[QUiKSR20]

Hey Guys,

Just placed my order and see alot of people coming from the 6.5 side state they coded via bimmercode to 8.8 to improve the display.. Does anyone know how I can confirm this is possible?

I have the 6.5" screen with Harmon Kardon Audio, There is no Combox and on the head unit it reads "Model : L7 ENTRY" can I code my Idrive to the 8.8 config so I have the nicer full display while on the Idrive side of things? Or am I stuck at 6.5 ?

Thanks in advance....

[Mjam]

8.8" is one of the sizes you can choose from:

model id = "1" client ="ALL" tips ="1">[01]NBT_F48/F49(6.5″,HalfScreen)
model id = "7" client ="ALL" tips ="1">[02]NBT_F48/F49(6.5″,FullScreen)
model id = "9" client ="ALL" tips ="1">[03]NBT_F48(8.8″,10.25″)
model id = "4" client ="ALL" tips ="1">[04]CIC_E60(2012)/E83(6.5,HalfScreen)
model id = "5" client ="ALL" tips ="1">[05]CIC_E60(2012)/E83(6.5,FullScreen)
model id = "11" client ="ALL" tips ="1">[06]CIC_E60(2011)(6.5,HalfScreen)
model id = "12" client ="ALL" tips ="1">[07]CIC_E60(2011)(6.5,FullScreen)
model id = "6" client ="ALL" tips ="1">[08]CIC_X5(2009)/E60(2011)(8.8″,10.25″)
model id = "8" client ="ALL" tips ="1">[09]CIC_7Series(2011)(8.8″,10.25″)
model id = "2" client ="ALL" tips ="1">[10]CCC_E60(6.5″,FullScreen)
model id = "3" client ="ALL" tips ="1">[11]CCC_E60(8.8″,FullScreen)
model id = "14" client ="ALL" tips ="1">[12]CCC_E60(2010)(8.8″,FullScreen)
model id = "18" client ="ALL" tips ="1">[13]CCC_E60(2008)(6.5″,FullScreen)
model id = "13" client ="ALL" tips ="1">[14]18_EVO(6.5,HalfScreen)
model id = "19" client ="ALL" tips ="1">[15]18_EVO(6.5,FullScreen)
model id = "20" client ="ALL" tips ="1">[16]18_EVO(8.8)
model id = "21" client ="ALL" tips ="1">[17]18_EVO_X1(8.8,1280x480)
model id = "22" client ="ALL" tips ="1">[18]19_EVO_X3(10.25, 1440x540)

[Kri]

Originally Posted by Mirjam

Is this normal? iDrive buttons Tel, Radio and CD does not work in Android. I want Tel to open Android phone, Radio to open the DAB app, and CD to open the music app. Menu, Nav, Option and Back are working.

CD and Radio are hard coded to switch to the original HU.
When you have Tel already set to Android but it still does open the HU`s Phone part, you have two possibilities.
* Either your MCU/Android version have an inconsistence where the setting is working the wrong way, try to set it to "orignal" and test if android is opening.
* or your MCU is one where the switching does not work at all, you need to update it, -> ask your vendor for a new file.

i had already both issue`s.

To the DAB / Music app function, it would be cool if it would be possible to have an selection between "original" function and own app, like it is with the MAP software.

Just for fun, i already made an bugs/feature list if i will get in contact with an engineer of the original software somehow.
Here is the list

Tiles:
* Music 	-> Option to change Music app  default / other
* File Manager 	-> Option to change Filemanager app default / other
* Phone		-> Option to change Phone app, default / other like Carkit,... 
* DVR 		-> rename / Selectable / free changeable for user, for example DAB+,
* possibility of re-arrangement of the tiles

Android:
* free Bluetooth to Android, not only BMW Gui -> Possibility to add normal BT devices
* Possibility to disable Bluetooth when not used(can cause interferences with BMW OEM BT)
* Option to change Android Bootlogo (the screen before the Bootanimation)
* Reboot option at Settings like at PX6 with Android 8.1
* Idrive Support at Apple Carplay like it was on PX6 with Android 8.1

MCU:
* Bugfix Voicekey - not changeable
* Bugfix Mode Key - no function
* Bugfix beltwarning is always red at Dashboard app
* Feature: selectable uptime after ignition off (1,3,5,10,15 min)
* Feature: Option to select reverse parking sensor display between OEM and Android

Chri

[QUiKSR20]

