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In addition, it looks like Unique AD has a mirroring option. |
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As I said in my previous post, there appear to be other issues with Unichip, so I'm not repping or recommending it in any way. Just stating that I do think their support for fullscreen is legit. No idea about the Siri app, or its icon. Personally, I wish one of these solutions (Bimmertech, Unichip, Ugode, Avin, etc.) supported a split screen interface of some kind like iDrive, so that I don't constantly have to switch between commonly used apps that are used at the same time (like maps and music). That's one of the few things I do like about iDrive. However, if no split screen is possible, it kinda stinks to not use the entire screen. Advantages/disadvantages to all, and none seem to address all the issues. Which I guess is why I still don't have CarPlay :| Last edited by torqueflite; 09-06-2018 at 10:43 AM.. |
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Look what I also found: https://developer.apple.com/design/h...design/layout/ I suppose our wide screen resolution is 1920px × 720px ? I don't think split screen would be possible as we are "hijacking" the screen but my wish would be to just have full screen CarPlay mode. Last edited by x-m4n; 09-06-2018 at 11:05 AM.. |
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09-06-2018, 02:22 PM | #71 |
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I do wish the BimmerTech one offered this. I included it on my wish list in my review and BimmerTech contacted me about the reversing sensor issue I had but didn't mention anything about widescreen support so I assume it isn't on their roadmap.
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@Patrys@BimmerTech can you please advise on the lack of widescreen support with your CarPlay MMI?
If Unichip can do it, it shouldn't be to hard for Bimmertech to implement it.
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Those who received firmware updates whether by Bimmertech or Unichip, were you able to dig in the content of the firmware files whether they are the same software or the configuration file to modify?
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09-07-2018, 12:48 AM | #74 |
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The BimmerTech updates are split it in MTU(?) updates and CarPlay updates, I've only had updates to the former, I assume the configuration you're talking about would be in the CarPlay update.
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09-09-2018, 05:35 AM | #75 | |
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Full screen and split screen modes are among the features we are evaluating. The truth is that it’s difficult to satisfy each and every user, but we’re not giving up |
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09-09-2018, 04:04 PM | #76 |
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Do you think this might be possible with the current hardware?
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09-10-2018, 10:45 AM | #77 | |
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Understand, and again, appreciate your willingness to improve on your product. |
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09-10-2018, 11:23 AM | #78 |
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Additionally, do you get to keep screen mirroring as a separate solution or can it be included in the CarPlay software like Unichip and Unique Auto?
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1. Just to be sure that this works with iPhone 10, which doesn't have an actual AUX cable. Has it been tested with iPhone 10? 2. I have the 2015X3 with nav pro and HUD. I suppose it doesn't integrate with the heads up display. 3. Can you control the Apple car play from the navigation circle button console?
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You don't connect it with an aux cable... you connect it via Lightning cable.
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Yes, works with an iPhone X without any issues (that’s what I’m using).
Works with the main i-drive controller in the centre by the gearstick, doesn’t work with steering controls for navigation (volume and Siri works from steering controls). |
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09-12-2018, 06:33 AM | #84 |
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Well it looks like if Unique AD solution allows full-screen display then it is the best in the market so far.
Bimmertech seems to be separating solutions (Mirror, CarPlay, Android etc.) and control what comes in each solution via software closed source. |
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I think you meant to say Unichip rather than Unique AD when it comes to full-screen display capability. I found several NBT to Carplay units available at the AliExpress store (including the JoyeAuto one from the video above) that appear to be the same or very similar to those sold by Unique AD. None of them appear to offer full-screen mode on the ProNav screens, unfortunately. All of them ship directly from China and are much cheaper than those I've seen offered through BimmerTech, Unique AD, etc. Order at your own risk though. I've messaged with the sales reps and get the impression that if you run into a technical issue during installation of the box, the seller wouldn't be much help.
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I was referring to x-m4n update on Unichip thread You might save when buying from these guys, but it could be tough to get software support. |
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10-12-2018, 09:51 PM | #88 |
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So I called bimmer-tech for support regarding poor audio quality during business hours hoping to get support with my car interior opened up installing this unit. No return call. Also they did not include instructions regarding the aux wiring for my year/configuration. I’m considering returning this and getting unichip because at least with unichip I knew the service would not be great. I’ve paid extra for bimmer tech and am now forced to drive the weekend with putting my dash back together with a poor sounding system and driving around with wire hanging out. Ugh.
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