Don't Pay $300 for FULLSCREEN Apple CarPlay (F Series BMW)

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Don't Pay $300 for FULLSCREEN Apple CarPlay (F Series BMW)

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Remember the whole (F Series) BMW / Apple CarPlay fiasco? Well to avoid paying the $300 fee, I found some alternatives. There's a free way to do it, but I think this is probably the best middle of the road solution where you save money, but don't have to get overly technical with BMW coding tools.
A few things to note:
- you need a Windows laptop to do this but, if you absolutely have no choice, you can always use BootCamp on Mac
- after installation, if re-pairing your phone to the car doesn't work, try restarting the head unit (hold in the volume button for 10 seconds or so). When I removed my device to re-film the pairing section, it didn't sync up as easily and took a few tries.
- I haven't tested this, but supposedly after you install CarPlay with this method, you won't be able to use BimmerCode on the head unit again. This only seems to affect BimmerCode (E-SYS still works) and you can use BimmerCode on any other module so, if using BC, do any coding before the CarPlay installation
- the activation code you get is good for life so if, for any reason, the head unit gets flashed back to factory and you lose CarPlay, you can just re-run the install.
Thanks for watching!
- Jeremy
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:44 - BMW’s CarPlay fiasco
01:31 - Waze, mostly
02:11 - CarPlay options
02:26 - What you need
03:46 - Determining your software version
04:33 - Install
06:33 - Pairing the phone
07:53 - Saved money == found money
#bmw #apple #carplay #fseries

Пікірлер: 36

@MrEvenSteven 4 ай бұрын

I don't know why but when I clicked on this video, I was surprised seeing it only 3k views. I was expecting 150k or more. Nice quality. Keep on going.

@jgo.m3 4 ай бұрын

Really appreciate it brother, thanks for that! 🍻

@dinnrs 8 ай бұрын

Hell ya, you made it super straight foward and easy, gonna do this to my m4!

@jgo.m3 8 ай бұрын

Thanks so much brother! Glad to hear. Definitely a worthwhile upgrade 🍻

@yaroslavbauer8137 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for really helpful and easy to follow guide!

@jgo.m3 8 ай бұрын

Glad you found it helpful brother 🍻

@trevorkomp2878 8 ай бұрын

Very informative and easy to follow!

@jgo.m3 8 ай бұрын

Glad to hear! Thanks for the feedback bro - much appreciated 🙏

@Almandinrotmetallic 9 күн бұрын

I payed 28€ for this on ebay this week, worked fine on my g31 👌

@jgo.m3 8 күн бұрын

Nice man, that's a great price 🍻

@thedingo2786 21 күн бұрын

At first i tried bimmer code on my 2018 f22. Did not make it full screen. The 1/3 side of the screen where items would usually be just turned white. would you happen to know if i need to code it back to stock inorder for this to work?

@jgo.m3 21 күн бұрын

Not entirely sure but one thing to check is that you have the latest version of iDrive for your car and also that split screen is disabled. I would check iDrive version; if there's a possible update, revert your BimmerCode change, update, and then check that split screen is disabled (might be in HU_ENTRYNAV or something similar and labeled as split screen display or widget area), and try again. Hope that helps.

@andyapple9 2 ай бұрын

Can you activate it on multiple cars with the same code of FeatureInstaller?

@jgo.m3 2 ай бұрын

I don’t think so.. pretty sure it’s one activation code per car.

