iDrive 4 to iDrive 6 Flash W/ Apple CarPlay (Easy Bimmer Coding) NBT 4 EVO F30 BMW
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My first major upgrade on the F30 BMW! Not having Apple CarPlay was a major disappointment but there is a fix! I had Easy Bimmer Coding (easybimmercoding.com) Flash my NBT 4 EVO Head unit with iDrive 4 to iDrive 6 with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. This bypasses the need to regularly update the maps as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto use the regularly updated maps on your phone. There are reports of NBT 4 Evo head units running iDrive 6 having issues randomly rebooting (due to only having 2MB of RAM) but these are only when using the factory navigation on particularly long trips and these issues do not occur when using the CarPlay navigation.
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Question, when using factory maps on the dash you get that arrow signalling you when to turn when you use the CarPlay maps is this feature active still or only on factory maps as I really do think that is a good feature
hi, does this affect the digital service history?
Any long term update? Does this work well?
Hi Will, What did you use to charge the battery? I need to update my unit and those power supplies/chargers are so expensive.
@jordanmanuelpillai2866
Ай бұрын
Update with the car on
I am going to ask a stupid question, this flash package is made by Easy Bimmer Coding, correct? If Easy Bimmer Coding can do it, why does BMW claims they cannot upgrade the iDrive? I am just concerned it a is a hacked version (or something) of the original code and am worried about glitches, etc. There are several providers for this upgrade at different price points, so I am trying to get a handle on that. Thanks,
@coastss
Жыл бұрын
I believe if you do this flash and decide to use factory nav, the system will eventually crash. This is because the iD6 system has more memory than the iD4. If you just use CarPlay and avoid using iDrive navigation you’ll be fine.
@BMWE90HQ
4 ай бұрын
@coastss is correct!
Looks great doing this soon
@BMWE90HQ
Жыл бұрын
It’s great to have CarPlay I highly recommend this upgrade!
Does it glitch?
I've been confused for months how to figure out if it's possible to upgrade my 2017 320i to this. I don't have navigation built in and I think I have iDrive 4...none of the coding websites really seem to make sense or specify what requirements you need to make upgrades like this...? Does anyone know?
@OA1998.
4 ай бұрын
Did you ever figure it out?
@Saauuullll
3 ай бұрын
If your car is 2017 then I think you do have the evo id4 head unit
Hi, could you please write about your experience after a longer period of time? Any reboots, freezing, lags etc? It will helps me with deciding to flash my HU. Thank you!
@BMWE90HQ
3 ай бұрын
It’s been great I pretty much leave it on Apple CarPlay except to check tire pressure and oil level. No issues at all. It’s been over a year now!
@DedaMrasz
3 ай бұрын
@@BMWE90HQ great, Thank you! I will try it on my head unit 😀
Are you sure iDrive 6 has Android auto? I thought it only supports CarPlay
@BMWE90HQ
Жыл бұрын
Easy Bimmer Coding says it supports both and there is an option that says “screen mirroring in android”. I don’t have an android to actually test it out on though.
@sAmiZZle82
Жыл бұрын
@@BMWE90HQ ahhh yeah screen mirroring. That's still more than I thought it supported for Android though. Good to know thanks!
How did you install the wifi antenna
@BMWE90HQ
Жыл бұрын
It is really easy just pull out the trim and take of the control panel which is held in by a few torx screws then the idrive unit is right behind that held in by a few more torx screws. Then you can pull it out. Without disconnecting anything you should be able to plug in the antenna. Then just put everything back.
does this void the warrantee
@BMWE90HQ
Жыл бұрын
It would for anything related to the idrive. But my warranty is expired so it is irrelevant on a car with more than a few years on it.
Does it work for 2013+ f30s?
@BMWE90HQ
4 ай бұрын
You need to have iDrive 4 but if you do it should work regardless of the year or model.
How much did it cost?
@BMWE90HQ
Жыл бұрын
The install was $230 I believe and the hardware was about another $40 but I already had most of that.
@jasonmorales7206
Жыл бұрын
@@BMWE90HQ I called bmw they said my 2015 435 is on 3g and that’s why I can’t get any more updates since all carriers have moved to 4g. They told me find a plug and play system and a shop that doesn’t tap into the dme for power. I’m not sure if there’s lots of places that know how to do it correctly so I’m a bit concerned. I’m also concerned it may mess with my heads up display on my windshield