phone call levels relative to music levels. Carlinkit has this setting, Andream can't understand what I'm asking for.

No idea mate. I route the calls via cars BT and haven't had any issues with call volume. Believe it's still adjustable using the steering wheel as OEM.

If you try this and still see it out of sync with music volume try this:

Assuming you're connecting to car BT for phone only like me

1- disconnect from Andream and change your audio source to whatever other than AUX
2- make a call and adjust the volume on BT to your liking
3- reconnect to Andream and AUX and test the call and music volumes again

I haven't tried this but the logic should work

How to you use oem bluetooth? When I tried that and had CarPlay connected the audio was screwed up and the caller couldn't hear me. I had to disconnect oem bluetooth and use CarPlay for music and calls.

In iDrive BT make sure your phone is connected for phone calls only (no music or data)

In Andream settings there's an option for calls to go through OEM check that too (don't remember what the option is called exactly but it's obvious). Let me know if you can't find it and I'll take a picture this evening after work

Thanks, do you know what version you're on? Mine works pretty well so I haven't updated it since earlier this year.

I have the B unit with the latest firmware. MCU is the original it cam with.
Purchased in August thou so may be newer than yours

Yes mine is the older A, guess I'll update it and see what happens. Thanks.

Matt118Sport · 10-27-2020, 07:59 AM

So I have a 2015 F80 M3, Widescreen NBT, Harman Kardon.
I have purchased Andream NBT02B.

I have downloaded
B_V1.0.4-2
But read that this is just an update and won't update all partitions, so should I flash B_V1.0.4 first??

Also, Do I need to flash the MCU with something? as it's not listed anywhere under the Andream B version.

Thanks for any help with this.

Kyokushin · 10-27-2020, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Matt118Sport

So I have a 2015 F80 M3, Widescreen NBT, Harman Kardon.
I have purchased Andream NBT02B.

I have downloaded
B_V1.0.4-2
But read that this is just an update and won't update all partitions, so should I flash B_V1.0.4 first??

Also, Do I need to flash the MCU with something? as it's not listed anywhere under the Andream B version.

Thanks for any help with this.

As far i know 1.0.4-2 is a delta, so try 1.0.4 at first then -2

Matt118Sport · 10-27-2020, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Kyokushin

As far i know 1.0.4-2 is a delta, so try 1.0.4 at first then -2

Thank you.
Do I need to flash any MCU then?
If so which one?

Cheers

floc · 10-27-2020, 12:35 PM

did someone tried this prodct for EVO unit?

https://it.aliexpress.com/item/10050...45753a5axntO3i

andream should be a guarantee...

MajorJump · 10-27-2020, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Jdlloyd

I recently installed an Andream MMI in my 2015 i3 along with a backup camera I purchased from aliexpress.com. I’m having two issues and wondering if anyone has experienced this and has a solution.

In the morning after the car has charged two things happen. First, the MMI does not like to connect to my phone via CarPlay. If I go to the Bluetooth setting on my phone and select the MMI it will pop up and start working. This could be a setting with my iPhone but not sure. The second issue is with the reverse camera. When I put the car in reverse and the camera will start flickering. The strange thing about both these issues is that they only happen after the car has changed overnight. When I get in my car to go home at the end of the workday the CarPlay connects right up and the camera works flawlessly.

Could this be an issue of the MMI taking time to come out of a sleep/standby mode in the morning? Any other ideas?

TIA

Camera:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3284...7ff34c4dKrSJqf

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Originally Posted by Jdlloyd

I recently installed an Andream MMI in my 2015 i3 along with a backup camera I purchased from aliexpress.com. I'm having two issues and wondering if anyone has experienced this and has a solution.

In the morning after the car has charged two things happen. First, the MMI does not like to connect to my phone via CarPlay. If I go to the Bluetooth setting on my phone and select the MMI it will pop up and start working. This could be a setting with my iPhone but not sure. The second issue is with the reverse camera. When I put the car in reverse and the camera will start flickering. The strange thing about both these issues is that they only happen after the car has changed overnight. When I get in my car to go home at the end of the workday the CarPlay connects right up and the camera works flawlessly.

Could this be an issue of the MMI taking time to come out of a sleep/standby mode in the morning? Any other ideas?

TIA

Camera:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/3284...7ff34c4dKrSJqf

I'm having the same problem (not connecting in the morning).

I don't *know* for sure, but my theory is that when I turn on the car my phone is still connected to my home WiFi, and so it doesn't automatically swap to the car wifi. Like you, mine works when I force a connection, which I normally do when I'm 50m or so from the house.

Annoying for sure!

Kyokushin · 10-27-2020, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Matt118Sport

Thank you.
Do I need to flash any MCU then?
If so which one?

Cheers

MCU not.

reecio · 10-28-2020, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Mo_far

reecio Estoril235

I haven't used AA but in carplay the fix is easy:
- go to settings in your favourite Nav App
- usually there's a section for navigation audio or voice
- set the volume to lowest

In Waze there's a slider volume control so unlimited adjustment

In Google maps you have three options:
Soft --> Normal --> Louder

Change these settings on your phone not in the carplay app

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Originally Posted by reecio

Thanks for this, I'll give it a shot and report back

Thanks I'll check out the levels after testing turning down in the app

I did some testing with this, it seems to have done the trick! The google maps are still a little loud (even though on softer setting) but its a huge improvement. I think I will end up switching to Waze as it has more control on the volume!

reecio · 10-28-2020, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by MajorJump

I'm having the same problem (not connecting in the morning).

