If you need to have it plugged into that AUX port then it might be worth it to just pull the AUX port out and just keep it hidden under the center console trim.
Because the systems are designed to play audio on single channels. In 2016 the hardware was updated where you can have radio music playing and have Apple CarPlay speak directions on the same channel
Just did the install today and your video was super helpful thanks for the guidance and advice. Can you tell me where you fixed the resolution to get the OEM screens and menus. I tried for a while but could not make it work or find the right setting.
One thing to remember is that even though your car/truck may have the "Premium" sound system which says Harmon Kardin or Bose etc. the speakers are the cheapest pieces of crap in the sound system. Do your selves a favour & replace the speakers for a good quality set & release the sounds that your vehicle was meant to have. I swapped my OEM Toyota speakers for some Focal Flax Evo with a Focal iBUS 2.1 under seat sub. The car sounds a million times better than OEM. 😃😃
Can you get the new style 10.25" display for E90 with idrive? They make a 10 and a 12 that both sit right in the front of the idrive opening, and not way deep in the hole like the stock unit.
@@bmwdiyude LMFAO you’re just spitting a bunch of crap nobody honestly cares about. CIC is far superior to android units and CCC but not a lot of people want to pay for a CIC retrofit when it’s still old technology that is costly. And if anything, F10 has the best idrive design because it’s not deep dish like an old fat back TV (e60/e90) and it’s not just standing in the middle of the dashboard like a stupid iPad (F30)
Hi thanks for your video. It really helps me to install my one. My android auto is not working but apple car play does work. Do you have any idea why my android auto not working. Thanks in advance
Did you manage did find out what that speaker actually find out what that speakers for? Also I tried to use a reverse camera for my car but it doesn't seem to be working. Any idea why?
could you give suggestions on why i connecting to carplay is always a hit or miss?? for me Carplay only works sometimes even though bluetooth is connected
the video title says ( E90, E46, F30) but all I see is a F30. in the case of a F30, the screen is rather easily removed and replaced - it sits on top. For a E90, it depends on the accessority level - the E90 series were available with no display at all, or a small (about 7 inch) or a big (about 10 inch) one. That display is completely integrated into the dashboard, and it extremely well readable even in summer bright sunshine due it being an LCD screen. So to bring that functionality in, there is no screen needed, "just" an additional box which sits inbetween the screen and the main unit. I've seen such devices like nifty city. But not sure if they're controllable with the idrive controller. Additionally, with the E90, most have a Bluetooth intercom system already, so very interesting if that still works - since it uses the cars microphone it'll be the best option. The unit has a micro-SIM card slot - but I suppose, this isn't needed, because it uses the phones data connection? So... are there coming additional videos for E90 types (and E46?) or.. that's it?
Hey man great video but I’ve been having trouble with the audio part I connected the aux port with the one included and everything but still doesn’t work
@@skater6678 having this issue too, for me there is sound if no aux is connected from the bmw bluetooth, radio, etc. it shows aux front but says "aux device is not connected or transfer of track information is not supported by the aux device."
I know the feed is old but quick question. Would that work for a cic system? Since it’s just the harness adapter that connects to the unit itself instead of connecting to the 4 pin port
Hello, Im thinking about buying one for my 2013 328idrive. But i do have a question before i buy it. So common problem on bmws, my screen is lock up on BMW and will not function..if i install this aftermarket unit will it still work?
Help. Everything works except for the audio. No music and no dashboard sounds. My screen came with the aux cable so I connected it and routed to my center console/arm rest
Update: I just got it fixed. Everything works wonderfully. In my case I simply put the optical fiber cable for the sound upside-down. I removed it from the new harness, 180° it, inserted again. The car now recognizes the screen as a device plugged into the AUX port. Sound works now Ty
hey man, this or a mmi box? Im really liking this more, as i really dont want to drop the glovebox + door/body trims/airbag. Plus, this is on sale in my country for just £10 above the price of an mmi box too. I have the 8.8 pro nav screen already, but the 10 inch screen would be better?
