![]() ![]() ISPBOOOT.BIN / GEMINI_PACK.BIN contains the software and upgrade.bin the MCU firmware. Andream (EW-BMCP-NBT01A & EW-BMCP-NBT02B).The main configuration is done on the box itself using 'dip switches':Įverything else is configured on a software level after installation. Official BimmerTech Prime installation video: link In that case you don't have to do anything.įrom YT 'BMW DIY Guy' for BimmerTech's MMI v1: linkįrom YT 'Grind My Gears' for BimmerTech's MMI Prime: link Note: If your quadlock does not have this cable, don't worry. Important for step 2: If your original quadlock has a green 2-pin optical cable, you need to transfer that over to the new quadlock plug or you might run into the following issues: Connect the 2nd LVDS cable to 'LVDS out' and plug that into the display instead.Disconnect the LVDS cable from your original display and plug it in the box's 'LVDS in' connector. ![]() The new quadlock goes into the headunit, the small power cable into the MMI box itself Connect the box's Y-harness to that cable.Disconnect the big 'Quadlock'-cable from the original headunit.Installation is the same for all aftermarket units like this (e.g. Official manuals: Generic NBT | Generic CIC | Quick overview NBT/CIC/EVO via CarPlay or Android Auto.Ĭheck out the installation guide by x5m254: The sound from the phone is transferred either wireless or wired e.g. The box itself is connected via AUX internally over the quadlock cable. Good to know: The box includes an 8-band equalizer to adjust the sound.Īgain: You do not need to plug in your phone to AUX. But bear in mind that this also depends on your car's setup (speakers) and that audio in general is perceived highly subjectively. The sound quality itself is definitely comparable to OEM. Yes, the box ( not the phone!) uses the AUX Front-in (this is not the armrest input!) from the original headunit. It has a 3.5mm microphone input so it's highly likely that it requires an external mic and does not use the OEM mic. Only works for NBT or similar HUs and not with CIC. Unique-AD UK is selling a unit that claims to support both wireless CarPlay and Android Auto for ~ 610$. The software of all of them can be used interchangeably on all units with no difference in features, only a few main menu graphics/icons are changed ( Update: No longer the case, refer to the Downloads post below). While the price tag is high-end, the unit is actually identical to the ones sold by Andream, IndiWork and Carlinkit. Note that this unit cannot use the car's microphone and requires an external mic (might result in poor audio, depends on the mic).īimmerTech is selling their MMI Prime box for 649$. It has wireless CarPlay and wired Android Auto support but it is unknown if AA also works wireless. There is a similar but different unit from JoyeAuto here that also supports CIC for ~ 415$. The same unit with slightly different software (some graphics are changed) is sold by Carlinkit. Their model number is 'SCB-NBT' but the software is identical, so the units truly are the same. There is an identical unit from Korean company IndiWork here for 315$. faster shipping) and it's reasonable/competitively priced. He's selling official Andream units, is UK based (i.e. If you don't want to buy from China directly, you can check out this offering by forum member x5m254: Make sure to compare prices before you buy! Make sure the model number 'EW-BMCP-NBT01A' (.for NBT) matches. The official vendor is 'Andream Car Multimedia Store'. Unfortunately there is no one-fits-all link available as it seems to depend on the user's location. In general for Chinese products you can buy from AliExpress. Prices vary depending from where and when you buy, but usually around 180$ - 220$. Make sure to buy the correct one depending on your head unit. Examples:ĮW-BMCP-NBT01A for NBT/NBT EVO ID4, EW-BMCP-CIC02B for CIC and EW-BMCP-EVO-A for NBT EVO ID5/ID6. There are different versions of the box for each headunit. Using the MMI box is optional and should be seen as an add-on and not as a replacement. You can easily switch back and forth between the box and your original headunit. While the box is inactive, the original video signal is passed through unchanged and your car works as before.Īfter activating the MMI box, the box's video signal is shown on the display instead. The MMI box essentially acts as an intermediary between your original headunit and display. The box uses the OEM mic and supports Siri and Google Assistant either via voice keyword ('Hey Siri' / 'Okay Google') or by long-pressing the steering wheel voice button. Displaying 3rd party aftermarket camera video signals.It is a small Multi Media Interface (MMI) box that will retrofit the following features to your BMW: This thread is intended to consolidate all available information on the chinese 'Andream' MMI Box. ![]()
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