I don't *know* for sure, but my theory is that when I turn on the car my phone is still connected to my home WiFi, and so it doesn't automatically swap to the car wifi. Like you, mine works when I force a connection, which I normally do when I'm 50m or so from the house.

Annoying for sure!

I actually had a similar problem, I raised to Andream and they suggested:
Clear all the connections for the MMI unit on your iphone, go to setting on the MMI box (not in car play) and click BT Reset.
Then do the first time setup.

This worked for me.

xenirox · 10-28-2020, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by BzsBimmer

Can you explain how specifically you connected in series and what unit did you have?

I have an older Bimmertech unit and I was able to see the front camera by pushing up on the iDrive knob. Would like to see if this is still doable. Currently I have to snap into reverse so it will cycle to the front camera. Annoying but trivial to not having wireless CarPlay lol.

Quadlock Reverse unit to the back of the CIC and after that the quadlock of the Andream Unit.

For the LVDS Cable: CIC to IN reverse unit, and OUT reverse unit to IN Andream, and OUT Andream to the screen.
I hope this helps!

BzsBimmer · 10-28-2020, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by xenirox

Quadlock Reverse unit to the back of the CIC and after that the quadlock of the Andream Unit.

For the LVDS Cable: CIC to IN reverse unit, and OUT reverse unit to IN Andream, and OUT Andream to the screen.
I hope this helps!

Interesting. I’ll give it a try... space is going to be an issue probably lol.
Thanks

xenirox · 10-28-2020, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by BzsBimmer

Interesting. I’ll give it a try... space is going to be an issue probably lol.
Thanks

Not Realy, i've installed the under the steering wheel

t0d · 10-29-2020, 03:12 AM

A few pages back I've complained of a bricked Andream unit post MCU upgrade. I ended up sending it back to the vendor and getting a replacement for a nominal fee to cover shipping costs. The replace unit appears different physically, eg the Wi-Fi connector is no longer mini BNC but similar to the video connectors but smaller. The unit also came with the latest software as can be seen in the screenshot below.
The new unit is allegedly a B and is much springier than my previous one. The connection to CarPlay is immediate unlike before where I'd have to force. All in all very pleased but would have preferred to have been sent a fresh unit in the first instance and avoided the extra expense and time wastage associated with the replacement. With that said I am now able to install the unit in under an hour even with an HK head unit so that's something to be proud of.

parmap · 10-29-2020, 06:36 AM

hello Guys

Looking to buy one of these units from china do you have to pay any import/custom taxes when the unit reaches the UK or is it better to purchase through CZ or Spain?
The price difference is around £50 so looking at saving some funds for a rear camera
Thanks Parma

bateman1234 · 10-29-2020, 07:57 AM

Does anyone know the exact charging output (AMPs) from the MMI's USB? Would it fast-charge my phone?

I'm curious if it's any higher that my BMW's USB port which is sooo sloooow...

t0d · 10-29-2020, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by parmap

hello Guys

Looking to buy one of these units from china do you have to pay any import/custom taxes when the unit reaches the UK or is it better to purchase through CZ or Spain?
The price difference is around £50 so looking at saving some funds for a rear camera
Thanks Parma

I believe they mark it as a gift / set the value below the threshold but there's always a risk you may be hit with import tax and VAT.

parmap · 10-29-2020, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by t0d

I believe they mark it as a gift / set the value below the threshold but there's always a risk you may be hit with import tax and VAT.

Hello
Thanks for your reply. Its really a case of taking a chance I suppose. Hopefully the UK guys can comment on how many had to pay additional funds to her Majesty !

Regards Parma

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Matt118Sport Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: M3 (F80) Join Date: May 2016 Location: Cardiff iTrader: (0)	Quick confirmation on what I need to flash So I have a 2015 F80 M3, Widescreen NBT, Harman Kardon. I have purchased Andream NBT02B. I have downloaded B_V1.0.4-2 But read that this is just an update and won't update all partitions, so should I flash B_V1.0.4 first?? Also, Do I need to flash the MCU with something? as it's not listed anywhere under the Andream B version. Thanks for any help with this.
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t0d New Member 5 Rep 15 Posts Drives: F30 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: London iTrader: (0)	A few pages back I've complained of a bricked Andream unit post MCU upgrade. I ended up sending it back to the vendor and getting a replacement for a nominal fee to cover shipping costs. The replace unit appears different physically, eg the Wi-Fi connector is no longer mini BNC but similar to the video connectors but smaller. The unit also came with the latest software as can be seen in the screenshot below. The new unit is allegedly a B and is much springier than my previous one. The connection to CarPlay is immediate unlike before where I'd have to force. All in all very pleased but would have preferred to have been sent a fresh unit in the first instance and avoided the extra expense and time wastage associated with the replacement. With that said I am now able to install the unit in under an hour even with an HK head unit so that's something to be proud of. Attached Images
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parmap New Member 2 Rep 28 Posts Drives: BMW 320D GT Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: TWICKENHAM iTrader: (0)	hello Guys Looking to buy one of these units from china do you have to pay any import/custom taxes when the unit reaches the UK or is it better to purchase through CZ or Spain? The price difference is around £50 so looking at saving some funds for a rear camera Thanks Parma
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bateman1234 New Member 3 Rep 14 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Dundee iTrader: (0)	USB charging output? Does anyone know the exact charging output (AMPs) from the MMI's USB? Would it fast-charge my phone? I'm curious if it's any higher that my BMW's USB port which is sooo sloooow...
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