CarPlay/Android Auto touch screen headunit

georgebmwM3 · 07-18-2021, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by tdott

They responded within a day asking for my order number, I provided it right away. Then they have ghosted me for the past week, I've sent 2 follow up emails and they have not responded.

I sent them messages also about the AUX and even specifically asked them if the AUX cable was necessary prior to buying and they said "NO.". After install I emailed them about my AUX problem. They replied I need to use the AUX cable. Pretty shady if you ask me. I think there is a work around but its taking time. I wonder what's happening with the power drain issue. Maybe you can go on their website and post a question about it.

tdott · 07-20-2021, 12:18 PM

They finally got back, they sent me updates for the OS and MCU.

After the updates, I left the car for 1 hour and tested the draw again, and it was where it needed to be at 0.03 amps. it was 4.1 amps before.

Will need to use it some more and retest after a few on/off cycles to make sure it is going to sleep as it should.

tdott · 07-20-2021, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by georgebmwM3

After install I emailed them about my AUX problem. They replied I need to use the AUX cable. Pretty shady if you ask me. I think there is a work around but its taking time. I wonder what's happening with the power drain issue. Maybe you can go on their website and post a question about it.

Since there are many options / configurations across the e9x platform, it is kind of expected.

With the proper coding I'm sure you could get it to work, since other non-m3 cars did come with that option.

georgebmwM3 · 08-05-2021, 02:18 PM

I contacted Andream and they are sending a new harness. I may have a bad wire.

cleanm3 · 08-12-2021, 07:01 AM

How is this holding up for you?

Jkan · 08-18-2021, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by georgebmwM3

The headunit section of BimmerCode was greyed out and a new one appeared after I mounted AUX. I'm still troubleshooting and I'm wondering if it made a difference to change it prior to install. I'll follow up with a coder.

Were you ever able to get the aux coded out using BimmerCode?

georgebmwM3 · 08-18-2021, 08:22 PM

not yet.

Jkan · 08-19-2021, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by georgebmwM3

not yet.

Mhmmm, I’ll dig around too, hopefully one of us or someone finds something for the ccc!

Drifter2090 · 02-26-2022, 04:52 PM

Hey were any of you able to code Aux for ccc? My andream only works with the center console Aux cable.

georgebmwM3 · 03-13-2022, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Drifter2090

Hey were any of you able to code Aux for ccc? My andream only works with the center console Aux cable.

Negative. Ended up with a cic upgrade and Mr12volt. Only way for my ccc nav to work with this is a hardwired AUX plug into center console.

Drifter2090 · 03-13-2022, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by georgebmwM3

Negative. Ended up with a cic upgrade and Mr12volt. Only way for my ccc nav to work with this is a hardwired AUX plug into center console.

Ah I see, I guess I'll be doing the same. Thanks!

Bobbych · 04-13-2022, 08:53 AM

Appreciate this is an old thread, but I am looking for recommendations.

I went this route in my E90 2010 CIC

I purchased an ALIEXPRESS version and although it works great, and even uses bluetooth for Android Auto the screen is terrible.

Like this thread, it has a glare and putting on an anti glare cover, made it worse

I can live wit the glare, but the main other issue, is the screen itself, in daylight, is so dim. I can hardly see the screen. its great at night

I have the brightness on the setting at MAX. When back in CIC mode, I can hardly see the text on the OEM. if i were to switch on my lights, in day time, it almost goes invisible as it dim's even more

so, I want to keep the functions, as I love Android Auto, and i installed a backup Cam, but want to ditch this screen and go for another version

so I am looking for recommendations for a screen that us usable in daylight?

pulsar1230 · 04-14-2022, 08:16 AM

hi i know this is a different stereo but does anyone know were the pins for the external mic are i bought it second hand no instructions but looks like the mic should be on a small plug going into the unit itself thanks

linuszz · 10-27-2022, 02:20 PM

Just stumbled on this thread. I recetly installed the Andream unit into an 2008 M3 w CCC. Mainly using Apple Carplay. I orig ran the aux cable but then realized that it works fine without it. I did select AUX within the setup screen. So I disconnected the Aux cable and the sound still flows from carplay to the factory speakers without the aux cable.

