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04-02-2019, 03:52 AM | #111 |
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Not sure if the autoplay one is the same as the ZBOX, but without plugging my phone in I opened the app (from the app list) and went to Settings and it's an option from there.
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04-10-2019, 10:15 AM | #112 | |
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Pretty clean and straightforward. I did a similar DUI back in 2010-11 where I'd fitted a holder for the Galaxy tab 7inch, based on the BMW's portable navigation retrofit parts. Anyway ... I like the new unit quite a lot, and because I still love the car, I think Im gonna go for it, but before, I'd like you and the other fellas in the forum to kindly share your views on the following:
Thanx, Regards
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04-16-2019, 10:00 PM | #114 |
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DavesZed, I am having a problem with a-carnavi. I paid for the Android screen with iDrive and Wireless CarPlay on 04/03/2019 via PayPal. Later - still on 04/03/2019, they informed me that the item is not available in the configuration that I ordered it (wireless CarPlay). They asked me to wait a week. Then I noticed that the specs for the invoice was different (inferior) to the specs listed on their website (earlier version of Android OS, half the RAM, etc). On 04/10/2019, they told me that wireless CarPlay is still not available and the wait would be a "long time". I requested a refund from them 04/10/2019. They agreed to issue a refund 04/11/2019. No refund has been issued. I've had to escalate this with PayPal. Do you have any advice for me regarding dealing with this company?
Here is what their webpage lists: Android 8.1 ●Rockchip PX6(RK3399) ●6 core: Dual Cortex-A72(CPU 1.8GHZ)+ Quad Cortex-A53(CPU 1.4GHZ) ●2GB DDR4 32GB Emmc Memory. ●Build-in Microphone ●Support external Microphone ●GPU :Mali T860MP4 ●Capacitive 8.8/10.25 inch ●Resolution: 1280*480 ●2 x USB , 1x SD; ●Support Mirrorlink - Android & IOS. ●Built-in high sensitivity GPS. ●Bulit-in WIFI,Support 3D Map ●Support Multi Touch. ●Built-in BMW Canbus,Support iDrive. ●Support Steering Wheel Control. ●Support Original car info. ●GPS Sound is output from Front-left Speaker. ●Be compatible with original screen 6.5/8.8/10.25inch. ●Be compatible with/Without Optic fiber. ●Be compatible with/Without Original Navigation ●Support Original ALL FUNCTIONS. ●Support Original Radio. ●Built-in Bluetooth and Support Original Bluetooth. ●Support Idrive control in Android Menu. ●Support Idrive control in original Menu. ●Support Original/aftermarket camera. ●Support Parking trajectory/Radar. ●Support AUX Switch automatically-some old cars switch manually. Here is what is on my invoice: Android car multimedia for BMW E89 Z4 without original Idrive ●PX6 Android 8.0 OS ●10.25/8.8 inch Capacitive touch screen ●Quad core , Cortex-A9 Processor CPU 1.2GHz ●DDR3 1GB Ram, 16GB Rom ●2 x USB , 1x SD; SD Max support 32GB ,USB Max support 64GB ●built-in Quad core Mali400 graphics processor,Support 3D Map ●High-Definition TFT Screen, solution: 1280*480 ●Support Multi Touch ●Built-in high sensitivity GPS receiver ●Bulit-in WIFI ●Support Video format: H264、MP4、AVI、RMVB、FLV、MKV ●Support 1080P. ●Support Audio format: MP3、WMA、FLAC、APE、AAC. ●Support BMW Canbus ,Support iDrive,Steering Wheel Control, car info. ●GPS Sound is output from Front-left Speaker when running radio . ●Support Phonelink Function: AirPlay(iPhone), Miracast(Android) ●Support 3G Function (Optional) ●Support DVR Function : USB 2.0 & AV/CVBS Last edited by Zed4USA; 04-16-2019 at 10:05 PM.. Reason: consolidated three posts |
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04-17-2019, 03:09 AM | #115 | |
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Ok I'd say that they have just given you the wrong spec info as all the units are the same. As for having CarPlay built-in I think they have jumped the gun a little here and announced something that simply isn't ready yet. Personally I'd rather pay something around $30 for a dongle than $90 for it being built in, the dongle isn't in the way at all. I'll speak to my contact and get him to look into it for you. |
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04-17-2019, 06:25 AM | #117 | |
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Thank you! I appreciate your help. The refund has been initiated on PayPal (hasn't hit my credit card yet, but that can take 3-5 days).
