Those cables you bypassed in the trunk are the Can-Bus system to the amplifier (can-bus system is used for audio, video, and display info using cool red lasers). It runs in series and if one module is down, the whole communication is down and it scares the others. Bypassing the Bus system closes that break and brings the talking group back together!
the round speaker is for your parking sensors up front if you have them or want to install them after. and you can put ur gps in ur dash on top upside down, will work perfectly fine. and also the wifi antenne can be put behind the radio.. you can use ur phone hotspot to use internet on the radio
Find the aux pins on the harness and tap into it, you might need to cut an earth as well, this is on the new harness side then you can not worry about the aux plug and not touch the factory side. Find the factory aux lines in a wiring diagram. I did this on an aftermaket install from an different supplier for a different car to get rid of that silly exetention to aux plug that all after market suppliers use.
Man said so I don’t keep you guys gm here too long like I ain’t about to watch all his videos after this, best TH-camr out there man🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️ I like nour, but vehicle virals does it the best!
I was hoping for the same thing, so I emailed them and asked about it and apparently they are looking into it. "Hello Andreas. Thanks for your interest, we're planning to start a project investigation for a BMW E46, so keep on following us. Regards" So keep checking the site, cus apparently it's gonna pop up sooner or later (y)
Why would you swap your great looking expensively made analog gauges for a chinese tablet?? To go with the flow? Because other people think it looks modern?
I have one of these units installed on my 2012 e92, works great other than the audio. It keeps skipping when listening to music via apple car play, works fine with the radio. The head unit audio is directly connected to the oem aux input. Xtrons has been little to no help with this issue, wounding if anyone else has had this issue
8 months on; how is the head unit performing? A few years back I bought an xtrons full screen head unit for my Merc cl203 and daily operation often felt like hardwork. It felt laggy, slow on start up and occasionally froze when loading up mainstay apps like Google maps and Spotify... Now I've just bought an e93 and looking at mods.. Would you still recommend it with 8 months' use?
amazing that these things have messaging, whatsapp, youtube and google on board. Exactly what one needs for safe driving and totally not be distracted. Jokes aside: great and informative video!
You got it brother !!!! I already installed both in my 335 and Tacoma Truck. Keep the upgrades going and the videos coming. I really enjoy your videos 👍👍. Anytime you feel like freezing your butt off come northbound to Canada and we'll do Cayuga Raceways quarter mile track together. Cheers !
Hey brother, I can't find the xtron head unit that you used with the link in this video. I wanted to buy it as a gift for a family member with a 2010 335i X-drive M-Sport. Any chance you have the correct link ? Please and thank you
Have this same one. An absolutely must if you want to daily these cars. Apple CarPlay is cooler than i expected with reading off your text messages to you as you drive.
I've watched this videos a couples times. When initially posted, I went ahead and bought a unit. Unfortunately I was not satisfied with the unit and reached out to the seller but haven't heard back after two emails. Initially when purchasing the unit, they were very accommodating but once the sell was final, no luck getting to them. If you notice in your video, the OEM view its zoomed in which the same issue I am having. The other issue is that when on "Car Play", call comes in, if you click on "Accept call", it actually ignores the call and hangs up. There other little minors issues but I can deal with those. This isn't to bash your review, you are great at what you do and honest . Can you test these issues on your unit and do a follow up as to your conclusion. Would really appreciate it. Keep up the good work, love your channel!!
I like the digital dashboard but I think the best-looking infotainment is still the pre LCI. With the clean dash lines and just a cd player. I can get a small Bluetooth dongle and connect it to my aux to play my tunes.
I wanna get a hold on the dash is so beautiful I was the one that got the clean M4 with 54k miles on it this would really amplify my interior even more 💪🏼🙏🏼 bless up bro keep up the good work
I bought this system based on your vid. I have had nothing but problems with it and the customer service SUCKS. The system display occasionally works. I have spent weeks troubleshooting this system with the customer service folks. This has included removing and reinstalling the head unit, resetting the system several times, disconnecting the battery etc. they have finally conceded that is is not working correctly and told me to return it and they would ship me a new one. This approach will leave a hole on my dash for weeks and basically make the car undrivable. I asked them to send me a new one and when I install it and verify that it works, I will return the defective one. They have refused. I have spent HOURS messing with this thing. Don’t do it… junk and horrible customer service.
Did you purchase through us Brett? We have sold 100s of these units with no such issues. Assuming you purchased from us, we would have taken care of you immediately.
So audio will not work at all if you don’t connect the aux cable? Only reason i’m asking is since the original CIC unit was connected to that computer, all this head unit is doing is using the same connections with a different screen, so the audio should be passed through the same way
That box that went out is your XM/Sirius radio module. The whole system runs a fiber optic line and that light stopped at the XM/Sirius. I bypassed mine with some vacuum line.
should have gone with the MMI Prime style box - way easier install, you can keep OG iDrive available, and if you get the chinese version it’s pretty cheap too.
@@truculenttabasco The car’s design wasn’t built for a touchscreen. It’s not a good place to reach, being recessed, and who cares if you have 4G if it’s connected to your phone. It is lacking the MHD monitoring but it’s much cleaner, easier to remove, faster, easier to install, and not a $200 android tablet stuffed into a hole in the dash.
