This is a huge upgrade to the E90 and will add Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on a 9-inch touchscreen. This Eonon touchscreen gives your E90 the most recent tech. Check out the comparison section at the bottom of the page for all the specs between the models. tidd.ly/45Vp4ia Click below to get your Eonon Touchscreen! 🛒 Eonon Direct: tidd.ly/45Vp4ia $10 off Coupon Code 💰: FThirty3 🛒 Amazon: tidd.ly/4dZHMZs Click the link below for details on my install of Eonon's Flagship radio ruclips.net/video/YuREMznx6cQ/видео.htmlsi=Pu-2K3rtDzlAK8IS Checkout Eonon's New Dashcam: ruclips.net/video/65VmEK_0XJs/видео.htmlsi=RyMZXso0W0-iDID8
Thanks for this video. This is how all DIY videos should be. Might be long, but detailed and clear. I have a 2007 328i with heated seats and was looking for a video that would show how to install and retain the physical button controls but having the heated seat controls in the UI works. Will be my next purchase and mod.
If you're having audio problems with this head unit after watching this install video, please check your aux audio in cables (mentioned at 27:40), and ensure that they're plugged into the front audio left and front audio right instead of what's mentioned in this video. This fixed my audio. I checked the blue amp wire, bought a MOST loop bypass, and tried every other suggestion just to find out that it was the aux audio connection causing issues.
I would have loved it if I knew this thing required modification before I had my car torn apart… I don’t have the tools to cut up my car but regardless you have a great video. I’ll just be returning this unit then.
So I plugged in the gps didn’t turn off the sos light ordered bypass and for people who don’t have audio I had to plug my audio plugs from the decoder box into front left and front right the audio still goes through all the speakers hope this helps !
@@fthirty3 I see that I'm going to need that $100 box what a scam they know we going to need it next seem like I'm going to need that that camera one too
So I finally got sound. I had to connect the blue amp wire to the amp wire on the car harness. When I did that, I got sound. The car amp wire is thicker than the others and is red or brown with a stripe on it. Sorry I didn’t take a picture.
Hey Steve gret meeting you today at the grocery store! The e90 looks sick. I did a radio install for a friends Nissan and it wasn't anywhere close to as clean as this. Any experience with Fortin remote start units? Going to try an install on my wife's Audi Q5 while I search for a '21 X5 40i
Hey, great meeting your yesterday! I haven't had any experience with Fortin but it looks pretty nice. I've really only installed remote start systems from Bimmertech for BMW's. those all required you to open up and repin the FEM which is always fun. lol I wish i could be more help with the Audi, but i haven't had any experience with them yet.
Hi! Love your videos, very well explained installation. Question. Is it necessary to install the GPS and WiFi antenna since CarPlay works fully with Bluetooth?
Hey, glad you liked the video! Yes, you need both. The wifi antenna is how Android Auto connects to the radio. It initializes via Bluetooth but then opens up a direct wifi connection. The GPS antenna is more powerful than what's in your phone, so android auto tends to prioritize that over your phones GPS. Also saves your phones battery 🔋
you know where i can get the trim for that extra switches underneath AC controls? I have e91 LCI. i've got the Engine Auto off/on switch on that. if i wanna do this upgrade i'll need that trim piece for middle transmission portion also.
would you recommend this unit over the e90a12s? the e90a12s seems to have a better on board processor and a nicer screen. I saw ur review on that unit that you posted about 6 months ago but now im not sure which one to go with. any insight and opinions would be much appreciated, thanks.
Great question! That's a really difficult question to answer. The E90A12S does have higher specs in terms of cpu, ram and storage as it's Eonon's flagship unit. The E90A13 is Eonon's all new budget friendly radio, runs native Android 13 and has a totally new interface. I gotta say, I love love love the new climate control feature. You can upgrade the E90A12S to Android 13 and add OTA updates however it still won't have the interface of the E90A13. It's really tough though since they're both great units. It really comes down to your budget and what features are important to you. 👍
@@fthirty3 Hey, I recently purchased the E90A12s based on your review. I haven't installed it yet, but the price difference is big. The E90A13 is 270 Canadian, while the A12S is 450. Would you recommend returning and getting the A13, since it is newer and cheaper? Or keep it?
