[NoUse2808]

anyone here have this installed in a 2013 F10? Can you confirm i don't need to run the cable to the aux in the center console? I see lots of people in the thread with a 2014 saying they didn't need to.

[seretse]

Originally Posted by NoUse2808

anyone here have this installed in a 2013 F10? Can you confirm i don't need to run the cable to the aux in the center console? I see lots of people in the thread with a 2014 saying they didn't need to.

I have a 2013 F10. Installed an Avin unit a few months ago and did NOT have to run an aux cable to the center console.

[leon7]

How this integrates with the HeadsUp Display? I can see the song list on it? Navigation is available on HUD?

[Flamingi]

Originally Posted by leon7

How this integrates with the HeadsUp Display? I can see the song list on it? Navigation is available on HUD?

It doesn't integrate at all. You can use the OEM system but with the bigger screen, then everything will work as usual of course.

[MrIggy]

So who is happy with their choice?
Which manufacturer should I choose?
Thanks

[NoUse2808]

I have the 12" Avin display installed in my 2013 F10. While it's not perfect, I feel its a worthwhile upgrade. I mainly use it for Android Auto. I encounter some odd behaviors here and there and the steering wheel controls don't work correctly in AA. The larger screen and huge step forward in tech make it worth it to me.

[Spid3r]

Originally Posted by cb2004mj

more pics. screen still has the protective sheet on it btw.

Looks great!

[Hasibjan]

Originally Posted by NoUse2808

I have the 12" Avin display installed in my 2013 F10. While it's not perfect, I feel its a worthwhile upgrade. I mainly use it for Android Auto. I encounter some odd behaviors here and there and the steering wheel controls don't work correctly in AA. The larger screen and huge step forward in tech make it worth it to me.

DO you feel as though the interface is as smooth as how the original was or is there a big of a lag? I'm quite worried that it will be slow and sluggish.

[pupkis]

Nice

[jayster0966]

Looking to do the AVIN system as a self present LOL. For those of you out there that have it, what is you long term reviews on the 12" screen?

[Turbo095]

Does anyone know if this same size the 12.3 inch screen will fit my 2012 F07 550Gt? I can't imagine it wouldn't because the F10 M7 is the same car roughly speaking. Built on the same platform. So I can;t imaging it wouldnt fit?

[blessing786]

Originally Posted by Hasibjan

DO you feel as though the interface is as smooth as how the original was or is there a big of a lag? I'm quite worried that it will be slow and sluggish.

Dude I would just buy a Samsung Tab and install that, I had the Android Headunit and paid £600 for it but its not worth the price for the issues that come with it.

[Mi.alma]

Originally Posted by cb2004mj

received mine earlier, luckily had a break in work to install. watched a YouTube video on install in a f30 to get a good idea of parts breakdown, wiring specialties, etc. pretty simple stuff,mine had the green and black harness that has to be plugged into the new T harness off the radio itself. other than that it was all regular hookups and mounting of antennas.

words of wisdom to the OP and others that install. the iDrive menus were not scaled properly to the new screen. some of the edges were cut off. I had to go to the Android screen, far right to settings, bottom to "factory" menu and use pin code 2846 to open the advance menu. this allowed me to get to the options to change screen setup to my oem 10.25 screen and fixed the iDrive resolution. after that i just played with all the new features. lots to learn but first impressions it looks amazing and works seemless as expected. pic overload below as long as they attach right. haven't added pics to a post via the app before so if they don't work please inform and give me tips to do it proper.

OP I still look forward to your impressions as well and operation tips if you get any after usage.[IMG]undefined[/IMG]

May you please send me link of video you watched in YouTube for install?.

[Eisbaer Lars]

Hi guys,

thanks for all the valuable information here - interested in the Android HU as well but not 100% sure it will do the trick for me.

I have in my 2014 550ix the OEM Bang&Olufsen sound system - has anyone installed the Android HU and has B&O as well? Any quality issues withit or has the sound quality even improved?

Have as well the OEM surround view and rear cam.
How does that work with the Android HU? Does it show the surround view only on the OEM screen / on both /only on Android side?

I am still puzzled with the mic and the speakers - what do i have to install when I want to use the mic for speach recognition on both sides?
Understood that the OEM GPS antenna can be used - for that the OEM GPS antenna has to be connected to the Android HU and from there a cable get routed to the plug where initially the OEM GPS antenna was connected - did I get that right?

Hope you can shed some light.

Lars

[Blue Angel]

Anyone find their Android HU has way too much bass? My OEM stereo sounds great, but when switching to the Android unit the bass is crazy boosted. I can tone it down with the bass control on the Android, but it doesn't seem to attenuate the entire range that's boosted, leaving some songs sounding still very bass heavy.

I have the newer Android 11 12.3 model from 4x4 Shop (Avin USA) on factory HK stereo.

[Eisbaer Lars]

No one with B&O and Surround View option did this install of the Android HU?

[mariodr1]

Originally Posted by cb2004mj

tracking info just updated, showing delivery on Wednesday. work depending I'll get it installed Thurs or Fri. try to take pics along the way or maybe a youtube clip afterwards on initial thoughts.

not to worried about the OS and reliability, guys/gals have been using these screens in the other platforms without much issue. this company (Avin) seems to provide some decent products. this is a new screen so hopefully that stays the case with this unit.

OP any updates on yours as well?

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[mariodr1]

Originally Posted by Dblzee

I actually just installed this also in my 14 535i ( got it on the 11/11 sale for AliExpress from NaviFly- Just above 500all in ), it's only been a couple of days, but i love it. Awesome upgrade .. for me it was mostly about the CarPlay, and having a bigger screen. Audio is good, i was worried about the quality but so far i can't tell any difference than before. Anybody sitting on the fence on this one... i say go for it, especially if you want CarPlay.

[cb2004mj]

Sorry don't track these forums much. Update on my end nearly a year and half later or however many months....still functions exactly as it did new for me. Meanwhile my OEM Bluetooth is being dumb and randomly not playing audio.but I just switch to Android auto and ignore it lol. Screen is still great. Still attached. No glitches or issues. Added a sub to trunk via technic harness. Changed all speakers to aftermarket, etc still sounds amazing either Bluetooth when it works. Aux on console or AA.

[aumazdelete]

After researching countless thread I am reading that if you have NBT you do not need to plug in the aux portion in the arm rest.

Some 2013 have CIC other 2013 have NBT
2014 and up all have NBT so no need to plug in aux

I have a 2012 which has CIC and I believe I need to tuna wire from the center console and plug into the aux port in the arm east area.

Anyone have any suggestions on how to hide this wire and what the cleanest method of install may be?

[aumazdelete]

Any CIC folks who have completed the conversion?

[carina77]

Originally Posted by automaz_

Any CIC folks who have completed the conversion?

You can head over hear in discord where many are experienced in Android unit retrofits. 👇

https://discord.gg/ABMjkpt9