@@truculenttabasco it works off the phone so of course it has 4G/5G/whatever Android Auto ends up supporting 🤔 As for touch screens, try using one in a car. They are awful.
Looks super clean dude. I'm seeking recommendations on a pre lci e90 touchscreen that is compatible with Logic & could handle adding aftermarket 10in Kicker L7 sub & amp...im currently looking at the AVIN unit but afraid to spend $500+ on a unit that's not compatible w/this intended setup. Most concerned about the aftermarket sub & amp being too much for these android type units. Any help appreciated.
I have the same unit as he installed,. the AVIN one is the same unit but they charge a dumb amount and still provide no support, buy the cheapest one you can find with Android 10, 4gb RAM 64 GB and Octacore CPU, they are all the same. My car has Logic7 and this unit just resues the fiber optics, and i dont think it would be an issue adding an extra amp since you do that by splicing cables in the trunk near the amp (not an expert) but i know there are PNP-harnesses for plugging in an extra AMP via the Logic7 one so you can add another sub.
@@mickjohnson86 Unless the CIC unit works way differently he shouldnt have to, the green/black fibre cable that you see around 11:05-11:10 is moved to the new connector which should allow you to get audio, mine had a CCC unit (2007 335i) and i did not use any AUX-cables. That said i have to set it to the "AUX" option in the original iDrive sources, but thats a one and done deal. AFAIK the aux cable route is for base audio systems without fibre optics and/or older android head units, if you look at older install guides its there, but none of the newer ones use it.
If you have the logic 7 sound system there amps are notorious for failing located in the backs left corner of the car in the trunk sometimes being the cause of no sound too!
I been looking at the Xtrons units along with some others. Trying to figure out why the android radios that replace the oem radio are cheaper than the top dash mounted ones.
I haven't read all the comments and really don't have time now. I just recently saw this and I love it. I have a 2011 E90 328i. My head unit looks exactly like yours. This should wok in mine don't you think? Also, how can I tell which version of the idrive I have?
I just did my coding on the 2010 335i conv I just bought and I noticed that the Headunit module in bimmercode app showed CIC. My car is not the LCI as in exterior changes, but maybe BMW did change the head units on 2010's from CCC to CIC. Thoughts?
I was all on board until I saw the lag time in response for the tachometer. I mean at that point it might as well just change colors to indicate more vrooms or less vrooms.
I have the exact same factory stereo, at the mark 11:59, the orange, yellow, pink connectors, do you recall if there was actually anything plugged into the orange connector? I’m reassembling everything back, I only have the yellow & pink conn wire left, triple checked behind the dash to see if there was an orange one, but non in sight.
Great video.. ive been contemplating about getting something like this but im still happy with the stock unit. 2011 so i have bluetooth and thats gold for me.
You can go wireless with the android auto also. And you don't need to use the aux for sound. I fitted mine into my E60. Connects automatically when I get in the car.
Thank you for the great video. My Z4 E89 Android screen does not respond at all, but the i-Drive works. However, with the i-Drive I cannot go to the apps or settings menus. Is there a solution for it? I would appreciate if you can tell me what to do to fix the issue. Thank you in advance. BTW, I resettled the OS via the small reset hole on the system, but that did not fix the issue!
Keep adding screens & its gonna look like the interior of a Ferrari SF90😂 but yo it’s lookin mad clean. Pretty much what I’m tryna do for my e46 eventually.
@@VehicleVirals I'm going to try. Did you have to take out cage hosuing in order to do that? Cube barely fits in that corner. It looks like there is more room on the bottom right side but harness is too short.
@@VehicleVirals I removed the cage, I was able to put that cube in left bootom corner. I reinstaled the cage, conetected CCC unit and it fit. Good to go. I should of done that right away. I spent couple hours try to figure out how to make that harness fit. I removed the cage and took me couple minutes. Thanks
Great video. Yes, you should disconnect the battery or the car will throw you errors on the dashboard. The small speaker is for back camera. It basically uses the speaker and main speakers for it... When it comes to the headunit, google for a developer code and you'll be able to change the protocol for the stock iDrive mode (if you have problem with it) or you can also change the logo for a M3 one or a Barbus/Alpina/AMG/Volkswagen/Mercedes/Toyota one. There is also a special option to allow you to watch videos if your handbrake isn't activated. Is probably already deactivated but if not, you know what to do ;) This can be helpful with the spotify animations on certain songs like "Underwater" by NIVERSO or "Become God" by Ghost Data or even videos on TH-cam. edit: 1314 was the "developer code" on my headunit
The AVIN head unit is better interface looks better and you have more option for front and rear cameras as well as dash with dvr and has a splitter that can run off the oem gps. Glad to see your back bro I plan on doing an overhead turbo install in the future but the single turbo you installed had me thinking price wise. Sucks I don’t have a trustworthy garage out here in Kansas like you do unless your people knows someone out here.
Just curious what aux cord you upgraded to? I now have audio but it is really grainy sounding. I bought an aux filter but that didn't help the sound. Looking to see what you used and how the sound turned out. Thank you for suggestions!
Hey man I’m looking for a new head unit for my E93 but my car doesn’t have the tech package so I just have the small orange screen is there anything you recommend?
