I have a similar solution from Unique Auto. The main difference is that it doesn't need the long cable or disassembly at the front of the car: everything is installed under the back seats, next to the I-Drive unit. It intercepts the video signal and car's controls there.
Thank you for this absolutely awesome video, you def deserve at least 3 Billion likes and much more comments with gratitude, please post more cool tips and tutorials, Bless 😇
There are lots of how to install videos but your the first to show some of the functions. Any chance you could do a more in depth video of the functions using Android auto such as how to select music stored on the phone?
That's a great suggestion. Unfortunately, I don't have any Android phones to demonstrate the features. If I find someone that wants to lend me their phone for a couple of days, I could make it happen.
Brilliant video, thank you. Once everything is setup, what is your experience when you get in the car? Do you need to press the Menu button for 2 seconds to switch to the MMI box, or does it switch to Carplay automatically?
The previous owner of my i3 put in a unit that doesn't have wireless android auto. I have the bimmer tech unit from my old car but I'll have to get a new harness to install it since the mini cooper had the head unit right behind the screen.
Thanks a lot for your comprehensive video as always. One question: if you last turned off the car having Apple Carplay connected, does it auto connect to your phone and open AppleCarplay automatically when you start the car the next time?
What happened to the original functions? Can I go "back" and see normal BMW display with it's functions, menu? Some technical setting regarding the car are there too, plus radio. If I forget my phone, can I go back to BMW display and use telephone, radio, nav, as before installation?
Yes, you can go back to the BMW system by holding MENU for 3 seconds. You can use all BMW functions including phone, radio, nav etc. It basically sits on the side and adds functionality without taking anything away. You can even make it start up automatically and connect to the phone or make it so you have to 'turn it on'. I like it automatic because by the time I put my seatbelt on, my phone is connected and I have my music, google maps and calendar reminders on the screen.
Hi, thanks for your way of explaining. Looks real simple to install. One question: I have an BMW i3 from 2018 with the bigger screen. After installing you probably are not able to use the screen anymore for the functions BMW offered? Like the graphic display of how your car is performing (graphs of the batteries e.g.)? No longer the BMW (stupid) nsavigation via the crappy HERE software?
Hi! You can still use all of the BMW software and functions and reversing camera etc. This is just an add on. You hold the menu button for 3 seconds and it switches between the systems. Thanks for watching!
Mine used to work fine. But then it started to randomly not turn on and sometimes turn on. it started to show me only black screen. Now when I press menu button it shows me night sky with the car logo and CARPLAY written underneath, and it stays on that screen. How do I make it work again?
I have one of these units on order, so looking at a lot of install videos and yours is very clear and precise. But one question, what does the antenna do? if it picks up GPS, would it be an advantage to site it under the bonnet/hood? Looking forward to getting it fitted and up and working. Then Google maps or Waze will be brilliant along with Spotify.
The antenna is actually for WiFi. Apple CarPlay uses WiFi to communicate with your phone after the first connection and that’s what’s for. Thanks for watching and I hope the video helps you install yours!
I guess you could. Mine came with the wire that goes to the front, so that's what I did. One thing I could see that maybe not be as convenient is the USB cable being under the seat. Then again, I don't think I'll be using it that much anyway.
The main reason why these modules cannot be installed under the rear seat is because of the signal loss due to the long monitor cable. If you want something that can be installed under the back seat in any case, check out our channel!
@@premiumretrofit Yes, I heard that explanation before. But then it would be up to the manufacturers of those devices to increase the output level. The original HU has no issues powering that long cable. It would lower the barriers to retrofit so much. I am actually put off taking apart half of the car.
@@kmusicmagazine to be fair, all you're really doing is removing some screws and popping off plastic. No electrical work required. It's the equivalent of replacing a children's toy battery or assembling a desktop PC.
Does it support wired android auto? Wireless sucks the battery life and makes my phone so hot for some reason so I would get this if it supports wired android auto through that usb port.
You don't have to put the unit in the front that long cable is for the BMWs with the head unit at the front of the car so you can install the head unit in the back en just switch the screen cable (the system is made to be easy to install you don't have to take all those pieces apart to do that 😮)
Hello thx a lot for this tutorial for installation :) I have just one question :p on my car bmw i3 I have the range extender with pétrol is it possible to enable and disable it with it ?
I have the Range Extender as well. The functionality remains the same as before, it’s just bigger and the graphics are slightly updated. If you don’t have the range extender menu in your iDrive, you can enable it like I show in this video: MUST HAVE BMW i3 Mods/Coding (BimmerCode) th-cam.com/video/zMVi6nzVg9g/w-d-xo.html
Hi there… Just ordered our upgraded screen! A stupid question after watching this video but I do neeed MMI prime for all this to work for my new Screen on my i3??
