Avin replacement screen for z4 e89

DavesZed · 08-06-2019, 11:29 AM

For any of you that have this and have the dongle and use it with Android Auto, or even better actually use the Headunit Reloaded app, then Android Auto is now available in it's new look (go into settings and check the top setting regarding using the new update now).

Here's a few shots of mine through Headunit Reloaded (no dongle required, and no there is not a Carplay version!)
EDIT** Forgot to say I'm in Darkmode on my Samsung A70.

airwalk776 · 08-06-2019, 05:05 PM

Just curious has anyone tried torque app?

ricanbandit · 08-06-2019, 06:13 PM

So quick question. These are true android devices correct? I can connect with my hotspot, go to the google playstore and download apps, right? Like waze, Pandora etc... I have a PX5 in my Jeep and it amazing, just connect to my hotspot and Boom I have a tablet in the jeep. Am i going to have a similar experience?

Blake745 · 08-06-2019, 06:27 PM

Yes you can go to google play store, connect to hotspot to download apps. It is a true android device. See pictures below

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So quick question. These are true android devices correct? I can connect with my hotspot, go to the google playstore and download apps, right? Like waze, Pandora etc...

Blake745 · 08-06-2019, 06:41 PM

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You’re talking of the picture below right? Mines in km/h rather than mph and the right dial is likely the rpm. I’m not entirely sure.

But I am curious to know how to change this to mph, DavesZed would you happen to know?

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Originally Posted by airwalk776

Just curious has anyone tried torque app?

Blake745 · 08-06-2019, 06:44 PM

That looks amazing!

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Originally Posted by DavesZed

For any of you that have this and have the dongle and use it with Android Auto, or even better actually use the Headunit Reloaded app, then Android Auto is now available in it's new look (go into settings and check the top setting regarding using the new update now).

Here's a few shots of mine through Headunit Reloaded (no dongle required, and no there is not a Carplay version!)
EDIT** Forgot to say I'm in Darkmode on my Samsung A70.

Blake745 · 08-06-2019, 06:53 PM

Ah, got it. I can’t wait to download the CarPlay apk. I have not been successful yet, will try your link sometime this weekend.

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Originally Posted by airwalk776

I have a wired one that is usb dongle that you use a standard lighting cable. This dongles needs and Android headunit. I have order the wireless CarPlay version from avinusa. I am planing to review it once I get it in few days.

The one I have right now is wired only so you have to plug it in every time and connection is very fast.

Experience is awesome. One thing which is bothering me little is Siri volume is very low and if you increase the volume while she is talking it also increases the volume of the music that is playing.

Give me few days and I will let you know how the wireless one works

https://avinusa.com/wireless-apple-c...b-adapter.html

airwalk776 · 08-06-2019, 08:35 PM

I have the same issue with the kph vs mph with the native gauges/dashboard app

But I was actually talking about the torque android app https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...e&hl=en_US

DavesZed · 08-07-2019, 01:57 AM

Morning all,

Yes Torque works fine with it but only via a WiFi OBD2 adaptor as the unit does not support Bluetooth OBD2. I have the full version, paid for it years ago, and just had to buy a new adaptor but yeah it works just not at the same time as you are using the hotspot from your phone as the unit can only handle one WiFi input at a time.

As for KPH/MPH no you cannot change it it is stuck on KPH (even with the new look).
BTW if you press the KPH guage you can change the mode (colour), I personally prefer Sport Mode as it's a nice red colour.

As for the apk file, I'm not getting any messages from Dropbox so here's a new link.... https://www.dropbox.com/s/xjhvz7ezfy...3.apk.1.1?dl=0

ricanbandit · 08-07-2019, 07:23 AM

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The only one I've actually dealt with is a-carnavi.com, link here, but they are becoming difficult to contact.

So I've found this link... https://www.hifimax.net/10-25-autora...nQHDjhwm-SCStI
Just add in the 4GB RAM and any other option you feel you want (DAB is digital radio here in the UK and Europe)

Well , just bit the bullet and ordered it. Pricey little fucker. I hope this works out great. here we go

airwalk776 · 08-08-2019, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by DavesZed

Morning all,

Yes Torque works fine with it but only via a WiFi OBD2 adaptor as the unit does not support Bluetooth OBD2. I have the full version, paid for it years ago, and just had to buy a new adaptor but yeah it works just not at the same time as you are using the hotspot from your phone as the unit can only handle one WiFi input at a time.

