[fchen0125]

Saw this upgrade from 2-Series post and finally bit the bullet to upgrade mine , 2015 F36 435.

Required

- F3x 8.8 Screen , Got it used from eBay
- T20-Torx ,

- OBDII Cable for F-Series
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

- E-SYS Software
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=631884

- Learn Coding yourself ( Youtube )

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First - make sure your system is compatible for this upgrade, easiest way is to look at your current iDrive display, if you have a solid red strip highlighting the select menu you are good to go , see here
http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showt...1253651&page=3


Process is pretty simple.

1) Remove Trim
2) Remove 2 T20 Screw holding the screen
3) Disconnect cable from old display to remove ( tight space, use flat head screw driver to pry up the connect )
4) Reverse the above process to install new 8.8" Screen
5) Code the car with below
Only have to code these two entries to read
HU_NBT > 3000 HMI > DISPLAY_SIZE_RESOLUTION = 8.8_1280x480
HU_NBT > 3001 EXBOX > DISPLAY_VARIANTE = breites_display




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[Soobahru]

Nice! Do you get Navi with it also?

[Strudle]

How hard is it to remove the trim? Is it snap on/off or are there screws behind the trim pieces?

[fchen0125]

Originally Posted by Soobahru

Nice! Do you get Navi with it also?

No, Didn't get the Navi, Its not worth it since I use my phone for Navi. This Mod only cost me $300.

[fchen0125]

Originally Posted by Strudle

How hard is it to remove the trim? Is it snap on/off or are there screws behind the trim pieces?

You just pull it off , trim removal tool will help

[John Casey]

Nice job. I agree, this is a good upgrade and relatively easy to do.

Careful buying an 8.8" screen as there is a difference between LCI and pre-LCI (both will work but pre-LCI on an LCI F30 will result in a blueish tint) - see more info here: http://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1257854

[mike@x-ph.com]

Nice!

[duercos]

I so wanna do this uograde myself, but a bit scared, that the image won't be full screen as I read somewhere else on this forum..

[fchen0125]

Originally Posted by duercos

I so wanna do this uograde myself, but a bit scared, that the image won't be full screen as I read somewhere else on this forum..

Mine is full screen with sharp resolution and all the split screen works and looks awesome !!

I also read the non-full screen post before, I think it was referring to if you have the older version (No EntryNav) and did a direct swap

[duercos]

Originally Posted by fchen0125

Mine is full screen with sharp resolution and all the split screen works and looks awesome !!

I also read the non-full screen post before, I think it was referring to if you have the older version (No EntryNav) and did a direct swap

so if I dont have a navigation in my car, that means my screen will be cut to 6.5 inch even with the bigger screen? I mean to say how to find out if mine has that entrynav?)

[fchen0125]

Originally Posted by duercos

so if I dont have a navigation in my car, that means my screen will be cut to 6.5 inch even with the bigger screen? I mean to say how to find out if mine has that entrynav?)

Easiest way to tell
http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showt...1253651&page=3
Look at nelsdvn post @ 05-19-2016, 09:55 PM

If you have red highlighted select background then YES, If you have red rectangular outline then NO

[owlsarepretty036]

Hello! Very interesting topic, thank you raised it
mythdhr

[bycomputer]

My car have display connector for one . But I bought the 8.8 screen from eBay have two connectors. What can I do? Thanks

[duercos]

Originally Posted by fchen0125

Easiest way to tell
http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showt...651&page=3
Look at nelsdvn post @ 05-19-2016, 09:55 PM

If you have red highlighted select background then YES, If you have red rectangular outline then NO

Originally Posted by fchen0125

Easiest way to tell
http://www.2addicts.com/forums/showt...651&page=3
Look at nelsdvn post @ 05-19-2016, 09:55 PM

If you have red highlighted select background then YES, If you have red rectangular outline then NO

Hi again) I am returning my car and need to swap the screens gain, would you know what coding needs to be done in order to connect the old 6.5 screen? Thanks

[Dallasguy1985]

I’m getting the new obd cable and want to code the
8.8” screen as it is blank right now. I already know
What to code but since I’m new to this I donno what menu option to choose from to code this using Esys. Sorry a newbie here. Thanks

[cjn]

Originally Posted by Dallasguy1985

I’m getting the new obd cable and want to code the
8.8” screen as it is blank right now. I already know
What to code but since I’m new to this I donno what menu option to choose from to code this using Esys. Sorry a newbie here. Thanks

If you're asking which items to change, the simple answer is below. If you don't know how to use E-Sys then you should not do anything before reading the wealth of information available.

Screen upgrade 6.5->8.8
HU_ENTRYNAV (or whatever head unit you have)
3000 DISPLAY_SIZE_RESOLUTION change 6.5_800x480 to 8.8_1280x480
3001 DISPLAY_VARIANTE change schmales_display to breites_display

That's all!

[Redchicken]

I’ve swapped out the screen on a 2017 F34 from 6.5” to 8.8” it’s ENTRYNAV2. The setting you would need to change is 3005 DISPLAY_PIP_CONFIG. CID DISPLAY set to 8.8 CID DISPLAY RESOLUTION 1240x480, DISPLAY VARIANTE=breites display. The other thing you need to change is the separate navigtion screen size otherwise it’s not in full screen. You can then use split screen which is fantastic. I will post some pictures shortly. The screen that you need is 6822626

[SniPro]

Anybody knows the BMW number (?) or name of 2 screws Torx-20 that hold the screen?
I released them and one disappeared inside of a car, so meanwhile I want to order the new one.

Thanks in advance,

[cjn]

Originally Posted by SniPro

Anybody knows the BMW number (?) or name of 2 screws Torx-20 that hold the screen?
I released them and one disappeared inside of a car, so meanwhile I want to order the new one.

Thanks in advance,

From realoem.com:
Oval-head screw with washer 07149185673
seems to fit just about every F-series

Push a rag into the gap BEFORE you start refitting!

[SniPro]

Originally Posted by cjn

From realoem.com:
Oval-head screw with washer 07149185673
seems to fit just about every F-series

Push a rag into the gap BEFORE you start refitting!

Thanks a lot, it is exactly what I was needed. Already ordered the replacement.
Also thanks for the hint with the rag!

[SniPro]

Hi again,
I already wrote in a different topic but maybe someone knows in this one.
I have BMW F30 LCI with ENTRYNAV head unit (w/o navigation), bought from eBay and installed 8.8 LCI display (9387453). Coded it with two mentioned previously by topic starter codings and nothing happens. The screen is still black. I'm almost sure that technically it is working since The display seems almost brand new, no scratches, clean and additionally before I bought it seller provided image that it indeed works (I know that this can be different display but nobody will sell broken and say that it is working).

[atzebmw]

Originally Posted by SniPro

Hi again,
I already wrote in a different topic but maybe someone knows in this one.
I have BMW F30 LCI with ENTRYNAV head unit (w/o navigation), bought from eBay and installed 8.8 LCI display (9387453). Coded it with two mentioned previously by topic starter codings and nothing happens. The screen is still black. I'm almost sure that technically it is working since The display seems almost brand new, no scratches, clean and additionally before I bought it seller provided image that it indeed works (I know that this can be different display but nobody will sell broken and say that it is working).

ENTRYNAV
The NAV is the hint for the Navigation.

Did you only change the display or the headunit too?