Thanks for the video review of this unit! I replaced my 2003 530i's Eonon GA9449 with the E39A12S in early September, and have been very pleased with the results so far. In order to get the radio to mount flush, I had to add a second set of slotted holes in the mounting bracket, just behind the middle ones. The only issues I've faced with it so far are that the radio will lock up every now and then (requiring a reboot), and that they appear to have dropped USB dash cam support in this model. Other than that, it's been a great upgrade from the GA9449, and the wireless carplay feature is miles better than the dongle-based, wired carplay version.
Dont know if someone already wrote, but would appreciate if you would make a follow-up video after a year. I have grown of scepticism about these androids(even the ones with better processor or more ram), because they all are rebranded at the end of the day and after 1 year they just die, so would be thankful if you will make another video later on.
I sell these radios AND have them in all my e39s. 1 of my cars has been using an Android 11 for the past 2.5 years. No issues. Very capable and top quality. Mine Carrys the AVIN software with 128gig and 8gig of RAM.
I’ve had my EONON unit in my e90 for close to 5 years. Screen stopped working I sent it in & they sent me a new one with no problem at all. Great company.
Chris. Thank you for your radio installation video for the BMW E39, but I would like to know if you have an installation video for the reverse camera that comes with the radio, it is an interior camera, (A0125) and I am lost on how to install it . I would appreciate your help.
I have the old Q49Pro which is working great. I just had to heavily modify the brackets to get a perfect fitment and spacing in the dashboard but that was not a big deal. Great review!
@@shotty. wanted something that has good reputation, so in the shortlist was beteween Erisin and Eonon. I chose Eonon because it was a bit easier to order and ship to France, and I really liked how they explained on their website what to check before ordering. Because BMW audio is a PITA with the different systems, plugs etc.
Question for you... Is the fitment really that bad at the bottom? It doesn't look like it settles into the space properly.... Are there adjustments to make it better?
Yes!! Just installed tonight, as soon as I select a different song on my phone the audio cuts out. Can’t listen to CarPlay or the radio fm or am. Have to reboot the whole thing then it happens again. CarPlay is useless. Did you find a solution?
PERFECT I was just about to obtain one of these units but obviously the older model so this just came out in time so will be getting this unit thats slim 🤷for my E39 535i V8 msport (1999) I’ll be glad to get rid of the old out of date tape deck lol 😂
looks like its made for the e46. doesnt seem to fit that well in the e39 and for a headunit of that price it should.. Its a shame they dont have a model for the e39
The e46 never had a radio in this style. The 3 series radio honestly looked less equipped than the original one in the 5 series of the time being the e39
@GrigorKaza the e46 have plenty of aftermarket stereos that have screens, im not saying that they did original, if you look the stereo is curved for the e46 dash and a lot of aftermarket 2 dins are, since the 3 series is more popular.
first thank you for the introduction of the device. one more deference from previous model that the ne one doesn't have SD card slot nor Map card slot. question, with the new slim model is that good or Bad ?!! the old one i had single din was getting over heated, so i cant imagen with this slim one how hot will it be ?
@@TheBimmerBarn Aw man, I'm really not sure. The way it protrudes at the bottom while making a curve at the top instead of meeting the shape of the trim panels really makes it look like it was designed to fit the E53 dashboard. I mean, if you're happy with it, don't mind me, but I would really only consider a solution like that if it properly fit the dashboard look. Also, another small notice: The MID Radio part is supposed to be held in by a small hook that can be retracted through a space behind the volume knob. If it's properly installed, you won't get away with just a pry tool, you'll likely break either your tool or the MID housing.
@@TheBimmerBarnyou might want to preface this video with the fact that this radio is not plug and play with DSP equipped E39's without the Resler Module from I-Bus.
