Universal Snap-In Adapter: Smartphone Compatibility Thread

SUV55 · 04-12-2015, 10:35 AM

Was hoping BMW would redesign their universal snap-in adapter to accomodate larger/longer phones like the Iphone 6+ or the Samsung S6. That round cylinder is taking up way too much space. Any word if this is in the works?

Their present universal adapter is not practical at all as it fits very few larger size phones.

wdimagineer · 04-12-2015, 01:58 PM

There's an official iPhone 6 adapter available in Europe now along with a universal Lightning adapter that fits the 6 Plus perfectly.

Picked one up in Germany.

Coming to the U.S. soon.

E90Fleet · 04-12-2015, 02:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SUV55

Was hoping BMW would redesign their universal snap-in adapter to accomodate larger/longer phones like the Iphone 6+ or the Samsung S6. That round cylinder is taking up way too much space. Any word if this is in the works?

Their present universal adapter is not practical at all as it fits very few larger size phones.

The Lightning connector Universal BMW Snap in adaptor fits the 6+ and the 6 and has the correct apple lightning connector

Part number "84 21 2 365 786"

E90Fleet · 04-12-2015, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wdimagineer

There's an official iPhone 6 adapter available in Europe now along with a universal Lightning adapter that fits the 6 Plus perfectly.

Picked one up in Germany.

Coming to the U.S. soon.

There is the universal one above Part number "84 21 2 365 786"

Aswell as a Iphone 6 only "Connect Adapter" Part number "84 21 2 407 464"

wdimagineer · 04-12-2015, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E90Fleet

Quote:

Originally Posted by wdimagineer

There's an official iPhone 6 adapter available in Europe now along with a universal Lightning adapter that fits the 6 Plus perfectly.

Picked one up in Germany.

Coming to the U.S. soon.

There is the universal one above Part number "84 21 2 365 786"

Aswell as a Iphone 6 only "Connect Adapter" Part number "84 21 2 407 464"

Thanks. Didn't have the numbers handy. Going to do a group buy on these soon.

NoPII · 04-12-2015, 08:10 PM

There is hope that the snap-in dock will finally have value again!

sssmokie · 04-13-2015, 04:00 PM

any news about an adapter for Samsung Galaxy S6?

SUV55 · 04-14-2015, 09:52 PM

Good info. Thank you.

schaeffs · 04-15-2015, 12:38 AM

A quick qn in this - I have quite a thick cover on my iPhone 6 (I drop my phone a lot!) better to go with the universal rather than iPhone 6 specific?

E90Fleet · 04-15-2015, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by schaeffs

A quick qn in this - I have quite a thick cover on my iPhone 6 (I drop my phone a lot!) better to go with the universal rather than iPhone 6 specific?

Iphone6 specific one would require you to remove the cover each time you want to plug it in.
Universal will accept it with the cover on.

schaeffs · 04-15-2015, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by E90Fleet

Quote:

Originally Posted by schaeffs

A quick qn in this - I have quite a thick cover on my iPhone 6 (I drop my phone a lot!) better to go with the universal rather than iPhone 6 specific?

Iphone6 specific one would require you to remove the cover each time you want to plug it in.
Universal will accept it with the cover on.

Thanks mate - Universal it is!

alfaromeorobert · 04-26-2015, 01:26 PM

Does anyone know if this item is compatible with a 2012 Z4 35is?

Quote:

Originally Posted by E90Fleet

There is the universal one above Part number "84 21 2 365 786"

Aswell as a Iphone 6 only "Connect Adapter" Part number "84 21 2 407 464"

E90Fleet · 04-26-2015, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by alfaromeorobert

Does anyone know if this item is compatible with a 2012 Z4 35is?

It is not listed for the Z4, nor the E90 3 Series, only newer cars.

NoPII · 04-28-2015, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by wdimagineer

Thanks. Didn't have the numbers handy. Going to do a group buy on these soon.