Hello my friend. Thinking about getting this for my 2014 F30 BMW 328i is everything I need in the box any extra ?? Any product better then the Xtrons do you still recommend this one.
OK, so becuase of this video I've got tempted and gave those a shot (actually two different ones) and unfortunately it looks like somebody is white labelling those and random companies just slap their own stickers on it and due to that those share common problems that are off putting for me: 1. This one is a deal breaker, but there is no integration with vehicle brightness adjustment. Yes you can go to menu and alter that, but it should be tangled with what vehicle is expecting from the screen ... there is a damn know next to the steering wheel that dimms whole instrument cluster and all the light in the car - which has NO AFFECT on those displays. And before you mention it - yes you can go to original menu and go for switching the screen off - however that just leaves the screen black ... and both that I've tried had a dramatic amount of backlight bleed that make unusable on dark B roads ... sorry, but that's just stupid. 2. car skip and rewind buttons don't work ... you get that from steering wheel knob, but that should allow me to navigate the stuff :/ 3. sound quality is just S** it falls way behind the bluetooth quality. Not to mention that sound is more akin to mono than stereo - and I confirmed that with playing track that clearly jumps vocals between channels ... and no, my aux input it not proken, I tested it directly from audio source and plays just perfect. And the built in equaliser is only 3 way, sorry but I'll compare it with MMI box that I've got in other bimmer, and not to mention sound quality being superior and stereo, MMI box has 10 way equaliser allowing to really negate any aux in kinks. 4. and admittingly I've not played around with it too much, the sound that comes from sat naw (while in car play) is not properly mixed with the music and it's barely noticeable - again, sorry but main selling point of carplay is that you can use waze and have speed cameras warning, or hazard warning ... with this display I nearly got done by camera. That's from F32 + harman, if it magically works for others, great, not for me. So this is my 2 pennies. Thanks for the content, but unfortunately the product is crap and I'll just go with OEM display not to hug a tree at night and mmi box to have a decent music quality.
looking at the price, besides the somewhat larger touch screen, why would someone select Xtrons over a BMW ID6 head unit (almost same price I believe)? Just curious, thanks for sharing this installation video
@@VehicleVirals I know but what type of aux cord is it because I bought my car with the head unit already installed and I think I have to get a different aux cable to plug in. Is it male to male aux cable?
@@carspottervandy disconnected the aux cable that was pre installed. And plugged in the included one into the female port and into the center console port.
Does the screen adjust the brightness to the environment? I mean when it becomes dark outside, one doesn't want to manually set down the brightness of the screen every time.
I have a f30 320d from 2017 and i wanted to ask if it’s possible for my car to change the display because in the video it says just for models till 2016
Hey quick question, for the control portion , I see that the e93 cup holder is different from the e92 cup holder in the center, would this affect fitment ?
@vehicle virals, can I connect my original microphone to the android unit? I like the way my original microphone is concealed in the ceiling. Dont want another microphone
I'm definitely upgrading mine with this but only because I'm trying to sell it and get a used Tesla, and I rather spend 300$ now so I can get a couple thousands more when trading it in.
Hey man. Harman kardon isnt good audiosystem .. its only brand.. 😂😂 try focal, audison, gladen, logic etc. Or you can boost your oem hk audiosystem with amplifier... And you can get mooore better(the best) sound in bmw for half price.
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The only thing I don’t like is needing to connect the auth cord but other than that it’s pretty dope. Nice vid.
Looks great. The original delicate screens are bound to get damaged and a pain to keep clean.
That little GPS speaker is there to continue giving you voice directions if you were to switch back into iDrive.
The speaker is so you can still hear the GPS guidance if you switch from the Android system back to BMW's system
If you need to have it plugged into that AUX port then it might be worth it to just pull the AUX port out and just keep it hidden under the center console trim.
