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      07-01-2019, 11:27 AM   #67
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Is there any way to make the steering wheel controls skip to the next track?
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      07-05-2019, 03:39 PM   #68
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I finally had a few responses back. I was ready to pay my $800 for this unit and now its $900 because Carplay is external. I don't feel great about paying that much money for this. Should I be looking at AVIN USA?

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The built-in carplay is not that stable and is hard to get it work for some reason, that’s why we are not gonna doing this anymore if the internal carplay giving issue to our customer. You can just buy the unit and get the wireless carplay dongle on amazon or ebay. I know they selling this for good price.
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      07-06-2019, 09:39 AM   #69
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I finally had a few responses back. I was ready to pay my $800 for this unit and now its $900 because Carplay is external. I don't feel great about paying that much money for this. Should I be looking at AVIN USA?
Just buy it from Aliexpress it's the same machine AVIN are just rebranding ii
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      07-06-2019, 09:52 AM   #70
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Update 20190706 4x4 CA

Hello everybody,

Some updates for my Android Screen:
1. Mine has a 1280x480 resolution
2. Last Issue was resolve,I have receive an updated MCU Version and the issue with the Temperature "Unit of Measurement" is now correct showing Fahrenheit.
Note: Although,the speednometer is still in km and same thing with gas as Liters.
3. Tested CAR and ANDROID on a Road Trip June 28-July 4 (Illinois to Omaha to South Dakota to Minessota to Illinois), No major problem.Waze and Apple Car Play very usefull and have no major issues,all are funtioning.
Please see updated Pics for Car and also some pictures for the back up camera.
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Thanks for the update Neil. Order is in.
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      07-11-2019, 08:11 AM   #72
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My order is "processing". I won't have a tracking number until next week. Sounds like I've been had, thinking it was in stock in Canada.
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      07-12-2019, 05:05 PM   #73
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My order is "processing". I won't have a tracking number until next week. Sounds like I've been had, thinking it was in stock in Canada.
Yes, I waited three weeks from 4x4 and then sent them a note and the next day I received a shipping notice. I've called them a couple times for tech advice and they were helpful.
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So I received it yesterday. Everything looks pretty good. Came from China. I will be installing it next week.
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      07-28-2019, 04:55 PM   #75
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New E84 owner here! I purchased the AVIN package and finished my install today. Everything went smoothly with a couple of exceptions...

Installed the backup camera and spliced the wires from my reverse lights. This was working for a couple of hours but just went to start my car again and I'm getting no signal. I'm assuming it's because the camera isn't getting enough power from the reverse lights. I've read through this thread and saw that some people are getting power from another source but I'm not sure how or where to run the cable.

I also purchased a front camera but can't find any instructions/tutorials on installing this. Any help would be appreciated!
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      07-29-2019, 02:05 PM   #76
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New E84 owner here! I purchased the AVIN package and finished my install today. Everything went smoothly with a couple of exceptions...

Installed the backup camera and spliced the wires from my reverse lights. This was working for a couple of hours but just went to start my car again and I'm getting no signal. I'm assuming it's because the camera isn't getting enough power from the reverse lights. I've read through this thread and saw that some people are getting power from another source but I'm not sure how or where to run the cable.

I also purchased a front camera but can't find any instructions/tutorials on installing this. Any help would be appreciated!
Hi,

I'm not an expert but hoping this can help you.
1st issue: Back Up Camera
-You may need to wire it from rear going to the head unit lcd displsy,you can see some wiring diagram on my post on this tread.

2nd issue:Front Dash Cam
My lcd display Android is from 4x4ca,there shiuld be another input rca feim your avin for the dash cam,now once all are wired and connected,you may need to get the pass code for factory set up to enable the dash cam to show on your lcd screen,again I have seen this setting but dis not really proceed as I have a dash cam with display already.

