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

ahmerbaloch · 10-12-2018, 12:50 AM

Hi Wibbles. Id also like to know how much it would cost to get the apple CarPlay in my car. I have a 66 reg 640. Please let me know. Thank you

euphemus · 10-15-2018, 12:57 PM

Hi. I have a 2016 435i with a build date of 2016-05-25. As far as I can tell, I have the NBT Evo system (version details shows NBTevo_E16202A). The system doesn't display the tiled menu, just the older text version (although I about to try to code in the the version 6 shortly). I receive OTA nav map updates, so I assume I have the Evo version.

I can source and install the wi-fi antenna locally, but from what I read here, I just need the FSC coding to retrofit/activate CarPlay. Am I understanding this correctly? I guess I don't completely understand how a 2016 can be made CarPlay compatible when the 'Apple compatible hardware' wasn't introduced until the 2017 cars. I will be very happy if it can be activated in my car though

I guess I am looking to hear from anyone who has successfully done the activation on a 2016 with the similar v5 system, and maybe someone could help me out via PM with an introduction on where to purchase the required FSC.

Thanks guys.

Simon89 · 10-16-2018, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wibbles

you just need pro nav - option 609

Looks like I won't be having it, I've business nav.

kitster · 10-16-2018, 11:56 AM

Hi,

Can someone PM with a price for CarPlay FSC?

I don't have the car yet but will have iDrive 6 and Tech pack (WiFi Prep).

Thanks.

MarioIL · 10-18-2018, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kitster

Hi,

Can someone PM with a price for CarPlay FSC?

I don't have the car yet but will have iDrive 6 and Tech pack (WiFi Prep).

Thanks.

I have them for 120 for an extra 30 I can enable VIM and screen mirroring from Android.

Clear_Blue22 · 10-20-2018, 09:20 PM

Sorry if this has been covered elsewhere, but I promise I looked for the better part of the last couple days.. I understand the requirements for the carplay. I meet all of them except having NAV. I believe I have entry_evo? I think I have NBT EVO due to the tiles and ID5. When I bought the car I planned to do like my wifes car and just code in apple car play and use my phone for navigation. For the life of me, I cannot find even a bad explanation as to why I need to have NAV to have carplay..seems kind of redundant... I have enhanced bluetooth and WiFi. VIN is VB98560. What would I need to do in order to get carplay working in my car? Is there an alternative solution aside from the bimmertech retrofit to getting screen mirroring or carplay that won't cost as much as having just purchased the NAV package in the first place? Thanks!

kitster · 10-22-2018, 03:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Clear_Blue22

Sorry if this has been covered elsewhere, but I promise I looked for the better part of the last couple days.. I understand the requirements for the carplay. I meet all of them except having NAV. I believe I have entry_evo? I think I have NBT EVO due to the tiles and ID5. When I bought the car I planned to do like my wifes car and just code in apple car play and use my phone for navigation. For the life of me, I cannot find even a bad explanation as to why I need to have NAV to have carplay..seems kind of redundant... I have enhanced bluetooth and WiFi. VIN is VB98560. What would I need to do in order to get carplay working in my car? Is there an alternative solution aside from the bimmertech retrofit to getting screen mirroring or carplay that won't cost as much as having just purchased the NAV package in the first place? Thanks!

I believe you need the ProNav (Option 609), due the extra hardware/memory etc.

Noelja93 · 10-26-2018, 06:58 PM

Hi Everyone,

I'm looking to have carplay coded but I have no idea what needs to be done or who to contact to have it done, I have a 2016 420D gran coupe with Pro Nav manufactured June 2016. I've tried to get carplay from bmw connected store but its not available, It doesn't have the tiled view so I'm guessing its ID5.

Can anyone help me please ?

LesAshmore · 10-27-2018, 02:54 AM

Hi Everyone, Old Beemer user and ex coder (Small time) just back into owning a Beemer as left them and went to Fleet car.
I have just purchased a 2014 F31 which is of decent spec with the exception of the Nav & Screen, It has Business Plus with bluetooth + Audio, I would dearly love to get info about what can be done with an upgrade to it if anyone can tell me?
I don't have the car yet but get it week commencing 5th November.
Thanks Guys

richatha · 11-07-2018, 06:03 AM

So after 8 pages i'm still none the wiser.

I have a 2018 F31 340i with pro nav and from what i've read online enhanced bluetooth. First few questions

Is there any checks I can make within Idrive 6 to see if i have the right equipment behind the units to simply just code Apple Car play?
If there isn't anything there then are there multiple options i could choose to go down in regards to retrofitting it, are there multiple suppliers
Once I have all the kit installed is it simply a matter of speaking to someone in this thread privately to get the codes for it and then putting it on a USB?

