[jmv_driver]

Which brand and where can we buy the best Android units for nbt Evo id4+?

[jamesfoley]

Recently picked one of these up for my F21 running Ksw-Q-Userdebug_OS_v1.4.7 (4GB / 64GB / msm8953)

MCU version is 023052dGS-NBT-GTH-191127-B18

Unit works great, but just curious if there is a way to have it boot to a normal Android home screen rather than the BMW styled one? I'd much rather just have a grid of a few apps I frequently use. To be honest I only really use CarPlay so having it just boot to the AutoKit app would be useful.

Also, is there any documentation for the factory settings? I'd love to know what all the options are doing under the hood.

Finally, is there any real benefit keeping it up to date, or does the "if it ain't broke don't fix it" rule apply here?

[sohjo]

Hi!

My F30 is manufactured at 2017, hu is 65128705946 called "HEADUNIT BASIC MEDIA2". Its using idrive 6. Any ideas what connection i should choose for android display or is it even possible with this headunit?



BTW headunit is also missing wifi antenna port

[Svenson]

You need 6pin LVDS connector.

[zatelli]

Originally Posted by jmv_driver

Which brand and where can we buy the best Android units for nbt Evo id4+?

Try either navifly or Astrowind. Go for the 4 GB / 64 GB variant for a future proof, smooth user experience, snapdragon chip, 4G connectivity out of the box, and plenty of storage, otherwise, choose among the other variants the one that better suits your budget. I bought my HU from astrowind, and their customer service has been very responsive to all my requests, questions.

Originally Posted by sohjo

Hi!

My F30 is manufactured at 2017, hu is 65128705946 called "HEADUNIT BASIC MEDIA2". Its using idrive 6. Any ideas what connection i should choose for android display or is it even possible with this headunit?



BTW headunit is also missing wifi antenna port

yes, it's absolutely possible to connect an android HU to your current setup. Based on the manufacturing year & part number, you have the NBT EVO HU entry (no navigation, no enhanced bluetooth), so you'll want to order an Android EVO HU. It's plug and play, just make sure to let the seller know that it's an NBT EVO HU you have so he'll spare you having to configure the HU yourself.

[Alpina_Guy]

.....

I stand corrected.

still there

[bardakciii]

versions 1.5.0 and 1.5.7 have the same back camera problem(coming no signal). Sometimes it just works. have anyone the same problem?

[fredy3330]

Originally Posted by mbar64

versions 1.5.0 and 1.5.7 have the same back camera problem(coming no signal). Sometimes it just works. have anyone the same problem?

I have 1.5.0 and there is no problem with backup camera. Check for bad connection.

[Slepoipew]

Originally Posted by Kri

This can be changed by adding "audio.safemedia.bypass=true" to system/build.prop

Why did you write it so late ?!
I have been waiting for this decision for ages !!!!!!
THANK!!! THANK!!! THANK!!!

[Vexxus]

So i have just upgraded from android 9 to 10 and also 1.5, i now however experience very bad sound quality issues and the sound from the unit is really low. I also hear a very bad white noise when turning the volume louder.

Anyone have had similar problems with this?

[Kri]

Originally Posted by Slepoipew

Why did you write it so late ?!
I have been waiting for this decision for ages !!!!!!
THANK!!! THANK!!! THANK!!!

beause i only waited for you to be in trouble :
No one ever asked before to solve this issue, so i searched the information now as it occured to my device

Originally Posted by Vexxus

So i have just upgraded from android 9 to 10 and also 1.5, i now however experience very bad sound quality issues and the sound from the unit is really low. I also hear a very bad white noise when turning the volume louder.

Anyone have had similar problems with this?

You have set up sound correctly at Factory settings ?
Depening on settings the sound may be silent/louder.

Kri

[foo2002]

Originally Posted by jamesfoley

Recently picked one of these up for my F21 running Ksw-Q-Userdebug_OS_v1.4.7 (4GB / 64GB / msm8953)

MCU version is 023052dGS-NBT-GTH-191127-B18

Unit works great, but just curious if there is a way to have it boot to a normal Android home screen rather than the BMW styled one? I'd much rather just have a grid of a few apps I frequently use. To be honest I only really use CarPlay so having it just boot to the AutoKit app would be useful.

Also, is there any documentation for the factory settings? I'd love to know what all the options are doing under the hood.

Finally, is there any real benefit keeping it up to date, or does the "if it ain't broke don't fix it" rule apply here?

You can start in the android side every time:
Settings/factory/boot: always android side.