I would recommend reaching to avin to ask support

Goodluck
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Install was very easy. I have to say... this was very much worth getting. The quality of just about everything is fantastic. Super responsive. I haven't played too much with it but DAMN my 2015 M3 with F15 10" screen interface seems old school compared to this. A few little quirks, we'll see if they stick.
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Guys I've got a quirk I can't get rid of:

PULSING NOISE after TURNING OFF CAR. It does NOT GO AWAY until I LOCK THE CAR. Does everyone have this same problem? I did reach out to 4x4Shop and they told me this noise is coming from the OEM BMW Radio and its completely normal. I guess I didn't know this would happen because an audible pulsing through the speakers isn't exactly normal to me. Any help?

Besides this... its fantastic. I was sold an external Carplay adapter because its supposedly superior and more stable. Its a great looking unit.
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Guys I've got a quirk I can't get rid of:

PULSING NOISE after TURNING OFF CAR. It does NOT GO AWAY until I LOCK THE CAR. Does everyone have this same problem? I did reach out to 4x4Shop and they told me this noise is coming from the OEM BMW Radio and its completely normal. I guess I didn't know this would happen because an audible pulsing through the speakers isn't exactly normal to me. Any help?

Besides this... its fantastic. I was sold an external Carplay adapter because its supposedly superior and more stable. Its a great looking unit.
Bulldog,

I've never had this problem or heard of it that I'm aware of..... That's an odd one!

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      08-15-2019, 01:08 PM   #80
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EDIT: From what I understood I only need to connect the red whire from the RCA cable to Camera +12 and I don't need anything else to power the camera. Ground comes from the RCA ground and power from the Camera +12.

Hi,
I just received my headunit (bought from MEKEDE shop on Aliexpress, received in 3 days).

I saw that there's a CAN 1 and CAN 2 connector. One is already connected but the other one is not connected where should I connect it?

I also have a question regarding the back camera
Here's two pics explaining my question
How is this one working for you? , looking at this for our x1. We currently have no screen or I drive.
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      09-22-2019, 11:00 PM   #81
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AVINUSA Android 10.25" Screen Question

Dear XBimmers

This is my first post and I've come here for sanity over my situation.
I recently purchased my e84 X1 and I had the AvinUSA 10.25" Android Screen installed. I LOVE IT - it rocks.
Also, I believe it does something that AVINUSA said it can't do - that is my new screen will play voice navigation instructions WHILE the car is set to TUNER. Yes, my Sygic navigation software I installed will interrupt my local radio station while the stereo is set to "TUNER" and play me turn / turn navigation instructions over the left speaker.
NOW - This is great but for the life of my I have no idea how this is working as AVINUSA said this cant be done. I thought I was losing my mind - was that navigation voice in my head or was I really hearing it? Well, others hear it too so I think I'm sane.
What is baffling me is how this is working. It only seems to work when I cycle the steering wheel controls through TUNER/AUX and then back to TUNER. The voice navigation still plays. Again, this is EXACTLY what I want to happen, I'm just perplexed as to how it happens and AVINUSA said that was impossible and stopped short of calling me a lunatic (not really but I felt insane).
Can anyone please educate me on this - have you experienced this and please tell me how and why this works?
Many thanks people - Rob
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      09-30-2019, 10:15 AM   #82
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My avin 4.4 always talks the navigation instructions for any nav app supported over the left side of my speakers.
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      10-09-2019, 03:15 PM   #83
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Glad I found this...Mrs W's X1 does have sat nav and she is bursting my chops to have it installed

Alot of you guys are fitting them with cameras etc. which is not required but would be nice.

The car has no Idrive at present, so I assume I can buy this and the knob comes with it?

Whats the most simplest system for just sat nav that is available?

Preferably from aliexpress or such like?

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Ok...Looking at this one here chaps

Question is, when you are using this sat nav, does the existing radio have to be in AUX mode or does the sat nav work along side the existing? Meaning that you can use your radio/media as normal. So that the spoken instruction interrupts the media playing through the speakers?
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New E84 owner here! I purchased the AVIN package and finished my install today. Everything went smoothly with a couple of exceptions...

Installed the backup camera and spliced the wires from my reverse lights. This was working for a couple of hours but just went to start my car again and I'm getting no signal. I'm assuming it's because the camera isn't getting enough power from the reverse lights. I've read through this thread and saw that some people are getting power from another source but I'm not sure how or where to run the cable.

