Andream MMI Box - Wireless CarPlay & Android Auto

bmwaddictt · 05-31-2020, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by chambo622

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Originally Posted by FransL

Anyone tried the CarSara mmi box from the Dreambig Car Products Store?
Seems to be the best deal atm.

https://nl.aliexpress.com/store/grou...6ed4344dcXUmro

Another bump for this - anyone ordered the CarSara brand? Wondering if/how they'd get updates?

I'm seeing at least two sellers around the $225 USD range which seems to be the cheapest right now.

https://www.aliexpress.com/store/gro...SearchText=nbt

https://www.aliexpress.com/store/gro...SearchText=nbt

Just to let you know. I got my Andream box for $180USD shipped to Australia. I messaged the seller on AliExpress asking for a discount and gave them my number. They messaged me on WhatsApp and we did payment via PayPal. Seller was always very responsive!

dws199 · 05-31-2020, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Matusov

Its not meant for Andream its for Carlinkit.

Can you please share the MCU you are using? Thanks

chambo622 · 05-31-2020, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwaddictt

Just to let you know. I got my Andream box for $180USD shipped to Australia. I messaged the seller on AliExpress asking for a discount and gave them my number. They messaged me on WhatsApp and we did payment via PayPal. Seller was always very responsive!

Wow nice. Mind sharing which seller that was (or PM it)?

bmwaddictt · 05-31-2020, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by chambo622

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Originally Posted by bmwaddictt

Just to let you know. I got my Andream box for $180USD shipped to Australia. I messaged the seller on AliExpress asking for a discount and gave them my number. They messaged me on WhatsApp and we did payment via PayPal. Seller was always very responsive!

Wow nice. Mind sharing which seller that was (or PM it)?

I'll share it here for everyone as well.

I think it's the normal Andream store that everyone has been buying off!
Their store is called: Andream Car Multimedia Store
https://a.aliexpress.com/_d8fEnQR

Matusov · 05-31-2020, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by dws199

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Originally Posted by Matusov

Its not meant for Andream its for Carlinkit.

Can you please share the MCU you are using? Thanks

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Originally Posted by dws199

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Originally Posted by Matusov

Its not meant for Andream its for Carlinkit.

Can you please share the MCU you are using? Thanks

my unit came with that version pre-installed. you can try loading the one from the first page of this thread.

chambo622 · 05-31-2020, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by sass24

Much cheaper copy for NBT https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001...a35b4a90fa14-0

No feedback for this seller, wonder if it's Andream or something else?

chambo622 · 05-31-2020, 10:25 PM

Even cheaper. Wonder if these randomly named sellers are legit.

https://a.aliexpress.com/_Bfi7PKuf

623baller · 06-01-2020, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by bmwaddictt

I'll share it here for everyone as well.

I think it's the normal Andream store that everyone has been buying off!
Their store is called: Andream Car Multimedia Store
https://a.aliexpress.com/_d8fEnQR

wow nice, did you try carlinkit as well? i want a carlinkit one since it seems to have a better looking UI lol

did you get your andream unit already or its still being shipped

bmwaddictt · 06-01-2020, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 623baller

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Originally Posted by bmwaddictt

I'll share it here for everyone as well.

I think it's the normal Andream store that everyone has been buying off!
Their store is called: Andream Car Multimedia Store
https://a.aliexpress.com/_d8fEnQR

wow nice, did you try carlinkit as well? i want a carlinkit one since it seems to have a better looking UI lol

did you get your andream unit already or its still being shipped

Yeah I've already got it, it's crazy bro!

bmwaddictt · 06-01-2020, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by cossie1

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Originally Posted by genkville

Evening,

Got this fitted, it’s brilliant to use and works nicely.

I’ve noticed though I can’t set the time on idrive not can I check my service requirements? If I set the time, it does not save and I’ve also lost bmw connected drive.

Any ideas?

Something isn't connected correctly.

Probably the quadlock connector isn't fully seated.

Did you swap the fibre cable over ?

Hey mate, would you know how I could run the Andream box at 60FPS? I hate it at 30FPS. So sluggish

xDHC · 06-01-2020, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by bmwaddictt

Hey mate, would you know how I could run the Andream box at 60FPS? I hate it at 30FPS. So sluggish

Not possible.

bmwaddictt · 06-01-2020, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by xDHC

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Originally Posted by bmwaddictt

Hey mate, would you know how I could run the Andream box at 60FPS? I hate it at 30FPS. So sluggish

Not possible.