Put the Autokit app over all:
settings/andriod settings/apps &notifications/autokit/advanced/display over other apps (display on top)

[Vexxus]

Originally Posted by Kri

beause i only waited for you to be in trouble :
No one ever asked before to solve this issue, so i searched the information now as it occured to my device



You have set up sound correctly at Factory settings ?
Depening on settings the sound may be silent/louder.

Kri

What exact settings do you mean? In sound settings i have media and call set to 40.

[Kri]

Originally Posted by Vexxus

What exact settings do you mean? In sound settings i have media and call set to 40.

Volume set to 40 is the reason for your bad quality, android HU`S already do have a very high volume Aux output.

Set it lower below 30, better to about 20-25.

In return set the AUX Volume of your OEM Headunit higher.

Kri

[sstyle]

Originally Posted by sohjo

Hi!

My F30 is manufactured at 2017, hu is 65128705946 called "HEADUNIT BASIC MEDIA2". Its using idrive 6. Any ideas what connection i should choose for android display or is it even possible with this headunit?
BTW headunit is also missing wifi antenna port

you have to buy unit for nbt EVO!

[RedErik]

After doing some test with a new batch of microphones, I think I found satisfying middle ground between OEM mic and crappy one built into the Android unit. First batch was a disappointment... I opted for 2V 2.2K Ohm, omindirection, unidirectional and noise cancelling microphones - all of them were too quiet, barely audible so I decided to get a new batch, this time I opted for 1.5V 680 Ohm and 2.2K Ohm versions.




Here are the results:

The worst out of these was AOM6738LR omnidirectional 1.5 2.2K Ohm which sounded like the stock Android mic. When car was stationary, it was bearable but as soon as I started picking up some speed, it was just white noise.

Third place ANM5254LR noise cancelling 1.5V 680 Ohm mic. Sound quality was good but it was barely audible so I wouldn't recommend that.

Second place is POM3546LR omnidirectional 1.5V 2.2K Ohm mic. Just slightly lower volume than the best mic in this batch and this one is favouring high tones little bit too much for my liking.

First place goes to AUM5047LR unidirectional 1.5V 680 Ohm mic. It was loud enough to have a conversation, noise levels were minimal - both from stereo and wind noise at high speed.



This is my Android's PCB layout for mic amplification components where the original mic connections were soldered. If yours is similar you should have the same results as I did.

[Vexxus]

Originally Posted by Kri

Volume set to 40 is the reason for your bad quality, android HU`S already do have a very high volume Aux output.

Set it lower below 30, better to about 20-25.

In return set the AUX Volume of your OEM Headunit higher.

Kri

Thank you! This actually does help with the Quality. However when it turn the music loud and it pauses in between songs, there is a substantial amount of static grain / noise, any idea on this?

[Gidimba]

I am using the OEM Bluetooth for phone calls and would like to use the Android BT for all the rest but not HFP.
currently i couldnt find how to disable the HFP profile on the device.
any ideas how I can do this?
I am using an iPhone and i could not do it from the smartphone so i thought maybe I will be able to disable from the Android device.

any idesa?

[kenza750]

Originally Posted by Gidimba

I am using the OEM Bluetooth for phone calls and would like to use the Android BT for all the rest but not HFP.
currently i couldnt find how to disable the HFP profile on the device.
any ideas how I can do this?
I am using an iPhone and i could not do it from the smartphone so i thought maybe I will be able to disable from the Android device.

any idesa?

Same here. I am using the OEM Bluetooth for phonecalls (which works excellent) but for streaming audio I have to use the Android because OEM does not support A2DP (E61).

Every time I take/make a phonecall my phone automatically picks up the Android connection. I have to manually switch to OEM. Very annoying

Isn't an app available on Android which define what Bluetooth connection should be used?

[Gidimba]

Exactly,
every call I need to manually change and this is annoying.

[RedErik]

Originally Posted by kenza750

Same here. I am using the OEM Bluetooth for phonecalls (which works excellent) but for streaming audio I have to use the Android because OEM does not support A2DP (E61).

What phone do you have? If you have an Android device you can go to the list of your Bluetooth connected devices, press cogwheel next to Android head unit (whatever you named it) to enter settings and disable phone calls.

For each device connected via Bluetooth you can select whether you want to allow phone calls, contact sharing and media streaming or not.

[kenza750]

Originally Posted by RedErik

What phone do you have?

I have an iPhone (XR). I can only select whether to sync my contacts with GOCSDK or not. I can not disable phonecalls on the phone-side.