Experience with 10.25" android 7.1 HU's

__fred__ · 07-08-2019, 06:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freddy_kruger

please if someone know, please answer
i have read all pages of this topic , i've seen that many firmware exist but i would like to sure which i need for my unit

thank you

You have a fairly new MCU firmware, and there are no other firmwares for 415144bLZH-CIC-HW7 out there. Probably there is no upgrade, but you can always ask the vendor for an update file and post it here.

The latest android 7.1 software is downloadable from the start post of this thread, or download https://1drv.ms/u/s!Ap4Tvs3SpQ_NoiQMRGnhhqSs_n8l
for a rooted version.

Frankly30 · 07-08-2019, 06:24 AM

Is there a way to unpair a Bluetooth device on the Android 9.0 units? I've been trying multiple things but can't get it unpaired.

xq20 · 07-08-2019, 06:35 AM

Hey Guys,
Love the work you guys are doing, really do appreciate it.

I have just received the px6.zip update with new ID7 from the supplier he also sent me the OEM folder with factory.xml and CarType.xml. I have updated mine and all working beautifully. I would be happy to upload if anyone needs it or can use it in any way to help with customising.

My MCU is 012042bJLY-NBT-HW7

freddy_kruger · 07-08-2019, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by __fred__

You have a fairly new MCU firmware, and there are no other firmwares for 415144bLZH-CIC-HW7 out there. Probably there is no upgrade, but you can always ask the vendor for an update file and post it here.

The latest android 7.1 software is downloadable from the start post of this thread, or download https://1drv.ms/u/s!Ap4Tvs3SpQ_NoiQMRGnhhqSs_n8l
for a rooted version.

Thank very much
So if i understand i already have latest mcu ?
And if i want to flash i need to bé root ?

Maybe i don't need to flash . The biggest issue i have is ok Google don't work .maybe you Can help me to solve that ?

machman767 · 07-08-2019, 07:50 AM

cederron, did it come with a WiFi antenna? Just looking on UK Amazon site and can have it delivered by tomorrow if I order quickly, is it so much better than the 4.4 version?
Mick

florinbrv · 07-08-2019, 08:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cederron

Screen looks very nice, but dont know what type it is.
I came to work in motor bike today. Will take pictures tonight.

Many thanks! If I'm not asking too much, maybe you can record a video with the unit, showing us the cold start time, g maps, run through the menu, etc and upload it to youtube or something similar?
It will be greatly appreciated

__fred__ · 07-08-2019, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freddy_kruger

Thank very much
So if i understand i already have latest mcu ?
And if i want to flash i need to bé root ?

Maybe i don't need to flash . The biggest issue i have is ok Google don't work .maybe you Can help me to solve that ?

"OK google" is still on my todo list to look at, but somebody a few pages back mentioned installing Google assistant (I guess) as a system app. It's somewhere in the last 10 pages or so.

BristolBEAT · 07-08-2019, 09:21 AM

Does anyone know or have experience with the 4g Sim card extension cable as displayed in this image?

cederron · 07-08-2019, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by machman767

cederron, did it come with a WiFi antenna? Just looking on UK Amazon site and can have it delivered by tomorrow if I order quickly, is it so much better than the 4.4 version?
Mick

Well, not an external antenna, but has en embedded one.
It's in another galaxy than a 4.4 unit.

cederron · 07-08-2019, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by florinbrv

Many thanks! If I'm not asking too much, maybe you can record a video with the unit, showing us the cold start time, g maps, run through the menu, etc and upload it to youtube or something similar?
It will be greatly appreciated

ok, will try

cederron · 07-08-2019, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by florinbrv

Many thanks! If I'm not asking too much, maybe you can record a video with the unit, showing us the cold start time, g maps, run through the menu, etc and upload it to youtube or something similar?
It will be greatly appreciated

https://youtu.be/nXJNvXXBJHc

Kri · 07-08-2019, 01:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xq20

Hey Guys,
Love the work you guys are doing, really do appreciate it.

I have just received the px6.zip update with new ID7 from the supplier he also sent me the OEM folder with factory.xml and CarType.xml. I have updated mine and all working beautifully. I would be happy to upload if anyone needs it or can use it in any way to help with customising.