Yo Christian the thing you said was a wi fi antenna is a DAB aerial. The USA still uses an and fm radio. Europe and the rest of world is moving to DAB. Digital signals are much cleaner than anything on fm. I put a similar unit in my e88 2. Years ago. We in the UK. Check DAB on wickapidia.
Can you add apps like Amazon Prime or Prime Video, Hulu, Netfix? And if so does it disable it while in drive? I know my Honda has a DVD player and I grounded the brake cable so it would work while driving, I don't watch the screen but I do like to listen to it while driving. Don't like all the start up menu and all the flash, be nice there is a way to disable it so it just goes right to the main screen.
Well your video worked, I said to hell with it and ordered one just a few min's ago. The screen in the car is just to plain, even the GPS data that shows a train rail that has not been in the area since the late mid 80's is shown on the GPS and is not even correct in the way it was running. I know for a fact it is wrong as I know for a fact that a train derailed back in the late 70's early 80's as I was just a little kid and remember crawling all over the cars as my father got the contract to cut them up. It is a plus that all the old data screen is still there in case I want to use it again, after all I am used to the way it works. Not sure if my XM radio still works with the new system but I am sure it will as all this really is, is an add on screen with extra functionality. But I wanted to be able to add a backup camera to my car, to many stupid people these days run behind you and as I get older it is harder to turn around to look all the time, and I really don't like trusting those sensors, after all they can fail like anything else. But I wanted to be able to watch video's and my riders while going down the highway. I do a lot of driving out in the sticks so I can glance at the screen from time to time, do it with my cell phone now so this will actually be a bit safer as I don't have keep adjusting the phone when it moves. I will have a larger screen, again not having to look at the small screen, and I can easily disable it if I get pulled over by a cop... Not hard to do that, I have had my DVD player working in my car for years and not had a problem with it once, and yes I have been pulled over and not ever gotten a ticket, at least for something that I was guilty of. I did have a cop lie and give me a ticket back on March, 15, 2022 for saying I had no license plate light, but I took video of them working, filed for a jury trial, filed multiple complaints against the officer and he almost go fired, should had as he violated my 4th amendment rights twice, abuse of power, falsifying a police report, and retaliation, and I still may file a suit against the city of Kenedy, TX... I had ordered two cops out of my gun store for harassing me over removing marker flags from my property marking a gas line. My neighbor was building a fence on the property line (we don't get along) and they were 11' on myside of the property line. It was my land and I did not want them there. There was no sense them being there as he could not put a fence anywhere but on the property line and that was 11' away, I know I measured it. I said all this because there is also a feature for recording your drive so it will be saved on a video when and if another dishonest cop gives me a BS ticket. By the way the cost of a LP light is 206.90 which I beat, the DA threw it out as she knew my lights were in fact working. I would not give her my proof, told her she would get my proof in the court room and I was going to cost the city of Kenedy as much as I could. By the time they got it thrown out, it had cost them several hours of attorney as they do not have a prosecutor of their own, they outsourced to a firm in Austin...LOL and she charged them like 250.00 an hour and spent hours on this case getting video's, watching them, etc... so this dishonest cop really got into trouble, cost the city around 1,500.00 and I have not filed my suit yet. But this new head unit has a lot of nice features on it, many I hope will make the long hours of driving a bit more bearable. Sorry for the long story but wanted to share that with you all, COPS ARE NOT ALWAYS HONEST FOLKS, this may help you in court if you get one like I had in the post above.
How in the world did you get the lower, main unit back in there with all that new wire and huge extra adapter in there? I can’t get my 4 screw brackets closer than 3/8” from dash. Skipped that info in the video.
Fyi, you can get these headunits from other places as well, I've installed 4 android headunits in various cars so far, all from aliexpress ranging between 100 and 300.
Yo man I’ve been watching you for a while and you completely changed my mind on the n54 platform. Your videos are awesome man keep killing it. Subscribed! Let’s help those percentages 😂
This video is so helpful. I brought the same EXTRON unit for my convertible 335i and I have the same issue with my auxiliary. Do you have the information or part number for the unit in the truck you need to replace?
I dont understand the audio issue why do you need the aux at all? Is there no Bluetooth? And what about the tones from the car itself [door chimes etc]. How about fm radio?
So I have the Xtrons android CCC navigation display unit like yours for my 06 bmw 330i. I installed it but couldn't get sound... Later I did notice I didn't plug the aux cable from the unit to my car Aux in the armrest ? That is why the aux cable needs to be plugged into armrest aux to get sound !! Right?
Hey love your videos!! I have a 2010 535i xdrive(twin turbo model) automatic.. and I want this same screen. I do NOT know which one I should order please help!..I'm new to BMW's. This is my first BMW.. any help would would appreciated... 🙏
I have something similar from Andream, which gave me Carplay and reverse cam on my CIC.. though I think it's time for me to finally retrofit an NBT EVO, speaking of, I haven't seen any E9X owners doing a DIY on retrofitting an NBT EVO on these cars
I have 2008 BMW 135i. Do you have head unit that fit. I have head unit fold up. I don't know if they make for model hole will pretty large hole when remove.
Why'd u have to connect the aux cable to get audio mate? If you plugged your phone in to usb and used youtube music through android auto wouldn't that work without the aux cable?
