[RedErik]

Originally Posted by Sanjayo1

Hi


Another post from me, while installing my android 11 device.
I have a 4 Series F36 with navigation and therefore GPS. I have purchased a GPS Splitter cable to connect the iDrive as well as the android. However, I'm having trouble identifying the GPS cable - please help, pictures attached.

Your GPS sygnal come from ATM via OABR connector. There is no direct connection between your HU and the GPS antenna.

[Sanjayo1]

Originally Posted by RedErik

Your GPS sygnal come from ATM via OABR connector. There is no direct connection between your HU and the GPS antenna.

Thanks RedErik, I had no idea it went via OABR. Looks like there's no easy way to splt the connection and use a Fakra splitter cable, so I'll be using the android GPS receiver then.

[Sanjayo1]

Hi


Installed android 11 screen, however getting no signal error when going to original idrive menu.

Things I have tried:

Reseated all connections.(including quad lock, LDVS, etc)

Cycled through all display options one by one on android (settings, factory settings, car display).

Cycled through can bus settings and left on the one most applicable to me.

Connected original bmw display (while all android wiring harness in place) and all working as expected. BMW screen working with idrive. Therefore issue seems to be with android unit

Any suggestions from anyone?

[moskito99]

Originally Posted by tj320dgt

As I said, why not just use Android Auto in USB mode, freeing your hotspot?

At least I will try this now. I will check for best position of USB cables (currently in glove compartment).

- I still need zlink, correct?
- How can I avoid zlink messing with my Hotspot? Just turn wireless connection off in Android Auto on my phone in AA settings?
- Any settings to do in either unit to discover my phone once it is hooked up? USB host mode is on.

As always thanks for any advice

[Doncee]

Hi all, re OTA updates, I updated one car from 1.8.9 straight to 2.0.9 without any issues. I also downgraded (I purchased a new for another car) from 2.1.7 straight to 2.0.9 without any issues. Again as many have said, whilst it worked for me it is at your risk.

[Doncee]

Regarding the new screen, I bought a 662, Android 11, 6g, 128g for a 2017 G30 5 series with NBT EVO 2 HU. Everything works ok except I cannot get any sound. I know the NBT EVO 2 HU does not have an AUX in and only USB. I have tried contacting the retailer but they are not the best . I have the Business Hi Fi (but still Harman Head unit) without any optical cables. Can anyone offer any advice?

[Doncee]

....before any say it i know this is the F30 forum but all the best Android screen brains are here

[Sanjayo1]

Originally Posted by Doncee

Regarding the new screen, I bought a 662, Android 11, 6g, 128g for a 2017 G30 5 series with NBT EVO 2 HU. Everything works ok except I cannot get any sound. I know the NBT EVO 2 HU does not have an AUX in and only USB. I have tried contacting the retailer but they are not the best . I have the Business Hi Fi (but still Harman Head unit) without any optical cables. Can anyone offer any advice?

If its anything like my 4 series, you still need to code 'Aux in' from Bimmercode. Once coded in and you can select it from the menu, you should be good


If still no sound, then worth cycling through the android factory settings menu, and I think its 'Aux' 'manual' and 'automatic' settings you may want to toggle and then test fully. One of those should make it work

[Doncee]

Hi Sanjayo thanks for this. I will try the 'AUX In' coding tonight. I have tried toggling the manual / automatic setting on the factory setting without any luck.

[Sanjayo1]

Originally Posted by Doncee

Hi Sanjayo thanks for this. I will try the 'AUX In' coding tonight. I have tried toggling the manual / automatic setting on the factory setting without any luck.

No worries mate. Yeah try it once you have coded Aux in and report back.
I think I used this from memory, but do your own research as to what needs coding

CDMM_AUX_HU -> AKTIV
CDMM_ANALOG_AUX -> AKTIV
CDMM_AUX_SIMPLE_1 -> AKTIV

Got the above from here
https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1813467

I did mine with Bimmercode. (You might need to go to advanced settings in Bimmercode to see the above)

Once you have 'Aux' as in input on the idrive, then select it. Then you can toggle 'manually and automatic' settings on android unit. I'm confident it should work for you once done

[Doncee]

Thanks Sanjayo, I will try this over the weekend and will report back. Many thanks for your help

[nobuno]

In the case of NBTEVO, analog AUX may not work with F3x. That's because the ISO coupler doesn't have AUX wiring. In that case, there is no other way but to use USB AUX.

[Doncee]

Hi Sanjayo, I was about to start the coding then read on Bimmercode instructions that all third party hardware should be disconnected before I code. Did you disconnect your screen before you coded it?

In fact anyone else using BimmerCode whilse the Android Screens was connected?

[Sanjayo1]

Originally Posted by Doncee

Hi Sanjayo, I was about to start the coding then read on Bimmercode instructions that all third party hardware should be disconnected before I code. Did you disconnect your screen before you coded it?

In fact anyone else using BimmerCode whilse the Android Screens was connected?

I coded mine before installing android screen. I don't think it should cause any issues as it's just a display. However, best let someone else confirm or disconnect the main purple / blue LDVS cable on the back of the android unit.

[BAD-F85]

Has anyone installed the new OTA 2.2.0 yet and if so, is it suffering the same symptons as 2.1.7?

[Kri]

Originally Posted by Aussie_550i

Has anyone installed the new OTA 2.2.0 yet and if so, is it suffering the same symptons as 2.1.7?

Controller issue is still the same, come volume issue with carplay seems to have been fixed.

Kri

[Doncee]

Hi has anyone else successfully code using Bimmercode whilst the A11 is connected?

[JimPastell]

Originally Posted by Doncee

Hi has anyone else successfully code using Bimmercode whilst the A11 is connected?

I coded AUX using E-Sys while the Android 11 unit was installed. No problem at all

[JimPastell]

I have the 8.8" A11 662 unit in my F20 and OEM screen was 6.5". Is there any way to make the Android unit accept the OEM signal if I code the car (using E-Sys) to send out 8.8" and 1280x480?. When I tried the signal got messed up on th Android screen. Maybe edit factory XML?

[RedErik]

Originally Posted by JimPastell

I have the 8.8" A11 662 unit in my F20 and OEM screen was 6.5". Is there any way to make the Android unit accept the OEM signal if I code the car (using E-Sys) to send out 8.8" and 1280x480?. When I tried the signal got messed up on th Android screen. Maybe edit factory XML?

You need to change screen settings in 'Factory Settings'... provide that your EntryNav can be coded to 8.8" in the first place.

[JimPastell]

Originally Posted by RedErik

You need to change screen settings in 'Factory Settings'... provide that your EntryNav can be coded to 8.8" in the first place.

Thank you RedErik!
I will try that.
//Jimmy

[BAD-F85]

Originally Posted by Doncee

Hi has anyone else successfully code using Bimmercode whilst the A11 is connected?

Yes, I have. But again... What I did doesn't mean you will have the same...