Infotainment / smart multimedia systems

[WAslayer]

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Good day also thinking of getting me one of them units for my BMW X3. Looking at the following unit:

10.25 Inch BMW X3 F25 X4 F26 2014 – 2017 GPS Navigation Bluetooth Unit System - Kakadi

10.25 inch BMW X3 F25 (2011-2013) Navigation System

www.kakadi.co.za

Any pros and cons?

I don't think it has Android auto though?

Typically android auto would be specifically mentioned as a feature if it were available..

I am currently looking into getting one myself and from research, general consensus seems to be that you want at least 8 core CPU with 4GB RAM.. of all options I have come across, the joying appears to tick all the right boxes and so far looks to be the best Chinese branded option, from what I could find..

 

[Leegov]

I've been thinking about an android head unit for a few years now, one that can do split screen, so that I can have torque and music running at the same time (Also dual Bluetooth, so that I can have my phone and obd2 adapter linked up) . The px6 head units seem to be popular, just make sure you get one with enough ram and rom. I was also toying with the idea of dissembling a tablet and sticking it into a cheap motorized indash. Bought the tablet a few years ago and the indash, just didn't complete the project (like most projects in my life)
Now days there are much simpler ways to get this done

 

[Vercogen]

Typically android auto would be specifically mentioned as a feature if it were available..

I am currently looking into getting one myself and from research, general consensus seems to be that you want at least 8 core CPU with 4GB RAM.. of all options I have come across, the joying appears to tick all the right boxes and so far looks to be the best Chinese branded option, from what I could find..

I had a look, they don't have a unit for my BMW X3 2012. They did recommend the following:

Joying 10.25" Single Din Android Auto Head Unit 4GB/64GB with Optical Output

SKU: JY-HQS02N4G-1Ship From: Chinese WarehouseCPU: UIS7862 12nm Dual ARM Cortex-A75 + Six ARM A55Ram: LPDDR4 4GB Rom:EMMC 64GBSupport Bluetooth, WiFi, DVR, OBD2, Back-Up Camera

www.joyingauto.com

,but I don't know if it will work with my steering wheel panel etc?

I've been thinking about an android head unit for a few years now, one that can do split screen, so that I can have torque and music running at the same time (Also dual Bluetooth, so that I can have my phone and obd2 adapter linked up) . The px6 head units seem to be popular, just make sure you get one with enough ram and rom. I was also toying with the idea of dissembling a tablet and sticking it into a cheap motorized indash. Bought the tablet a few years ago and the indash, just didn't complete the project (like most projects in my life)
Now days there are much simpler ways to get this done

Do you have any online stores were you could buy one?
In regards with the tablet, looks like a hellavu lot of work and I will probably newer finish it. Do you have a good DIY website or video?

 

[Vercogen]

This looks like an awesome android head unit, but you have to buy 2 if you want to order from them

 

[WAslayer]

I had a look, they don't have a unit for my BMW X3 2012. They did recommend the following:

Joying 10.25" Single Din Android Auto Head Unit 4GB/64GB with Optical Output

SKU: JY-HQS02N4G-1Ship From: Chinese WarehouseCPU: UIS7862 12nm Dual ARM Cortex-A75 + Six ARM A55Ram: LPDDR4 4GB Rom:EMMC 64GBSupport Bluetooth, WiFi, DVR, OBD2, Back-Up Camera

www.joyingauto.com

,but I don't know if it will work with my steering wheel panel etc?

They claim steering wheel control support, though it would depend on whether your car provides this over CANBUS, which would then require you to buy an adaptor to get your steering wheel control to work..

 

[Vercogen]

They claim steering wheel control support, though it would depend on whether your car provides this over CANBUS, which would then require you to buy an adaptor to get your steering wheel control to work..

How will I know if my car provides over CANBUS?

What about my tyre pressure sensors? will they work?

 

[Leegov]

I had a look, they don't have a unit for my BMW X3 2012. They did recommend the following:

Joying 10.25" Single Din Android Auto Head Unit 4GB/64GB with Optical Output

SKU: JY-HQS02N4G-1Ship From: Chinese WarehouseCPU: UIS7862 12nm Dual ARM Cortex-A75 + Six ARM A55Ram: LPDDR4 4GB Rom:EMMC 64GBSupport Bluetooth, WiFi, DVR, OBD2, Back-Up Camera

www.joyingauto.com

,but I don't know if it will work with my steering wheel panel etc?