Why is that? NBT runs at capped 60. There's gotta be some way!

cossie1 · 06-01-2020, 05:55 AM

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Originally Posted by bmwaddictt

Why is that? NBT runs at capped 60. There's gotta be some way!

Even the hacked fullscreen carplay on the ID5/6 units will only run at 30fps.

bmwaddictt · 06-01-2020, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by cossie1

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Originally Posted by bmwaddictt

Why is that? NBT runs at capped 60. There's gotta be some way!

Even the hacked fullscreen carplay on the ID5/6 units will only run at 30fps.

Ahh I see, good to know.

623baller · 06-01-2020, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by bmwaddictt

Yeah I've already got it, it's crazy bro!

sweet, and i see Bunta!!!!

ichi13stein57 · 06-01-2020, 11:23 AM

Finally I got MMI for NBT and installed it yesterday. The operation is perfect, but "SOS call failure" is displayed. When I pressed the SOS button as a trial, the phone was connected. The quad connector has been checked. Does anyone know?

x5m254 · 06-01-2020, 03:21 PM

you have installed mic tap cable when one is not needed -also check switch 8

you will have ista error of mic short circuit

muniz_ri · 06-02-2020, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Matusov

Its not meant for Andream its for Carlinkit.

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Originally Posted by dws199

Can you please share the MCU you are using? Thanks

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Originally Posted by Matusov

my unit came with that version pre-installed. you can try loading the one from the first page of this thread.

It is the same version as the one in the downloads section of the thread. I have tried it and v20.5.9.10 (received from my Carlinkit seller) and both introduce a noticeable lag on my Carlinkit unit. The best mcu so far for the Carlinkit unit has been v20.1.4.11 imo. That mcu has zero lag.

msq123 · 06-02-2020, 03:52 AM

Installed my Andream kit yesterday. Thanks everyone for this wonderful thread which helped me decide and then with installation. Haven't seen any software glitches yet and enjoying the CarPlay experience

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Tommy-G · 06-02-2020, 06:48 AM

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Originally Posted by msq123

Installed my Andream kit yesterday. Thanks everyone for this wonderful thread which helped me decide and then with installation. Haven't seen any software glitches yet and enjoying the CarPlay experience

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Mine is en-route

with so much info on this post, what did you use for your install directions?
I heard Andream does not come with install instructions. And approx how long did it take you to complete?

ichi13stein57 · 06-02-2020, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by x5m254

you have installed mic tap cable when one is not needed -also check switch 8

you will have ista error of mic short circuit

What I received is that the microphone cable separates from the power cable,and external microphone. Though I bought it for F32, Can I just use this cable, remove the microphone and check switch 8? Or does this cable, which differs from the one in the product description, need to be replaced?
By the way,l know now,You are also an official andream seller! But no response from AliExpress seller

I should have bought from you！

Matusov · 06-02-2020, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by muniz_ri

It is the same version as the one in the downloads section of the thread. I have tried it and v20.5.9.10 (received from my Carlinkit seller) and both introduce a noticeable lag on my Carlinkit unit. The best mcu so far for the Carlinkit unit has been v20.1.4.11 imo. That mcu has zero lag.

Can I downgrade MCU from 20.4.2.14 to 20.1.4.11 without bricking?

Also, do you know what MCU and CUST versions actually signify?

05-31-2020, 10:25 PM	#2229
chambo622 Private First Class 37 Rep 175 Posts Drives: F31 328i M Sport EBII Join Date: May 2020 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (0)	Even cheaper. Wonder if these randomly named sellers are legit. https://a.aliexpress.com/_Bfi7PKuf
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06-01-2020, 11:23 AM	#2238
ichi13stein57 Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: BMW F32 Join Date: Jun 2020 Location: JAPAN iTrader: (0)	Finally I got MMI for NBT and installed it yesterday. The operation is perfect, but "SOS call failure" is displayed. When I pressed the SOS button as a trial, the phone was connected. The quad connector has been checked. Does anyone know?
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x5m254 Private 67 Rep 56 Posts Drives: '15 F85 X5M Long Beach Blue Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	you have installed mic tap cable when one is not needed -also check switch 8 you will have ista error of mic short circuit
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06-02-2020, 03:52 AM	#2241
msq123 Private 35 Rep 91 Posts Drives: BMW M5 F10 2014 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: London iTrader: (1)	Installed my Andream kit yesterday. Thanks everyone for this wonderful thread which helped me decide and then with installation. Haven't seen any software glitches yet and enjoying the CarPlay experience .
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