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Old Mar 7, 2021 | 02:48 PM
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New Mini UI / Race to the Bottom

Hi all. As you can probably tell by some recent posts in this forum, providing BMW and Mini coding services has become something of a race to the bottom.

That said, the recently released firmware has refreshed the interface of the radio/nav screen, and I think it looks pretty good.

Ndal on this forum helped me with this - if you have any questions, please feel free to contact him or me. As you can see, there are two different themes, one called Lounge and one Sport. I’ll likely be leaving mine in Sport, but it’s good to have options.








 
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Old Mar 7, 2021 | 11:33 PM
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It's a two-part flash, correct? I flashed my NBT and have the new UI, but I was told I also have to flash the BDC and KOMBI for all the features to work. Is that correct?
 
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Old Mar 10, 2021 | 11:03 AM
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That's correct
 
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Old Mar 16, 2021 | 05:49 AM
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Is there a public how-to for this? Where can you get the files?
 
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Old Mar 24, 2021 | 02:13 AM
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Would this work on a 2017 countryman with nbtevo and the wide screen.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2021 | 03:34 AM
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Would this work on a 2017 countryman with nbtevo and the wide screen.
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Old Apr 5, 2021 | 06:02 PM
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I took delivery last month of a 2021 convertible 'S' with the 8.8-inch "Touchscreen Navigation Plus" screen. Is getting the new UI on my car just a software/firmware upgrade, or would I need new hardware as well?
 
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Old Apr 6, 2021 | 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by ScottRiqui
I took delivery last month of a 2021 convertible 'S' with the 8.8-inch "Touchscreen Navigation Plus" screen. Is getting the new UI on my car just a software/firmware upgrade, or would I need new hardware as well?
It would just be a firmware upgrade - no hardware is required, given how your car was equipped from the factory. I’ll pm you with details.
 
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Old Apr 7, 2021 | 08:33 PM
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sb2002 I just took delivery of a 2021 Countryman Oxford and saw this thread. What is involved in getting Carplay possibly activated on this model?
last 7 digits on VIN 3M79504. Thank you!
 
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Old Apr 8, 2021 | 07:41 AM
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sb2002 I just took delivery of a 2021 Countryman Oxford and saw this thread. What is involved in getting Carplay possibly activated on this model?
last 7 digits on VIN 3M79504. Thank you!
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Old Apr 11, 2021 | 08:12 PM
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Hey sb2002, it’s been a while. How are things mate, I would love the hookup for this new interface. I haven’t been modding in a while so don’t think I have all the software anymore. Let me know when you and ndal can spare me some time.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2021 | 05:01 AM
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Hey sb2002, it’s been a while. How are things mate, I would love the hookup for this new interface. I haven’t been modding in a while so don’t think I have all the software anymore. Let me know when you and ndal can spare me some time.
Hi. Good to hear from you.

I sent you a PM.

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Old Apr 15, 2021 | 02:35 PM
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Hey please can you PM me the details!

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Old Apr 15, 2021 | 02:48 PM
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Hey please can you PM me the details!

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Old May 4, 2021 | 04:07 PM
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Huge thank you to @sb2002 and @ndal for upgrading the UI on my 2019 F60.


 
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Old May 13, 2021 | 10:19 PM
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Aloha all, wife has a 2021 JCW Vert with all the options and of course the big touch screen. Would love info on how to update her UI. Mahalo
 
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Old May 15, 2021 | 12:37 PM
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Another shout out for great work by @sb2002 and @ndal - got my 2021 convertible updated to the new UI this afternoon, thanks so much!
 

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Old May 16, 2021 | 08:16 AM
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Will this work on a 2016 JCW? July 2015 build. You all already coded my digital speedo. I have the big Nav screen. Thanks.
 
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Old May 17, 2021 | 11:08 PM
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2020 JCW Countryman updated to the new UI. All 3x modules flashed for full functionality. Love the Sport mode colour scheme.









 
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Old May 19, 2021 | 05:03 AM
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besides evo/entrynav2 tell us which are the other modules that needs to be flashed to get the black interface
 
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Old May 19, 2021 | 05:24 AM
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besides evo/entrynav2 tell us which are the other modules that needs to be flashed to get the black interface
Apart the HU you need to flash BDC and Kombi.
Thank youJohm
 
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Old May 20, 2021 | 06:20 AM
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I'd love to get in on this too! What's the process and where can I get the files to flash?
 
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Old May 20, 2021 | 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by sb2002
Hi all. As you can probably tell by some recent posts in this forum, providing BMW and Mini coding services has become something of a race to the bottom.

That said, the recently released firmware has refreshed the interface of the radio/nav screen, and I think it looks pretty good.

Ndal on this forum helped me with this - if you have any questions, please feel free to contact him or me. As you can see, there are two different themes, one called Lounge and one Sport. I’ll likely be leaving mine in Sport, but it’s good to have options.
I took delivery of a 2021 Countryman S w/8.8" touchscreen navigation+ package. Can you post the details to me, please?
 
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Old May 20, 2021 | 05:15 PM
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Originally Posted by MiniDan
I took delivery of a 2021 Countryman S w/8.8" touchscreen navigation+ package. Can you post the details to me, please?
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Old May 21, 2021 | 06:26 AM
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Hello, I have a 2020 JCW Clubman.
I would be keen to get the details.
Also, can you go back to the original software if ever needed?
Great work on making this happen! I hope an update to include android auto comes out one day
 
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