Do you have any online stores were you could buy one?
In regards with the tablet, looks like a hellavu lot of work and I will probably newer finish it. Do you have a good DIY website or video?

WRT tablet installs, there are tons of diy videos on Youtube
The good thing about a tablet install, is the ability to remove the device from the car

Check Banggood for universal android head units, but you would need something more specific to your X3
Like this https://www.belsee.com/belsee-best-...ive-android-auto-head-unit-radio-upgrade.html

 

[WAslayer]

WRT tablet installs, there are tons of diy videos on Youtube
The good thing about a tablet install, is the ability to remove the device from the car

Check Banggood for universal android head units, but you would need something more specific to your X3
Like this https://www.belsee.com/belsee-best-...ive-android-auto-head-unit-radio-upgrade.html

They can go and suck donkey balls.. additional 40usd to add android auto and apple car play, over and above the 429usd price tag..

 

[Vercogen]

They can go and suck donkey balls.. additional 40usd to add android auto and apple car play, over and above the 429usd price tag..

True, but this is my only option. $40 delivery as well, ouch

 

[DsBalsak]

If your bmw has an idrive screen u can just get one of these https://www.bimmer-tech.net/category-bmw-carplay-mmi-retrofit there are 2 other versions available that is a lot cheaper all these boxes are the same just rebranded,

It plugs in between your radio and i drive screen takes about 30min to install and all the steering wheel controls etc works

 

[Vercogen]

If your bmw has an idrive screen u can just get one of these https://www.bimmer-tech.net/category-bmw-carplay-mmi-retrofit there are 2 other versions available that is a lot cheaper all these boxes are the same just rebranded,

It plugs in between your radio and i drive screen takes about 30min to install and all the steering wheel controls etc works

$650? it is more expensive?

 

[DsBalsak]

$650? it is more expensive?

That is the only link i could find in a hurry, like i said go for one of the other 2 the andream or the carlinkit they are the same boxes just rebranded i am running the carlinkit with reverse camera one for about 2 weeks now, here is a massive threat with all the different ones

Andream MMI Box - Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto

Andream MMI Box - Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto

f30.bimmerpost.com

 

[Vercogen]

That is the only link i could find in a hurry, like i said go for one of the other 2 the andream or the carlinkit they are the same boxes just rebranded i am running the carlinkit with reverse camera one for about 2 weeks now, here is a massive threat with all the different ones

Andream MMI Box - Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto

Andream MMI Box - Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto

f30.bimmerpost.com

Thanks this looks awesome

 

[DsBalsak]

Thanks this looks awesome

NP like i said i run the carlinkit, took my friend less than a week to get it from them with dhl and it took less than 30min to install, it is as easy as piss to install and u retain all your bmw steering wheel etc functions

 

[Vercogen]

NP like i said i run the carlinkit, took my friend less than a week to get it from them with dhl and it took less than 30min to install, it is as easy as piss to install and u retain all your bmw steering wheel etc functions

Stupid question, but will my monitor handle the colours etc. My current Idrive only use about 8 colours?

Its BMW X3 2012 F25 model CIC

They don't ship to South Africa, where did you buy yours?

 

[DsBalsak]

Stupid question, but will my monitor handle the colours etc. My current Idrive only use about 8 colours?

Its BMW X3 2012 F25 model CIC

They don't ship to South Africa, where did you buy yours?

It should be able to i know they have a model for cic and then a model for nbt, my friend had both models with him nbt is what my car is f30 3series, connectors and stuff is different on them, if u pull out your head unit it says on the one plug and on the head unit what model it is, they also make another one where u dont have the little mmi box and instead u everything is build into an idrive look a like screen and u replace your complete screen with the new one,

I got mine from my friend as a tes unit/ birthday present as he plans on bringing it in himself, which guys said they dont ship to sa ? As they shipped it to him with dhl

 

[Vercogen]

It should be able to i know they have a model for cic and then a model for nbt, my friend had both models with him nbt is what my car is f30 3series, connectors and stuff is different on them, if u pull out your head unit it says on the one plug and on the head unit what model it is, they also make another one where u dont have the little mmi box and instead u everything is build into an idrive look a like screen and u replace your complete screen with the new one,

I got mine from my friend as a tes unit/ birthday present as he plans on bringing it in himself, which guys said they dont ship to sa ? As they shipped it to him with dhl

https://www.android-car-dvd.com/ they don't ship to South Africa.

Does this unit have a CPU and Ram, cant find anything in the specs