09-19-2019, 03:48 PM | #1 |
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Carplay options for 2016
Hey guys, was just wondering what the options are to get carplay on 2016 and prior cars, other than the bimmer-tech carplay MMI or a NBT unit retrofit?
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09-20-2019, 06:29 AM | #2 | |
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Those are the only options, unless you have an ID4 NBT EVO headunit you can reflash the software to Id6 to get the new interface and CarPlay. I did this in my 2016 with no issues |
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09-20-2019, 03:18 PM | #3 | |
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How so? Via usb? I've heard it crashes alot since the hardware requirements are different on id5 and id6. |
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09-20-2019, 04:43 PM | #4 | |
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It will only work with an NBT EVO ID4, not the regular ID4. |
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09-20-2019, 07:17 PM | #5 | |
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09-22-2019, 03:58 AM | #6 |
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Yeah heaps of info have a look at the coding section on the F30 forum but beware everyone advises against it. I thought it was worth the risk and so far haven't had any issues.
The basic process is an ECU software update and editing your FA string to trick ESYS into thinking you have an ID6 from factory. When that's done you need to buy FSC codes through a vendor. Just a reminder you need to have an NBT EVO with an ATM module, im not sure of the exact production dates for these conditions but from my research it has been at least 12/2015+ |
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01-25-2020, 07:52 AM | #7 | ||
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I mainly just want the newer UI on ID5 or ID6 but I don't want to swap hardware. Thanks |
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01-27-2020, 03:25 AM | #10 | |
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What about the new idrive is so good that you want it? Just curious. |
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01-27-2020, 02:44 PM | #11 | |
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I also could car less if my BMW route guidance works if I could just get CarPlay to run on this hardware! I know as a computer person that it must be possible, the hardware cannot be that outdated that it can't handle to code. As far as I understand the computation is on the iPhone and the iDrive just handles display and interactivity? I paid (to me) a lot of money for this car and it really should have CarPlay. Thanks for any info you can provide!
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01-28-2020, 06:56 AM | #12 | ||
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The ID4 NBT EVO doesn't have one, how did work around that? |
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02-01-2020, 06:55 PM | #13 |
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Where did you find out how to do this? I’ve been looking for solutions to put CarPlay in my car with the same iDrive system you have.
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It was pretty easy to install the antenna. Took about 10-15 minutes. You don’t really even need to detach the vent and radio trim entirely. I left the wiring attached and was still able to get the head unit out and attach the antenna. Be careful that you clearly hear the click when you install, as I had to reattach it after my first attempt.
Tools needed: Trim removal pry tool 10mm socket to take off the black terminal on your battery T20 torx screwdriver |
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06-04-2022, 07:32 PM | #18 | |
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Just wondered if you ever found any instructions or is it just the standard process for flashing? I've done an NBT Evo flash before but not from iDrive 4. Apparently when you do SVT calculations in E-Sys it doesn't do it properly :/ Thanks in advance, Artur |
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