I've been searching for upgrade head replacement for my 2010 bmw X5, and have been unsuccessful!!! Is there on that I can use that wouldn't loose the car information. Please any information is appreciated!
Does this work with 2004 525i e60 I believe *correct me if wrong please* my car has a very outdated look and would love to refresh it with a system like this
May I know how can I get one for a 2012 X5 35i there are various displays on their website. Not sure which one works for my suv . Please I will appreciated your help . Thanks
My man sporting an android phone like a proper man. I myself am sporting a Galaxy S21+. What an outstanding device with it's Qualcom Snapdragon 888 processor. Android is superior in all aspects. No cap
@FaderSkate Fortunately, I respect myself enough to go with a well engineered, well tested device, with superior battery life, superior heat management, superior camera quality & modes, not a load of software bugs directly after the latest device's release, superior processing power & efficiency, made in South Korea... not China. ( ´_ゝ`) So sad. Unlike Apple. Samsung isn't just made for flaunting, but instead actually performing heavy duty... and on all fronts.
Great video, best one ive seen on these e90's, I just bought the xtrons, seems like the newest android operating system and has the most powerful specs compared to ones ive researched. Cant wait to install this and modernize my e90
The bypass hook up you used in the rear? Any videos you can upload for that? We just tried to install in one unit with the sa,e type of failure. Wouldn’t let us get volume to the unit
Can you use the idrive dial to click on things? I can't. Mine lets me navigate and highlight icons but pressing the down button doesn't actually select anything. I have to press the touch screen.
Are they any digital clusters available for the 2 series youre aware of? Have a 2016 228i and would love to go full digital but seems like nothings available
Nice videos, bro! Just got myself an e90 320D and the iDrive system doesn t work (the screen does not turn on) so no bluetooth, no nothing, just the radio working.. i think the CCC unit is down and i'm not going to fix it as i think is kinda useless. Will this mod work by itself, without the functions of the iDrive? Any help is apreciated, i just want to get rid of that numb screen from the dash and have some bluetooth for music
you could use the car idrive bluetooth in on the android side so you do not have to use the aux cable the android os on that android head unit do not interact with the idrive
Those cables you bypassed in the trunk are the Can-Bus system to the amplifier (can-bus system is used for audio, video, and display info using cool red lasers). It runs in series and if one module is down, the whole communication is down and it scares the others. Bypassing the Bus system closes that break and brings the talking group back together!
Not can bus. The fiber optic network
Can’t bus If it’s not working lol
@@danradu2312 same thing here
the round speaker is for your parking sensors up front if you have them or want to install them after. and you can put ur gps in ur dash on top upside down, will work perfectly fine. and also the wifi antenne can be put behind the radio.. you can use ur phone hotspot to use internet on the radio
Love what you’ve done with the interior. The dashboard with the upgraded I-drive makes it look so modern! Definately going with this upgrade
I have an e93 335i n54 and I’m building it just like yours you’ve been my inspiration on this project
Sweet! You'll enjoy the hell out of it.
Same bro I am just looking for mine so I can start to build mine
Find the aux pins on the harness and tap into it, you might need to cut an earth as well, this is on the new harness side then you can not worry about the aux plug and not touch the factory side. Find the factory aux lines in a wiring diagram. I did this on an aftermaket install from an different supplier for a different car to get rid of that silly exetention to aux plug that all after market suppliers use.
Its weird how none of these units can hijack the original sound, microphone and gps systems, but can see all canbus info!
Man said so I don’t keep you guys gm here too long like I ain’t about to watch all his videos after this, best TH-camr out there man🤷🏽♂️🤷🏽♂️ I like nour, but vehicle virals does it the best!
Man no matter where I'm at in the world.... still get to enjoy some e90 content cheers pham
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The speaker is for your BMW chimes & turn signal sounds. At least with mine it was like that, I had a similar setup in my Mini.
Rear sensors too. On mine anyway
Man finally a video we missed you❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
I finally hired help! Expect more consistency going forward! ❤️
@@VehicleVirals Pixel 5 is an amazing phone
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@@VehicleVirals is this available for a 2004 Bmw 745 li ??? Help me brother 🤦🏽♂️🤣😭
Your interior is so beautiful! I hope they make the digital dials for the e46 soon.
I was hoping for the same thing, so I emailed them and asked about it and apparently they are looking into it.
"Hello Andreas.
Thanks for your interest,
we're planning to start a project investigation for a BMW E46, so keep on following us.
Regards"
So keep checking the site, cus apparently it's gonna pop up sooner or later (y)
@@andreas4959 😍😍
hello,please serch your car in all chinese website with english language they made this parts for any bmw car
Why would you swap your great looking expensively made analog gauges for a chinese tablet?? To go with the flow? Because other people think it looks modern?
I have one of these units installed on my 2012 e92, works great other than the audio. It keeps skipping when listening to music via apple car play, works fine with the radio. The head unit audio is directly connected to the oem aux input. Xtrons has been little to no help with this issue, wounding if anyone else has had this issue
8 months on; how is the head unit performing?
A few years back I bought an xtrons full screen head unit for my Merc cl203 and daily operation often felt like hardwork. It felt laggy, slow on start up and occasionally froze when loading up mainstay apps like Google maps and Spotify...
Now I've just bought an e93 and looking at mods..