Just ordered for my 1999 E39. Are you sure i don’t have to install the Microphone cause I don’t want to have to uninstall and can I hook up the 6 player CD that was pre installed in the vehicle
Hey! Great video - quick question, did you have any issues with DSP? I installed this unit but the audio cuts off after 30 seconds. Everything else works great. Any tips you have are much appreciated!
@@TheBimmerBarn cheers the new one looks great.slim 😯plenty of room behind the unit I’ve just ordered one.just glad I didn’t get the old model,many thanks for the vid update
Does the SWC work fine? I'm contemplating getting an Eonon, but would almost rather just have a bigger screen if I find one with good specs. If I have it right I'd need the CANBUS decoder and appropriate pigtail and my SWC buttons should work?
You’ll need the 6 meter extension harness. But yes they all work with DSP and non DSP. these are the 7” versions. I have the 10.25” with 128 and 256gig with 8gig of RAM.
Did you figure it out? I got a 528 with dsp but not CD player (probably removed). My connector is up front so I was using the harness that came with the radio. But Eonon/ others have said if we have dsp we need the extended harness but why? Only M5s have a radio in the back. I don’t have any matching harnesses in the back that can fit the A0590 harness.
@@CityWokSP I have all the parts including three adapter harness but with dsp unfortunately I would have too open the sides of the car doors and all to install the wire all the way to the front
@@SchwartzE39 yeah I have the harness I’m gonna contact Eonon Monday there’s a method where you can reuse the old “mid” radio and stash it in the glove box. I figure I do that until I get a new radio. The dynavin pro n7/8 is plug and play but I don’t have $600 dollars right now 🥲. I just want music I don’t need the extra apps tbh. I don’t k is why BMW couldn’t just give all trims Navi if your going to give them DSP? Makes no since The third options maybe you heard of it or in the forums. Guys use a Resler module and Ibus-app to basically bypass/turn the dsp on via the head unit once you download the app configuration. But that usb piece comes from Germany and it will probably take weeks but from what I’ve heard, it works for everyone who tried.
Brightness is adjustable, and at night when you turn on the lights it goes into night mode which uses a darker background on most apps. Looks great at night!
Thanks for sharing Chris. Looks like a solid unit, especially for older cars. Have a good one. Btw, how is your car rental business doing? Dutch regards Nico.
Rentals are doing really good! I have some stories I can't wait to share, probably do a fun video on Turo soon and explain a lot of stuff I've learned. Thanks Nico :)
Does this headunit not work on 2003 E39 models? I have a 2003 M5 and I’ve been looking to replace the 16:9 Navigation Screen and get something with Apple CarPlay functionality.
@@blademan7671I bought a xtron head unit a fees months ago for my e39 2002 I sent it back and got a refund I wasn’t impressed with the build quality and the harness they sent didn’t make any sense and the connectors in the harness looked so cheap they was all bent and out of line very cheap plastic I will say they did a refund and did respond and communicate very well but i definitely didn’t trust the product
i want your help please! the clown nose of the interior mirror in my e39 doesn't blink and i dont know why, please help me. too much love for you and the e39❤❤
I think that light only blinks if you have the factory security system installed. If so, and it still doesn't blink, I'd try replacing the mirror or checking the wiring. Hope that helps!