@@S13awa Hey I think you'll love the E90A12s. It's Eonon's flagship radio with an Octa core processor, 3x the ram and twice the storage. the E90A13 is their newest budget friendly radio with a Quad-core processor, 2GB of ram and 32gigs of storage. I would say if you've already purchased the E90A12s, you won't be disappointed. Check out the comparison section at the bottom of the page for all the specs between the models. tidd.ly/45Vp4ia
@@fthirty3so I got my e90a13 yesterday, and started the install process. I knew my car had the 8 speaker wires so I assumed it would not need the optical decoder box as well. Turns out my car has BOTH the 8 speaker wires and the optical cable. I reached out to eonon as it’s not listed anywhere on the listing for the radio but they haven’t reached back out yet, so I figured I’d try here as well. I’m assuming I’ll need to order the optical decoder as well now since my car has both?
Curious to the A12S on a 09 328i xdrive. Installed easily, as I’m not an amateur but was curious as to why my steering wheel control options dont work nor show up. I relocated the heated seats to the ashtray, but is that supposed to show as an option on the deck, as well as doors being open and closed? Just curious. Great videos though, nice and thorough
What did you do with the heated seat wires? Do they plug in somewhere? I am considering getting this unit for my 06 330i but want to make sure I can still have the heated seats. Should I go with the button extension in to the ashtray area? If so, will have to consider routing the wires down there, too.
Thanks for the reply. Figured that out after some time.One more question regarding backup camera. Ground and 12v needs to be used from backup lights but i see that on connections on unit there are also 12v and ground.Is there an option to pull one extra cable from backup camera to car unit and connect 12v and ground directly to the unit?
ok.. ok.. I wasn't going to listen cause you said "E90" and not our F33's.. but - I like ya.. so I figured I'd continue to watch.. BUT then you said the 'A' word.. "ANDROID" as in the GREEN Text folks... Sorry, brother.. I had to fast forward.. :) :)
I fitted the E90A13 into my 2008 E90 M Sport Coupe, I did the firmware update and got the fan icon to show and can control the heated seats but no other function on the screen for the climate control works, any ideas please?
Hi mate, do you have to install a dodgy random chinese app for android auto to function, or can you use the official android auto app on your phone? Really don't trust these chinese apps/brands, they've been caught stealing data on these headunits before - monitor you traffic and see for yourself, so the last thing I'd want, is them having full control of my phone and sending my data across via my data plan etc etc...
No thanks. Factory amp wont work need an extra 100$ decoder which does not allow fading and no surround sound only left and right. Factory sound way better quality,not worth it
The lack of fading is because of my amp, not the radio. If I had the factory amp, I would have all complete control over fading and have full surround sound. This unit sounds lightyears better than the stock radio and the alpine unit I removed.
This is a huge upgrade to the E90 and will add Apple CarPlay and Android Auto on a 9-inch touchscreen. This Eonon touchscreen gives your E90 the most recent tech.
Check out the comparison section at the bottom of the page for all the specs between the models. tidd.ly/45Vp4ia
Click below to get your Eonon Touchscreen!
🛒 Eonon Direct: tidd.ly/45Vp4ia
$10 off Coupon Code 💰: FThirty3
🛒 Amazon: tidd.ly/4dZHMZs
Click the link below for details on my install of Eonon's Flagship radio
ruclips.net/video/YuREMznx6cQ/видео.htmlsi=Pu-2K3rtDzlAK8IS
Checkout Eonon's New Dashcam:
ruclips.net/video/65VmEK_0XJs/видео.htmlsi=RyMZXso0W0-iDID8
Thanks for this video. This is how all DIY videos should be. Might be long, but detailed and clear. I have a 2007 328i with heated seats and was looking for a video that would show how to install and retain the physical button controls but having the heated seat controls in the UI works. Will be my next purchase and mod.
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Just buy a Lci hvac control, it has the heated seats buttons built into it.
If you're having audio problems with this head unit after watching this install video, please check your aux audio in cables (mentioned at 27:40), and ensure that they're plugged into the front audio left and front audio right instead of what's mentioned in this video. This fixed my audio. I checked the blue amp wire, bought a MOST loop bypass, and tried every other suggestion just to find out that it was the aux audio connection causing issues.
