[mr_lab_rat]

Hi guys, my brother asked me for help with buying a new car.
I just spent an hour trying to figure out the infotainment options and I'm ready to give up.
Can someone tell me if it's possible to get Android screen mirroring on the 2019 F34 and what options I need to pick?
Thanks

[rambleon84]

Some light reading:
https://www.bimmer-tech.net/blog/ite...ogle-assistant


BMW isnt really friendly towards us Android users

[mr_lab_rat]

Originally Posted by rambleon84

Some light reading:
https://www.bimmer-tech.net/blog/ite...ogle-assistant


BMW isnt really friendly towards us Android users

Thanks. Ugh, that really doesn't look good. Thanks.

[rambleon84]

Originally Posted by mr_lab_rat

Thanks. Ugh, that really doesn't look good. Thanks.

https://www.bimmer-tech.net/shop/bmw...-auto-mmi-plus

Just consider the buy in to be around what BMW might charge as an option. Its not terrible in the scheme of things and will be the best alternative. Still is annoying when other OEM's can integrate CarPlay and Android Auto without much fuss. This one is still missing wireless, so not perfect but seems to be decent otherwise

also look into JoyAuto and Unichip as alternatives


these seem promising too: https://f15.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1566062

[mr_lab_rat]

Yeah, it's cool to have aftermarket options but my brother is looking to lease a new car for 3 years, he's not gonna spend extra $600 or more on a car he won't be keeping.

Right now it looks like he should be able to get some functionality with screen mirroring and coding it to unlock video while driving. He really wants to use Waze.

[Gen13 F36]

Audi, Merc, and BMW will not join the android and CarPlay anytime soon

[rambleon84]

Originally Posted by Gen13 F36

Audi, Merc, and BMW will not join the android and CarPlay anytime soon

BMW will do the CarPlay but willcharge you a monthly fee for the pleasure:
https://www.cultofmac.com/640578/bmw...ay-annual-fee/

hopefully its something users can bypass with coding