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      10-01-2019, 08:07 PM   #639
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Android just keeps looking better and better
Yea but he got some no name brand of eBay and required splicing from the looks of it. Of course their all no name brands lol.

That's never a good idea.... and not sure how good the stereo installer was. The installer or the unit could have caused a short, since it's now been removed and still have issues.




So far been very happy with mine,

0 issues at all and everything works as it should, even auto connect.
Works and feels like factory.

And best part is not having to deal with plugging it in. Never forget my phone now.
The TT I end up having to always run back out and retrieve it because it's always forgotten in the glove box.

And now with the update they just released being able to air play the iPhone screen is a double plus.
Ya do wish mine was wireless so I could use the higher wattage charger I have in my cig charger. But I do enjoy the 720p screen though doesn't mean it justified the price I paid to have the HD screen and the markup from 4x4. I'm just glad it all works perfectly.
Totally.

Yea it's funny how some units vary in screen resolution. However luckily the joyeeauto / bimmer retrofit / IDCOR unit all has the high res graphic output and with the new Apple update the carplay looks better and couldn't be happier.

I'm planing to add a secondary USB next to the factory one in the armrest glove compartment and have an Apple logo next to it so on my trips to Michigan I can connect it through hardwire to enjoy the superior sound enhancement vs the wireless route.

You do loose quality going wireless
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Android just keeps looking better and better
Yea but he got some no name brand of eBay and required splicing from the looks of it. Of course their all no name brands lol.

That's never a good idea.... and not sure how good the stereo installer was. The installer or the unit could have caused a short, since it's now been removed and still have issues.




So far been very happy with mine,

0 issues at all and everything works as it should, even auto connect.
Works and feels like factory.

And best part is not having to deal with plugging it in. Never forget my phone now.
The TT I end up having to always run back out and retrieve it because it's always forgotten in the glove box.

And now with the update they just released being able to air play the iPhone screen is a double plus.
Ya do wish mine was wireless so I could use the higher wattage charger I have in my cig charger. But I do enjoy the 720p screen though doesn't mean it justified the price I paid to have the HD screen and the markup from 4x4. I'm just glad it all works perfectly.
Totally.

Yea it's funny how some units vary in screen resolution. However luckily the joyeeauto / bimmer retrofit / IDCOR unit all has the high res graphic output and with the new Apple update the carplay looks better and couldn't be happier.

I'm planing to add a secondary USB next to the factory one in the armrest glove compartment and have an Apple logo next to it so on my trips to Michigan I can connect it through hardwire to enjoy the superior sound enhancement vs the wireless route.

You do loose quality going wireless
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Totally.

Yea it's funny how some units vary in screen resolution. However luckily the joyeeauto / bimmer retrofit / IDCOR unit all has the high res graphic output and with the new Apple update the carplay looks better and couldn't be happier.

I'm planing to add a secondary USB next to the factory one in the armrest glove compartment and have an Apple logo next to it so on my trips to Michigan I can connect it through hardwire to enjoy the superior sound enhancement vs the wireless route.

You do loose quality going wireless
Have you tried plugging into USB in the armrest glove compartment?
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Totally.

Yea it's funny how some units vary in screen resolution. However luckily the joyeeauto / bimmer retrofit / IDCOR unit all has the high res graphic output and with the new Apple update the carplay looks better and couldn't be happier.

I'm planing to add a secondary USB next to the factory one in the armrest glove compartment and have an Apple logo next to it so on my trips to Michigan I can connect it through hardwire to enjoy the superior sound enhancement vs the wireless route.

You do loose quality going wireless
Have you tried plugging into USB in the armrest glove compartment?
I did today just to charge. It connects audio to the oem side.
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Totally.

Yea it's funny how some units vary in screen resolution. However luckily the joyeeauto / bimmer retrofit / IDCOR unit all has the high res graphic output and with the new Apple update the carplay looks better and couldn't be happier.

I'm planing to add a secondary USB next to the factory one in the armrest glove compartment and have an Apple logo next to it so on my trips to Michigan I can connect it through hardwire to enjoy the superior sound enhancement vs the wireless route.

You do loose quality going wireless
Have you tried plugging into USB in the armrest glove compartment?
The oem usb won't work cuz it goes to the head unit. The apple CarPlay boxes plug in after the head unit inline with the screen.
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The oem usb won't work cuz it goes to the head unit. The apple CarPlay boxes plug in after the head unit inline with the screen.
Not quite Mav, it DOES work provided you go into the iDrive external devices menu, switch between AUX (CarPlay) to USB (Dock Connector) to listen to music, podcasts etc. through CarPlay. You have make this switch in the iPhone menu also. At least it works this way for Joyeauto unit (IDCORE).

