Apple CarPlay Retrofit - Done! (Update:16/11/18...now also with full screen function)

Ian83w · 02-26-2018, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by R99

Works with NBT EVO ID5 or ID6

Do u remember if your WiFi antenna was burgundy and were it was placed behind the head unit thanks ian

R99 · 02-26-2018, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian83w

Do u remember if your WiFi antenna was burgundy and were it was placed behind the head unit thanks ian

@wibbles

Ian83w · 02-26-2018, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by R99

@wibbles

Yeah Craig I’ve spoken to him a few times over on babybmw he’s a top fella cheers shall have a word with him. Thanks Ian

R99 · 02-26-2018, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Ian83w

Yeah Craig I’ve spoken to him a few times over on babybmw he’s a top fella cheers shall have a word with him. Thanks Ian

I’ve told him to look at the thread!

Wibbles · 02-26-2018, 02:47 PM

The connector is a burgundy colour - "Wi-Fi" is actually stamped into the metal of the EVO unit under the connector.

Ian83w · 02-26-2018, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by wibbles

The connector is a burgundy colour - "Wi-Fi" is actually stamped into the metal of the EVO unit under the connector.

Sound cheers Craig were do u mount the antenna just in void behind the hu or is there a specific place if u don’t mind telling me that is thanks ian

Wibbles · 02-27-2018, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Ian83w

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Originally Posted by wibbles

The connector is a burgundy colour - "Wi-Fi" is actually stamped into the metal of the EVO unit under the connector.

Sound cheers Craig were do u mount the antenna just in void behind the hu or is there a specific place if u donÂ’t mind telling me that is thanks ian

usually I thread the antenna out into the passenger footwell then back up into the centre console near the idrive controller

Ian83w · 02-27-2018, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by wibbles

usually I thread the antenna out into the passenger footwell then back up into the centre console near the idrive controller

Ok thanks mate appreciate it 👍

simnew · 03-01-2018, 05:48 AM

If you specify CarPlay on a new car, does it have that antenna for the head unit added already ?

Originally I was going to add it to my car at a later date from the connected drive store but it sounds like there could be a risk that because I haven’t specified enhanced Bluetooth that I may not gets the antenna.

vp · 03-01-2018, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by simnew

If you specify CarPlay on a new car, does it have that antenna for the head unit added already ?

Originally I was going to add it to my car at a later date from the connected drive store but it sounds like there could be a risk that because I haven’t specified enhanced Bluetooth that I may not gets the antenna.

If you order without CarPlay then it will not have the antenna. Retrofit ends up being more expensive and a pain than ordering it with 6CP

Ian83w · 03-01-2018, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by vp

If you order without CarPlay then it will not have the antenna. Retrofit ends up being more expensive and a pain than ordering it with 6CP

I thought it wouldn’t work out more expensive as the antenna isn’t much and easy to install. Then just a matter of abit of coding and a fsc code required. if anything I thought it would be cheaper. Unless I’m missing something.

vp · 03-01-2018, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Ian83w

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Originally Posted by vp

If you order without CarPlay then it will not have the antenna. Retrofit ends up being more expensive and a pain than ordering it with 6CP

I thought it wouldnÂ’t work out more expensive as the antenna isnÂ’t much and easy to install. Then just a matter of abit of coding and a fsc code required. if anything I thought it would be cheaper. Unless IÂ’m missing something.

FSC codes cost as much as ordering it during build.

R99 · 03-01-2018, 11:25 AM

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Originally Posted by vp

FSC codes cost as much as ordering it during build.

FSC codes are around £100 via eBay. Antenna is under £20.

Then you need to pay for Coding.

Brobbo · 03-04-2018, 04:41 AM

So I’m going to get the codes from the guy on the bay. So before I load the custom FSC CODES is there a way of backing up my existing fsc pack?

DocBlackhawk · 03-31-2018, 10:32 PM

I was previously unable to purchase CarPlay. Picked it up from connected drive today when I noticed it had populated as an option (Bought car July 2017, Manufactured Sep 16). It runs horribly slow. Figure it might benefit from the antenna. Anyone else find it slow without the antenna or is this how CarPlay always behaves?

vorphlack · 04-01-2018, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Brobbo

So I’m going to get the codes from the guy on the bay. So before I load the custom FSC CODES is there a way of backing up my existing fsc pack?

Normally I create required FSC without touching existing codes from factory.

Wagstafari · 04-01-2018, 01:03 PM

Hi All,

Very keen on this too.

Can anyone confirm where ID6 software can be obtained? And if anyone has upgraded them selves?

Currently running ID5 in my 2017 F36 with NBT EVO.

