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      12-11-2019, 10:57 PM   #89
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Other than pin 1 and 2, what do you have ON?
I had 1,2,3,7 ON but switched 7 to OFF. Both operate the same for me - no issues. Currently 1,2,3 ON per Andream's recommendation.

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So are you connecting your phone to headunit or Andream? Assuming off of HUD comment, is it Andream that you're connected to?
Since installing Andream unit I've only done calls through CarPlay.
In OEM iDrive I just turned bluetooth off. Phone auto connects to the CarPlay and it boots up when I start the car.
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      12-12-2019, 02:24 AM   #90
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Interesting unit, did not have that exact one on my radar.
I only remember from other Carlinkit products that Android Auto is seriously stretched and basically unusable, that's why I never really followed up on their products.

The images are definitely identical and just copied from Andream (or maybe the other way around, who knows).
The question is which unit/model you get in the end.

At least according to the description, that unit does not support wireless Android Auto (only wired), so maybe it's the manufacturer for the BimmerTech unit?

//Edit: Had a look around. They have several listings of the same product. Some reviews are really terrible and say it's not working at all or not wireless. Confirms my (bad) impression I had of Carlinkit.

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I had 1,2,3,7 ON but switched 7 to OFF. Both operate the same for me - no issues. Currently 1,2,3 ON per Andream's recommendation.
Still have 1,2,3,7 ON. Aside from the front PDC, I don't have any issues.
So for now I will keep it that way.
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      12-12-2019, 02:27 AM   #91
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Is this compatible with the Champ system?
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      12-12-2019, 02:30 AM   #92
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Probably not. AFAIK Champ is based on CIC while this unit (supposedly, no one tested it) only supports NBT.
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      12-12-2019, 08:03 AM   #93
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Been staring at the tracking for a week... Ugh.
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      12-12-2019, 09:46 AM   #94
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Been staring at the tracking for a week... Ugh.
Mine took 17 days from order date to arrive at my door in Los Angeles. Takes a while to clear customs.
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      12-12-2019, 09:48 AM   #95
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I could be wrong, but I feel like this is the original product (which is from Carlinkit):

http://carlinkit.com/productinfo/356239.html
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      12-12-2019, 09:51 AM   #96
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I could be wrong, but I feel like this is the original product (which is from Carlinkit):

http://carlinkit.com/productinfo/356239.html
I don't think it's the original product, I think it's the same product (i.e they are not copies of eachother).
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      12-12-2019, 09:56 AM   #97
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I don't think it's the original product, I think it's the same product (i.e they are not copies of eachother).
Yeah, possibly. I'm curious to see the firmware differences (I've reached out directly using their email address). I'm also just poking around ISPBOOOT.bin
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      12-12-2019, 10:05 AM   #98
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The JoyeTech also uses an ISPBOOT.bin file.

But there's is a couple of mb larger.

The bootloader looks pretty similar though.
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      12-12-2019, 10:38 AM   #99
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I am about to install the wireless MMI in to my M240i (NBT Evo id4) to get access to CarPlay and its functions. I am really grateful for getting the benefit of your collective experience in the installation of the kit and your thoughts about its use.

Can I ask, I presume that apart from a few small issues that will hopefully get sorted out via updated firmware that you are all pretty positive about the benefits that it brings to cars such as ours?
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Ordered mine 3 days ago from the Spanish store (to UK) and it said was shipped the next day but the tracking number isn’t showing and progress yet... soon hopefully
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      12-12-2019, 01:34 PM   #101
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Been staring at the tracking for a week... Ugh.
Same. Mine is still sitting at JFK
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      12-12-2019, 01:40 PM   #102
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Ordered mine 3 days ago from the Spanish store (to UK) and it said was shipped the next day but the tracking number isn’t showing and progress yet... soon hopefully
Mine finally shipped on the 10th, Tracking shows it was in Germany on the 10th and hasn't moved since.
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Mine finally shipped on the 10th, Tracking shows it was in Germany on the 10th and hasn't moved since.
DHL must be watching this thread, tracking just updated to show it's arrived in the UK and is due to be delivered tomorrow.
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      12-12-2019, 02:23 PM   #104
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Mine finally shipped on the 10th, Tracking shows it was in Germany on the 10th and hasn't moved since.
DHL must be watching this thread, tracking just updated to show it's arrived in the UK and is due to be delivered tomorrow.
Mine too!!! Can't wait.

What tools etc do I need to do this? I want to have everything ready to go
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      12-12-2019, 02:38 PM   #105
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Mine too!!! Can't wait.

What tools etc do I need to do this? I want to have everything ready to go
A big hammer should do the trick
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      12-12-2019, 03:05 PM   #106
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Mine too!!! Can't wait.

What tools etc do I need to do this? I want to have everything ready to go
A big hammer should do the trick
That is always a good backup....

But if I want to take it easy what do I need?
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      12-12-2019, 03:11 PM   #107
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Mine finally shipped on the 10th, Tracking shows it was in Germany on the 10th and hasn't moved since.
DHL must be watching this thread, tracking just updated to show it's arrived in the UK and is due to be delivered tomorrow.
Your in for a treat mate! They are defo the way forward, apart from the very minor niggles that are an easy workaround!
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      12-12-2019, 03:14 PM   #108
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That is always a good backup....

But if I want to take it easy what do I need?
T20 torx screwdriver should be all you really need (unless you have to remove the glovebox then you might need more tools).

You can remove the dash trim (air vent) with just your fingers, just be careful pulling out the passenger side where it goes thin as they can be a little fragile going by some of the used ones i've seen for sale on ebay.
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      12-12-2019, 03:15 PM   #109
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Your in for a treat mate! They are defo the way forward, apart from the very minor niggles that are an easy workaround!
Can't wait, just hope the weather is good this weekend as I have the reverse camera to fit too.
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      12-12-2019, 04:02 PM   #110
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The unit provides link to the admin guide PDF file. But it is in Chinese!

http://180.188.197.47/download1202/U...User_Guide.pdf
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