@@TheBimmerBarn hello bro, i check every thing it still dont work, i ask you if you can make a video about the correct wiring of the mirror maybe the wires are not connected correctly. plz if you can help me and thnx very much. much lovee❤️❤️
Love your review - but gotta say that my screen looks absolutely nothing like this when I fire it up. Documentation is useless and I'm basically just hitting buttons hoping that something gets me somewhere to do anything. Managed to find a menu to pair my phone - but have spent an hour trying to find a way to play BT music - no love there yet. I've also got some weird split screen thing going on where the music player takes up half my screen all the time. When I actually hit the split screen button - then I get a third window overlayed. Love the idea of the torque app, but no way to add my OBDII. As cheap as this was - it's going to take a long time for me to feel good about this purchase. Oh - and my screen is so dim and washed out - even in the dark - I can barely read anything on it - again, nothing like this video
I’m having trouble keeping the audio on after about 30 seconds of having the car on. Has anyone else had this issue? 2000 540i 6 speed without Navi. Just dsp mid & business cd
@@kotvali hey man actually I had a buddy figure it out.. kinda. There’s 3 pieces to the stock radio system above the climate controls. One of them needs to be plugged in and wired thru & into the glove box. That’s what I’ve settled with. The other option is buying the adapter and bluebus or can bud or whatever which is pricey, but will give you many more features. All I wanted was the CarPlay & I’m ok with the glove compartment being mostly full lol hope this helps! Has to stay connected bc dsp in the trunk is telling the radio to go to sleep
The e53 ones there are old, android 8, and super expensive ~$999. I saw a post where someone put one in, and there was a gap at the bottom. Not too tough to deal with.
Thanks for the video review of this unit! I replaced my 2003 530i's Eonon GA9449 with the E39A12S in early September, and have been very pleased with the results so far. In order to get the radio to mount flush, I had to add a second set of slotted holes in the mounting bracket, just behind the middle ones. The only issues I've faced with it so far are that the radio will lock up every now and then (requiring a reboot), and that they appear to have dropped USB dash cam support in this model. Other than that, it's been a great upgrade from the GA9449, and the wireless carplay feature is miles better than the dongle-based, wired carplay version.
Nice upgrade! Thanks for your sharing~
Dont know if someone already wrote, but would appreciate if you would make a follow-up video after a year. I have grown of scepticism about these androids(even the ones with better processor or more ram), because they all are rebranded at the end of the day and after 1 year they just die, so would be thankful if you will make another video later on.
I sell these radios AND have them in all my e39s. 1 of my cars has been using an Android 11 for the past 2.5 years. No issues. Very capable and top quality. Mine Carrys the AVIN software with 128gig and 8gig of RAM.
I’ve had my EONON unit in my e90 for close to 5 years. Screen stopped working I sent it in & they sent me a new one with no problem at all. Great company.
does it support the oem cd changer?
Chris. Thank you for your radio installation video for the BMW E39, but I would like to know if you have an installation video for the reverse camera that comes with the radio, it is an interior camera, (A0125) and I am lost on how to install it . I would appreciate your help.
I have the old Q49Pro which is working great. I just had to heavily modify the brackets to get a perfect fitment and spacing in the dashboard but that was not a big deal. Great review!
any reason you went for this unit or like it so?
@@shotty. wanted something that has good reputation, so in the shortlist was beteween Erisin and Eonon. I chose Eonon because it was a bit easier to order and ship to France, and I really liked how they explained on their website what to check before ordering. Because BMW audio is a PITA with the different systems, plugs etc.
does it have a good voice?
although it is pretty good looking, I wonder if it has a good voice .
Hey please come back man, we need you
My radio won’t turn on
thanks for the video, one more question. is possible to conect with old cd box in the new eonon?
I’m trying to find that out to
Question for you... Is the fitment really that bad at the bottom? It doesn't look like it settles into the space properly.... Are there adjustments to make it better?
thats because its not really made for the e39. Its the fitment for the e53 X5
where should the pin shown at minute “4:46” be inserted?
I need one for a 03
Doesn’t look like it the head unit sits flush in the e39. Looks like it’s designed for the e53
Agree, it does not sit right. I would not be happy with the unit installed so flimsy. Hope he gets it installed firmly.
It does sit flush, you just need to drill new holes into those mounting brackets. With pre made holes it never fits perfectly
Que instalação péssima!
I think thats same
I wonder if the brackets are flipped
Has anyone here been having problems with the carplay on this headunit? Audio cutting at times etc ?
Yes!! Just installed tonight, as soon as I select a different song on my phone the audio cuts out. Can’t listen to CarPlay or the radio fm or am. Have to reboot the whole thing then it happens again. CarPlay is useless. Did you find a solution?