I would have loved it if I knew this thing required modification before I had my car torn apart… I don’t have the tools to cut up my car but regardless you have a great video. I’ll just be returning this unit then.
hey bro your videos are really useful
My sos light came on after installing this unit why ? Could it be because I didn’t plug in the gps cable on the headunit ?
So I plugged in the gps didn’t turn off the sos light ordered bypass and for people who don’t have audio I had to plug my audio plugs from the decoder box into front left and front right the audio still goes through all the speakers hope this helps !
Hello sir my Apple CarPlay not connecting in my bmw 3e90 can you help me
Do you have a link to a optical decoder box for this head unit please
Install but can't get audio to play need help
Make sure you connect the wire. That's usually what the issue is
@@fthirty3 I see that I'm going to need that $100 box what a scam they know we going to need it next seem like I'm going to need that that camera one too
It really depends on the spec of your radio if you need the optical decoder. Not everyone needs it, but many do. :)
Hey installed the recorder box but still no sound? Anything I might be missing?
So I finally got sound. I had to connect the blue amp wire to the amp wire on the car harness. When I did that, I got sound. The car amp wire is thicker than the others and is red or brown with a stripe on it. Sorry I didn’t take a picture.
Hey Steve gret meeting you today at the grocery store! The e90 looks sick. I did a radio install for a friends Nissan and it wasn't anywhere close to as clean as this.
Any experience with Fortin remote start units? Going to try an install on my wife's Audi Q5 while I search for a '21 X5 40i
Hey, great meeting your yesterday! I haven't had any experience with Fortin but it looks pretty nice. I've really only installed remote start systems from Bimmertech for BMW's. those all required you to open up and repin the FEM which is always fun. lol I wish i could be more help with the Audi, but i haven't had any experience with them yet.
Hello, I installed the unit but I have no climate control besides heated seats. Any suggestion
Quick question. Do you plug the old heated seat control and tuck it in behind, or can you leave it unplugged? Thank you for such a detailed video!
I left mine unplugged. I'm thinking about getting the adapter to mount them in the ashtray though.
Hi! Love your videos, very well explained installation. Question. Is it necessary to install the GPS and WiFi antenna since CarPlay works fully with Bluetooth?
Hey, glad you liked the video! Yes, you need both. The wifi antenna is how Android Auto connects to the radio. It initializes via Bluetooth but then opens up a direct wifi connection. The GPS antenna is more powerful than what's in your phone, so android auto tends to prioritize that over your phones GPS. Also saves your phones battery 🔋
you know where i can get the trim for that extra switches underneath AC controls? I have e91 LCI. i've got the Engine Auto off/on switch on that. if i wanna do this upgrade i'll need that trim piece for middle transmission portion also.
would you recommend this unit over the e90a12s? the e90a12s seems to have a better on board processor and a nicer screen. I saw ur review on that unit that you posted about 6 months ago but now im not sure which one to go with. any insight and opinions would be much appreciated, thanks.
Great question! That's a really difficult question to answer. The E90A12S does have higher specs in terms of cpu, ram and storage as it's Eonon's flagship unit. The E90A13 is Eonon's all new budget friendly radio, runs native Android 13 and has a totally new interface. I gotta say, I love love love the new climate control feature. You can upgrade the E90A12S to Android 13 and add OTA updates however it still won't have the interface of the E90A13. It's really tough though since they're both great units. It really comes down to your budget and what features are important to you. 👍
@@fthirty3 Hey, I recently purchased the E90A12s based on your review. I haven't installed it yet, but the price difference is big. The E90A13 is 270 Canadian, while the A12S is 450. Would you recommend returning and getting the A13, since it is newer and cheaper? Or keep it?
@@S13awa Hey I think you'll love the E90A12s. It's Eonon's flagship radio with an Octa core processor, 3x the ram and twice the storage. the E90A13 is their newest budget friendly radio with a Quad-core processor, 2GB of ram and 32gigs of storage. I would say if you've already purchased the E90A12s, you won't be disappointed.
Check out the comparison section at the bottom of the page for all the specs between the models. tidd.ly/45Vp4ia
@@fthirty3so I got my e90a13 yesterday, and started the install process. I knew my car had the 8 speaker wires so I assumed it would not need the optical decoder box as well. Turns out my car has BOTH the 8 speaker wires and the optical cable. I reached out to eonon as it’s not listed anywhere on the listing for the radio but they haven’t reached back out yet, so I figured I’d try here as well. I’m assuming I’ll need to order the optical decoder as well now since my car has both?