As for KPH/MPH no you cannot change it it is stuck on KPH (even with the new look).
BTW if you press the KPH guage you can change the mode (colour), I personally prefer Sport Mode as it's a nice red colour.

As for the apk file, I'm not getting any messages from Dropbox so here's a new link.... https://www.dropbox.com/s/xjhvz7ezfy...3.apk.1.1?dl=0

The link I posted is from a newer version

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XPT...ew?usp=sharing

On a side note I should be getting my wireless CarPlay adapter today I'll let you know how it works

airwalk776 · 08-08-2019, 09:24 PM

I received the Avin wireless CarPlay dongle today. 1st impression is it is worth the $100. Connection from the time you turn on the car to CarPlay interface appears in the screen roughly 15 seconds. The connectivity setup is very easy and only needs to be done the 1st time. The dongle advertises a Bluetooth device and a WiFi device. You simple pair your phone with the dongles Bluetooth receiver with pin 0000. After that you phone will ask you if you want to enable CarPlay for this device. After this point you don't need to do that again. Once you enter the car and turn it one the android screen boots up and the dongle starts to transmit the Bluetooth and WiFi signal and your phone will connect automatically.

Must use the app I posted for the dongle to work.

DavesZed · 08-09-2019, 01:50 AM

Do the steering wheel controls work straight away or do you need to turn on the Music Player then off again to get them to work? (Press Music, let it start playing, press the Back button, Music shuts down. Steering wheel buttons now work)

airwalk776 · 08-09-2019, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by DavesZed

Do the steering wheel controls work straight away or do you need to turn on the Music Player then off again to get them to work? (Press Music, let it start playing, press the Back button, Music shuts down. Steering wheel buttons now work)

I'll test that and get back to you haven't tried that. But I do know in the new version of the app there are settings to map steering wheel buttons to functions. I have to test that also

airwalk776 · 08-09-2019, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by airwalk776

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Originally Posted by DavesZed

Do the steering wheel controls work straight away or do you need to turn on the Music Player then off again to get them to work? (Press Music, let it start playing, press the Back button, Music shuts down. Steering wheel buttons now work)

I'll test that and get back to you haven't tried that. But I do know in the new version of the app there are settings to map steering wheel buttons to functions. I have to test that also

can't control anything from steering wheel other than factory functions. Can't figure out how to map keys either I followed the directions to the letter and not working

DavesZed · 08-10-2019, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by airwalk776

can't control anything from steering wheel other than factory functions. Can't figure out how to map keys either I followed the directions to the letter and not working

Did you try the sequence I said above?

DavesZed · 08-10-2019, 01:32 AM

Just thought I'd post this up as well, firstly to show the new update dial page and secondly to show my nice new dash wrap

Blake745 · 08-12-2019, 01:58 AM

Just got around to installing the file you posted. Looks and sounds flawless. Will think of the wireless option later down the line when I get tired of the wire.

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Originally Posted by airwalk776

The link I posted is from a newer version

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XPT...ew?usp=sharing

On a side note I should be getting my wireless CarPlay adapter today I'll let you know how it works

Blake745 · 08-12-2019, 02:02 AM

Nice wrap!

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Originally Posted by DavesZed

Just thought I'd post this up as well, firstly to show the new update dial page and secondly to show my nice new dash wrap

ricanbandit · 08-12-2019, 07:52 AM

Has anyone tried the carwebguru launcher? I am waiting on delivery of mine, but I use this with my Jeep's Android radio and it is simply amazing.

airwalk776 · 08-12-2019, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ricanbandit

Has anyone tried the carwebguru launcher? I am waiting on delivery of mine, but I use this with my Jeep's Android radio and it is simply amazing.

Haven't tried like to keep the stock id6 look personally

airwalk776 · 08-12-2019, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Blake745

Just got around to installing the file you posted. Looks and sounds flawless. Will think of the wireless option later down the line when I get tired of the wire.

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Originally Posted by airwalk776

The link I posted is from a newer version

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1XPT...ew?usp=sharing

On a side note I should be getting my wireless CarPlay adapter today I'll let you know how it works

Glade it worked out for you. Regarding the wireless one it work good but auto connect is hit or miss. Sometimes it works sometimes you have to manually connect the Bluetooth. Maybe I'm not waiting enough but I figure if I have to go through all that might as well connect the cable. Hold off on the wireless one

Let me know if you have luck mapping keys. Can't seem to get it to work.