PERFECT I was just about to obtain one of these units but obviously the older model so this just came out in time so will be getting this unit thats slim 🤷for my E39 535i V8 msport (1999) I’ll be glad to get rid of the old out of date tape deck lol 😂
Do they have one for the e38?
looks like its made for the e46. doesnt seem to fit that well in the e39 and for a headunit of that price it should.. Its a shame they dont have a model for the e39
The e46 never had a radio in this style. The 3 series radio honestly looked less equipped than the original one in the 5 series of the time being the e39
@GrigorKaza the e46 have plenty of aftermarket stereos that have screens, im not saying that they did original, if you look the stereo is curved for the e46 dash and a lot of aftermarket 2 dins are, since the 3 series is more popular.
do you still have the car would love to see updates on it!
will this fit in e38?
Is this the best unit for the e39?
How long was the GPS cable? Curious if i could run this aaallllll the way to the back of my roof kn Touring.
I wish they had an oem look for the e46. Not sure if I'm digging the 9inch screen for the e46
When connected to Apple CarPlay can you play music and use Apple Maps at the same time?
first thank you for the introduction of the device.
one more deference from previous model that the ne one doesn't have SD card slot nor Map card slot.
question, with the new slim model is that good or Bad ?!! the old one i had single din was getting over heated, so i cant imagen with this slim one how hot will it be ?
Seems like its made for the e53? The arch on top of the radio doesnt match the dash.
How did you remove the radio without twisting the lock behind the volume knob?
Eonon vs Xtrons? any thoughts on which one to choose?
Resler interface + ibus app is great for an Android radio.
My only question why did you get the e53 one? It works only e39 works better
I think Eonon E39A12S only fits E39, plug and play. The E53 should not be plug and play.
Yep you're right on both accounts. The one I installed is meant for E39 only!
E39 one are flat in front, e53 are round and turn in on the top
@@TheBimmerBarn Aw man, I'm really not sure. The way it protrudes at the bottom while making a curve at the top instead of meeting the shape of the trim panels really makes it look like it was designed to fit the E53 dashboard. I mean, if you're happy with it, don't mind me, but I would really only consider a solution like that if it properly fit the dashboard look.
Also, another small notice: The MID Radio part is supposed to be held in by a small hook that can be retracted through a space behind the volume knob. If it's properly installed, you won't get away with just a pry tool, you'll likely break either your tool or the MID housing.
@@TheBimmerBarnyou might want to preface this video with the fact that this radio is not plug and play with DSP equipped E39's without the Resler Module from I-Bus.
my 03 525i touring has a factory aux input in the glovebox
Just ordered for my 1999 E39. Are you sure i don’t have to install the Microphone cause I don’t want to have to uninstall and can I hook up the 6 player CD that was pre installed in the vehicle
Have you a link to where you bought it
How do you save the audio setting with out erasing them every time it turn on
Hey! Great video - quick question, did you have any issues with DSP? I installed this unit but the audio cuts off after 30 seconds. Everything else works great. Any tips you have are much appreciated!
I have the same problem :( i would like to know how i resolve it
same issue did you guys resolve it??
please help
I just bought a license for the ibus app that includes DSP. That’s the best solution for me
its so much better i love that❤❤
Does it have a SIM card for it's own GSM connection?
I LOVE THE PHYSICAL BUTTONS :D not only swipes and misplaced finger taps
I have a 2000 740iL (e38?)
Will this work? Will it plug in and play?
I believe it should, the unit itself comes with a few different ones he says. I’ve seen these radios in e38s when they were still new
Awesome vid man
Appreciate it!
The description says up to year 2002. I have a 2003 e39 540i will it fit? Why wouldn't they include the 2003 year model??
Does it work with the factory speakers?
Will this work for 2000 bmw 528i
Hello, the tape recorder is constantly loading. how can I update it? What can you do?
Could this fit in an e53 x5?????