Originally Posted by Mirjam

8.8" is one of the sizes you can choose from:

model id = "1" client ="ALL" tips ="1">[01]NBT_F48/F49(6.5″,HalfScreen)
model id = "7" client ="ALL" tips ="1">[02]NBT_F48/F49(6.5″,FullScreen)
model id = "9" client ="ALL" tips ="1">[03]NBT_F48(8.8″,10.25″)
model id = "4" client ="ALL" tips ="1">[04]CIC_E60(2012)/E83(6.5,HalfScreen)
model id = "5" client ="ALL" tips ="1">[05]CIC_E60(2012)/E83(6.5,FullScreen)
model id = "11" client ="ALL" tips ="1">[06]CIC_E60(2011)(6.5,HalfScreen)
model id = "12" client ="ALL" tips ="1">[07]CIC_E60(2011)(6.5,FullScreen)
model id = "6" client ="ALL" tips ="1">[08]CIC_X5(2009)/E60(2011)(8.8″,10.25″)
model id = "8" client ="ALL" tips ="1">[09]CIC_7Series(2011)(8.8″,10.25″)
model id = "2" client ="ALL" tips ="1">[10]CCC_E60(6.5″,FullScreen)
model id = "3" client ="ALL" tips ="1">[11]CCC_E60(8.8″,FullScreen)
model id = "14" client ="ALL" tips ="1">[12]CCC_E60(2010)(8.8″,FullScreen)
model id = "18" client ="ALL" tips ="1">[13]CCC_E60(2008)(6.5″,FullScreen)
model id = "13" client ="ALL" tips ="1">[14]18_EVO(6.5,HalfScreen)
model id = "19" client ="ALL" tips ="1">[15]18_EVO(6.5,FullScreen)
model id = "20" client ="ALL" tips ="1">[16]18_EVO(8.8)
model id = "21" client ="ALL" tips ="1">[17]18_EVO_X1(8.8,1280x480)
model id = "22" client ="ALL" tips ="1">[18]19_EVO_X3(10.25, 1440x540)

Thank you, On the iDrive side though my car is 6.5" im looking to see if I can code the idrive side to 8.8

[DarkIrata]

Originally Posted by QUiKSR20

Thank you, On the iDrive side though my car is 6.5" im looking to see if I can code the idrive side to 8.8

in theory it would be enough to select a 6.5" setting. It will fill out the empty space with a simple display at the right side so it want be streched. At least my does that.

[RaceX58]

Originally Posted by DarkIrata

Also a c# developer so it will be guessing.

Did you also tried https://github.com/licheedev/Android-SerialPort-Tool ?

It's working !!! I can set the brightness of the screen the value I wan't now

Thank you so muck for this link !!!

I also found the Intent to catch the steering wheel controls. I'll post it later.

Now I can build a service application to control the dimming

[Shrazy]

Originally Posted by RaceX58

It's working !!! I can set the brightness of the screen the value I wan't now

Thank you so muck for this link !!!

I also found the Intent to catch the steering wheel controls. I'll post it later.

Now I can build a service application to control the dimming

Can you share your final .apk for dimming? Mine is too bright sometimes and blends me, would be very great

[Firefly1337]

Since we are discussing development, I could use some input (quite literally )

I wrote a small App that just starts as a foreground service and listens to incoming broadcasts. It checks which broadcast and content (the Integer) was received and translates it to proper KeyEvent values.
E.g. KEYCODE_ENTER = 66.

I am currently trying to figure out how to communicate that to the system, i.e. make the actual input.
If you interact with your own view (say you make your own launcher) then it's fine. But if you want to interfere with other apps, it gets complicated.

In general you need to be rooted.
This is the simplest method:

shell# input keyevent <code>

This works just fine but is very slow. It has a ~1 second delay between inputs, i.e. it is not really usable for normal iDrive controller usage. Imagine scrolling through 15 apps, you'd need 15 seconds for that.

A better function is hidden in the Android Hardware API.
The class is 'InputManager' and the method 'injectInputEvent'.
However, this requires the permission 'android.permission.INJECT_EVENTS' which is only granted to system apps.
As far as I know, to make a system app it needs to be signed with the same signature/key as the OS (which we don't have). Is there any way around that?

I tried to call the method using Xposed, but official development apparently stopped and now there is EdXposed, which has zero guides on how to develop. I couldn't get it to work yesterday, I will try again over the weekend.
Bear in mind, I still don't have my unit and am developing on my phone at home.

Any other methods I might have missed?

[mrsimes]

Folks, I'm still going with my audio distortion problem.

Coika have now admitted that they know about this problem and they are manufacturing an "audio filter box" which will completely cure the problem. They can send this to me in a couple of weeks foc. Alternatively, they have offered me this intel based unit as a replacement which apparently doesn't have the problem, if I prefer. I've not seen any discussion on the intel devices here. What to do!?

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000144842180.html

[RaceX58]

Originally Posted by Shrazy

Can you share your final .apk for dimming? Mine is too bright sometimes and blends me, would be very great

No problem I'll share it once I've done the apk.

