BMWhat App: What have you coded?
 

I got the app a few days ago. What have you coded? What would you like to see the developers add?

I coded my front position lights (where the fog lights would be) to run as drl's

I set the car to unlock doors when engine off and key removed.


I'd like them to add coding for the audio system so I can plug my iPhone into the USB port and music will play without connecting the auxiliary in as well.

I like the app, I fixed the windows to roll up or down with the remote and when unlocking the fogs and parking lights come on slowly.
I have a GP2 and cant get the position lights or the fogs to be DRL. Would love to be able to just plug iphone into the USB port.

Try setting " additional lights, US." To on

Has anyone been able to use this to activate rear fogs after added the switch in the switch panel (LCI R56s)?

Here's what I've done so far:

Windows up on locking
Digital Speedometer correction
One-touch turn signal function from 3 to 5
Unlock car when turned off
DRL - Hi Beams set to low brightness (I'm thinking that I'll switch this to the front position lights when I upgrade to LED's)

I installed led bulbs in my front position lights and coded to run as drl's. They look great!! I got the bulbs for $14.99 on Amazon. They have heat sinks built in and are very bright.

Don't happen to have the part number do ya?

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:thumbsup: Any issues with them, i.e., lights out code?

No issues at all. No codes, nothing. The bulbs look fantastic. They match the color of my headlights, nice bright white light.

I'd like to be able to code the audio system so it takes out the 100hz cutoff to the rear speakers, know its possible on NCS expert but so far having no luck getting that to run

HI

did you get the first 2 option and additional lights US to active.

Also, in instruments, there is a setting to show in BC?

Ben

BMWhat App: What have you coded?
 

It's my understanding that this can't be done by coding. Coding only enables (or disables) functions already programmed into the car.

Edit: removed stuff that was wrong!

I would also like to know if anyone was successful with this.

I've done a bunch of stuff so far, there is probably more that I'm forgetting:
Flashers blink at double speed
Headlights and fogs on at same time
Digital speedo in tach with speed correction
5x blinkers
Extended the welcome home and "leaving" home times to 90 seconds
Welcome home and leaving to include low beams and rear fog
Coded out bulb errors for LED license plate and reverse light
One remote push unlocks all doors, another opens the drivers window
Windows open/close on lock/unlock w/ remote

The only one I can't get to work is the folding mirrors upon lock and unlock...

While I haven't installed the panel and toggle, I was able to code the fog light to come on when I unlock the car, so I don't think it should be a problem for it to work. Have you tried coding the rear fog (after installing the panel/toggle) and not had luck?

Wow, what did you use. How can someone like me get started. I am not good with computers. I would love to do this - hey thanks

Benny - here is some background info:
1. You need the BMWhat app. There is a "lite" version that is free, it wont code but it is a good way to be sure you can connect your car to the app. The full version of the app is about $45. I got the free version for iOS in the app store and once I was able to connect to my car, I installed the full version. I know you can get it for Android too, but I dont know where to get Android apps since I dont have one.

2. You need what is called a "dongle". A dongle is basically a wifi (for iOS) or a Bluetooth (for Android) version of a traditional cord that would be used by an OBDII scan tool. The dongle plugs into your OBDII port and then send a signal for your phone/ipad/etc. to communicate with.

2a. You have some options for the dongle.

Option 1: A fully supported dongle, for either android or iOS can be bought from carly directly via there amazon store (for US customers) for about $75. This dongle is fully supported by the vendor and should work for every model they advertise.

The iOS dongle link is:
The bluetooth version should also be in the related products section too, if you have an android device.

Option 2: A generic dongle for anywhere from $15-40. Some features or car models wont be able to connect (if you buy a generic one, I recommend trying the lite version of the app to ensure you can connect). I bought this one from ebay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/200911500498?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT). It worked great on my R55, but on my e46 and e90, it wouldnt connect so I ended up getting the iOS version in the link in option 1.

Side note, I'd sell my generic dongle that worked on the r55 (and r56) since I have the fully supported version.

3. Once you have the dongle and full version of the app, connection is simple, for my iphone i did the following:
- turn on airplane mode
- plug dongle into obd2 port
- turned on wifi (or BT if android)
- connected to wifi network created by dongle (the naming of the network was easy to figure out)
- opened app
- selected car from list
- clicked connect
- clicked coding
- coded modules that were available
note: the app makes a backup of the module so if you have troubles, you can restore the module settings from the back up.

4. Here is the list of models and what functions are supported (note, sometimes, all codings may not work but the MAJORITY of them do):
http://support.mycarly.com/knowledge..._campaign=home

good luck and if you decide to go through with this, let us know if you have any questions.

5. if anyone is in the Connecticut area and isnt up for the cost of the app or is intimidated to try coding their car, I would be happy to code away for a few pennies - PM me for details.

Dongle
 

Does the iPhone need to be jailbroken for the generic eBay dongle to work?
The eBay listing says it does...
Thanks!
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QUOTE=InDaClubMan;4143384]Benny - here is some background info:
1. You need the BMWhat app. There is a "lite" version that is free, it wont code but it is a good way to be sure you can connect your car to the app. The full version of the app is about $45. I got the free version for iOS in the app store and once I was able to connect to my car, I installed the full version. I know you can get it for Android too, but I dont know where to get Android apps since I dont have one.