Would you still recommend it with 8 months' use?
I am looking for a head unit for my E93 too. Did you end up going with the xtron?
amazing that these things have messaging, whatsapp, youtube and google on board. Exactly what one needs for safe driving and totally not be distracted.
Jokes aside: great and informative video!
I was debating a purchase of a 13 /335I and am now convinced. I also just subscribed. Fantastic content thanks.
You got it brother !!!! I already installed both in my 335 and Tacoma Truck. Keep the upgrades going and the videos coming. I really enjoy your videos 👍👍. Anytime you feel like freezing your butt off come northbound to Canada and we'll do Cayuga Raceways quarter mile track together. Cheers !
Hey brother, I can't find the xtron head unit that you used with the link in this video. I wanted to buy it as a gift for a family member with a 2010 335i X-drive M-Sport. Any chance you have the correct link ? Please and thank you
Have this same one. An absolutely must if you want to daily these cars. Apple CarPlay is cooler than i expected with reading off your text messages to you as you drive.
Finally more e90 content
Christian: “I’m going to go jump off a bridge, but I totally suggest that you guys don’t.”😂
I've watched this videos a couples times. When initially posted, I went ahead and bought a unit. Unfortunately I was not satisfied with the unit and reached out to the seller but haven't heard back after two emails. Initially when purchasing the unit, they were very accommodating but once the sell was final, no luck getting to them. If you notice in your video, the OEM view its zoomed in which the same issue I am having. The other issue is that when on "Car Play", call comes in, if you click on "Accept call", it actually ignores the call and hangs up. There other little minors issues but I can deal with those. This isn't to bash your review, you are great at what you do and honest . Can you test these issues on your unit and do a follow up as to your conclusion. Would really appreciate it. Keep up the good work, love your channel!!
I like the digital dashboard but I think the best-looking infotainment is still the pre LCI. With the clean dash lines and just a cd player. I can get a small Bluetooth dongle and connect it to my aux to play my tunes.
I wanna get a hold on the dash is so beautiful I was the one that got the clean M4 with 54k miles on it this would really amplify my interior even more 💪🏼🙏🏼 bless up bro keep up the good work
I bought this system based on your vid. I have had nothing but problems with it and the customer service SUCKS. The system display occasionally works. I have spent weeks troubleshooting this system with the customer service folks. This has included removing and reinstalling the head unit, resetting the system several times, disconnecting the battery etc. they have finally conceded that is is not working correctly and told me to return it and they would ship me a new one. This approach will leave a hole on my dash for weeks and basically make the car undrivable. I asked them to send me a new one and when I install it and verify that it works, I will return the defective one. They have refused. I have spent HOURS messing with this thing. Don’t do it… junk and horrible customer service.
Did you purchase through us Brett? We have sold 100s of these units with no such issues. Assuming you purchased from us, we would have taken care of you immediately.
I purchased it through Amazon but the order was filled and shipped directly from Xtron
Still a piece of junk. It rarely works. DO NOT BUY THIS
That little speaker is for the navigation directions to work when you are in the oem cic mode
@12:50 im impressed by the fitment for an aftermarket product tbh
i wouldn’t be surprised if you have 500k subs by the end of the year. keep up with the great content. Your videos were the reason i got a 335i.
The whole time I was yelling at my screen telling you that that mini speaker was for the door chime.
So audio will not work at all if you don’t connect the aux cable? Only reason i’m asking is since the original CIC unit was connected to that computer, all this head unit is doing is using the same connections with a different screen, so the audio should be passed through the same way
Didn't get audio without using the aux connection. Might have to try again.
That box that went out is your XM/Sirius radio module. The whole system runs a fiber optic line and that light stopped at the XM/Sirius. I bypassed mine with some vacuum line.
should have gone with the MMI Prime style box - way easier install, you can keep OG iDrive available, and if you get the chinese version it’s pretty cheap too.
Yeah, but no touch screen, no MHD monitoring, no 4G/LTE support, etc. -- seems like it's lacking in comparison?
@@truculenttabasco The car’s design wasn’t built for a touchscreen. It’s not a good place to reach, being recessed, and who cares if you have 4G if it’s connected to your phone.
It is lacking the MHD monitoring but it’s much cleaner, easier to remove, faster, easier to install, and not a $200 android tablet stuffed into a hole in the dash.
@@truculenttabasco it works off the phone so of course it has 4G/5G/whatever Android Auto ends up supporting 🤔
As for touch screens, try using one in a car. They are awful.
Looks super clean dude. I'm seeking recommendations on a pre lci e90 touchscreen that is compatible with Logic & could handle adding aftermarket 10in Kicker L7 sub & amp...im currently looking at the AVIN unit but afraid to spend $500+ on a unit that's not compatible w/this intended setup. Most concerned about the aftermarket sub & amp being too much for these android type units. Any help appreciated.
I have the same unit as he installed,. the AVIN one is the same unit but they charge a dumb amount and still provide no support, buy the cheapest one you can find with Android 10, 4gb RAM 64 GB and Octacore CPU, they are all the same. My car has Logic7 and this unit just resues the fiber optics, and i dont think it would be an issue adding an extra amp since you do that by splicing cables in the trunk near the amp (not an expert) but i know there are PNP-harnesses for plugging in an extra AMP via the Logic7 one so you can add another sub.