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DavesZed Lieutenant 147 Rep 510 Posts Drives: BMW E89 23i, 2011 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Grantham, UK iTrader: (0)	For any of you that have this and have the dongle and use it with Android Auto, or even better actually use the Headunit Reloaded app, then Android Auto is now available in it's new look (go into settings and check the top setting regarding using the new update now). Here's a few shots of mine through Headunit Reloaded (no dongle required, and no there is not a Carplay version!) EDIT Forgot to say I'm in Darkmode on my Samsung A70. Attached Images __________________ Dave 2011, E89 23i, Grey with Red leather.... relatively basic (getting less and less basic with every new retrofit)! My Z4 E89 YouTube channel...** https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtt...0vHFUQnoEvKB2Q
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ricanbandit Captain 28 Rep 782 Posts Drives: 2011 30i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Detroit Metro Area iTrader: (0)	So quick question. These are true android devices correct? I can connect with my hotspot, go to the google playstore and download apps, right? Like waze, Pandora etc... I have a PX5 in my Jeep and it amazing, just connect to my hotspot and Boom I have a tablet in the jeep. Am i going to have a similar experience? __________________ 2011 30i [SIGPIC]/SIGPIC] Last edited by ricanbandit; 08-06-2019 at 06:30 PM..
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airwalk776 Private First Class 49 Rep 152 Posts Drives: 2011 Z4 sDrive35is Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	I have the same issue with the kph vs mph with the native gauges/dashboard app But I was actually talking about the torque android app https://play.google.com/store/apps/d...e&hl=en_US
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DavesZed Lieutenant 147 Rep 510 Posts Drives: BMW E89 23i, 2011 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Grantham, UK iTrader: (0)	Morning all, Yes Torque works fine with it but only via a WiFi OBD2 adaptor as the unit does not support Bluetooth OBD2. I have the full version, paid for it years ago, and just had to buy a new adaptor but yeah it works just not at the same time as you are using the hotspot from your phone as the unit can only handle one WiFi input at a time. As for KPH/MPH no you cannot change it it is stuck on KPH (even with the new look). BTW if you press the KPH guage you can change the mode (colour), I personally prefer Sport Mode as it's a nice red colour. As for the apk file, I'm not getting any messages from Dropbox so here's a new link.... https://www.dropbox.com/s/xjhvz7ezfy...3.apk.1.1?dl=0 __________________ Dave 2011, E89 23i, Grey with Red leather.... relatively basic (getting less and less basic with every new retrofit)! My Z4 E89 YouTube channel... https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtt...0vHFUQnoEvKB2Q
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airwalk776 Private First Class 49 Rep 152 Posts Drives: 2011 Z4 sDrive35is Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	I received the Avin wireless CarPlay dongle today. 1st impression is it is worth the $100. Connection from the time you turn on the car to CarPlay interface appears in the screen roughly 15 seconds. The connectivity setup is very easy and only needs to be done the 1st time. The dongle advertises a Bluetooth device and a WiFi device. You simple pair your phone with the dongles Bluetooth receiver with pin 0000. After that you phone will ask you if you want to enable CarPlay for this device. After this point you don't need to do that again. Once you enter the car and turn it one the android screen boots up and the dongle starts to transmit the Bluetooth and WiFi signal and your phone will connect automatically. Must use the app I posted for the dongle to work.
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DavesZed Lieutenant 147 Rep 510 Posts Drives: BMW E89 23i, 2011 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Grantham, UK iTrader: (0)	Do the steering wheel controls work straight away or do you need to turn on the Music Player then off again to get them to work? (Press Music, let it start playing, press the Back button, Music shuts down. Steering wheel buttons now work)
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DavesZed Lieutenant 147 Rep 510 Posts Drives: BMW E89 23i, 2011 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Grantham, UK iTrader: (0)	Just thought I'd post this up as well, firstly to show the new update dial page and secondly to show my nice new dash wrap Attached Images __________________ Dave 2011, E89 23i, Grey with Red leather.... relatively basic (getting less and less basic with every new retrofit)! My Z4 E89 YouTube channel... https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtt...0vHFUQnoEvKB2Q
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08-12-2019, 07:52 AM	#218
ricanbandit Captain 28 Rep 782 Posts Drives: 2011 30i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Detroit Metro Area iTrader: (0)	Has anyone tried the carwebguru launcher? I am waiting on delivery of mine, but I use this with my Jeep's Android radio and it is simply amazing. __________________ 2011 30i [SIGPIC]/SIGPIC]
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