Why do all of these headunits need an aux connection for sound when they're bypassing the stock radio system with its' custom harness??
Technically not by passing the OEM system. The included harness connects to the factory one.
@@VehicleVirals so is the sound quality worse?
@@iSwaggs2000 As as stated in the video. It sounds very good.
Because the systems are designed to play audio on single channels. In 2016 the hardware was updated where you can have radio music playing and have Apple CarPlay speak directions on the same channel
@@garagedenali so if I have a 2016 I need to run an aux cable to my centre consol? I'm struggling to get sound it says aux not connected
Just did the install today and your video was super helpful thanks for the guidance and advice. Can you tell me where you fixed the resolution to get the OEM screens and menus. I tried for a while but could not make it work or find the right setting.
Did you find out how, struggling now with it
So since bmw has a camera already in the car do I need to buy a new camera when buying the head unit?
One thing to remember is that even though your car/truck may have the "Premium" sound system which says Harmon Kardin or Bose etc. the speakers are the cheapest pieces of crap in the sound system. Do your selves a favour & replace the speakers for a good quality set & release the sounds that your vehicle was meant to have.
I swapped my OEM Toyota speakers for some Focal Flax Evo with a Focal iBUS 2.1 under seat sub. The car sounds a million times better than OEM.
😃😃
Can you get the new style 10.25" display for E90 with idrive? They make a 10 and a 12 that both sit right in the front of the idrive opening, and not way deep in the hole like the stock unit.
@@bmwdiy boomer
@@bmwdiy You are kidding with the "you don't need CarPlay" right???? What is this like 1965????
@@bmwdiyude LMFAO you’re just spitting a bunch of crap nobody honestly cares about. CIC is far superior to android units and CCC but not a lot of people want to pay for a CIC retrofit when it’s still old technology that is costly. And if anything, F10 has the best idrive design because it’s not deep dish like an old fat back TV (e60/e90) and it’s not just standing in the middle of the dashboard like a stupid iPad (F30)
not getting any audio on mine. may have to do the auction thing.
Hi thanks for your video. It really helps me to install my one. My android auto is not working but apple car play does work. Do you have any idea why my android auto not working. Thanks in advance
Congrats on your growth bro. Been following you for a long time
Did you manage did find out what that speaker actually find out what that speakers for? Also I tried to use a reverse camera for my car but it doesn't seem to be working. Any idea why?
My stock head unit appears to have failed. Would I be able to bypass my stock head unit with this?
What’s the best speakers that you can get a 2018 BMW? Do they have the Bowers n Wilks? Or the Bang Olfsen? Or is the 12-16 speaker HK system the best?
Fantastic video, you are one of the reasons the car community is so great. BMW!
Hey bro need help, what if my cars original systems’ aux, Bluetooth usb doesn’t work, how would I still get audio with this unit for my 2013 328i
Why after i install this. I cant set the time and date in the car, also i have no vehicle info or maintenance records
Anyone installed this on a CIC I Drive system and everything worked perfectly? Got a 13 328i with base I drive.
same question!
I was just thinking about the “clapper”😂
She's alive!
Nice video but as an owner of an f30 I like the Oem nbt ones much better
could you give suggestions on why i connecting to carplay is always a hit or miss?? for me Carplay only works sometimes even though bluetooth is connected
your car stereo and android ? fast charge the car stereo when you turn on the car?
how do you connect to apple carplay??
NBT EVO ID6 is the best OEM upgrade no doubt
You get the best goodies for your rides.
the video title says ( E90, E46, F30) but all I see is a F30.
in the case of a F30, the screen is rather easily removed and replaced - it sits on top.
For a E90, it depends on the accessority level - the E90 series were available with no display at all, or a small (about 7 inch) or a big (about 10 inch) one. That display is completely integrated into the dashboard, and it extremely well readable even in summer bright sunshine due it being an LCD screen.
