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      04-06-2020, 08:53 PM   #23
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Yes, I purchased a rear camera. The only one that I could find that would fit well with my 2016 m235i, was on Alibaba, and took 3 weeks to get here, but fits in the license plate light, and looks like stock.

Cost $20! Works really well. Complete with tracking lines that react with steering, but that's not as useful as having a reverse camera period!

Make sure to get firmware updates. The system is absolutely fantastic. I have zero complaints.
Awesome, I saw the link you posted previously. Will order today!

I couldn't wait and installed the carlink unit over the weekend. It is indeed fantastic, does everything I'd hoped. I believe I'm on the latest firmware 9.1.9.
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I'm interested on putting this on my 2016 M235i. Was the CarlinKit from Amazon all that was needed or did you have to buy a new screen as well? I have the large screen in my car.
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I'm interested on putting this on my 2016 M235i. Was the CarlinKit from Amazon all that was needed or did you have to buy a new screen as well? I have the large screen in my car.
Carlink can be purchased on Amazon now although I purchased mine on aliexpress and got it in a week. It will work with the "larger" 8.8in screen. Theres a mega-thread about units like these on the f30 forum. Link below.

Link: https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1675929
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I suggest going with the iDrive 4 to iDrive 6 flashing. It's working very well for me so far on a 2016.
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      11-21-2021, 03:09 PM   #27
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I suggest going with the iDrive 4 to iDrive 6 flashing. It's working very well for me so far on a 2016.
I went through easybimmercoding.com and he remotely flashed idrive 6 and CarPlay.
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I went through easybimmercoding.com and he remotely flashed idrive 6 and CarPlay.
old thread but was researching https://easybimmercoding.com/ as a solution for Carplay on my car- any issues?
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old thread but was researching https://easybimmercoding.com/ as a solution for Carplay on my car- any issues?
Watching this. Also have a ‘16 F23 with the “larger” screen. I’d love to add CarPlay without having to rewire or do real coding.
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Mark184 -- I just purchased a 2016 M235i yesterday -- flying down to get it this weekend. She has the tech package, but I'm looking to add CarPlay functionality as well.

Seems like you confirmed proper functionality with these third party Chinese brands. I don't think you linked the Amazon kit, just the tools & camera...

Is this your setup?

Road Top Wireless Carplay Retrofit Kit Decoder: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...22QMAXGN&psc=1

MICTUNING 8PCS Auto Trim Removal Tool Set: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...6PAMN03T&psc=1

Performance Tool W30820 T20 X 4" Professional Star Screwdriver: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...KIKX0DER&psc=1

(not sure if I'll do a backup cam or not... TBD)

Thanks!
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What’s the difference between these two units:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B084R9SVZG/

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08FHXHJRH/

I have a 2015 with the Tech Package with connected drive…
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