I installed the MMI Prime it is great but now I want to code my BMW i3 2016 REX with the Veepeak module Buetooth I get an error when it try to read the software of the car , it stop at %12 . Do you think it is interfering with the MMI Prime instal?Please help> thanks
@@SimpleCarGuy ignition is on , Veepeak connected start reading and than stop at %12 , I tried several times...my car was in the shop a few weeks ago and the tech of BMW ask me if I had some kind of device install because they could not diagnose the problem that I had with the power train...so I thought that this instal would create the problem also for the Bimmercode
You would have install the camera in the back, route the wire to the MMI Prime unit, plug it in and also connect the power (trigger wire). I have a somewhat similar video on what I did on my Z4: th-cam.com/video/0uwmB6B9OMw/w-d-xo.html
I have a BMW 120Ah fully charged 2019, and I purchased the Apple Carplay when they sold it at a discount on BMW's website. THE ANNOYING thing which I didn't expect was the 2019' model has this shitty interface. Where the long screen has 40% of the screen locked for additionals; like compass and other useless things I do not use.
![Обзор BMW, который не ломается. Почти. 100+ ткм на i3 [4K]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/EiRPsP_YyU0/mqdefault.jpg)
I have a similar solution from Unique Auto. The main difference is that it doesn't need the long cable or disassembly at the front of the car: everything is installed under the back seats, next to the I-Drive unit. It intercepts the video signal and car's controls there.
Do you have a video recommendation of how to install this and or where to buy the necessary parts?
holy crap bro do share
Please send a link
Thank you for this absolutely awesome video, you def deserve at least 3 Billion likes and much more comments with gratitude, please post more cool tips and tutorials, Bless 😇
Great video! This looks doable. Thank you for clearly showing all the steps from start to finish.
There are lots of how to install videos but your the first to show some of the functions. Any chance you could do a more in depth video of the functions using Android auto such as how to select music stored on the phone?
That's a great suggestion. Unfortunately, I don't have any Android phones to demonstrate the features. If I find someone that wants to lend me their phone for a couple of days, I could make it happen.
Brilliant video, thank you. Once everything is setup, what is your experience when you get in the car? Do you need to press the Menu button for 2 seconds to switch to the MMI box, or does it switch to Carplay automatically?
The previous owner of my i3 put in a unit that doesn't have wireless android auto. I have the bimmer tech unit from my old car but I'll have to get a new harness to install it since the mini cooper had the head unit right behind the screen.
Great tutorial, hardest part was reinstalling rear seat lol. Than you.
Thanks a lot for your comprehensive video as always. One question: if you last turned off the car having Apple Carplay connected, does it auto connect to your phone and open AppleCarplay automatically when you start the car the next time?
Brother you snagged that unit up just in time!!!
Sure did!
Thanks for watching.
Did you have to disconnect the 12 volt battery?
Thanks for sharing!!! I'm going to buy one for my 2016 i3
Enjoy! It makes the car feels so much more modern!
Thank you very much for your excellent and professional explanation. Sorry for the question. Does it fit on a 2013 i3.
Regards
What happened to the original functions? Can I go "back" and see normal BMW display with it's functions, menu?
Some technical setting regarding the car are there too, plus radio.
If I forget my phone, can I go back to BMW display and use telephone, radio, nav, as before installation?
Yes, you can go back to the BMW system by holding MENU for 3 seconds. You can use all BMW functions including phone, radio, nav etc. It basically sits on the side and adds functionality without taking anything away. You can even make it start up automatically and connect to the phone or make it so you have to 'turn it on'. I like it automatic because by the time I put my seatbelt on, my phone is connected and I have my music, google maps and calendar reminders on the screen.
Great!
Thank you for full clarification.
Hi, thanks for your way of explaining. Looks real simple to install. One question: I have an BMW i3 from 2018 with the bigger screen. After installing you probably are not able to use the screen anymore for the functions BMW offered? Like the graphic display of how your car is performing (graphs of the batteries e.g.)? No longer the BMW (stupid) nsavigation via the crappy HERE software?
Hi! You can still use all of the BMW software and functions and reversing camera etc. This is just an add on. You hold the menu button for 3 seconds and it switches between the systems. Thanks for watching!
Mine used to work fine. But then it started to randomly not turn on and sometimes turn on. it started to show me only black screen. Now when I press menu button it shows me night sky with the car logo and CARPLAY written underneath, and it stays on that screen. How do I make it work again?
I can't actually think of how I can make use of it, I can use my phone already for navigation and music works fine with the factory system
I have one of these units on order, so looking at a lot of install videos and yours is very clear and precise. But one question, what does the antenna do? if it picks up GPS, would it be an advantage to site it under the bonnet/hood? Looking forward to getting it fitted and up and working. Then Google maps or Waze will be brilliant along with Spotify.
The antenna is actually for WiFi. Apple CarPlay uses WiFi to communicate with your phone after the first connection and that’s what’s for.
