04-19-2021, 12:04 PM | #23 |
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I have a rebranded version (Andream probably also rebranding it) picked up from aliexpress, but exact same menu's and firmwares.
The audio quality is something to be desired. I'm not sure if it's just inherent to utilizing the AUX port, due to whatever DAC chip the head unit has, or if it's carplay. Has anyone been able to improve the audio quality? Sometimes the bass is nonexistent and sometimes its too heavy and distorted. I've tried setting the head unit volume low/lower, and raised the bmw head unit, and vice versa, but both result in issues. |
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05-15-2021, 12:39 PM | #24 | |
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I also have some questions: - when I hit the back button on the idrive, I get back to the main screen instead of 1 screen back inside an app. Is this the same for you? - doe Anyone have a front camera installed? (Retrofit) if so, does it work, and how did you get it to work? |
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05-15-2021, 02:21 PM | #25 | |
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https://youtu.be/8NrPVNs2-Cc It is not the same unit, but it worked for me in the andream 10.25" screen |
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05-15-2021, 02:24 PM | #26 | |
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Any solutions? I cannot get the front camera (Retrofit) to work... Any help would be appreciated. Thanks |
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06-19-2021, 02:45 PM | #27 |
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I’ve just installed one of these units and so far pretty pleased with it … once it’s connected.
It seems to me that I need to manually reconnect my phone to use wireless CarPlay every time I get back in the car. I have a iPhone 12 which should be as up to date as you like. Is there something I’m missing. CarPlay doesn’t start automatically when I get in. |
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07-04-2021, 11:02 AM | #28 | |
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I did notice in the factory settings, that "phone interconnecti" setting will not stick. It now always stays on android auto instead of "carlife" which is apple carplay. Perhaps someone knows how to factory reset the units? Last edited by trumani; 07-04-2021 at 02:13 PM.. Reason: correction |
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11-11-2022, 12:32 AM | #29 |
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any thoughts on this device now that you guys have had it for a year?
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11-11-2022, 08:26 AM | #30 | |
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- Sound quality on mine was bad (distorted bass) when using carplay. Luckily you can still use it just as a larger screen and use your OEM bluetooth mode - I can't get carplay to automatically wirelessly connect. I'm actually using a version bought from aliexpress so unfortunately I'm not privy to some of the firmware upgrades that andream supposedly provides. Even then, unsure if it resolves the issues above. It's very possible the versions sold now have resolved both issues, but for me, I essentially paid for a larger screen, which for those that have the super small 6" screens, it's worth it for that alone, and if the two items I mentioned above are resolved, it becomes definite buy. Hope this helps! |
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