Sounds redundant & requires extra steps I know, but works either way. Keeping the phone charged while listening to podcasts, iHeart radio etc. would be the only reason for me to switch. Otherwise, I prefer the wireless CarPlay option, wireless charging or external USB for faster charging. See the screen shots above ^^
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The oem usb won't work cuz it goes to the head unit. The apple CarPlay boxes plug in after the head unit inline with the screen.
Not quite Mav, it DOES work provided you go into the iDrive external devices menu, switch between AUX (CarPlay) to USB (Dock Connector) to listen to music, podcasts etc. through CarPlay. You have make this switch in the iPhone menu also. At least it works this way for Joyeauto unit (IDCORE).

Sounds redundant & requires extra steps I know, but works either way. Keeping the phone charged while listening to podcasts, iHeart radio etc. would be the only reason for me to switch. Otherwise, I prefer the wireless CarPlay option, wireless charging or external USB for faster charging. See the screen shots above ^^
Right but if you are switching to the aux on the car then you're not connecting it to the CarPlay but rather treating it as pure auxiliary to the bmw unit. So not quite the same thing. Audio isn't coming "through" CarPlay but rather through aux. the bmw does the same thing when you connect the phone audio through CarPlay. It treats the connection as an "aux" connection. So audio goes through CarPlay and then through aux to get to your speakers.
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The oem usb won't work cuz it goes to the head unit. The apple CarPlay boxes plug in after the head unit inline with the screen.
Not quite Mav, it DOES work provided you go into the iDrive external devices menu, switch between AUX (CarPlay) to USB (Dock Connector) to listen to music, podcasts etc. through CarPlay. You have make this switch in the iPhone menu also. At least it works this way for Joyeauto unit (IDCORE).

Sounds redundant & requires extra steps I know, but works either way. Keeping the phone charged while listening to podcasts, iHeart radio etc. would be the only reason for me to switch. Otherwise, I prefer the wireless CarPlay option, wireless charging or external USB for faster charging. See the screen shots above ^^
Right but if you are switching to the aux on the car then you're not connecting it to the CarPlay but rather treating it as pure auxiliary to the bmw unit. So not quite the same thing. Audio isn't coming "through" CarPlay but rather through aux. the bmw does the same thing when you connect the phone audio through CarPlay. It treats the connection as an "aux" connection. So audio goes through CarPlay and then through aux to get to your speakers.
Good explanation! I'm no audiophile but it's tolerable for me with an aux sound setting to 8
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How's the audio quality on these units? Is it the same as the USB/OEM sound quality?
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How's the audio quality on these units? Is it the same as the USB/OEM sound quality?
No it's more of a shallow sound to it. You need to do lots of fine tuning. It's better if you have the equalizer to help tune out the flatness.
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Think there’s enough people to get another group buy going?
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Think there's enough people to get another group buy going?
Yes, please. Ill be down for two units..
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Me too please , i want to try this unit .
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Me too please , i want to try this unit .
Yes, let's see if we can get another group buy going:

1: Zfred10
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Who else is in?
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I believe sbinshihon wants 2 units, so that’s already 5 in

DeeO have the time to help organize another GB?
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I believe sbinshihon wants 2 units, so that’s already 5 in

DeeO have the time to help organize another GB?

1: Zfred10
2: NYC_X5
3: sbinshihon
4: sbinshihon
5: GIANITALY

Added! I'm communicating with the seller on AliExpress. He advised he will get back to me tomorrow. I'm assuming these were bought through the seller ZHOYITO Official Store.

DeeO Can you confirm this is correct? If not, would you mind sending me the contact?
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Added! I'm communicating with the seller on AliExpress. He advised he will get back to me tomorrow. I'm assuming these were bought through the seller ZHOYITO Official Store.

DeeO Can you confirm this is correct? If not, would you mind sending me the contact?
Here’s what DeeO posted earlier in this thread.

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Added to the list. This 2nd round filled up very quickly! If you personally wish to contact Joyeauto: https://www.joyeauto.com/bmw-nbt-1-2...play-solution/ WhatsApp: +86 189 4870 6765 or start a chat, or call: +0755-28267902 (WhatsApp is best). It's now Thursday, 3:30am 09/05/2019 in China (9:30am PST here), so no further updates until this evening...
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Here’s what DeeO posted earlier in this thread.
Noted, I'll reach out.
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In for the group buy please! -- 2015 X5 50i Msport (let me know what other details we need to provide).
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In for the group buy please! -- 2015 X5 50i Msport (let me know what other details we need to provide).
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I believe sbinshihon wants 2 units, so that's already 5 in

DeeO have the time to help organize another GB?

No, I'm not doing another GB sorry.
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No problem. Thanks for the info, I've reached out to Joyeauto & I'll advise when I hear back. So far we have the following (and 2 or 3 from the facebook group I'm waiting to get on here)

1: ZFRED10
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4: sbinshihon
5: GIANITALY
6: jeremy9991

Please add your name to the list if you're interested.
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