Carplay Head Unit installed, M-button not playing nice?

Draco765 · 06-22-2021, 06:23 PM

Hello everyone, I was fortunate enough to acquire a 2009 e92 M3 this spring, and one of the first real projects I've undertaken on it was getting CarPlay in it.

I got the offering from Wakaa, since they seemed to offer the best deal with a back-up camera (which works fine except for being aimed lower than I would like). The actual CarPlay part works well enough, but one of the two issues I have is that when I press the M-button, it swaps back to stock iDrive. I haven't found mention of this particular gremlin anywhere else, and thought I would ask here. Thanks in advance.

P.S. the other issue that the wireless carplay doesn't autoconnect, but I'm not 100% sure that isn't my phone's fault anyway. If anyone has managed to get their iPhone to connect automatically with a Wakaa/Andream/whoever else sells the same product out of China, I would appreciate confirmation that it's my phone.

irokwrx · 06-23-2021, 07:45 PM

I had that problem with an android 8 head unit. If I was on the android side of the system(Youtube, Netflix, maps, and so on) and hit the "M" button it would switch the system back to the CIC or iDrive screens. If I put the system back to the android side when in "M" mode and turned M mode off it would stay on the android side. It was a grip for a while then I just got used to it. The funny thing is when I switch to an android 10 unit it went away.

amrazM · 07-06-2021, 06:03 AM

alot of the aftermarket headlights disrupt certain can signals.

Vuu · 07-08-2021, 11:23 AM

My AvinUSA unit does this as well, you just learn to live with it.

brettcp · 07-15-2021, 10:07 AM

I have a Kremersino v3 carplay system and do not have any issues with the M button in my '12 M3.

MunichMike · 03-22-2022, 06:54 PM

Anyone ever find a fix for this M button issue?

Redd · 07-20-2022, 06:38 PM

This is how to stop your Android screen from switching back to iDrive when you press the M button:

1. Settings > Factory
2. Password = 1314
3. Vehicle > MODE Key Selection (scroll down) > Disable
4. Done

Enjoy!

Mikewaitwhat · 08-20-2022, 06:53 PM

My Andream unit does this as well!

Unfortunately my "MODE Key Selection" does not have a "Disable" option.

Super annoying.

MunichMike · 08-26-2022, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redd

This is how to stop your Android screen from switching back to iDrive when you press the M button:

1. Settings > Factory
2. Password = 1314
3. Vehicle > MODE Key Selection (scroll down) > Disable
4. Done

Enjoy!

Where are you changing this setting? Is this something you can do in Bimmercode?

Redd · 08-26-2022, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MunichMike

Where are you changing this setting? Is this something you can do in Bimmercode?

Inside the Android unit settings.

Throatpunch · 09-13-2022, 08:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redd

This is how to stop your Android screen from switching back to iDrive when you press the M button:

1. Settings > Factory
2. Password = 1314
3. Vehicle > MODE Key Selection (scroll down) > Disable
4. Done

Enjoy!

Worked for me thanks!!

Mickey_80 · 12-17-2023, 01:39 AM

Sorry to revive this old thread but I have a weird problem. Hopefully, one here can help me.
I installed carplay unit on my e92 m3 manual which has the old CCC to replace a previous Android unit (droid uk) as an upgrade.
My car is eqquiped with the M mode package (i do not know exactly how it is called) which has individual settings for power throttle responce, DSC and steering.
After installing the new android screen when I press the M button , which I have set for sport plus mode for throttle response, DSC for M mode setting and steering to fast, the car does not "apply" sport plus mode for the throttle response. Instead it defaults to normal power throttle reaponse and i get the green M button on the dashboard. This happens even if power is selected on the center console.
So, to sum it up, if i have power on from the button on center control and I press the M button, (where i have selected sport plus mode via idrive), car defaults to standard power (= hence the green M indication on the dashboard).
I am pretty sure there must be a setting in the android unit that messes up with this canbus command. Any help or advice will be well appreciated. Thank you.