Yes, the glare is pretty bad. I guess I'll try ths from Avin... https://avinusa.com/8-8-anti-glare-t...6-e67-e68.html

Interesting about forcing the factory Mic. I may need to try that. Have been told that I sound quiet.

Lastly the iDrive controller works great to control carplay, etc.

buhler955 · 11-11-2022, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by linuszz

Just stumbled on this thread. I recetly installed the Andream unit into an 2008 M3 w CCC. Mainly using Apple Carplay. I orig ran the aux cable but then realized that it works fine without it. I did select AUX within the setup screen. So I disconnected the Aux cable and the sound still flows from carplay to the factory speakers without the aux cable.

Hi, I'm about to install one of these on my e91 with CCC. Did you have to do any coding to make it work without the aux cable?

linuszz · 11-14-2022, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by buhler955

Hi, I'm about to install one of these on my e91 with CCC. Did you have to do any coding to make it work without the aux cable?

No coding needed. You need to 'set' the AUX setting (input?) within the original car options. Specifically hold the menu button down (near idrive controller) to toggle back to the 'orig car interface'. navigate to entertainment, then I see various inputs AM/FM / CD, AUX etc (I'm writing this from memory). Select the aux, then select SET. For me that activates it. No aux cable needed. once or twice the system seemed to toggle in/out (like maybe when I had unplugged everyting to apply the anti glare screen protector). I got not sound. I simply went back in and hit Aux > SET again and carplay sound came right back on.

Some other things I wish I knew in advance...

Helluva time fitting the orig radio back in. I eventually cut away some of the inside plastic mount. I then had to tie a string around the block connector and tuck that into the driver foot well so I could pull the block out of the way when reinstalling. Then cut/tucked the string back up.

There is a setting to control the size of the image when displaying the 'original car interface'.

There is a setting to make the iDrive controller work properly. Initially it worked a little bit. There is some iDriver Aor B setting to make it perfect. (password to get into settings is 1368)

Microphone sound. Some people complained about microphone being too quiet. When on a call I see the bluetooth audio selector on my iphone and am able to sellect carplay or original BMW. Sounds better when I select BMW microphone and it seems to remember that for next time (yet carplay still works great (mostly bluetooth only for me, don't bother plugging in the USB unless I need a charge)

I did the $25 camera option as well... Camera install was easy enough. Make sure you get the instructions from andream. I have no idea why they don't send them in advance. There are some critical differences on the hookup for automatic vs manual.

The M button will kick you out of carplay back into orig car interface. then I hold menu button down to toggle back. Not too much of an issue for me but I guess could be annoying if you were one to flip the M settings on/off frequently during your drive.

Basically every question / issue I had, Andream replied over night with a solution (except for the M button thing - they told me to check the . So things are working great, just annoying that they didn't give me all the instructions ahead of time lol. Would have saved us both so much time.

heyitsrev · 12-27-2022, 06:34 PM

Has anyone had any issues when changing the OEM Idrive screen resolution from the apple carplay head unit? I bought mine from Aliexpress (Roadtop store) and when I changed the resolution in the factory settings, I randomly got a SES/CEL.

Redd · 12-27-2022, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by linuszz

The M button will kick you out of carplay back into orig car interface. then I hold menu button down to toggle back. Not too much of an issue for me but I guess could be annoying if you were one to flip the M settings on/off frequently during your drive.

There is a fix for the M button bug:

https://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1836258

flea333 · 12-12-2023, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Drifter2090

Hey were any of you able to code Aux for ccc? My andream only works with the center console Aux cable.