Sorry for the noob questions but it not clear enough through the pages to figure out.

R99 · 11-07-2018, 06:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richatha

So after 8 pages i'm still none the wiser.

I have a 2018 F31 340i with pro nav and from what i've read online enhanced bluetooth. First few questions

Is there any checks I can make within Idrive 6 to see if i have the right equipment behind the units to simply just code Apple Car play?
If there isn't anything there then are there multiple options i could choose to go down in regards to retrofitting it, are there multiple suppliers
Once I have all the kit installed is it simply a matter of speaking to someone in this thread privately to get the codes for it and then putting it on a USB?

Sorry for the noob questions but it not clear enough through the pages to figure out.

If you have a 2018 car with pro nav, then you will have ID6.

Send Wibbles a PM and he will get you sorted!

richatha · 11-07-2018, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R99

Quote:

Originally Posted by richatha

So after 8 pages i'm still none the wiser.

I have a 2018 F31 340i with pro nav and from what i've read online enhanced bluetooth. First few questions

Is there any checks I can make within Idrive 6 to see if i have the right equipment behind the units to simply just code Apple Car play?
If there isn't anything there then are there multiple options i could choose to go down in regards to retrofitting it, are there multiple suppliers
Once I have all the kit installed is it simply a matter of speaking to someone in this thread privately to get the codes for it and then putting it on a USB?

Sorry for the noob questions but it not clear enough through the pages to figure out.

If you have a 2018 car with pro nav, then you will have ID6.

Send Wibbles a PM and he will get you sorted!

Thanks if I have ID6 does this mean then everything is set up and I just need the codes?

R99 · 11-07-2018, 06:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richatha

Thanks if I have ID6 does this mean then everything is set up and I just need the codes?

You *may* need a WIFI antenna depending on spec, but Craig will be able to confirm I'd imagine!

I'm no expert!

Mrklaw · 11-07-2018, 06:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R99

You *may* need a WIFI antenna depending on spec, but Craig will be able to confirm I'd imagine!

I'm no expert!

its confusing as the BMW website for connected drive, under 'carplay prep' says you just need prof nav.

If they had a free/£1 demo I'd give it a go for a month, but £235 is a lot if you don't know you'll even like it

R99 · 11-07-2018, 06:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mrklaw

its confusing as the BMW website for connected drive, under 'carplay prep' says you just need prof nav.

If they had a free/£1 demo I'd give it a go for a month, but £235 is a lot if you don't know you'll even like it

The codes are less than £100 now, so its not too much of an outlay.

For me personally its my default setting now with regards to connectivity. Also find the satellite maps via Google is a great addition!

Wibbles · 11-07-2018, 06:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Noelja93

Hi Everyone,

I'm looking to have carplay coded but I have no idea what needs to be done or who to contact to have it done, I have a 2016 420D gran coupe with Pro Nav manufactured June 2016. I've tried to get carplay from bmw connected store but its not available, It doesn't have the tiled view so I'm guessing its ID5.

Can anyone help me please ?

You're out of luck I'm afraid, you would need a new headunit.

Mattyn1 · 11-10-2018, 08:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wibbles

You're out of luck I'm afraid, you would need a new headunit.

I think this might apply to me too - I have a Jan 16 (LCI) F31 with Pro Nav - I don't think it has EBT.

Can I get Apple Car Play installed?

Also, how do I know what version of ID I have (ID4? ID5?)

Many thanks

Matt

Wibbles · 11-10-2018, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mattyn1

Quote:

Originally Posted by wibbles

You're out of luck I'm afraid, you would need a new headunit.

I think this might apply to me too - I have a Jan 16 (LCI) F31 with Pro Nav - I don't think it has EBT.

Can I get Apple Car Play installed?

Also, how do I know what version of ID I have (ID4? ID5?)

Many thanks

Matt

Jan 16 is ID4, sorry

Mattyn1 · 11-10-2018, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wibbles

Jan 16 is ID4, sorry

Thanks Wibbles.

I assume that cannot be upgraded without spending huge cash?

Wibbles · 11-10-2018, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mattyn1

Quote:

Originally Posted by wibbles

Jan 16 is ID4, sorry

Thanks Wibbles.

I assume that cannot be upgraded without spending huge cash?

new headunit and screen required

Mrklaw · 11-10-2018, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by R99

The codes are less than £100 now, so its not too much of an outlay.

For me personally its my default setting now with regards to connectivity. Also find the satellite maps via Google is a great addition!