@@Zodiam. man why did he have to install an aux cable for audio? If u were to plug in via USB for CarPlay wouldn’t audio work through that?
@@mickjohnson86 Unless the CIC unit works way differently he shouldnt have to, the green/black fibre cable that you see around 11:05-11:10 is moved to the new connector which should allow you to get audio, mine had a CCC unit (2007 335i) and i did not use any AUX-cables. That said i have to set it to the "AUX" option in the original iDrive sources, but thats a one and done deal. AFAIK the aux cable route is for base audio systems without fibre optics and/or older android head units, if you look at older install guides its there, but none of the newer ones use it.
@@Zodiam. cheers mate. Mine is a 2008 e93 335i with CCC so from what u said I shouldn’t need it fingers crossed.
@@mickjohnson86 did your install go fine ? I have the same car as you and just curious
Wait so, you have to have an aux cable to play music from your phone? It won't work through the USB for apple/android?
I love your videos but I’m so disappointed that NOBODY makes aftermarket upgrades or anything for my model.
If you have the logic 7 sound system there amps are notorious for failing located in the backs left corner of the car in the trunk sometimes being the cause of no sound too!
I been looking at the Xtrons units along with some others. Trying to figure out why the android radios that replace the oem radio are cheaper than the top dash mounted ones.
I haven't read all the comments and really don't have time now. I just recently saw this and I love it. I have a 2011 E90 328i. My head unit looks exactly like yours. This should wok in mine don't you think? Also, how can I tell which version of the idrive I have?
you have cic
I just did my coding on the 2010 335i conv I just bought and I noticed that the Headunit module in bimmercode app showed CIC. My car is not the LCI as in exterior changes, but maybe BMW did change the head units on 2010's from CCC to CIC. Thoughts?
I was all on board until I saw the lag time in response for the tachometer. I mean at that point it might as well just change colors to indicate more vrooms or less vrooms.
I have the exact same factory stereo, at the mark 11:59, the orange, yellow, pink connectors, do you recall if there was actually anything plugged into the orange connector? I’m reassembling everything back, I only have the yellow & pink conn wire left, triple checked behind the dash to see if there was an orange one, but non in sight.
I thought I had subscribed years ago but I had to subscribe again. Keep up the great content.
Great video.. ive been contemplating about getting something like this but im still happy with the stock unit. 2011 so i have bluetooth and thats gold for me.
I only had Bluetooth for calls. A no go for me.
That cluster looks fantastic
Nice Flossy plug. Looks dope!
Could that implemented on E91 320d as well?
Yes
Show us how to install back up/reverse camera
I have a 2009 335xi without cic. What do you recommend that would be windshield mounted, as I don’t want to cut into the dash?
You can go wireless with the android auto also. And you don't need to use the aux for sound. I fitted mine into my E60. Connects automatically when I get in the car.
Not with all system options unfortunately.
Thank you for the great video. My Z4 E89 Android screen does not respond at all, but the i-Drive works. However, with the i-Drive I cannot go to the apps or settings menus. Is there a solution for it? I would appreciate if you can tell me what to do to fix the issue.
Thank you in advance.
BTW, I resettled the OS via the small reset hole on the system, but that did not fix the issue!
Keep adding screens & its gonna look like the interior of a Ferrari SF90😂 but yo it’s lookin mad clean. Pretty much what I’m tryna do for my e46 eventually.
How were you able to fit radio back into slot completely. I have no room with that extra cube.
Tuck the harness to the bottom left side of the opening
@@VehicleVirals I'm going to try. Did you have to take out cage hosuing in order to do that? Cube barely fits in that corner. It looks like there is more room on the bottom right side but harness is too short.
@@kociol80-uf8ss I would recommend removing the cage.
@@VehicleVirals I removed the cage, I was able to put that cube in left bootom corner. I reinstaled the cage, conetected CCC unit and it fit. Good to go. I should of done that right away. I spent couple hours try to figure out how to make that harness fit. I removed the cage and took me couple minutes. Thanks
Great video. Yes, you should disconnect the battery or the car will throw you errors on the dashboard.
The small speaker is for back camera. It basically uses the speaker and main speakers for it...
When it comes to the headunit, google for a developer code and you'll be able to change the protocol for the stock iDrive mode (if you have problem with it) or you can also change the logo for a M3 one or a Barbus/Alpina/AMG/Volkswagen/Mercedes/Toyota one.
There is also a special option to allow you to watch videos if your handbrake isn't activated. Is probably already deactivated but if not, you know what to do ;)
This can be helpful with the spotify animations on certain songs like "Underwater" by NIVERSO or "Become God" by Ghost Data or even videos on TH-cam.
edit:
1314 was the "developer code" on my headunit
Hi, I would to know if with this head unit I can play my music through the Bluetooth or am I forced to insert the AUX cable? I have a 2006 BMW 330xi
The AVIN head unit is better interface looks better and you have more option for front and rear cameras as well as dash with dvr and has a splitter that can run off the oem gps. Glad to see your back bro I plan on doing an overhead turbo install in the future but the single turbo you installed had me thinking price wise. Sucks I don’t have a trustworthy garage out here in Kansas like you do unless your people knows someone out here.