I thought it could but the website does not say that it will fit 🤔 I think the dashboards are similar but it might not fit as well.
Very well explained, thanks
installed it today and now the car wont start. what could be the problem? radio and everything works without a problem.
is this plug and play with dsp units or you gotta run seperate amp
Have you contacted them ? Got dsp car too
My Android auto connection got lost after the connection how can I fix that?
Hello thanks for this video. Do you have an accès to the consumption 1 and 2, and the possibility of reset the consumption with this android radio ?
Can you use the factory Amp, with this unit?
Hey! I have a 98 e39 540i it's pre lci and has the cassette tape similar to yours. no dsp. Do you think that this would work for my 98 540i?
Hello man whats the name of autoradio ?
Just one thing,does this up to date unit also enable a reversing camera to be fitted like the older model did ? steve 🇬🇧
Yes! It has two inputs for video, one for backup camera, one for a dash camera. Both use standard A/V connectors.
@@TheBimmerBarn cheers the new one looks great.slim 😯plenty of room behind the unit I’ve just ordered one.just glad I didn’t get the old model,many thanks for the vid update
Does the SWC work fine? I'm contemplating getting an Eonon, but would almost rather just have a bigger screen if I find one with good specs. If I have it right I'd need the CANBUS decoder and appropriate pigtail and my SWC buttons should work?
Yeah the steering wheel controls worked fine!
Anyone did install that radio in E53?? Is it as easy as on video??
Hey guys, does this fit into the E38?
I'm looking to buy an aftermarket headunit but I really dont want to overpay if this fits?
Thanks
I just looked on the website and it showed that it DOES fit on e38s
Does this work with DSP?
You’ll need the 6 meter extension harness. But yes they all work with DSP and non DSP. these are the 7” versions. I have the 10.25” with 128 and 256gig with 8gig of RAM.
@@AnthonyMichael504where do I get that extension?
Yo where you located?
Sounds like a good unit. Will this be plug and play to my factory DSP unit?
Not without the Resler Module from I-Bus
Did your vehicle come with dsp? My 2002 540i has dsp but that extra harness needed is something you just install in the front if its needed correct?
Did you figure it out? I got a 528 with dsp but not CD player (probably removed). My connector is up front so I was using the harness that came with the radio.
But Eonon/ others have said if we have dsp we need the extended harness but why? Only M5s have a radio in the back. I don’t have any matching harnesses in the back that can fit the A0590 harness.
@@CityWokSP I have all the parts including three adapter harness but with dsp unfortunately I would have too open the sides of the car doors and all to install the wire all the way to the front
@@SchwartzE39 yeah I have the harness I’m gonna contact Eonon Monday there’s a method where you can reuse the old “mid” radio and stash it in the glove box.
I figure I do that until I get a new radio. The dynavin pro n7/8 is plug and play but I don’t have $600 dollars right now 🥲. I just want music I don’t need the extra apps tbh. I don’t k is why BMW couldn’t just give all trims Navi if your going to give them DSP? Makes no since
The third options maybe you heard of it or in the forums. Guys use a Resler module and Ibus-app to basically bypass/turn the dsp on via the head unit once you download the app configuration. But that usb piece comes from Germany and it will probably take weeks but from what I’ve heard, it works for everyone who tried.
@@SchwartzE39if you get the Resler Module from I-Bus then there's no need to run any wires to the trunk unless you want to retain factory navigation
Its nice. But why they allways paint one the groundplate PWR Mute EQ Tune?! That looks really ugly!
Hey, thinking about buying this head unit. How low does the brightness go? I hate a bright screen at night!
Brightness is adjustable, and at night when you turn on the lights it goes into night mode which uses a darker background on most apps. Looks great at night!
any adjustability on the night mode itself?
@@shotty.a little bit, but in my opinion its still too bright🥴
According to Eonon it wont work on X5 e53 😢
Thanks for sharing Chris. Looks like a solid unit, especially for older cars. Have a good one. Btw, how is your car rental business doing? Dutch regards Nico.