I'm planning the use the steering wheel scroll wheel button (don't know if the term is right...) to adjust the brightness.
When you'll start the car it will set the dimming to a stored value, lets say 50% then you will be able to adjust it with the scrool wheel button.
It could also be done with a slider. But you would have to open the app and move the slider.

Originally Posted by Firefly1337

Since we are discussing development, I could use some input (quite literally )

I wrote a small App that just starts as a foreground service and listens to incoming broadcasts. It checks which broadcast and content (the Integer) was received and translates it to proper KeyEvent values.
E.g. KEYCODE_ENTER = 66.

...

Any other methods I might have missed?

I can't really help you on this sorry. I've googled a bit and as you say it seems not possible to simulate keyevent on a non-rooted device.
For my part I've used Automate to simulate gestures (swipe between screens).

[floc]

do you have a full list of integer sent by idrive intent in android?

[Pro-Owner]

Originally Posted by mrsimes

Folks, I'm still going with my audio distortion problem.

Coika have now admitted that they know about this problem and they are manufacturing an "audio filter box" which will completely cure the problem. They can send this to me in a couple of weeks foc. Alternatively, they have offered me this intel based unit as a replacement which apparently doesn't have the problem, if I prefer. I've not seen any discussion on the intel devices here. What to do!?

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000144842180.html

To be honest, i'd stick with the snapdragon units. The only thing that makes the hassle with electronics from China bearable is the community support. And as far as I know there is almost nobody with an Intel unit. You'd be on your own... If all else fails i'd file a dispute with AliExpress or PayPal. Sometimes you get unlucky with these things.

[nurif20]

Guys,
when i do a OTA Update. For what reasons i have the factory xml file. Do i need to put it into my configuration in the factory settings?
Or just let it on the usb flash while updating

[Firefly1337]

RaceX58
Alright, good news. After fiddling around with (Ed)Xposed for a while, I finally have it working with the InputManager. No lag whatsoever.
Using Xposed, by hooking the android system process it is possible to give any package any permission. So I just gave my own App the system level INJECT_EVENT permission and can now inject inputs just fine.

Now all I need is a list of all broadcasted Integers to do the mapping and in theory this should work.

Can someone also compile a list of all apps where the iDrive controller already works by default? I included a little blacklist function to avoid duplicate inputs but need the package names.

[koutsouk]

Originally Posted by Firefly1337

RaceX58
Alright, good news. After fiddling around with (Ed)Xposed for a while, I finally have it working with the InputManager. No lag whatsoever.
Using Xposed, by hooking the android system process it is possible to give any package any permission. So I just gave my own App the system level INJECT_EVENT permission and can now inject inputs just fine.

Now all I need is a list of all broadcasted Integers to do the mapping and in theory this should work.

Can someone also compile a list of all apps where the iDrive controller already works by default? I included a little blacklist function to avoid duplicate inputs but need the package names.

So that means that by installing your apk idrive will work with any app?

[Firefly1337]

Yes, that is the idea.

But I need the correct values first and I can't test it myself yet.

[koutsouk]

Originally Posted by Firefly1337

Yes, that is the idea.

But I need the correct values first and I can't test it myself yet.

These are great news !!
Please make it compatible with android 8 also if that is possible !

[Mjam]

Originally Posted by Firefly1337

Alright, good news. After fiddling around with (Ed)Xposed for a while, I finally have it working with the InputManager. No lag whatsoever.

Can this also intercept the buttons on iDrive, and make it possible to customize which app they open?

[Firefly1337]

If the button press ends up as a Broadcast aswell then yes, it can be intercepted.
But I don't know how much is hardcoded in the MCU.
If it's only KswLauncher opening the App, that can be replaced with Xposed.

[smahel]

Would someone with a rooted px6 Android 9 unit be kind enough to back up (for example using the Official TWRP App from the Play Store) and post here or pm me recovery.img ? Thanks

[addikt]

First post: been struggling (like some others) to install the Avin 10.25 Android 9 display for my CIC F30. Currently I get 'no signal' on the iDrive, no audio anywhere, and I can't eject my CD.

Today I disconnected the Avin unit and wiring harness, restoring the 'native' CIC display and wiring, and I just get a 'BMW' logo on the screen. Something is horked - it is all original wiring back in place.

Question: do I need to re-connect ALL the wires to make iDrive 'connect', e.g. the hazard lights and the temp control? I just have the head unit and the display connected right now.

[mrsimes]

Originally Posted by Pro-Owner

To be honest, i'd stick with the snapdragon units. The only thing that makes the hassle with electronics from China bearable is the community support. And as far as I know there is almost nobody with an Intel unit. You'd be on your own... If all else fails i'd file a dispute with AliExpress or PayPal. Sometimes you get unlucky with these things.

Thanks - that's good advice. The forum here is brilliant for the snapdragon units. I'll wait for them to send the audio filter and report back here on whether it does indeed fix it.