F60 Carplay finally!
#51
Hopefully we can do business soon.
#52
I found that guy thats selling CarPlay for $120 a little shady.
in his ad it shows shipped from Loveland, OH but when I clicked on the seller profile it says Based in Thailand and account opened in 4/8/18
Notice Loveland, OH
but based out of Thailand
I decided to purchase from
www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-iDrive-5-6-Apple-Carplay-Activation/332572328833
seller has a lot more reviews plus he has been around since 2000
Selling for $150 little more than the other guy. But I rather pay someone that seems more trustworthy and been around longer
Just my .02
in his ad it shows shipped from Loveland, OH but when I clicked on the seller profile it says Based in Thailand and account opened in 4/8/18
Notice Loveland, OH
but based out of Thailand
I decided to purchase from
www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-iDrive-5-6-Apple-Carplay-Activation/332572328833
seller has a lot more reviews plus he has been around since 2000
Selling for $150 little more than the other guy. But I rather pay someone that seems more trustworthy and been around longer
Just my .02
#53
I just followed Siriuszero link to the seller and so far I am satisfied.
Also, e-mail bimmercarplay.com before you purchase somewhere else, maybe they can give you a discount coupon or a promotional code or they can price match . Just my 2 cents, didn’t think about this before I purchased somewhere else. No guarantee thou.
Also, e-mail bimmercarplay.com before you purchase somewhere else, maybe they can give you a discount coupon or a promotional code or they can price match . Just my 2 cents, didn’t think about this before I purchased somewhere else. No guarantee thou.
#54
If so, please let me know how to proceed with that - I purchased on April 28 (order BCP1042) and would love to update my maps.
(Super-happy with the CarPlay purchase!)
#55
All you need to do is check your version of Maps and do a google search. Can't remember were I found my file - I think it was on a Bimmerpost forum.
Down load the file, copy it to a usb Drive and install as per CarPlay (take longer though to copy across)
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#56
i have to agree! I’m very happy with my purchase... everything went smooth with installation and you even replied to an email at 7:30pm... 👍🏼👍🏼
#57
Purchased from BimmerCarPlay for a 2017 Countryman (April 2017 build). After being told, and begrudgingly accepting, that CarPlay would not ever be available on this car, this was all a nice surprise. Works great.
Makes you think they probably wanted the new 5 series to be the 'first' BMW group product with Carplay...
Purchased the lifetime maps code. Hopefully BimmerCarPlay will provide a download link when available.
Makes you think they probably wanted the new 5 series to be the 'first' BMW group product with Carplay...
Purchased the lifetime maps code. Hopefully BimmerCarPlay will provide a download link when available.
#58
hello everyone, bimmercarplay can play in countryman f60 with 6.5 lcd (no touch), have maps for Greece and all Europe;
I dont understand how is working, when you want to use it you must have the usb connected;
if we have any update in mini coonnected maybe lost it; or they work lifetime; any other option for maps without apple car play;
I dont understand how is working, when you want to use it you must have the usb connected;
if we have any update in mini coonnected maybe lost it; or they work lifetime; any other option for maps without apple car play;
#59
hello everyone, bimmercarplay can play in countryman f60 with 6.5 lcd (no touch), have maps for Greece and all Europe;
I dont understand how is working, when you want to use it you must have the usb connected;
if we have any update in mini coonnected maybe lost it; or they work lifetime; any other option for maps without apple car play;
I dont understand how is working, when you want to use it you must have the usb connected;
if we have any update in mini coonnected maybe lost it; or they work lifetime; any other option for maps without apple car play;
I am really interested !!!
If you have to connect your phone on USB, it is because you have nota WIFI antenna.
What is your F60 build date ?
Have you 6UM option ?
LifeTime FSC code won't be affected by Mini.
#62
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#66
Anyone?
#67
You need a touch screen, i am in the same cas and it won't work.
The solution is too add hardware like those :
https://unique-ad.co.uk/product/bmw-...etrofit-kit-2/
http://www.unichip-tec.com/h-pd-146.html#_pp=118_689
https://www.bimmer-tech.net/shop/bmw...ts/carplay-mmi
I would prefer unique-ad.co.uk or bimmer-tech.net solution because they use the OEM mic. unichip add a new one.
The solution is too add hardware like those :
https://unique-ad.co.uk/product/bmw-...etrofit-kit-2/
http://www.unichip-tec.com/h-pd-146.html#_pp=118_689
https://www.bimmer-tech.net/shop/bmw...ts/carplay-mmi
I would prefer unique-ad.co.uk or bimmer-tech.net solution because they use the OEM mic. unichip add a new one.
#69
I also tried an Ebay seller and after giving them my money and VIN, they refunded my money with a quick response of "Car not support Applecarplay". I have a 2018 5 door S Carbon edition with touch screen and nav, build date 10/2017 so not sure why they are saying it wont work.