Just curious what aux cord you upgraded to? I now have audio but it is really grainy sounding. I bought an aux filter but that didn't help the sound. Looking to see what you used and how the sound turned out. Thank you for suggestions!
Great video! About the center console usb/aux…do you have a video on replacing that?
Hey man I’m looking for a new head unit for my E93 but my car doesn’t have the tech package so I just have the small orange screen is there anything you recommend?
Yo Christian the thing you said was a wi fi antenna is a DAB aerial.
The USA still uses an and fm radio.
Europe and the rest of world is moving to DAB.
Digital signals are much cleaner than anything on fm.
I put a similar unit in my e88 2. Years ago.
We in the UK.
Check DAB on wickapidia.
I seen the marketing for DAB in the instruction manual. Makes sense now.
I have a 2009 525xi E60 not sure which unit I should purchase CIC or CCC, how can I figure this out?
The speedometer cost out weight the benefit. If it is under $400 range , it will be reasonable
Can you add apps like Amazon Prime or Prime Video, Hulu, Netfix? And if so does it disable it while in drive? I know my Honda has a DVD player and I grounded the brake cable so it would work while driving, I don't watch the screen but I do like to listen to it while driving.
Don't like all the start up menu and all the flash, be nice there is a way to disable it so it just goes right to the main screen.
Well your video worked, I said to hell with it and ordered one just a few min's ago. The screen in the car is just to plain, even the GPS data that shows a train rail that has not been in the area since the late mid 80's is shown on the GPS and is not even correct in the way it was running. I know for a fact it is wrong as I know for a fact that a train derailed back in the late 70's early 80's as I was just a little kid and remember crawling all over the cars as my father got the contract to cut them up.
It is a plus that all the old data screen is still there in case I want to use it again, after all I am used to the way it works. Not sure if my XM radio still works with the new system but I am sure it will as all this really is, is an add on screen with extra functionality. But I wanted to be able to add a backup camera to my car, to many stupid people these days run behind you and as I get older it is harder to turn around to look all the time, and I really don't like trusting those sensors, after all they can fail like anything else.
But I wanted to be able to watch video's and my riders while going down the highway. I do a lot of driving out in the sticks so I can glance at the screen from time to time, do it with my cell phone now so this will actually be a bit safer as I don't have keep adjusting the phone when it moves. I will have a larger screen, again not having to look at the small screen, and I can easily disable it if I get pulled over by a cop... Not hard to do that, I have had my DVD player working in my car for years and not had a problem with it once, and yes I have been pulled over and not ever gotten a ticket, at least for something that I was guilty of. I did have a cop lie and give me a ticket back on March, 15, 2022 for saying I had no license plate light, but I took video of them working, filed for a jury trial, filed multiple complaints against the officer and he almost go fired, should had as he violated my 4th amendment rights twice, abuse of power, falsifying a police report, and retaliation, and I still may file a suit against the city of Kenedy, TX... I had ordered two cops out of my gun store for harassing me over removing marker flags from my property marking a gas line. My neighbor was building a fence on the property line (we don't get along) and they were 11' on myside of the property line. It was my land and I did not want them there. There was no sense them being there as he could not put a fence anywhere but on the property line and that was 11' away, I know I measured it. I said all this because there is also a feature for recording your drive so it will be saved on a video when and if another dishonest cop gives me a BS ticket. By the way the cost of a LP light is 206.90 which I beat, the DA threw it out as she knew my lights were in fact working. I would not give her my proof, told her she would get my proof in the court room and I was going to cost the city of Kenedy as much as I could. By the time they got it thrown out, it had cost them several hours of attorney as they do not have a prosecutor of their own, they outsourced to a firm in Austin...LOL and she charged them like 250.00 an hour and spent hours on this case getting video's, watching them, etc... so this dishonest cop really got into trouble, cost the city around 1,500.00 and I have not filed my suit yet.
But this new head unit has a lot of nice features on it, many I hope will make the long hours of driving a bit more bearable. Sorry for the long story but wanted to share that with you all, COPS ARE NOT ALWAYS HONEST FOLKS, this may help you in court if you get one like I had in the post above.
How in the world did you get the lower, main unit back in there with all that new wire and huge extra adapter in there? I can’t get my 4 screw brackets closer than 3/8” from dash. Skipped that info in the video.
Remove the skeleton and tuck it to the bottom left corner. There is space there.
Why did you need to mess with the aux? Could you not just connect to bluetooth with this setup through carplay?
I have a 2012 335 with the Harman Kardon sound system. Can i use this head unit with the package my car have?
Give me the link for that back up camera from xtrons
Where u get that dash thing that said hello christen and what would would I need for my 2005 bmw 525i
Aahh, i want this car in Australia.
Brown leather, manual turbo 6 in blue paint, beautiful.
Great vid too mate, 👍
Great installation video - we also install these over here in the UK!
Fyi, you can get these headunits from other places as well, I've installed 4 android headunits in various cars so far, all from aliexpress ranging between 100 and 300.
Any links ???
Where can I get the bypass part that goes in the trunk? I’m having trouble finding it.
Yo man I’ve been watching you for a while and you completely changed my mind on the n54 platform. Your videos are awesome man keep killing it. Subscribed! Let’s help those percentages 😂
Back with the E90 content .🍾🙏🏾 Been waiting.