So to bring that functionality in, there is no screen needed, "just" an additional box which sits inbetween the screen and the main unit. I've seen such devices like nifty city. But not sure if they're controllable with the idrive controller.
Additionally, with the E90, most have a Bluetooth intercom system already, so very interesting if that still works - since it uses the cars microphone it'll be the best option.
The unit has a micro-SIM card slot - but I suppose, this isn't needed, because it uses the phones data connection?
So... are there coming additional videos for E90 types (and E46?) or.. that's it?
I'm a bit confused. The factory screen of my 2017 Msport is not 10 inch? so what is its size?
I have a 2012 F30 328i. If I bought this could I install it? I’m asking because the installation guide book only included 2013+ F30’s
Do you know if the Bluetooth hands-free calling works for this set?
Its too bright for night driving, even at minimum brightness and have no polarization filter so it gave glares at front window.
Or auto and doesn't have much glare
I have a 2016 f30. I also had i drive 6 coded into the idrive. Anyone know if this xtrons headunit would still work for me?
Also do you have to use the aux cable to get audio or can you connect the xtrons screen to a different Bluetooth?
^This question!
I wanna get this but it says only for nbt . Yours looks like cic system and it’s working. Mines a 2012 f30 with cic looks exactly like yours
Same problem for me
I have a 2012 f30 with the small screen I was wandering also if this would work
I just installed in my 2013 328i F30. Build date 10/2012. Works fine.
I’ve Installed one similar but just get a green screen when going to original bmw screen for vehicle info any ideas?
I would like to see this in a how to for the E46 since it was mentioned.
I have a 22 Nissan Ultima wish I could change mine out but they don’t make a modular for it yet
Does the radio need a code when disconnected? I cant find a radio code in my manual!
Does it use my amplifier? My amplifier is not working do I need a new amplifier before I put the screen in?
Hi do I have to change my idrive knob from 5 button to the 7 button
Thanks
slowly unclapping the clapper🤣
Do I need carplay box for this installment?
the speaker is for parking sensors theres a little box on the main harness you showed that's part of it too. how do you add a boot sub though?
Do you still sell the original one ?
Love the vid btw, well done !
Does it mess with bimmercode
Does the idrive side respond to the touch screen or is it strictly for use on the Android side?
Great video 😊
Just two questions
Does this work with a 2014 328
Does this come with backup camera inputs
It does and it does
good day
which unit fits the (2013 BMW 3 SERIES 316i)
thanks
Hey man great video but I’ve been having trouble with the audio part I connected the aux port with the one included and everything but still doesn’t work
Hey man, is there sound in the car's speakers if you dont connect the aux? i mean normal idrive music/carplay
@@skater6678 having this issue too, for me there is sound if no aux is connected from the bmw bluetooth, radio, etc. it shows aux front but says "aux device is not connected or transfer of track information is not supported by the aux device."
Is it possible to control the unit soley with the idrive without touching the screen?
Mine just just reboots endlessly, would this be an option to fix that?
How can you get a screen like this in a BMW 328 I that doesn’t have a screen ?
Thanks for the video! Is there a back up camera/head unit combo I can get for a BMW 328i?
Yes there is
I know the feed is old but quick question. Would that work for a cic system? Since it’s just the harness adapter that connects to the unit itself instead of connecting to the 4 pin port
For reference, it’s a 420i 2014
It works for CIC units.
I didn’t even know that this was a possibility. How do I find a local shop to get this upgrade done?
You can purchase it from us and either install it yourself or have a shop install it. If you're in Orlando we can install it for you.
Hello, Im thinking about buying one for my 2013 328idrive. But i do have a question before i buy it. So common problem on bmws, my screen is lock up on BMW and will not function..if i install this aftermarket unit will it still work?
Email us support@vehiclevirals.com
If you had a reverse camera would it automatically switch to it when in reverse?
Yes
I have a 360 cameras that will also work ?