Rentals are doing really good! I have some stories I can't wait to share, probably do a fun video on Turo soon and explain a lot of stuff I've learned. Thanks Nico :)
Does this headunit not work on 2003 E39 models? I have a 2003 M5 and I’ve been looking to replace the 16:9 Navigation Screen and get something with Apple CarPlay functionality.
Xtrons works with M5 and DSP
@@blademan7671I bought a xtron head unit a fees months ago for my e39 2002 I sent it back and got a refund I wasn’t impressed with the build quality and the harness they sent didn’t make any sense and the connectors in the harness looked so cheap they was all bent and out of line very cheap plastic I will say they did a refund and did respond and communicate very well but i definitely didn’t trust the product
@@blademan7671did you mean eonon when you said xtron?
Any units that will fit an E83 X3?
I don't think they have one for E83 on their site. You may have to look into other manufacturers
i want your help please! the clown nose of the interior mirror in my e39 doesn't blink and i dont know why, please help me. too much love for you and the e39❤❤
I think that light only blinks if you have the factory security system installed. If so, and it still doesn't blink, I'd try replacing the mirror or checking the wiring. Hope that helps!
@@TheBimmerBarn thanx very muchh❤️
@@TheBimmerBarn hello bro, i check every thing it still dont work, i ask you if you can make a video about the correct wiring of the mirror maybe the wires are not connected correctly. plz if you can help me and thnx very much. much lovee❤️❤️
why does it stick out like that
Love your review - but gotta say that my screen looks absolutely nothing like this when I fire it up. Documentation is useless and I'm basically just hitting buttons hoping that something gets me somewhere to do anything. Managed to find a menu to pair my phone - but have spent an hour trying to find a way to play BT music - no love there yet. I've also got some weird split screen thing going on where the music player takes up half my screen all the time. When I actually hit the split screen button - then I get a third window overlayed. Love the idea of the torque app, but no way to add my OBDII. As cheap as this was - it's going to take a long time for me to feel good about this purchase. Oh - and my screen is so dim and washed out - even in the dark - I can barely read anything on it - again, nothing like this video
Is this model equipped with bluetooth?
Yeah! Built in bluetooth
Thx for help
Cn you update the coupon
I’m having trouble keeping the audio on after about 30 seconds of having the car on. Has anyone else had this issue? 2000 540i 6 speed without Navi. Just dsp mid & business cd
I have the same issue ... any luck? E39 2003 540iA
@@kotvali hey man actually I had a buddy figure it out.. kinda. There’s 3 pieces to the stock radio system above the climate controls. One of them needs to be plugged in and wired thru & into the glove box. That’s what I’ve settled with. The other option is buying the adapter and bluebus or can bud or whatever which is pricey, but will give you many more features. All I wanted was the CarPlay & I’m ok with the glove compartment being mostly full lol hope this helps! Has to stay connected bc dsp in the trunk is telling the radio to go to sleep
FM radio connections not working well. Only one radio station can be connected, but very weak.
If you still have the e53 x5 can you confirm if the plugs line up with the x5s? Im willing to do some modifications so long as it wires up correctly
Will this work with an iphone?
Yes! Carplay works just as well as Android Auto
That s not for e39 because that for e53 the postion from radio ist not so good
Actually it just needed some adjustment after the video, and it sits perfectly in the dashboard. They have a different radio for e53
neew video pls!!!!
Why Dint they make one for the 2003? 🥲🥲🥲🥲🥲
Will it not work? Why is the 2003 any different?
Will they fit on e38
Will this thing fit in an e53?
I believe it should, but the trim might not line up perfectly. I think Eonon makes one specifically for X5
The e53 ones there are old, android 8, and super expensive ~$999. I saw a post where someone put one in, and there was a gap at the bottom. Not too tough to deal with.