This video is so helpful. I brought the same EXTRON unit for my convertible 335i and I have the same issue with my auxiliary. Do you have the information or part number for the unit in the truck you need to replace?
Hi Walter, I have the no sound issue, could you please tell me how you resolved the issue.?
I dont understand the audio issue why do you need the aux at all? Is there no Bluetooth? And what about the tones from the car itself [door chimes etc]. How about fm radio?
I just purchased a 2011 BMW 335i which won’t connect to my new iPhone. Will that head unit void my warranty?
Question . Did you install a SIM card from a phone ? To the system to be able get TH-cam and also google ?
My audio inside the dash works fine. I use it for my classic IPod, do I need to use this for the install?
hi, which version of iOS was used in video please? I want co comfirm connectivity with last iOS version before buying one :-) thank you so much
I bought this same unit for my 13 e92. How do you get rid of that split screen when trying to look at your Idrive system so I can check my oil levels
Did you ever figure that out, i have the same question also.
@@djcalanco You can switch that off from the settings menu on the android headunit
It’s always better not to cheap out on these things especially if you diy I did a few and it took all week just to get it working
So I have the Xtrons android CCC navigation display unit like yours for my 06 bmw 330i. I installed it but couldn't get sound...
Later I did notice I didn't plug the aux cable from the unit to my car Aux in the armrest ?
That is why the aux cable needs to be plugged into armrest aux to get sound !! Right?
Hey love your videos!! I have a 2010 535i xdrive(twin turbo model) automatic.. and I want this same screen. I do NOT know which one I should order please help!..I'm new to BMW's. This is my first BMW.. any help would would appreciated... 🙏
You won me over with this video. Very legit!
JUST ORDERED! Can’t wait this is a must. And I got the reverse camera the best one is only $30!
I have something similar from Andream, which gave me Carplay and reverse cam on my CIC.. though I think it's time for me to finally retrofit an NBT EVO, speaking of, I haven't seen any E9X owners doing a DIY on retrofitting an NBT EVO on these cars
YES!!!! i don't see anyone doing it!
For me i think idrive still better than these android kits, even if its slower... too much down sides!!
I have 2008 BMW 135i. Do you have head unit that fit. I have head unit fold up. I don't know if they make for model hole will pretty large hole when remove.
We have head units for your car on your website.
Why'd u have to connect the aux cable to get audio mate? If you plugged your phone in to usb and used youtube music through android auto wouldn't that work without the aux cable?
I've been searching for upgrade head replacement for my 2010 bmw X5, and have been unsuccessful!!! Is there on that I can use that wouldn't loose the car information. Please any information is appreciated!
We have a few options for you. Message me on Instagram.
The long antenna is your 4g antenna if you add a sim card
My Idrive knob is too sensitive to touch with Xtrons and not very accurate. Is there a way to adjust it like a factory screen resolution for CCC?
Does this work with 2004 525i e60 I believe *correct me if wrong please* my car has a very outdated look and would love to refresh it with a system like this
May I know how can I get one for a 2012 X5 35i there are various displays on their website. Not sure which one works for my suv . Please I will appreciated your help .
Thanks
My man sporting an android phone like a proper man. I myself am sporting a Galaxy S21+. What an outstanding device with it's Qualcom Snapdragon 888 processor. Android is superior in all aspects. No cap
Someone that understands 👊🏼
Hopefully you went and got an iPhone and got rid of that crap respect yourself man.
@FaderSkate Fortunately, I respect myself enough to go with a well engineered, well tested device, with superior battery life, superior heat management, superior camera quality & modes, not a load of software bugs directly after the latest device's release, superior processing power & efficiency, made in South Korea... not China.
( ´_ゝ`) So sad.
Unlike Apple. Samsung isn't just made for flaunting, but instead actually performing heavy duty... and on all fronts.
@Vehicle Virals It's the only way, my friend.
Great video, best one ive seen on these e90's, I just bought the xtrons, seems like the newest android operating system and has the most powerful specs compared to ones ive researched. Cant wait to install this and modernize my e90
I bought a 535i with one of these units in it but I don't have my idrive info any ideas on what the problem could be?
The bypass hook up you used in the rear? Any videos you can upload for that? We just tried to install in one unit with the sa,e type of failure. Wouldn’t let us get volume to the unit
Hi there, did you ever resolve the issue? If so, could you please tell me how?
Can you use the idrive dial to click on things? I can't. Mine lets me navigate and highlight icons but pressing the down button doesn't actually select anything. I have to press the touch screen.
Works for my unit.
Are they any digital clusters available for the 2 series youre aware of? Have a 2016 228i and would love to go full digital but seems like nothings available
Nice videos, bro! Just got myself an e90 320D and the iDrive system doesn t work (the screen does not turn on) so no bluetooth, no nothing, just the radio working.. i think the CCC unit is down and i'm not going to fix it as i think is kinda useless. Will this mod work by itself, without the functions of the iDrive? Any help is apreciated, i just want to get rid of that numb screen from the dash and have some bluetooth for music
you could use the car idrive bluetooth in on the android side so you do not have to use the aux cable the android os on that android head unit do not interact with the idrive
Should I get a intake manifold first or cold air intake ? For a 2008 328xi N51 engine