[f31shadow_lincs]

Hi everyone,

I wanted to share what I've found. There is *a lot* about upgrading screen on EntryNav but not so much when it comes to EntryNav2.

I decided to take a punt and buy an 8.8" screen from eBay and follow the same principles as the EntryNav in terms of Hardware:

- Remove boot/trunk lining to driver side (I'm F31 so there is no convenient panel)
- Disconnect the Battery Negative Terminal
- Tie a rage in the boot/trunk catch just in case some external factor causes it to close
- remove just the top part of the passenger side trim with a trim removal tool (the bit housing the 2 central air vents) - this is all a "snap in" part
- you can unplug the switches and set the trim aside, or leave it dangling.... I did the latter as there is only 2 screws to deal with.
- Undo the 2 T20 screws and lift out the screen - you may need to move the wire to give you some slack
- once lifted out, turn the screen around and remove the connector
- Place a cloth over your dash to protect your shiny new screen
- Lay the screen face down on the cloth and insert the connector.
- Pick up the screen, turn it around, and insert it into the retaining recesses
- re insert and tighten up the 2 T20 screws
- relocate the trim piece that you removed (insert the switch connectors if you removed them!)
- reconnect up the battery negative terminal
- replace the boot/trunk trim
- Insert your ObD2 connector and power on the car, but not the engine!

You will notice at this point that your new screen does not power on.

- Open up your app of choice and locate the HU_NBT_EVO section (I used BIMMERCODE so this was just Headunit > Expert Mode)
- change the following 3 parameters:
i) 3001 EXBOX > DISPLAY_VARIANTE = breites_display
ii) 3005 APIX_CID > CID_DISPLAY_SIZE = 8.8
iii) 3005 APIX_CID > CID_DISPLAY_RES = 1280x480

- Submit/commit the code change (in BimmerCode go back to HU_NBT_EVO screen where it lists the 3000 codes and tap code)
- wait for it to submit the changes and reboot the ECU.
- watch your new screen come to life in all its 8.8" glory
- Enjoy

The installation and coding is fairly simple, so I got from start to end in no time, and ended up only with a picture of the 6.5" screen before I started and the 8.8" screen after I had finished.

BEFORE - 6.5" Screen
[IMG]https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/at...8;d=1593791163[/IMG]

AFTER - 8.8" Screen
[IMG]https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/at...8;d=1593791166[/IMG]

Full install took about 20-25 minutes.

[SniPro]

Congratulations!
I know that NBT Evo and EntryNav2 are using Apix2 displays with lower voltage (~9v) while rest HU using Apix1 displays with higher voltage (~11v).
They are no interchangeable, so did you buy Evo 8.8 screen or Apix1 8.8 and cable with voltage transformator?

[f31shadow_lincs]

Originally Posted by SniPro

Congratulations!
I know that NBT Evo and EntryNav2 are using Apix2 displays with lower voltage (~9v) while rest HU using Apix1 displays with higher voltage (~11v).
They are no interchangeable, so did you buy Evo 8.8 screen or Apix1 8.8 and cable with voltage transformator?

The honest answer is that I don't actually know. I have a 2019 F31 so I bought an 8.8" screen from a 2019 vehicle.

Incidentally it was a touch model too, so I have also been able to code that in as well!

[SniPro]

Originally Posted by f31shadow_lincs

The honest answer is that I don't actually know. I have a 2019 F31 so I bought an 8.8" screen from a 2019 vehicle.

Incidentally it was a touch model too, so I have also been able to code that in as well!

I’ve seen somewhere that touch is not supported on Entrynav2, what you say is opposite. Good news!

[SniPro]

Originally Posted by f31shadow_lincs

The honest answer is that I don't actually know. I have a 2019 F31 so I bought an 8.8" screen from a 2019 vehicle.

Incidentally it was a touch model too, so I have also been able to code that in as well!

Do you know exact screen part number that you have bought? (8.8 with touch)
Thanks in advance,

[eno_qq]

Should be this one https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/par...&q=65508709339

I am looking for same solution , I have an Entrynav2 , F31, 7/2017