@washedcooks935 I'm pretty sure you'll need the decoder. Have you tried hooking it up without?
Curious to the A12S on a 09 328i xdrive. Installed easily, as I’m not an amateur but was curious as to why my steering wheel control options dont work nor show up. I relocated the heated seats to the ashtray, but is that supposed to show as an option on the deck, as well as doors being open and closed? Just curious. Great videos though, nice and thorough
So I have no aftermarket amp but I do have the optical cables so I hooked it all up and I’m getting no sound any ideas? Anyone?
Make sure you have the blue amp wire connected on the wiring harness. That's usually the issue. 👍
My e90 has the down hill assist. Does the screen support that? Cause I would like to keep that feature.
I’m on the same boat. I think you’d have to reroute it to the ashtray area.
What did you do with the heated seat wires? Do they plug in somewhere? I am considering getting this unit for my 06 330i but want to make sure I can still have the heated seats. Should I go with the button extension in to the ashtray area? If so, will have to consider routing the wires down there, too.
You don't need to plug them in if you're using the screen to control them. The wires are only if you want to use the physical buttons
installed this radio but there is no option for climate control and heating seats like in your video
You need to choose your car in the settings first in order to get those options
Thanks for the reply. Figured that out after some time.One more question regarding backup camera. Ground and 12v needs to be used from backup lights but i see that on connections on unit there are also 12v and ground.Is there an option to pull one extra cable from backup camera to car unit and connect 12v and ground directly to the unit?
@Misovarga22 Yeah, that's exactly what I did. I ran a separate wire for power (positive and negative).
Here's the wire I used.
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Does this come with a rear view camera or is that a separate purchase?
It's a seperate purchase but fairly inexpensive
thank you for the video
You're welcome!
Dose the seat heat still work with the new stereo
Yep 👍
How can hard reset E90A13??? I am stuck in boot animation. Please help me
Put a pin in the rst hole on the front of the unit, does that help?
ok.. ok.. I wasn't going to listen cause you said "E90" and not our F33's.. but - I like ya.. so I figured I'd continue to watch.. BUT then you said the 'A' word.. "ANDROID" as in the GREEN Text folks... Sorry, brother.. I had to fast forward.. :) :)
Messing of course... and No Polo shirt... hummmmm....
I installed this all good but the parking sensors now don’t beep, any ideas?
That is interesting. Any answer? They must beep when parking.
I fitted the E90A13 into my 2008 E90 M Sport Coupe, I did the firmware update and got the fan icon to show and can control the heated seats but no other function on the screen for the climate control works, any ideas please?
Same here
Do your old climate controls still work? And have you found a fix for this?
Do you have any issues with the date/clock not saving?
I haven't had any issues with that at all.
So I bought t his after watching the video. I installed it and have no audio… just wondering if you’d have any insight on that?
Most likely it's that your amp wire is not connected. I believe it's a blue wire.
Where does the blue wire go
E90s are so bullet proof in electronic system that this should most definitely be the thing to do to your e90😂😂
Witch model do you prefer A13 or A12S?
its not easy to install. but in the same time it is easier than I was imagining ahaha))
Hi mate, do you have to install a dodgy random chinese app for android auto to function, or can you use the official android auto app on your phone? Really don't trust these chinese apps/brands, they've been caught stealing data on these headunits before - monitor you traffic and see for yourself, so the last thing I'd want, is them having full control of my phone and sending my data across via my data plan etc etc...
I use the official android auto app
@fthirty3 Perfect! So is the 'Zlink' app just for apple carplay people?
@@fthirty3 Thanks mate, so is the 'Zlink' app just for iPhone carplay? I got worried when it popped up when you were connecting haha!
No thanks. Factory amp wont work need an extra 100$ decoder which does not allow fading and no surround sound only left and right. Factory sound way better quality,not worth it
The lack of fading is because of my amp, not the radio. If I had the factory amp, I would have all complete control over fading and have full surround sound. This unit sounds lightyears better than the stock radio and the alpine unit I removed.