@5ShotProductions 8 ай бұрын

Thx for the video, I really appreciate it! But I do have „one or two“ problems to do it like you… First: I do not have a Windows Laptop or any Windows PC since 2012, and I never will be. Like you we‘re an Apple household and I will not buy even an used older Windows Laptop to code. Second: I was dumb enough in 2018 to buy the Apple CarPlay option via ConnectedDrive Store for my 2017 F31 330dA xDrive LCI… And it was really expensive but I did want to have Apple CarPlay. And there comes my third and biggest issue: Now I have CarPlay since 2018 when I bought my 2017 F31, but NOT in Fullscreen and that sucks to the moon and back! 🤬🤮 Is there any way to „update“ my existing CarPlay to FullScreen Mode? Do you know a way? Cause tbh: I will not pay 54 Dollar or Euro for only getting my existing CarPlay to Fullscreen Mode! It would be awesome if someone could help me with that. Any tips/tricks/hints are highly appreciated! And if it matters: I do own BimmerCode and an Adapter for it. Thanks in advance and kind regards from Germany 🇩🇪, Philipp 👋

@jgo.m3 8 ай бұрын

Hey Philipp.. Germany! Nice! My dad is from Hann. Münden 🇩🇪 👍 Fortunately since you already have BimmerCode, you should be able to code in fullscreen CarPlay; it's under the head unit section. I wasn't able to test it since the version I got was already fullscreen, but I've read that people were able to use BimmerCode to successfully upgrade. Hope that helps!

@jahanzaibrashid3183 6 ай бұрын

Does this work on 2015. F80 m3?

@jgo.m3 6 ай бұрын

Here's the site I used to check compatibility: www.bimmer-tech.net/compatibility/carplay-activation

@VanehHartouni Ай бұрын

I did a VIN check on my 2016 m3 using the link provided and it said "CarPlay Activation is not compatible", does that mean I cant do it?

@jgo.m3 Ай бұрын

I've read that iDrive 5.0 and up should be compatible but if you have the ENavEvo system it may not work (though some people say it can but you need the wifi adapter). Best bet is to contact any one of these places that sells activation codes and see what your options are. I got mine from bimmer-remote.com/ and they were quick to respond to questions.

@kylemc8851 3 ай бұрын

Thank you sir! Does the touch screen still work?

@jgo.m3 3 ай бұрын

Anytime bro 🍻 couldn’t tell you for sure about the touch screen cause mine didn’t have it to start. Our Nardo F80 does though and I’ll be updating that soon so will be curious to see. I would think it does.

@kylemc8851 3 ай бұрын

@@jgo.m3 I’ll let you know, loading it tomorrows.

@kylemc8851 3 ай бұрын

@@jgo.m3 got it and touch screen still works, kick ass! Thanks again!!

@Bardockvision 4 ай бұрын

Will this void the warranty of the car? THank you.

@jgo.m3 4 ай бұрын

Personally I'm not 100% sure but I got mine from bimmer-remote.com and they claim it doesn't void the warranty.

@carlomatik6392 Ай бұрын

I just did this on my F36 from 2019, I bought it used with lifetime carplay already enabled, but not fullscreen let me tell you IT'S A WORLDS DIFFERENCE having it in fullscreen DAMN

@jgo.m3 Ай бұрын

Nice! No idea why they thought split screen was a good idea in the first place.

@kcreativeproduction9708 3 ай бұрын

why does it say fullscreen activation ? did you have apple carplay orginally with small screen or didn't you have any sort of apple carplay before ?

@jgo.m3 3 ай бұрын

Mine came without CarPlay but if you had it with an earlier version of iDrive, it only displayed on 3/4 (I think) of the screen.. so this makes it fullscreen for all versions.

@kcreativeproduction9708 3 ай бұрын

@@jgo.m3 thank you for the reply, my car doesn’t have any sort of apple carplay too

@jacobgeorge3727 5 ай бұрын

My m5 has a latest version of head unit and it wont work i tried unfortunately

@jgo.m3 5 ай бұрын

That sucks.. depending on where you got it, maybe they can remote code/troubleshoot for you (I think bimmer-remote does that with iDrive updates)

@jacobgeorge3727 5 ай бұрын

@@jgo.m3 I will ask bimmercode

@pxscxl______ 5 ай бұрын

Heey very cool Video, Is there Android car inclueded ?? Thanks in advance and kind regards from Germany

@jgo.m3 5 ай бұрын

Thanks bro. I didn’t see anything about android from where I got my CarPlay license but check bimmer plug or turner motorsports; they sell head units with android.