Thanks for watching and I hope the video helps you install yours!
@@SimpleCarGuy It will help. Don't like going blind at jobs and breaking clips off and only finding out after you've done damage. Best Dave 😀
I still don’t understand why it doesn’t work to install that box under the rear seats. The monitor cable is already there.
I guess you could. Mine came with the wire that goes to the front, so that's what I did. One thing I could see that maybe not be as convenient is the USB cable being under the seat. Then again, I don't think I'll be using it that much anyway.
The main reason why these modules cannot be installed under the rear seat is because of the signal loss due to the long monitor cable. If you want something that can be installed under the back seat in any case, check out our channel!
@@premiumretrofit Yes, I heard that explanation before. But then it would be up to the manufacturers of those devices to increase the output level. The original HU has no issues powering that long cable. It would lower the barriers to retrofit so much. I am actually put off taking apart half of the car.
@@kmusicmagazine to be fair, all you're really doing is removing some screws and popping off plastic. No electrical work required.
It's the equivalent of replacing a children's toy battery or assembling a desktop PC.
Does it support wired android auto? Wireless sucks the battery life and makes my phone so hot for some reason so I would get this if it supports wired android auto through that usb port.
You don't have to put the unit in the front that long cable is for the BMWs with the head unit at the front of the car so you can install the head unit in the back en just switch the screen cable (the system is made to be easy to install you don't have to take all those pieces apart to do that 😮)
Most of those system came with a short cable I don't know whay they send you at long cable?
Can you seal access all the original stuff that came on the headset
Yes, absolutely. Just hold MENU for 3 seconds and you go back to BMW system.
Hello thx a lot for this tutorial for installation :) I have just one question :p on my car bmw i3 I have the range extender with pétrol is it possible to enable and disable it with it ?
I have the Range Extender as well. The functionality remains the same as before, it’s just bigger and the graphics are slightly updated. If you don’t have the range extender menu in your iDrive, you can enable it like I show in this video:
MUST HAVE BMW i3 Mods/Coding (BimmerCode)
th-cam.com/video/zMVi6nzVg9g/w-d-xo.html
Great video! Where are you located? I have a 2015 I3 and I'm looking to pay someone to do this for me.
Thanks! I'm in Chicago suburbs, but I don't normally take side jobs, I just do this for fun.
Hi there… Just ordered our upgraded screen! A stupid question after watching this video but I do neeed MMI prime for all this to work for my new Screen on my i3??
Hi! No, you do not need the MMI prime. I just happen to do it at the same time.
Did you disconnect the 12v battery prior? Or was this not needed?
I did not, but it’s not a bad a idea to do so
@@SimpleCarGuy Thanks for the quick reply!
Hi did you disconnect the battery before the install 😀
I want to know the same thing
I did not disconnect the battery.
Once this new screen is installed, can you still get to the factory BMW settings menu?
Yes, of course. This is just an add on. You hold MENU for 3 seconds to switch between systems.
I installed the MMI Prime it is great but now I want to code my BMW i3 2016 REX with the Veepeak module Buetooth I get an error when it try to read the software of the car , it stop at %12 . Do you think it is interfering with the MMI Prime instal?Please help> thanks
No, there isn’t a way for MMI to interfere with scanning the car. Is the ignition on?
@@SimpleCarGuy ignition is on , Veepeak connected start reading and than stop at %12 , I tried several times...my car was in the shop a few weeks ago and the tech of BMW ask me if I had some kind of device install because they could not diagnose the problem that I had with the power train...so I thought that this instal would create the problem also for the Bimmercode
I have pretty much similar box. Would you know how to add reverse camera into that?
You would have install the camera in the back, route the wire to the MMI Prime unit, plug it in and also connect the power (trigger wire). I have a somewhat similar video on what I did on my Z4: th-cam.com/video/0uwmB6B9OMw/w-d-xo.html
Thank you very much.
Does the i-drive toggle work with this to navigate the CarPlay?
yeah it does
the steering wheel buttons dont work though
Does the battery / split screen and other function still works?
There is no split screen as far as I can tell, but you can hold menu for 3 seconds to just go back to the original BMW menu with all its functions.
@@SimpleCarGuy thank you very much. Can you play TH-cam while car is in motion?
will this run car play via the USB as well?
Yes, it will
@@SimpleCarGuy thanks man! Just bought the i3, now I got some upgrades to do!!!
Thanks a lot.... in case you could test android auto as well would be nice.
I'll try to get an Android phone from someone and test it out and make a video.
Thanks for watching!
What year i3?
It’s a 2016 BMW i3
I have a BMW 120Ah fully charged 2019, and I purchased the Apple Carplay when they sold it at a discount on BMW's website. THE ANNOYING thing which I didn't expect was the 2019' model has this shitty interface. Where the long screen has 40% of the screen locked for additionals; like compass and other useless things I do not use.