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CIC unit and actually no I swapped out this bit I saw on YouTube from the OEM connector to the Avin connector. Sound wise is still from the car itself not the head unit so I'll test that out today. I heard when you swap that connection from the OEM connector to the Avin one that's all you need. Yet I've also heard you need to utilize the AUX cord so we shall see
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Yeah I swapped out the optical cable that was the word I was looking for lol I'm rolling on a few hours of sleep. Thanks for the backup camera solution, solved that issue easily. I want to change the car dash through AVIN to say MPH not KW
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u welcome, I'm glad it worked out for
yes me too, as of latest November's update this hasn't been done yet! most of their customers up until recent couple of months were in Europe/Asia so that wasn't something high in their to do list. They know about this request so hopefully we'll see an update soon where this gonna be taking care of!
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12-14-2017, 06:54 PM | #118 |
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Got mine in today as well, I'll upload pics and routing tips after work. Works awesome, only a few issues:
1) Holding Menu, turn the knob clockwise and it'll go counterclockwise once before going clockwise or vice versa 2) Mirror link works fine until I move the image via my phone or via the screen itself, I'll get an error saying it's disconnecting but it doesn't. I'm hoping it's just the cord I'm using. I've routed both USB's to the glovebox but I think I'm gonna reroute USB1 to the center console and use it as my primary charger and get a simple USB to MicroUSB adapter to eliminate another corded connection in hopes it'll make a quicker reaction/less delay on the screen vs the phone to finger/screen movement. 3) Bluetooth through the deck paired to my phone works fine to control Pandora, but sometimes the music will skip or stop playing completely if I leave the Bluetooth Music screen to ANY screen at all. 4) Clock keeps going back to military time after each restart. Other than that, I'm loving this crisp, huge screen :-) Last edited by m5james; 12-14-2017 at 11:34 PM.. |
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As far as the clock make sure your setting is on the original car. I don't have that issue with a time setting being restarted each time. So hopefully that helps you out in that aspect
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Great thread, thanks to all for sharing info on this unit, and eventually removing money from my savings account! I had no idea this existed until now, very cool.
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Quick note for Android users, download an app called AutoTether to your phone. I was going to download an app that turned on my hotspot anytime my phone was plugged into power, but I do that at home, work and while driving...not optimal. Instead this app sees you connect to Bluetooth devices of your choosing (mine are called BMW X5M Phone and BMW X5M Tablet) and then it'll turn on your hotspot automatically. Within seconds I'm Bluetooth'd and tether'd to the new stereo...Pandora playing from my phone (easier to use) while I can see Waze (downloaded onto the tablet itself) full screen on my dash...win win!
I'd like to see if we can run MultiWindow somehow on these screens so we can run any two apps at once, in this instance Waze and Showbox at the same time would be awesome!! PS - you can drag down the top of the screen like a notifications bar but it'll only be shortcuts to other options PSS - if you change to different version in the setup menu (password 1314) to something other than BMW NBT EVO New to say a different BMW screen, your task bar will show notifications, the UI will look more like CIC in that it scrolls up and down words vs left to right icons, etc...play around :-) Last edited by m5james; 12-15-2017 at 11:05 PM.. |
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Can someone explain if or why the Avin unit doesn't use my car's GPS aerial for Navigation ? I've basically got the original purple plug attached (sharkfin aerial) and navi doesn't work. Then tried the Avin supplied GPS in addition, Navi doesn't work. Navi wants location turned on. I can't find the setting and on the unit under location, when you select share realtime location, it doesn't save. Anyone have some suggestions ? thanks. |
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12-16-2017, 08:33 PM | #125 |
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Yes it can. I've learned a trick on my phone by using Firefox and you can still play YouTube with the screen off or in this case you can still do other things on the screen if you're only wanting to listen.
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What part of Seattle are you in, maybe I can help in person, otherwise I'm not sure why you're not getting signal as I've had no issues with mine and it workwd right outta the box.
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I was in Bothell and Woodinville all day today, too :-) I'll be back in Bothell/Kirkland area off the 160th exit if you're free around 3:30pm.
The GPS splitter is something that AVIN supplied but I haven't looked online elsewhere for it since I got two for free. If you have this, one ends connects to the blue connector, which then splits to the hard drive unit and the other to behind the screen itself. https://avinusa.com/gps-splitter-cable.html
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I asked this question to AVINUSA and they told me that - yes, next year there probably be a new model of their unit - more expensive too. Of course they would not say when it will be available. Maybe it is best to stick to the current one - I am sure the new one will have many issues when it comes out
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There's always going to be a newer model, but this is Android...it's nothing but a software upgrade away from being better. I'm trying to get my hands on a stock ROM before I share it with a buddy on XDA Developers and rooting the device to customize it more.
The UI that comes with it fresh outta the box has restrictions (Android and AVIN since we need a password for Developers Options), along with 4.4.4 being an older version with less capabilities (clocking speed, individual app permissions, simple features like a brightness slider via the outfits pulldown notifications, etc), all of which can be solved via rooting, custom baked ROM and kernel. Like I said before, with knowing what people have paid for backup camera and mirroring to a full NBT swap, this is still a great deal in it's current state. |
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