Wanna enable Android screen mirroring but also car play for the wife's iPhone.

I know Simon from Bavarian is the man to go to locally, and I prob will, but just curious on the above regardless.

Cheers.

Wag

Wibbles · 04-03-2018, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by DocBlackhawk

I was previously unable to purchase CarPlay. Picked it up from connected drive today when I noticed it had populated as an option (Bought car July 2017, Manufactured Sep 16). It runs horribly slow. Figure it might benefit from the antenna. Anyone else find it slow without the antenna or is this how CarPlay always behaves?

Carplay will be laggy without the antenna.

DocBlackhawk · 04-05-2018, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by wibbles

Carplay will be laggy without the antenna.

Thanks. Got the cable in and it runs flawlessly.

wayneallwine · 04-08-2018, 03:32 AM

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Originally Posted by wibbles

usually I thread the antenna out into the passenger footwell then back up into the centre console near the idrive controller

Hi , I have just installed CarPlay retrofit on my F30 (ALPINE Headunit) .
I need WiFi antenna (Repair lead, WLAN cable aerial Part number: 61119372321) to make my CarPlay usable.
I am going to buy this genuine parts, and try to find someone to install on my F30.
I understand HeadUnit rear connector (#8) is for WiFi antenna. And it should be routed to the passenger footwell and goes back to head unit position?
I would need to understand it with some picture or drawings...
Would you help?

Wibbles · 04-08-2018, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by wayneallwine

Hi , I have just installed CarPlay retrofit on my F30 (ALPINE Headunit) .
I need WiFi antenna (Repair lead, WLAN cable aerial Part number: 61119372321) to make my CarPlay usable.
I am going to buy this genuine parts, and try to find someone to install on my F30.
I understand HeadUnit rear connector (#8) is for WiFi antenna. And it should be routed to the passenger footwell and goes back to head unit position?
I would need to understand it with some picture or drawings...
Would you help?

There is no need to route into the footwell, route it into the centre console under the idrive controller.

Wibbles · 04-08-2018, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Wagstafari

Hi All,

Very keen on this too.

Can anyone confirm where ID6 software can be obtained? And if anyone has upgraded them selves?

Currently running ID5 in my 2017 F36 with NBT EVO.

Wanna enable Android screen mirroring but also car play for the wife's iPhone.

I know Simon from Bavarian is the man to go to locally, and I prob will, but just curious on the above regardless.

Cheers.

Wag

ID6 is just a coding option, no doubt Simon/Vorphlack can tell you that.

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simnew First Lieutenant 107 Rep 312 Posts Drives: 2018 440i GranCoupe MSport Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: London iTrader: (0)	If you specify CarPlay on a new car, does it have that antenna for the head unit added already ? Originally I was going to add it to my car at a later date from the connected drive store but it sounds like there could be a risk that because I haven’t specified enhanced Bluetooth that I may not gets the antenna.
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Brobbo Second Lieutenant 70 Rep 272 Posts Drives: G20 320D Msport Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Essex, uk iTrader: (0)	So I’m going to get the codes from the guy on the bay. So before I load the custom FSC CODES is there a way of backing up my existing fsc pack?
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DocBlackhawk 3 Time Iraq and Afghanistan Vet 4 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 2017 340i xDrive Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Kansas iTrader: (0) Garage List 2017 BMW 340ix [0.00] 2013 Mercedes C300 [0.00]	I was previously unable to purchase CarPlay. Picked it up from connected drive today when I noticed it had populated as an option (Bought car July 2017, Manufactured Sep 16). It runs horribly slow. Figure it might benefit from the antenna. Anyone else find it slow without the antenna or is this how CarPlay always behaves?
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Wagstafari First Lieutenant 136 Rep 395 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW F30 335d Xdrive Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Portsmouth iTrader: (0)	Hi All, Very keen on this too. Can anyone confirm where ID6 software can be obtained? And if anyone has upgraded them selves? Currently running ID5 in my 2017 F36 with NBT EVO. Wanna enable Android screen mirroring but also car play for the wife's iPhone. I know Simon from Bavarian is the man to go to locally, and I prob will, but just curious on the above regardless. Cheers. Wag __________________ F36 440i GC with a lot of bling Sold - 2014 F30 335d xDrive M Sport / Alpine White / MPerformance Rear Spoiler / MPerformance Black Grills / Adaptive Suspension / M Sport Breaking / Reversing Camera / Folding Auto Dipping Mirrors / Sun Protection Glass / Adaptive Headlights / 19" M 442M Alloys / Pro Nav Media Package / Sunroof / Heated Memory Dakotas / High Gloss Interior Trim / High Gloss Shadowline / Xenons /
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