I also purchased a front camera but can't find any instructions/tutorials on installing this. Any help would be appreciated!
If you need help with font and back camera, please contact me



This is my X1
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      11-25-2019, 08:58 AM   #86
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If you need help with font and back camera, please contact me



This is my X1
please share info here looks great!
what front camera did you buy?
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      11-25-2019, 09:12 AM   #87
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Installed a 10.25" Android Auto 7.1 system in place of the stock 8.8" CIC system. Retains all factory functionality (backup camera, GPS, etc.). I was going to do a long-winded write up on the install process, but figured I'll just share the pics and any questions, feel free to ask.

Install was pretty straightforward, no splicing of wires- everything is plug and play. Plugs into the factory harness and I picked up a splitter to use the stock GPS antenna.

I've added a CarPlay adapter, and installed a 2-port USB plug where the factory phone cradle was.

Still working out some of the bugs, but overall pretty happy with the system. There's a big thread on the F30 forum that I've been following that's been a great help: https://f30.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1500481

I purchased my system from Ugode, with shipping it was $445 in total. CarPlay adapter was $70 from Amazon (there are cheaper ones on AliExpress but I wanted it sooner). The GPS splitter was $7 from AliExpress, and the USB plug was ~$10 on Ebay.

Here's what you receive- the screen, dash kit to fit the factory opening, GPS antenna (which I didn't use as I split the signal from my factory one), and all of the necessary cables to hook everything up



Dash trim removal- top climate control and lower AS/S, traction control, exo pro, etc. trim pieces pop right off with a trim removal tool



Radio trim removal was a bit trickier, as the guides that the AS/S trim panel sit on make it difficult to get these bottom clips out- best way is to remove or loosen up the center console, but I wasn't in the mood to do that so I beat the crap out of this trim piece until it finally came out (which I don't recommend doing)



All trim removed- next up was radio removal, which is held in by four screws. Again, much easier to get out with center console out of the way so those guides on either side aren't blocking the radio's bottom flanges



Next up is removing the front AC vents and surrounding trim- pretty easy to do with a trim removal tool, just pops right out. Unplug the harness for the hazards and lock switch and it's out of your way. This needs to be done to get to the two screws holding the factory screen in place.



I'm skipping ahead to the finished install as I didn't really document beyond pulling the panels and trims- but the install is pretty straightforward- again, no splicing of cables or anything. Just harnesses and plugs.

Here's the screen installed.



The Android system lets you select from several display configurations, I personally like NBT EVO ID5.



Some pics showing the CarPlay capabilities.







Here's a shot of the Android apps section w/ Play Store.



I used the old location of the phone cradle to house my USB ports. I initially wanted to install this in place of the stock cigarette lighter, but after realizing I'd have to pull apart the center console to do so, decided to find another place to house this. Also had a few vinyl decals printed up to indicate which port was for CarPlay (or Android Auto for those with Android phones) and which was for standard USB (thumb drive, external HDD, etc.).




Overall, I'm pretty pleased with the system. It has a few bugs I'm still working out, but it provides with some pretty cool functionality that the factory system doesn't. The CarPlay integration is pretty good, I use Spotify via my iPhone for the vast majority of the time, and I'm pleased with how it works here. iDrive controls work with everything on the Android side except for clicking select on CarPlay, but I believe that's more of an app limitation than system. Holding the 'menu' button on the iDrive controller for three seconds allows you to switch back and forth between factory BMW system and Android Auto. Stock backup camera works fine and switches back to previous screen once you move forward.

Any questions, feel free to ask!
I've read you had to plug in the aux cable to the port and set the radio to aux, is that correct?
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If you need help with font and back camera, please contact me



This is my X1
please share info here looks great!
what front camera did you buy?
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This is my X1
please share info here looks great!
what front camera did you buy?
€ 15,19 25%OFF | CCD Car Front Grille View vehicle Logo Camera for BMW 3 5 7series X1 X3 Brand Mark Camera PAL/NTSC
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This is front camera, you need to install Switch Box also

€ 13,14 42%OFF | Car Parking Camera Video Channel Converter Auto Switch Front /View Side/Rearview Rear View Camera Video Control Box with Manual
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