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For me the centre console is very small compared to other cars I have had so I found alternative storage for what was usually in there anyway. I paid 130 Euros for it, imported it from Germany through ProcarShop.de, ordered online and it arrived within a couple of days. I'll post some photos tomorrow when I get a chance. |
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09-23-2014, 06:49 PM | #25 |
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Thanks for the response NPickles. Looking forward to the photos. Your HTC has a 5" screen. In light of that, do you think a Galaxy S5 with a 5.2" screen will fit into the snap in universal adapter ok?
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You'll need to check overall dimensions compared to an HTC M8, same height or less and you're good. With mine the micro usb is on the bottom so I had to make a couple of mods to the snap in adapter for it all to fit. What you basically have with the universal snap in adapter is a flat rubber covered plate with a hinged clip that applies light pressure to the phone screen in order for it to stay in place. That clip is hinged at the bottom of the snap in adapter with two hinge mechanisms, ones either side, and I had to dremel a hole between the two hinges for the cable to fit into in order for the phone to sit flat on the plate. Not mine but a picture of the universal snap in adapter in an X6 from the BMW UK website. |
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09-26-2014, 07:22 PM | #27 |
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Great thanks for the info and photo.
It's good to hear about the decent signal boost. It looks like the Galaxy S5 may be a tight fit. The usb port is on the bottom. If anyone tries the S5 with the universal adapter, please post results. Thanks. Last edited by SUV55; 09-26-2014 at 07:53 PM.. |
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09-27-2014, 05:55 PM | #28 |
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If the S5 is too big, could the cable from the univ. adapter be used only (and not the univ. adapter with clip)? The phone could just rest loose in that compartment, but still get the increased signal strength when needed via the cable.
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09-28-2014, 01:12 PM | #29 |
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S5 will not fit with universal adapter. I have LG G2 which is shorter than S5 and yet it does not fit by a milimeter or two. This is because the usb port is at the bottom of the phone. For comfortable use, putting in and taking out, I would say a phone with usb at the bottom should not measure more than 135 milimeters (LG G2 is 138.5). If you want to use a large size phone with universal adapter it should ideally have the usb port located at the side, not on the top or bottom, such as xperia from sony. i am thinking of switching to xperia just for this reason.
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I did not get this option and now I am concerned I missed out on a function I want. Will I be able to connect my iPhone 5s to my car using the white apple USB cable and play music through the iDrive or will I need the BMW y cable? Also, will album artwork show up on the iDrive? My vehicle is at status 112 and they say it cannot be changed at this point! NOT HAPPY!
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To check on the status of your order, call BMW NA at 1-800-831-1117. You can also check the status of your order online at http://oc.bmwusa.com/ but it is typically a week out of date and may not list the options you ordered correctly. The best choice is to call the previously mentioned number or contact your dealership. The production status codes are listed below for reference. 0 Order deleted by NA 17 Order not Specified 37 Order is at BMW NA 87 Production Week Assigned 97 Order sent to AG 100 Order deleted by AG 101 Error in data transmitted 102 Special Order (no Prod Week) 105 Order out of Prod. Period 111 Order Accepted at AG 112 Order scheduled for Production 150 Production Started 151 Body Shop Started 152 Paint Shop Started 153 Assembly Started 155 Production Completed 160 Released to Distribution 168 AG Stock 170 Waiting Workshop 172 Planned for Workshop 174 Workshop Entry 176 Workshop Complete 180 Waiting for Export Dispatch 181 Waiting for Domestic Dispatch 182 AG Load No. -- Released to Carrier 190 Dispatched ex(port?) BMW AG 191 Returned to BMW AG 193 Arrived at Port of Exit 194 Selected for Shipment 195 Shipped from Port of Exit 196 Shipment Arrival -- ATA |
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Then what exactly did I loose out on by not getting this option?
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The Z3 is 146 mm long, (146 x 72 x 7.3 mm) but with no need for the usb bottom port, will it fit into the adapter? I know above you mentioned not going above 135 mm in length. If anyone tries this phone (before I do) please post. Last edited by SUV55; 10-05-2014 at 09:05 PM.. |
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My LG G2 does not fit by milimeter, literally. However, I am using it usually by putting the handset slightly diagonally so that the bottom USB plug stands out of the adapter. If I put it straight in it (almost) fits, just cannot press it all the way down towards the rubber surface of the adapter.
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So is this option worth spending $500 for those of us that have iphones? I have an iphone 6 and my wife still has the iphone 5 (though probably getting a 6 soon). What will it allow us to do compared to not having it? Input appreciated. Thanks!
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