[micharlie]

Hi,

My car shows incompatible for Carplay on BMW NA's website. However, there are some third party companies that can install aftermarket Carplay to my car.

Why can't BMW install Carplay to my car when these companies can?

Can I just buy a used/new OEM head/main unit with Carplay and have BMW dealer install it?

I am little confused as why BMW says it is not possible to have Carplay in my car when it is actually doable.

Thanks.

P.S. I also have BMW navigation in my car.

[nitsuj17]

BMW says it's impossible because your headunit in your car (likely nbt Evo id4) doesn't have carplay built in. BMW does not install new headunits from newer model year cars in previous model years and can't enable carplay by software update to you, so by their standards it can't/won't be done

You can of course by a mmi box that adds carplay functionality by acting as a bridge to the headunit and hijacking the signal, which is something BMW would never install on their own.

Or you can upgrade your headunit from a newer donor vehicle

[micharlie]

Originally Posted by nitsuj17

Or you can upgrade your headunit from a newer donor vehicle

That's what I was trying to ask when I said used/new head unit. So, if I buy a new or used donor head unit, will BMW dealer install it?

Say something like this?


https://www.ebay.com/itm/113400868051

[ooshnoo]

Originally Posted by micharlie

will BMW dealer install it?

Doubtful, and if they did they would charge you a shitload.

[pierreye]

For this price, you might as well get Android 9/10 Snapdragon 10.2" screen unit with build in Android Auto and Carplay.

[nitsuj17]

Originally Posted by micharlie

That's what I was trying to ask when I said used/new head unit. So, if I buy a new or used donor head unit, will BMW dealer install it?

Say something like this?


https://www.ebay.com/itm/113400868051

they absolutely will not install it. It involves using donor vin's and was not intended for that car. Even if your headunit breaks they would only replace it with the exact one you had, whether under warranty or charging you $2k+

I have a 2016 328i and have been very happy with the mmi for carplay. Cheaper than a Android unit and retains factory look

[micharlie]

Originally Posted by nitsuj17

they absolutely will not install it. It involves using donor vin's and was not intended for that car. Even if your headunit breaks they would only replace it with the exact one you had, whether under warranty or charging you $2k+

I have a 2016 328i and have been very happy with the mmi for carplay. Cheaper than a Android unit and retains factory look

[/QUOTE]

Could you please tell me which MMI do you have?

[nitsuj17]

Could you please tell me which MMI do you have?[/QUOTE]

I have carlinkit which was about 270

Some andream will be on sale for 200

If you want to spend more bimmertech has one for 650 that has slightly more updated software (if you use AA it's worth it, carplay not really)

[Wibbles]

Originally Posted by micharlie

Hi,

My car shows incompatible for Carplay on BMW NA's website. However, there are some third party companies that can install aftermarket Carplay to my car.

Why can't BMW install Carplay to my car when these companies can?

Can I just buy a used/new OEM head/main unit with Carplay and have BMW dealer install it?

I am little confused as why BMW says it is not possible to have Carplay in my car when it is actually doable.

Thanks.

P.S. I also have BMW navigation in my car.

because zee Germans follow the rules!

if your car has NBT EVO then Carplay is doable, you can even by a genuine FSC code from BMW to enable it.

BMW won't activate it because their diagnostic system won't allow it "computer says no"

[nitsuj17]

Originally Posted by Wibbles

because zee Germans follow the rules!

if your car has NBT EVO then Carplay is doable, you can even by a genuine FSC code from BMW to enable it.

BMW won't activate it because their diagnostic system won't allow it "computer says no"

2016 328i has id4 which is a no go

[micharlie]

Originally Posted by nitsuj17

Could you please tell me which MMI do you have?

I have carlinkit which was about 270

Some andream will be on sale for 200

If you want to spend more bimmertech has one for 650 that has slightly more updated software (if you use AA it's worth it, carplay not really)[/QUOTE]

What is AA? Do I want it?

I ONLY want Carplay. We have all iPhones.

[nitsuj17]

Originally Posted by micharlie

I have carlinkit which was about 270

Some andream will be on sale for 200

If you want to spend more bimmertech has one for 650 that has slightly more updated software (if you use AA it's worth it, carplay not really)

What is AA? Do I want it?

I ONLY want Carplay. We have all iPhones.[/QUOTE]

as is Android auto. If you use carplay only it doesn't matter then. Just bimmertech has a bug fixes for AA

[Wibbles]

Does your idrive have a list or tile menu?

Cars made after 07/2016 have ID5

[micharlie]

Does your idrive have a list or tile menu?

Cars made after 07/2016 have ID5

Can't check since the car is at BMW service. I thought it could be done while at the service hence the question. Looks like not as easy with the dealer.

[Wibbles]

Originally Posted by micharlie

Does your idrive have a list or tile menu?

Cars made after 07/2016 have ID5

Can't check since the car is at BMW service. I thought it could be done while at the service hence the question. Looks like not as easy with the dealer.

Post the full VIN and I can check on BMW's AOS server for the production date.

[micharlie]

Originally Posted by Wibbles

Post the full VIN and I can check on BMW's AOS server for the production date.

I sent you a PM.