Might be worth a try. Just not sure how it integrates with I drive - would like turn info on the digital dash which is probably limited to I drive nav. But pocket casts/ tune in would be good to have direct access to

kitster · 11-11-2018, 04:07 PM

Brought this off eBay from this user "jbbmretrofitsuk", got the file same day. Worked fine. He's asking for £50, I offered £40 and was accepted.

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ahmerbaloch Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: 640D M sport Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Apple CarPlay retrofit Hi Wibbles. Id also like to know how much it would cost to get the apple CarPlay in my car. I have a 66 reg 640. Please let me know. Thank you
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euphemus New Member 2 Rep 6 Posts Drives: F32 M Performance Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Hi. I have a 2016 435i with a build date of 2016-05-25. As far as I can tell, I have the NBT Evo system (version details shows NBTevo_E16202A). The system doesn't display the tiled menu, just the older text version (although I about to try to code in the the version 6 shortly). I receive OTA nav map updates, so I assume I have the Evo version. I can source and install the wi-fi antenna locally, but from what I read here, I just need the FSC coding to retrofit/activate CarPlay. Am I understanding this correctly? I guess I don't completely understand how a 2016 can be made CarPlay compatible when the 'Apple compatible hardware' wasn't introduced until the 2017 cars. I will be very happy if it can be activated in my car though I guess I am looking to hear from anyone who has successfully done the activation on a 2016 with the similar v5 system, and maybe someone could help me out via PM with an introduction on where to purchase the required FSC. Thanks guys. Last edited by euphemus; 10-15-2018 at 01:10 PM..
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kitster Lieutenant Colonel 541 Rep 1,894 Posts Drives: G31 M Sport Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	Hi, Can someone PM with a price for CarPlay FSC? I don't have the car yet but will have iDrive 6 and Tech pack (WiFi Prep). Thanks.
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Clear_Blue22 Second Lieutenant 124 Rep 277 Posts Drives: 2018 230i MSport Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Alabama iTrader: (0) Garage List 2018 BMW 230i [0.00]	Sorry if this has been covered elsewhere, but I promise I looked for the better part of the last couple days.. I understand the requirements for the carplay. I meet all of them except having NAV. I believe I have entry_evo? I think I have NBT EVO due to the tiles and ID5. When I bought the car I planned to do like my wifes car and just code in apple car play and use my phone for navigation. For the life of me, I cannot find even a bad explanation as to why I need to have NAV to have carplay..seems kind of redundant... I have enhanced bluetooth and WiFi. VIN is VB98560. What would I need to do in order to get carplay working in my car? Is there an alternative solution aside from the bimmertech retrofit to getting screen mirroring or carplay that won't cost as much as having just purchased the NAV package in the first place? Thanks!
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Noelja93 Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: Bmw 420D Gran coupe M-sport Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Ireland iTrader: (0)	Hi Everyone, I'm looking to have carplay coded but I have no idea what needs to be done or who to contact to have it done, I have a 2016 420D gran coupe with Pro Nav manufactured June 2016. I've tried to get carplay from bmw connected store but its not available, It doesn't have the tiled view so I'm guessing its ID5. Can anyone help me please ? __________________ Regards Noel
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LesAshmore Private 3 Rep 50 Posts Drives: BMW 2012 X3 F25 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Derbyshire UK iTrader: (0)	Hi Everyone, Old Beemer user and ex coder (Small time) just back into owning a Beemer as left them and went to Fleet car. I have just purchased a 2014 F31 which is of decent spec with the exception of the Nav & Screen, It has Business Plus with bluetooth + Audio, I would dearly love to get info about what can be done with an upgrade to it if anyone can tell me? I don't have the car yet but get it week commencing 5th November. Thanks Guys __________________ Mine 2012 X3 F25 The Wifes 2007 325i Convertible Hard Top (electric roof) Full Package
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richatha Lieutenant 166 Rep 451 Posts Drives: 340i Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Leeds iTrader: (0)	So after 8 pages i'm still none the wiser. I have a 2018 F31 340i with pro nav and from what i've read online enhanced bluetooth. First few questions Is there any checks I can make within Idrive 6 to see if i have the right equipment behind the units to simply just code Apple Car play? If there isn't anything there then are there multiple options i could choose to go down in regards to retrofitting it, are there multiple suppliers Once I have all the kit installed is it simply a matter of speaking to someone in this thread privately to get the codes for it and then putting it on a USB? Sorry for the noob questions but it not clear enough through the pages to figure out.
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kitster Lieutenant Colonel 541 Rep 1,894 Posts Drives: G31 M Sport Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: London, UK iTrader: (0)	Brought this off eBay from this user "jbbmretrofitsuk", got the file same day. Worked fine. He's asking for £50, I offered £40 and was accepted.
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