[grahamrb]

Originally Posted by theblues

How's beta testing going? Do you know of ETA?

I haven’t got a copy of the beta firmware yet

[rlmesq]

Originally Posted by grahamrb

It takes a real man to tell the whole world that he drives around playing disco music in his BMW!

I'm just giving you a hard time. Nile Rodgers is a f@#$ing genius.

[theblues]

Patrys@BimmerTech Do you happen to have an update for us?

[grahamrb]

Originally Posted by Patrys@BimmerTech

We’re still working on the software update and planning to start testing with beta testers around October 20. If everything goes well it will be released to everyone by end of the month.

Yay!! I’ll be eagerly watching my inbox.

[BMW DIY Guy]

If you are in the PacNW (Seattle area) and are interested in this MMI, please PM me ASAP for a one time one-off deal.

Thanks

[emulajavi]

Originally Posted by Patrys@BimmerTech

We’re still working on the software update and planning to start testing with beta testers around October 20. If everything goes well it will be released to everyone by end of the month.

Can this interface be used with NBT? (The non Evo I mean)

Are you planing to release an interface that allows Wireless CarPlay, like the official BMW one does? I think that would be perfect!

Thanks

[dvaz]

I am so ready to pull the trigger if they can make it work full screen, that 1/3 screen lost just looks.. bad.

Anyhow, my car came with the regular 6.5 small screen, I upgraded it to a 8.8 screen. It shouldn't matter right?

[theblues]

Originally Posted by dvaz

I am so ready to pull the trigger if they can make it work full screen, that 1/3 screen lost just looks.. bad.

Anyhow, my car came with the regular 6.5 small screen, I upgraded it to a 8.8 screen. It shouldn't matter right?

You can use their VIN verify tool to confirm.

https://www.bimmer-tech.net/compatib...ay-activation/


I would think it detects the resolution of the screen automatically.

[dvaz]

Originally Posted by theblues

You can use their VIN verify tool to confirm.

https://www.bimmer-tech.net/compatib...ay-activation/


I would think it detects the resolution of the screen automatically.

Yeah it says i would need the MMI (expected) as I am running the older HU_ENTRYNAV

Just waiting for them to implement full screen and its a go.

Is there a mic that needs to be installed, or it would piggy back off the stock car mic?

[theblues]

Originally Posted by dvaz

Yeah it says i would need the MMI (expected) as I am running the older HU_ENTRYNAV

Just waiting for them to implement full screen and its a go.

Is there a mic that needs to be installed, or it would piggy back off the stock car mic?

This is the one reason Bimmertech as well as Unique stand up against Unichip.

It uses the OEM microphone.

[dvaz]

Originally Posted by theblues

This is the one reason Bimmertech as well as Unique stand up against Unichip.

It uses the OEM microphone.

Also anyone here have this installed running Waze? I am wondering how easy / hard is it to use without touch screen controls, aka how do would you actually interact with touch buttons such as change / refresh route, report poo poo, etc.

[grahamrb]

I’m using Waze on it and it’s great. Between Waze, Apple and Google, the Waze interface is the easiest to work with. Reporting is simplified so you use the idrive controller to press the report button, it gives a shorter list of things to report from there on.

On the screen res question. There are 4 dip switches on the box, I’m pretty sure these set the screen res but I’d confirm the box will work with the aftermarket upgrade.

[dvaz]

Originally Posted by grahamrb

I’m using Waze on it and it’s great. Between Waze, Apple and Google, the Waze interface is the easiest to work with. Reporting is simplified so you use the idrive controller to press the report button, it gives a shorter list of things to report from there on.

On the screen res question. There are 4 dip switches on the box, I’m pretty sure these set the screen res but I’d confirm the box will work with the aftermarket upgrade.

Good to know, I use the routes button a lot during my trips, checking if there better routes along my long ass commute

Its not an aftermarket display btw, is just the bigger OEM display. Shouldn't be a issue i think i have seen videos using it.

[hawkgordon]

grahamrb,

I am not sure if you still need this info, but I just did exactly what you are asking and posted a few pictures in an imgur album.

Essentially I pried the console molding rime off, and removed 3 screws (one is underneath the sport mode buttons nearby the driver) to remove the entire console. There are three connections to the car that must be carefully removed.

Once removed, it is tricky but you can guide the wires behind the headunit, down and out of a hole nearby where the cigarette lighter rests. You need to be careful to not impede the cigarette lighter or the console will not rest in place. This seems trivial but it really comes down to how much slack you've given yourself - if it's a super tight reach you may consider a longer cable.

here's the imgur album below:

View post on imgur.com

[dvaz]

Patrys@BimmerTech

Any updates on the full screen implementation? I am itching to pull the trigger

[theblues]

October has come and gone. I need to order CarPlay soon.

Unichip is the only option so far to offer full display resolution.

[3FortyI]

Noob question but can you have CarPlay in a split screen view? Thanks

[obert]

Originally Posted by dvaz

Patrys@BimmerTech

Any updates on the full screen implementation? I am itching to pull the trigger

I just installed this not even a week ago and it’s stil not full screen

It would be nice if they could update to full for me.

[mrsimes]

Originally Posted by theblues

October has come and gone. I need to order CarPlay soon.

Unichip is the only option so far to offer full display resolution.

If it's full screen you want just order the Unichip. I don't understand why people are holding out for this hardware. Unichip is great and is available now!

[dvaz]

Originally Posted by mrsimes

If it's full screen you want just order the Unichip. I don't understand why people are holding out for this hardware. Unichip is great and is available now!

I mostly heard the support sucks /non existent if you run into any issues.

But yeah imma start looking into getting one.

[ronanz]

Originally Posted by dvaz

I mostly heard the support sucks /non existent if you run into any issues.

But yeah imma start looking into getting one.

I just ordered THIS guy (PX6 8.1 version)...

.

[ooshnoo]

Originally Posted by mrsimes

If it's full screen you want just order the Unichip. I don't understand why people are holding out for this hardware. Unichip is great and is available now!

Unichip does not use the factory microphone, and many, including myself see this as a deal breaker. Plus, their support sucks.