2. You need what is called a "dongle". A dongle is basically a wifi (for iOS) or a Bluetooth (for Android) version of a traditional cord that would be used by an OBDII scan tool. The dongle plugs into your OBDII port and then send a signal for your phone/ipad/etc. to communicate with.

2a. You have some options for the dongle.

Option 1: A fully supported dongle, for either android or iOS can be bought from carly directly via there amazon store (for US customers) for about $75. This dongle is fully supported by the vendor and should work for every model they advertise.

The iOS dongle link is:
The bluetooth version should also be in the related products section too, if you have an android device.

Option 2: A generic dongle for anywhere from $15-40. Some features or car models wont be able to connect (if you buy a generic one, I recommend trying the lite version of the app to ensure you can connect). I bought this one from ebay (http://www.ebay.com/itm/200911500498?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT). It worked great on my R55, but on my e46 and e90, it wouldnt connect so I ended up getting the iOS version in the link in option 1.

Side note, I'd sell my generic dongle that worked on the r55 (and r56) since I have the fully supported version.

3. Once you have the dongle and full version of the app, connection is simple, for my iphone i did the following:
- turn on airplane mode
- plug dongle into obd2 port
- turned on wifi (or BT if android)
- connected to wifi network created by dongle (the naming of the network was easy to figure out)
- opened app
- selected car from list
- clicked connect
- clicked coding
- coded modules that were available
note: the app makes a backup of the module so if you have troubles, you can restore the module settings from the back up.

4. Here is the list of models and what functions are supported (note, sometimes, all codings may not work but the MAJORITY of them do):
http://support.mycarly.com/knowledge..._campaign=home

good luck and if you decide to go through with this, let us know if you have any questions.

5. if anyone is in the Connecticut area and isnt up for the cost of the app or is intimidated to try coding their car, I would be happy to code away for a few pennies - PM me for details.[/QUOTE]

These look like more diodes than the Zyza bulbs. Do you know if they're brighter?

i've done this via ncsexpert; just posted about it actually. it's in the media module and depending on your phone type; may need to have the usb port changed from analog to digital.

USB1_IPOD_AUDIO
digital

:)
this setting lets you use lightning cable and iphone 5/5s/6/6s to play back music via front usb and also charge phone and also use mini connected :thumbsup:

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Does carly support pre-facelift r56?
Do I have to buy the gen2 adapter or just the gen1?

Regards!

After I do some coding to the FRM I receive error and can't support this FRM coding anymore. Any way to restore it back? Now the whole car lighting is out of function.

Anyone have the link or how to code Mini Connected, GPS and voice commend? As my doesn't come with this function.

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So… their customer support is German. A perfect fit for BMW/MINI "the customer is always at fault" engineering response to carbon build-up and timing chain failures.

:lol:

Joking aside, I bought the Carly app, and it mostly worked, but overall I was underwhelmed. The usability is akin to a factory service tool, in other words, miserable.

If you don't want to screw around with NCSexpert, and if all the coding changes you want to make are supported by Carly, then it's a reasonable purchase. But if you are technically oriented or a tinkerer, NCSexpert and a laptop are considerably more flexible and capable.

I just stumbled on this thread.

So if I have a Bluetooth OBD reader and they get the app I can do all this stuff or are you guys actually plugging into a computer and coding?

I want to change some stuff and I know a guy that will do it as he did for my M3 but I have not taken my car to him yet.

If so what is the app called and will it work with my F56

Hi goin2drt
Yes you just get the app and the OBD reader/adapter and you do it with your phone. No computer needed.
I think with Android you need to use a Bluetooth adapter, and with iPhone it's always wifi, but don't quote me on that. I have an iPhone and a mini cooper, so I got a wifi adapter on Amazon, and downloaded the Carly for BMW app. The app is free to download but you need to pay for the full version to code with it.
I found the app pretty much useless for identifying error codes... It gives you a code such as "Lambda 002A56" and you're pretty much on your own figuring out what that means. Asking the Carly staff for help didn't get me anywhere, and there is no manual available online that deciphers the codes for you. They are not the standard P codes you typically see.
So the error reporting sucks, but the coding seems to work well. I used it to change a few things that were annoying me. On my mini, the key fob could be used to roll down the windows and open the sunroof, but couldn't be used to roll them back up (which is actually more useful, so I can close them from the office if it starts to rain.)
So I changed that so I can use the fob to roll up, and I coded out the fault warnings for some of my lights (I had replaced some lights with LED and it was throwing a code due to the low voltage.) I also changed a few other light settings. I wouldn't use it to fuss with any engine stuff though.
As for the fault codes, you can use the same adapter and just download a different app to get a clearer picture of your faults. I use Carista, but there are a few out there and they all seem to work fine. Some are free and some are paid. Some are free for some stuff and pay to upgrade. I hope this helps!

Thanks thats great. I already have Carista. I will get the BMW app to code. I too have an Iphone. I assume it is just called Carly for BMW pro or do I search a different name.

Yep that's the one.
Check out Carly's website first to see what codes are available for your vehicle.

I tried checking out there site. I am about to purchase however the one major thing I want to code is removing the Nav warning at start up. Will it do that? Thanks.

On their page you can search your vehicle model and view a list of possible codes for that car.

Thanks. It appears that all Mini's (certain year) have all the same coding options. About 4,000 of them and wouldn't you know the most annoying and the one I want the most is not available (nav warnng at start up). I think I will save the $45 and pay a little extra to go get some coding done and get exactly what I want.