These seem impossible to source - do you know if BMW is replacing this part with something else, or has simply killed it off?

Spektra485 · 05-01-2015, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by E90Fleet

Quote:

Originally Posted by SUV55

Was hoping BMW would redesign their universal snap-in adapter to accomodate larger/longer phones like the Iphone 6+ or the Samsung S6. That round cylinder is taking up way too much space. Any word if this is in the works?

Their present universal adapter is not practical at all as it fits very few larger size phones.

The Lightning connector Universal BMW Snap in adaptor fits the 6+ and the 6 and has the correct apple lightning connector

Part number "84 21 2 365 786"

Do you know if this universal snap in adapter to fit the 6+ will snap into the F15 X5? Just ordered a new F15 and would love this to work. Stopped using the snap ins in my last X5 after my iPhone 4 and really missed them. Need to use the shark fin for mobile signal due to remote location I am in. Any feedback helpful. Thanks ðŸ‘ðŸ˜„

cdntravelguy · 05-03-2015, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Spektra485

Do you know if this universal snap in adapter to fit the 6+ will snap into the F15 X5? Just ordered a new F15 and would love this to work. Stopped using the snap ins in my last X5 after my iPhone 4 and really missed them. Need to use the shark fin for mobile signal due to remote location I am in. Any feedback helpful. Thanks ðŸ‘ðŸ˜„

So I bought the Universal Snap-In Adapter for my X5 F15... To be honest I haven't noticed any difference in the reception strength for the phone. The only thing that has been positive is that it's stopped me from texting and driving. Instead I use Siri by holding down the Voice button on the steering wheel for a couple of seconds. Otherwise it does not seem any different then just using the Apple cord that came with the iPhone 6. BUT - I have a mild case of OCD LOL - so I like the look of having the phone snapped in. So most likely I would buy it again.

Spektra485 · 05-03-2015, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by cdntravelguy

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Originally Posted by Spektra485

Do you know if this universal snap in adapter to fit the 6+ will snap into the F15 X5? Just ordered a new F15 and would love this to work. Stopped using the snap ins in my last X5 after my iPhone 4 and really missed them. Need to use the shark fin for mobile signal due to remote location I am in. Any feedback helpful. Thanks Ã°ÂŸÂ‘ÂÃ°ÂŸÂ˜Â„

So I bought the Universal Snap-In Adapter for my X5 F15... To be honest I haven't noticed any difference in the reception strength for the phone. The only thing that has been positive is that it's stopped me from texting and driving. Instead I use Siri by holding down the Voice button on the steering wheel for a couple of seconds. Otherwise it does not seem any different then just using the Apple cord that came with the iPhone 6. BUT - I have a mild case of OCD LOL - so I like the look of having the phone snapped in. So most likely I would buy it again.

Thanks for the info. Much appreciated. Nice to see the pic of the actual accessory in its box with the part number. I'm going to send that screenshot to my dealer and give it a bash in the hope that it'll give me better coverage but if not it'll give me better control over my music on the phone if nothing else. Thanks again. Appreciate the reply. Cheers ðŸ‘ðŸ˜„

tgionata · 05-06-2015, 03:44 PM

Do You have tips to connect samsung s5 or s6?
Anyone know about snap-in model, that is compatible?

jpsjr70 · 05-06-2015, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Rustam_mgn

when will go on sale to snap in iPhone 6?

Where can we get this adaptor?

Joe

E90Fleet · 05-06-2015, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by tgionata

Do You have tips to connect samsung s5 or s6?
Anyone know about snap-in model, that is compatible?

There is a Universal one with microUSB cable "84 21 2 365 783"

E90Fleet · 05-06-2015, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by jpsjr70

Where can we get this adaptor?

Joe

Any BMW dealers parts department can order it if its available in your country.

jpsjr70 · 05-06-2015, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by E90Fleet

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpsjr70

Where can we get this adaptor?

Joe

Any BMW dealers parts department can order it if its available in your country.

Different number for the lighting cord?

Joe

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