Dang, don't they have the Wifi Android Auto yet? Audio from the Aux cable is garbage you don't want to do that to your sound. Wifi is full quality like USB.

flea333 · 12-14-2023, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by flea333

Dang, don't they have the Wifi Android Auto yet? Audio from the Aux cable is garbage you don't want to do that to your sound. Wifi is full quality like USB.

The website does show Andream has the Wireless support for both phones...
Can someone confirm?

3. Support Wireless CarPlay And Android auto.

https://www.android-car-dvd.com/prod...e7437ddc&_ss=r

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tdott Brigadier General 3938 Rep 3,980 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: South FL / 6ix iTrader: (4)	They finally got back, they sent me updates for the OS and MCU. After the updates, I left the car for 1 hour and tested the draw again, and it was where it needed to be at 0.03 amps. it was 4.1 amps before. Will need to use it some more and retest after a few on/off cycles to make sure it is going to sleep as it should. __________________ N/A S65 Headers Before/After Dyno Results
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georgebmwM3 First Lieutenant 302 Rep 307 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [9.00] 2017 Camaro ZL1 [0.00]	I contacted Andream and they are sending a new harness. I may have a bad wire.
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cleanm3 New Member 3 Rep 12 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW M3 Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (0)	How is this holding up for you?
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08-18-2021, 08:22 PM	#51
georgebmwM3 First Lieutenant 302 Rep 307 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW M3 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [9.00] 2017 Camaro ZL1 [0.00]	not yet.
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Drifter2090 Colonel 908 Rep 2,091 Posts Drives: E90 M3 \| E92 335i \| E90 335d Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Ontario, Canada iTrader: (1)	Hey were any of you able to code Aux for ccc? My andream only works with the center console Aux cable.
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04-13-2022, 08:53 AM	#56
Bobbych Private 6 Rep 72 Posts Drives: 3 series 320d 2010 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: United Kingdom iTrader: (0)	Appreciate this is an old thread, but I am looking for recommendations. I went this route in my E90 2010 CIC I purchased an ALIEXPRESS version and although it works great, and even uses bluetooth for Android Auto the screen is terrible. Like this thread, it has a glare and putting on an anti glare cover, made it worse I can live wit the glare, but the main other issue, is the screen itself, in daylight, is so dim. I can hardly see the screen. its great at night I have the brightness on the setting at MAX. When back in CIC mode, I can hardly see the text on the OEM. if i were to switch on my lights, in day time, it almost goes invisible as it dim's even more so, I want to keep the functions, as I love Android Auto, and i installed a backup Cam, but want to ditch this screen and go for another version so I am looking for recommendations for a screen that us usable in daylight?
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pulsar1230 Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: bmw e90 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: uk iTrader: (0)	eonon ga9465b extl mic pins hi i know this is a different stereo but does anyone know were the pins for the external mic are i bought it second hand no instructions but looks like the mic should be on a small plug going into the unit itself thanks
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10-27-2022, 02:20 PM	#58
linuszz Enlisted Member 2 Rep 30 Posts Drives: E90 M3 / Porsche 996 Join Date: Sep 2022 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Just stumbled on this thread. I recetly installed the Andream unit into an 2008 M3 w CCC. Mainly using Apple Carplay. I orig ran the aux cable but then realized that it works fine without it. I did select AUX within the setup screen. So I disconnected the Aux cable and the sound still flows from carplay to the factory speakers without the aux cable. Yes, the glare is pretty bad. I guess I'll try ths from Avin... https://avinusa.com/8-8-anti-glare-t...6-e67-e68.html Interesting about forcing the factory Mic. I may need to try that. Have been told that I sound quiet. Lastly the iDrive controller works great to control carplay, etc.
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heyitsrev New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: BMW E90 M3 Competition Join Date: Oct 2022 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	Has anyone had any issues when changing the OEM Idrive screen resolution from the apple carplay head unit? I bought mine from Aliexpress (Roadtop store) and when I changed the resolution in the factory settings, I randomly got a SES/CEL.
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