Apple CarPlay Upgrade iDrive

[kjdeion21]

Hey all,

I want to upgrade my screen in my 2013 F10 M5 to the 2018 and up screen and be able to use wireless Apple CarPlay.

Even if there is not the Screen Upgrade, can anyone suggest a good system that has worked for you on your F10 M5.

Thanks,

KJ

[AnotherM]

4x4shop.ca

Plug and play with optional sizes

Install video
https://youtu.be/myXGPEJgg74

[careagax5m]

I just got the 4x4shop Canada android 11 screen and it's totally worth it!!

[crazyinp]

Might have one for sale fully loaded as I am considering going back to stock.

[naiza3k]

Originally Posted by crazyinp

Might have one for sale fully loaded as I am considering going back to stock.

Let me know

[AnotherM]

Originally Posted by crazyinp

Might have one for sale fully loaded as I am considering going back to stock.

Why?

[crazyinp]

Originally Posted by AnotherM

Why?

I am not happy with build in mic of those units. If you don't make too many calls , those are perfect, but if you do , you probably need to wire external mic or upgrade the one in the unit.

[crazyinp]

Originally Posted by naiza3k

Let me know

PM me and I will send you the spec. I have the original box, and everything that came with it, I believe came with tv tuner too.

[ruben356]

Originally Posted by crazyinp

I am not happy with build in mic of those units. If you don't make too many calls , those are perfect, but if you do , you probably need to wire external mic or upgrade the one in the unit.

I too don't like this issue. Their tech support suggestion was to purchase an additional dongle for Carplay at $100. I have found somewhat of a work around, but searching still for a permanent fix. Basically they tell you not to connect to the cars bluetooth. The Zlink software doesn't care what bluetooth you connect to to enable carplay. So i disconnected from the headunit bluetooth but didn't unpair it from my phone, and connected to the OEM bluetooth and both carplay works fine and the car bluetooth for calls. The only issue i have is that the carplay connection being over wifi, sometimes when i get a call it will pickup on the headunits localhost which essentially routes back to the built in mic. I simply switch sources on my iphone back to the bmw bluetooth and done. Doesn't happen every time either.

[crazyinp]

Originally Posted by ruben356

I too don't like this issue. Their tech support suggestion was to purchase an additional dongle for Carplay at $100. I have found somewhat of a work around, but searching still for a permanent fix. Basically they tell you not to connect to the cars bluetooth. The Zlink software doesn't care what bluetooth you connect to to enable carplay. So i disconnected from the headunit bluetooth but didn't unpair it from my phone, and connected to the OEM bluetooth and both carplay works fine and the car bluetooth for calls. The only issue i have is that the carplay connection being over wifi, sometimes when i get a call it will pickup on the headunits localhost which essentially routes back to the built in mic. I simply switch sources on my iphone back to the bmw bluetooth and done. Doesn't happen every time either.

Yeah, that was on my list to try, also I have found replacement mic, that will require to open the unit to replace. There is long post on F30 where forum member tested few and found one that works best. I might just go back to stock and call it a day. I do like the display which is way way better than stock tho. Quality is amazing .

[Beast27]

Originally Posted by crazyinp

Yeah, that was on my list to try, also I have found replacement mic, that will require to open the unit to replace. There is long post on F30 where forum member tested few and found one that works best. I might just go back to stock and call it a day. I do like the display which is way way better than stock tho. Quality is amazing .

I went a different direction (NBT EVO) after trying that aftermarket unit. It just never felt right after using the stock version on my wife's X5. I think a few others have also given it a shot.... Good Luck

https://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1838265

[crazyinp]

Originally Posted by Beast27

I went a different direction (NBT EVO) after trying that aftermarket unit. It just never felt right after using the stock version on my wife's X5. I think a few others have also given it a shot.... Good Luck

https://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1838265

Yeah, reached out to them, comes down to how long I am planing to keep the car for before put another $1.5K, also I have 3 more years is the extended warranty

[John Perchun]

Hello! I recently became the owner of the F10 2014.
I plan to buy a head unit on Android OS, but before that, I want to study in detail all the aspects, difficulties, and possible consequences of such an undertaking.
I have a 2014 model.
Maybe someone already installed it, please share your experience, I will be very grateful.
Many THX)
Maybe you know?

[fstm5]

Originally Posted by John Perchun

Hello! I recently became the owner of the F10 2014.
I plan to buy a head unit on Android OS, but before that, I want to study in detail all the aspects, difficulties, and possible consequences of such an undertaking.
I have a 2014 model.
Maybe someone already installed it, please share your experience, I will be very grateful.
Many THX)
Maybe you know?

Only thing I can say about installing these units is be careful with your installation, I had one wire that wasn't latched in correctly and my entire AC went haywire

I ended up finding out the reason it wasn't working is because the wire wasn't properly latched in place

So just be careful with ur installation

[Cloudsurfer355]

Originally Posted by Beast27

I went a different direction (NBT EVO) after trying that aftermarket unit. It just never felt right after using the stock version on my wife's X5. I think a few others have also given it a shot.... Good Luck

https://f10.m5post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1838265

I did the same and absolutely love it.