@@christianmedina9908 I don't see why not
Nice video! What is the name of your trim around the vents? And do you have a link for it?
I wrapped the trim with a brushed metal vinyl from Amazon.
having MHD on there is really cool. Does anyone know if you can update the car's tune as well? Or will that brick the ECU?
Will the car play work wireless for us iphone users or only work’s specific for andriod devices ?
Both
what if i didnt had display? what i do have is different radio that has options like check tyres/oil and statistics etc.
can i connect all of this?
Email us support@vehiclevirals.com
My F30 330i has a stock backup camera on board, will this connect with the existing camera system and operate automatically when I am in reverse?
As long as you wire it correctly
Can you upgrade from 10.25” screen to 12.3” screen. Will it fit in the dashboard. Bmw335i
We a newly released 12.3 and 14.9 for these cars. Email us
Help. Everything works except for the audio. No music and no dashboard sounds.
My screen came with the aux cable so I connected it and routed to my center console/arm rest
If you purchased from us, feel free to shoot us an email.
Im thinking its either the aux cable, I can use another to test, or a setting in my OEM screen that I need to enable/disable
Update:
I just got it fixed.
Everything works wonderfully.
In my case I simply put the optical fiber cable for the sound upside-down. I removed it from the new harness, 180° it, inserted again.
The car now recognizes the screen as a device plugged into the AUX port. Sound works now
Ty
Should you not have just got the better version and upgraded it to android 14 or whatever the newest one was? It’s only software
on start up does the xtrons screen pop up everytime ? like their start up screen or is it going to be BMW
You can change it in the settings.
Hello, I have an F82 M4 2016, will this product be compatible with my car. I've ID4 with NBT Evo Hu
We have a unit for EVO equipped head units.
So I need an Evo Unit even if my Idrive look like NBT and I have ID4?@@VehicleVirals
Is this compatible with 2018 F30?
Currently have EVAEVO and no AUX port but I’ve coded the car to think it has one.
We have units for Evo displays on our website. Or emails and we will send you the link. support@vehiclevirals.com
hey man, this or a mmi box? Im really liking this more, as i really dont want to drop the glovebox + door/body trims/airbag.
Plus, this is on sale in my country for just £10 above the price of an mmi box too. I have the 8.8 pro nav screen already, but the 10 inch screen would be better?
Hello my friend. Thinking about getting this for my 2014 F30 BMW 328i is everything I need in the box any extra ?? Any product better then the Xtrons do you still recommend this one.
Comes with everything you need. I've been using Xtrons for years, so I recommend it.
It would've been nice to know the price of the head unit ??? Or did I miss it ? 🤔
Everything is linked in the videos description
OK, so becuase of this video I've got tempted and gave those a shot (actually two different ones) and unfortunately it looks like somebody is white labelling those and random companies just slap their own stickers on it and due to that those share common problems that are off putting for me:
1. This one is a deal breaker, but there is no integration with vehicle brightness adjustment. Yes you can go to menu and alter that, but it should be tangled with what vehicle is expecting from the screen ... there is a damn know next to the steering wheel that dimms whole instrument cluster and all the light in the car - which has NO AFFECT on those displays. And before you mention it - yes you can go to original menu and go for switching the screen off - however that just leaves the screen black ... and both that I've tried had a dramatic amount of backlight bleed that make unusable on dark B roads ... sorry, but that's just stupid.
2. car skip and rewind buttons don't work ... you get that from steering wheel knob, but that should allow me to navigate the stuff :/
3. sound quality is just S** it falls way behind the bluetooth quality. Not to mention that sound is more akin to mono than stereo - and I confirmed that with playing track that clearly jumps vocals between channels ... and no, my aux input it not proken, I tested it directly from audio source and plays just perfect. And the built in equaliser is only 3 way, sorry but I'll compare it with MMI box that I've got in other bimmer, and not to mention sound quality being superior and stereo, MMI box has 10 way equaliser allowing to really negate any aux in kinks.