06-22-2021, 06:23 PM	#1
Draco765 Kind of stupid 1 Rep 1 Posts Drives: BMW E92 M3 Join Date: Jun 2021 Location: Southeastern US iTrader: (0)	Carplay Head Unit installed, M-button not playing nice? Hello everyone, I was fortunate enough to acquire a 2009 e92 M3 this spring, and one of the first real projects I've undertaken on it was getting CarPlay in it. I got the offering from Wakaa, since they seemed to offer the best deal with a back-up camera (which works fine except for being aimed lower than I would like). The actual CarPlay part works well enough, but one of the two issues I have is that when I press the M-button, it swaps back to stock iDrive. I haven't found mention of this particular gremlin anywhere else, and thought I would ask here. Thanks in advance. P.S. the other issue that the wireless carplay doesn't autoconnect, but I'm not 100% sure that isn't my phone's fault anyway. If anyone has managed to get their iPhone to connect automatically with a Wakaa/Andream/whoever else sells the same product out of China, I would appreciate confirmation that it's my phone.
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06-23-2021, 07:45 PM	#2
irokwrx Lieutenant 765 Rep 553 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 M3 ESS G1 BC Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Near the "White" House iTrader: (5)	I had that problem with an android 8 head unit. If I was on the android side of the system(Youtube, Netflix, maps, and so on) and hit the "M" button it would switch the system back to the CIC or iDrive screens. If I put the system back to the android side when in "M" mode and turned M mode off it would stay on the android side. It was a grip for a while then I just got used to it. The funny thing is when I switch to an android 10 unit it went away. __________________ Daily: 2010 Venza Grocery Getter: 16 Q50 Red Sport Track: Top Gear or Grand Tour Concealed Weapon: 11 BMW e92 M3 DCT ESS G1
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07-08-2021, 11:23 AM	#4
Vuu Astronaut 514 Rep 732 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (7)	My AvinUSA unit does this as well, you just learn to live with it. __________________ Instagram \| @undisclosedm3 "Never think that you are above taking out the trash."
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07-15-2021, 10:07 AM	#5
brettcp Captain 348 Rep 702 Posts Drives: 2012 E93 M3 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: So Cal iTrader: (2)	I have a Kremersino v3 carplay system and do not have any issues with the M button in my '12 M3.
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03-22-2022, 06:54 PM	#6
MunichMike Second Lieutenant 60 Rep 279 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 ZCP Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Nor Cal iTrader: (1)	Anyone ever find a fix for this M button issue?
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07-20-2022, 06:38 PM	#7
Redd Brigadier General 3900 Rep 4,163 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW E92 M3 Dakar Edition Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Malaysia iTrader: (0)	This is how to stop your Android screen from switching back to iDrive when you press the M button: 1. Settings > Factory 2. Password = 1314 3. Vehicle > MODE Key Selection (scroll down) > Disable 4. Done Enjoy!
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08-20-2022, 06:53 PM	#8
Mikewaitwhat Private 16 Rep 78 Posts Drives: 08 E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	My Andream unit does this as well! Unfortunately my "MODE Key Selection" does not have a "Disable" option. Super annoying.
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12-17-2023, 01:39 AM	#12
Mickey_80 Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: BMW M3 E92 Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: Greece iTrader: (0)	Sorry to revive this old thread but I have a weird problem. Hopefully, one here can help me. I installed carplay unit on my e92 m3 manual which has the old CCC to replace a previous Android unit (droid uk) as an upgrade. My car is eqquiped with the M mode package (i do not know exactly how it is called) which has individual settings for power throttle responce, DSC and steering. After installing the new android screen when I press the M button , which I have set for sport plus mode for throttle response, DSC for M mode setting and steering to fast, the car does not "apply" sport plus mode for the throttle response. Instead it defaults to normal power throttle reaponse and i get the green M button on the dashboard. This happens even if power is selected on the center console. So, to sum it up, if i have power on from the button on center control and I press the M button, (where i have selected sport plus mode via idrive), car defaults to standard power (= hence the green M indication on the dashboard). I am pretty sure there must be a setting in the android unit that messes up with this canbus command. Any help or advice will be well appreciated. Thank you.
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