My MCU is 012042bJLY-NBT-HW7

Hy, every information is good

Can you post a screenshot of the "System info" after the update, so we can see if the file is newer or not.

cartype and factory files are also welcome

Quote:

Originally Posted by __fred__

"OK google" is still on my todo list to look at, but somebody a few pages back mentioned installing Google assistant (I guess) as a system app. It's somewhere in the last 10 pages or so.

i also tried it out with serval methods, also as systemapp, but was not yet successful to get it work always.
for now it only does work when you start the assistant.

sincerely Chri

florinbrv · 07-08-2019, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cederron

https://youtu.be/nXJNvXXBJHc

Amazing, thank you Cederron!

For those who are searching for a video with the new black screen, see Cederron link

It looks quite nice, I think I'll buy one and scrap the 7.1 unit, as I absolutely hate it

cederron · 07-08-2019, 03:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by florinbrv

Amazing, thank you Cederron!

For those who are searching for a video with the new black screen, see Cederron link

It looks quite nice, I think I'll buy one and scrap the 7.1 unit, as I absolutely hate it

Yes it's all glossy black, I like a lot how it looks.
I also have a 7.1 and a 4.4 unit for scrap.
I have been thinking about doing digital gauges with it.

Pondaire · 07-08-2019, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kri

Hy, every information is good

Can you post a screenshot of the "System info" after the update, so we can see if the file is newer or not.

cartype and factory files are also welcome

i also tried it out with serval methods, also as systemapp, but was not yet successful to get it work always.
for now it only does work when you start the assistant.

sincerely Chri

I got it to work with Nova Launcher and then Google App as system app. Problem is, I don't wanna use the Nova Launcher lol

MrChang · 07-09-2019, 12:17 AM

Any experience of the newest Android 9 unit with 4GB and black screen with resolution of 1920x720 ? It also has an option with Carplay built in so you dont need a dongle.

Found on Aliexpress.com

Amazing Real ID7 Android 9 4G Ram Screen for BMW 3 4 Series F30 F31 F34 F35 F32 F33 F36 NBT CIC 1920x720 HD Luxury Black Screen

y2k_o__o · 07-09-2019, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cederron

I received an Android 8.1 unit, I'm pretty happy with it.

Previously I had 4.4 and 7.1 units.

4.4 > Crap, so slow that when starting apps Android was thinking they where hang up and tried force close them

7.1 > Never managed to get a fast and strong GPS fix. The android side was being frozen frequently because of heat issues. Google Maps never worked fine.

8.1 > Looks fine, decent system speed, fast strong gps fix, quick boot around 16 seconds, g maps works, no heat issues so far, dont know if task killer is active but apps I'm using are not being killed.

So people looking for a new unit, go for 8.1 definitely.

I've seen 9.0.8 on ebay so far, but very hesitate there is much hardware upgrade difference at all?

y2k_o__o · 07-09-2019, 12:16 PM

My vehicle doesn't come with idrive

Do I have to have idrive controller in order to use the 10.25" headunit?

cederron · 07-10-2019, 05:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ericokta

Hi,

this is my unit
its a 8,1
but then the GPS takes forever to get a fix even though the Signals are strong

Any reason to it ?

My 8.1 fixes very fast, like a phone.
I have higher MCU version and App version, so try to upgrade.
Is your unit connected by WiFi ?
Also, where is your antenna?

__fred__ · 07-10-2019, 05:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ericokta

Hi,

this is my unit
its a 8,1
but then the GPS takes forever to get a fix even though the Signals are strong

Any reason to it ?

That signal does not look particularly strong. Only nine satellites (should be 11 to 12) and they should all be green, some of them reaching the top.

cederron · 07-10-2019, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ericokta

where do I get the update file from??
You have it ?
I install the antenna at the left hand lower corner of the windscreen.
Yes I am using wifi

Unfortunately I dont have the files to update.
Mine came with higher version from vendor.

nomorebigideas · 07-11-2019, 03:16 AM

@_fred_ did you ever get time to do a write-up for the intents / time-based dimming?

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