4. and admittingly I've not played around with it too much, the sound that comes from sat naw (while in car play) is not properly mixed with the music and it's barely noticeable - again, sorry but main selling point of carplay is that you can use waze and have speed cameras warning, or hazard warning ... with this display I nearly got done by camera.
That's from F32 + harman, if it magically works for others, great, not for me.
So this is my 2 pennies. Thanks for the content, but unfortunately the product is crap and I'll just go with OEM display not to hug a tree at night and mmi box to have a decent music quality.
How to get the microphone of the car worked with CarPlay?
looking at the price, besides the somewhat larger touch screen, why would someone select Xtrons over a BMW ID6 head unit (almost same price I believe)? Just curious, thanks for sharing this installation video
Android platform, more apps, better specs performance wise. More customization.
a 17$ ali express cam works flawlesssly, just transfer microswitch over to new trunk button/camera and gold...
What type of aux cord did you run?
The one included in the box
@@VehicleVirals I know but what type of aux cord is it because I bought my car with the head unit already installed and I think I have to get a different aux cable to plug in. Is it male to male aux cable?
@@carspottervandy yes, male to male.
@@VehicleVirals do you know if you plugged the aux cord into the audio out or in female connection?
@@carspottervandy disconnected the aux cable that was pre installed. And plugged in the included one into the female port and into the center console port.
Does the screen adjust the brightness to the environment? I mean when it becomes dark outside, one doesn't want to manually set down the brightness of the screen every time.
There is an auto option. Goes off the cluster.
Do you have access to the harmon kardon settings, surround on/off and eq while in the aftermarket software?
You can switch over to the OEM menu and adjust them if you'd like. There is also an equalizer via the android interface.
So the Audio goed through a jack plug?
I have the 360 camara on my 340i 2016 will everything work ?
Do they do a up date screen for a 2016 M3 thanks
There’s no need to Code it after installation? It just turns on and is ready for use?
No plug n play
I have a f30 320d from 2017 and i wanted to ask if it’s possible for my car to change the display because in the video it says just for models till 2016
Not sure if u still have the car but I have a 320i from 2013 and jsuy found a screen that works off Amazon abt to throw it in the car tmrw
Does that start up screen happen everytime you start the car? Or is it just for the one time?
When the car goes to sleep.
does anyone know how to make the video playback fit to the screen resolution instead of stretch to the screen resolution?
For other watching this, I would recommend adding a plate glass screen protector.
Any options for f12 / 2012 650 bmw?
The only thing not working is my radio when I click on radio no stations pop up
Is it responsive with the buttons on the steering wheel?
Yes
What if the car has only usb no aux port? What can I do? Bmw f20 11/2018
We have a unit for your car. Message us on our website.
Wait so it doesn’t work with LCI models? Mine is a 2016 F30 M Sport LCI
Of course it does. We offer for both Pre-LCI and LCI
@@VehicleVirals Thanks for clarifying 👍🏽
Hey quick question, for the control portion , I see that the e93 cup holder is different from the e92 cup holder in the center, would this affect fitment ?
my girs car is a 2016 340i LCI so your telling me its not gonna fit??
@vehicle virals, can I connect my original microphone to the android unit? I like the way my original microphone is concealed in the ceiling. Dont want another microphone
You can always route the Xtrons mic the same way.
nice video bro
I'm definitely upgrading mine with this but only because I'm trying to sell it and get a used Tesla, and I rather spend 300$ now so I can get a couple thousands more when trading it in.
Hey man. Harman kardon isnt good audiosystem .. its only brand.. 😂😂 try focal, audison, gladen, logic etc. Or you can boost your oem hk audiosystem with amplifier... And you can get mooore better(the best) sound in bmw for half price.
Rear camera tho how it would I wire that ?
13:20 Do you still have oem? Would like to purchase. Lmk thanks