My car has USB in the arm-rest (from the factory). Would it work to plug the USB CarPlay dongle into that port, or would that not work? Quote:
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04-17-2019, 06:30 AM | #118 | |
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I'm about to send you a PM!!
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04-18-2019, 09:10 AM | #119 |
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Thank you Dave.
Do I understand it correctly that the USB port under the arm rest is not connected to the stereo and only provides power? Do I understand correctly that the two flying USB leads are part of the display install? If that is the case, might it be possible to reroute one of the two flying USB leads to the USB port under the arm rest? Last edited by Zed4USA; 04-18-2019 at 09:21 AM.. Reason: confusion about USB port under the arm rest |
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04-18-2019, 10:54 AM | #120 | |
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Yes the 2 flying USB leads come with and are directly connected to the screen. You could route them to the armrest and then install one of these USB sockets somewhere in there (photo), that would make a nice OEM style install.
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04-19-2019, 12:53 PM | #121 | |
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Thank you again for your help and information.
At the moment, I use USB and AUX in the arm rest for a bluetooth receiver in conjunction with a CD-mounted Qi phone holder / charger to give me wireless audio and iPhone screen visibility for maps. In an ideal setup, I'd like a Qi charging pad in the armrest (powered via USB), and Wireless CarPlay to the android screen. I wouldn't need to reroute the USB in the arm rest for that. But I would need Wireless CarPlay in the android unit, and I'd need to switch to the oddments tray in the arm rest (which I'm doing anyway - as soon as it arrives from the Baltics). The tray I have now with the cupholders and phone tray is too thin for an iPhone Xs with a case, never mind an iPhone Xs Max. And I never use the cupholders there anyway. But if I can't get Wireless CarPlay, then the next best solution would be the CarPlay USB adapter in the arm-rest, which would require rerouting the USB from the android display to the arm rest. Quote:
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04-20-2019, 08:52 AM | #122 | |
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I tried to change out the cup holder tray for the oddments tray and install a flush USB jack, but I could not find enough room under the tray to conceal the excess wire and the depth of the jack. It is tight down there. It might fit in the empty area around the cup holders with the jack installed facing up through the top of the raised area between the cup holders and the tray. I decided to think on the problem before I start drilling holes in my trays. Anyone have any ideas as to where to put wires and jacks below the oddments tray? |
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04-21-2019, 06:07 AM | #123 | |
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If you scroll up 6 posts from here, you'll see there is a spot where you can install a USB jack. My car came with the USB port already installed (along with AUX and a cigarette-lighter style power port). I don't think the oddments tray will interfere with those ports I have under the arm-rest.
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just installed on my 23i 2009 without idrive unit, exactly the same as yours.
But i do have one small problem. I'm having a minor noise from speaker almost every seconds. it seems is generated from bmw professional headunit as i saw a blinking red led light at left side , it blinks the same frequency as the noise generated. Do you face the same problem? |
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05-10-2019, 02:35 AM | #127 |
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Morning Shaun, you've found me here as well now
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05-17-2019, 07:28 AM | #129 |
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Avin decided to not sell this product. However, it has appeared in the Chinese market in various forms. I found it at AliExpress being sold by various people for various prices. Good luck in figuring it out.
https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale...Z4+e89+Android |
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05-23-2019, 06:38 AM | #130 |
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Looks like the wireless CarPlay adapters are done.
https://m.aliexpress.com/wholesale/w...er+for+android https://avinusa.com/wireless-apple-c...b-adapter.html https://www.amazon.com/Carlinkit-Wir...gateway&sr=8-5 Last edited by Zed4USA; 05-23-2019 at 06:46 AM.. Reason: Added alt sites |
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05-27-2019, 07:15 AM | #131 |
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Got my first problem
Seems like android crapped out. But can't interact with the screen to make a selection. Tried to use a usb keyboard that didn't work. Any thoughts on this anyone run into this ? Was working fine for 3 -4 weeks |
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05-27-2019, 08:21 AM | #132 | |
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Have you tried the factory reset as on the screen?
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