[mmowad1]

Hi Everyone. I own a 2012 BMW 528i which originally had a CIC system with an 10.25" screen. About 6 months ago I replaced the monitor with the following system:

AVIN USA 10.25" BMW 5 Series Multimedia Navigation System

I preformed the install myself and have since installed 2 software updates. I have gone through a great deal of aggravation, but I believe that I now have the unit working correctly and I am very happy with it. There were many different posts on this website that provided valuable guidance. So if anyone wants to ask me any questions about my experience I will be more than happy to answer them.

[TJBentley]

Def interested in more info. Show us some pics and stuff, how do you like it? I was always interested in it because of the tons of features and capabilities you get with it but I couldn't find people who actually had the unit to give feedback.

[Dan944]

Compared to the factory screen, is the AVIN overly reflective?

[Pito11213]

Originally Posted by TJBentley

Def interested in more info. Show us some pics and stuff, how do you like it? I was always interested in it because of the tons of features and capabilities you get with it but I couldn't find people who actually had the unit to give feedback.

The problem is people talk about it in one post and never come back.

I've been thinking about this for months.

[jayster0966]

Would be interested in seeing some pics and long term review from the owner.

[mmowad1]

I'm sorry I don't have any pictures from the install. I can say that the system is worth it just for the screen quality... light years better than the CIC screen that came with the car.

I did also install the Carplay (Autoplay) Dongle and after 2 software updates it seems to be somewhat stable. The one problem is that there are 3 interfaces competing with eachother.

1. The Origional BMW iDrive
2. The Android Audio
3. The Apple Carplay

Switching between them is not seamless, although it has improved with every software update.

[lindstroem]

Hi!
I've ordered the Ugode system (http://www.ugode.com/index.php/products_v_34_274.html) which basically has the same hardware as the new Avin with 2gb ram. I recieved it yesterday and will try to install it this week.

Did you need to run the AUX-cable down to the armrest? and where did you place the GPS-antenna and how did you hid the cable?

Thanks!

[Pito11213]

Originally Posted by lindstroem

Hi!
I've ordered the Ugode system (http://www.ugode.com/index.php/products_v_34_274.html) which basically has the same hardware as the new Avin with 2gb ram. I recieved it yesterday and will try to install it this week.

Did you need to run the AUX-cable down to the armrest? and where did you place the GPS-antenna and how did you hid the cable?

Thanks!

Any luck?

[lindstroem]

Originally Posted by Pito11213

Any luck?

Damn auto dealer delayed delivery.. fetching the car tomorrow

[jfk28]

Hi,

I just received my AVIN NBT unit and I asked me, is there a need for the SD_Card to use the navi-option?
May I have problems concerning the installation?
I am an old technican, worked for a long time at Panasonic car audio service.

regards
jfk28

[mmowad1]

Hi... I did install the AUX-cable down to the armrest. The only way to do it cleanly is to pop off the center console and run it to the armrest. Instructions are on Youtube at:

[Pito11213]

Originally Posted by mmowad1

Hi... I did install the AUX-cable down to the armrest. The only way to do it cleanly is to pop off the center console and run it to the armrest. Instructions are on Youtube at:

How is the overall performance?

[jonobro]

Originally Posted by mmowad1

Hi Everyone. I own a 2012 BMW 528i which originally had a CIC system with an 10.25" screen. About 6 months ago I replaced the monitor with the following system:

AVIN USA 10.25" BMW 5 Series Multimedia Navigation System

I preformed the install myself and have since installed 2 software updates. I have gone through a great deal of aggravation, but I believe that I now have the unit working correctly and I am very happy with it. There were many different posts on this website that provided valuable guidance. So if anyone wants to ask me any questions about my experience I will be more than happy to answer them.

Post pictures please and link to purchase thanks

[mc4ren]

Originally Posted by mmowad1

Hi... I did install the AUX-cable down to the armrest. The only way to do it cleanly is to pop off the center console and run it to the armrest. Instructions are on Youtube at:

The sound quality of my unit is horrible. I'm using the AUX input below the armrest. Thing is that navigation voices (coming just from left speaker) sound good, but audios (spotify) and videos (youtube) sound through all 4 speakers and they have really bad sound.
My question is why some people don't need to use the AUX connection and whether those who don't need it have better sound quality.
One discovery that I made recently is that these units have a somehow hidden SD card slot. You need to remove the aluminum looking left stripe:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/pZ7HFVZm2dDncbtF7

[saleen751]

Originally Posted by mc4ren

The sound quality of my unit is horrible. I'm using the AUX input below the armrest. Thing is that navigation voices (coming just from left speaker) sound good, but audios (spotify) and videos (youtube) sound through all 4 speakers and they have really bad sound.
My question is why some people don't need to use the AUX connection and whether those who don't need it have better sound quality.
One discovery that I made recently is that these units have a somehow hidden SD card slot. You need to remove the aluminum looking left stripe:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/pZ7HFVZm2dDncbtF7

Is it just Spotify and YouTube videos that sound bad or does everything sound bad. When you connect your phone via Bluetooth to play music wirelessly does that sound bad?

[saleen751]

Originally Posted by mmowad1

Hi Everyone. I own a 2012 BMW 528i which originally had a CIC system with an 10.25" screen. About 6 months ago I replaced the monitor with the following system:

AVIN USA 10.25" BMW 5 Series Multimedia Navigation System

I preformed the install myself and have since installed 2 software updates. I have gone through a great deal of aggravation, but I believe that I now have the unit working correctly and I am very happy with it. There were many different posts on this website that provided valuable guidance. So if anyone wants to ask me any questions about my experience I will be more than happy to answer them.

How is the sound quality of your unit? And any complaints?

[fletchf]

I have the newest Avin unit and it sounds pretty good.

[sfmcfar]

I just had the 8 inch unit installed in my E92 and while it shows promise, it's glitchy enough to be almost unusable. Adding to my frustration is that I just installed the ID7 GUI in the hopes of making the unit more stable. The interface is worse than the ID6, glitches are still present, and it doesn't appear that there's any way of reverting back.

Hoping someone can offer some suggestions as to how to improve the stability of the unit.