Checked with Bimmer- Tech and I can do Carplay but it requires hardware update and the phone would have to be plugged in......and it's $525 shipped.
Checked with Bimmer- Tech and I can do Carplay but it requires hardware update and the phone would have to be plugged in......and it's $525 shipped.
Last edited by Loccusst; 08-28-2018 at 07:16 AM. Reason: Update
#70
Good afternoon !
I will soon receive my brand new MINI (F55, One), which was built late July 2018.
Has anyone had some success activating CarPlay with one of the USB drive method on these models ?
I had a chat with "carplaysolutions" and they told me that it was not available for my car. But I'm quite in doubt, as I could choose the CarPlay feature on the MINI website (sadly I wasn't allowed as it is a fixed configuration by my company)
I have the touchscreen like all these new models and the navigation pack (not professional one).
Thanks for reading !
I will soon receive my brand new MINI (F55, One), which was built late July 2018.
Has anyone had some success activating CarPlay with one of the USB drive method on these models ?
I had a chat with "carplaysolutions" and they told me that it was not available for my car. But I'm quite in doubt, as I could choose the CarPlay feature on the MINI website (sadly I wasn't allowed as it is a fixed configuration by my company)
I have the touchscreen like all these new models and the navigation pack (not professional one).
Thanks for reading !
#71
Good afternoon !
I will soon receive my brand new MINI (F55, One), which was built late July 2018.
Has anyone had some success activating CarPlay with one of the USB drive method on these models ?
I had a chat with "carplaysolutions" and they told me that it was not available for my car. But I'm quite in doubt, as I could choose the CarPlay feature on the MINI website (sadly I wasn't allowed as it is a fixed configuration by my company)
I have the touchscreen like all these new models and the navigation pack (not professional one).
Thanks for reading !
I will soon receive my brand new MINI (F55, One), which was built late July 2018.
Has anyone had some success activating CarPlay with one of the USB drive method on these models ?
I had a chat with "carplaysolutions" and they told me that it was not available for my car. But I'm quite in doubt, as I could choose the CarPlay feature on the MINI website (sadly I wasn't allowed as it is a fixed configuration by my company)
I have the touchscreen like all these new models and the navigation pack (not professional one).
Thanks for reading !
#72
Hello all -- I just purchased the FSC today from bimmer-unlock.com and got the file for the USB within 30 minutes. I'll try the update tonight or tomorrow, and will post here once successful. Not sure if anyone else has tried this source. For the record, I'll be updating my MY2018 MINI Countryman S E Hybrid.
#74
Waze can not find GPS
Hi all,
I purchased the code update from bimmercarplay. Install was easy and everything had been working well. With the new updates to ios12 and to the waze app was really looking forward to using waze via CarPlay. It won’t work though! An error that waze can’t connect to GPS shows at the top of the screen and the app doesn’t function correctly. On reddit, I’ve read that other car models, specifically the Nissan Rogue, have had an issue similar to this, but I’ve seen no complaints about a Mini.
I have a 2017 Countryman S All4. I haven’t reached out to waze yet since the 2017 Countryman is not technically a “supported” CarPlay vehicle; I was curious if any one has had any problems?
I purchased the code update from bimmercarplay. Install was easy and everything had been working well. With the new updates to ios12 and to the waze app was really looking forward to using waze via CarPlay. It won’t work though! An error that waze can’t connect to GPS shows at the top of the screen and the app doesn’t function correctly. On reddit, I’ve read that other car models, specifically the Nissan Rogue, have had an issue similar to this, but I’ve seen no complaints about a Mini.
I have a 2017 Countryman S All4. I haven’t reached out to waze yet since the 2017 Countryman is not technically a “supported” CarPlay vehicle; I was curious if any one has had any problems?
#75
Hi all,
I purchased the code update from bimmercarplay. Install was easy and everything had been working well. With the new updates to ios12 and to the waze app was really looking forward to using waze via CarPlay. It won’t work though! An error that waze can’t connect to GPS shows at the top of the screen and the app doesn’t function correctly. On reddit, I’ve read that other car models, specifically the Nissan Rogue, have had an issue similar to this, but I’ve seen no complaints about a Mini.
I have a 2017 Countryman S All4. I haven’t reached out to waze yet since the 2017 Countryman is not technically a “supported” CarPlay vehicle; I was curious if any one has had any problems?
I purchased the code update from bimmercarplay. Install was easy and everything had been working well. With the new updates to ios12 and to the waze app was really looking forward to using waze via CarPlay. It won’t work though! An error that waze can’t connect to GPS shows at the top of the screen and the app doesn’t function correctly. On reddit, I’ve read that other car models, specifically the Nissan Rogue, have had an issue similar to this, but I’ve seen no complaints about a Mini.
I have a 2017 Countryman S All4. I haven’t reached out to waze yet since the 2017 Countryman is not technically a “supported” CarPlay vehicle; I was curious if any one has had any problems?
No problems with Google Maps, so hoping it is an app specific issue that may be fixed.