[LOLMEE]

So got a road top mmi box super cheap less than 200€ wich was better price that andream and its the same thing ( Used code: DISCOUNTWEEK ) for my 135i where can i get the updates for the mmi box from?

[fe7565]

Originally Posted by LOLMEE

So got a road top mmi box super cheap less than 200€ wich was better price that andream and its the same thing ( Used code: DISCOUNTWEEK ) for my 135i where can i get the updates for the mmi box from?

If it’s a new box, it should already be coming with the latest firmware. But you should contact the seller for any updates. I wouldn’t update it just for the sake of updating it.

[hagncola]

I use on RoadTop EVO ID6 box (Cust ER176 with MCU 23.4.13.117) with the option for full bluetooth (phone and sound), but the navigation sound from apple maps, google maps and sygic are to silent. It seems, the full audio stream (music and navigation) is covered by bluetooth and the sound settings on the mmi does not take care (only on aux.) The music volume goes a litte bit down during the navigation command, but it´s to silent.

Any idea to fix ?

[Nicky1982]

Hi everybody,

I’m curious about the AUX cable if I put an MMI CarPlay box or a CarPlay touchscreen to an F30 CIC.

Is it necessary to insert the AUX cable from the box/touchscreen to the AUX-IN in the center armrest? Can I go without any AUX cable?

Thanks

Nicky

[Tmae]

Was the issue with the low siri voice when using BT instead of AUX already fixed meanwhile?

[fe7565]

Originally Posted by Tmae

Was the issue with the low siri voice when using BT instead of AUX already fixed meanwhile?

Did you adjust the audio levels in the MMI menu? Each audio output can be separately adjusted.

[hagncola]

Originally Posted by fe7565

Did you adjust the audio levels in the MMI menu? Each audio output can be separately adjusted.

As far as i know, the audio seetings for volume currently only working for Aux not for bluetooth connection. Please correct me, if i am wrong. Siri should be ok if you use the command "hey siri" (iphone micro is used / increase without connection to the car the volume on the iphone during siri conversation) . If the button on the wheel or the idrive is used, siri is low volume.

Have the same issue with some navigation apps, commands are very silent and no idea to fix. Music is playing and will be quieter but the navigation sound is on the same quite level as the music.
Using RoadTop mmi Evo ID6 with ER176 and MCU 23.4.13.117

[Cavia]

Originally Posted by sas46

Reviving an old comment

the second MEGA link is dead

Also was it stuttering before the update? Is it more responsive?

Hello, the second MEGA link is irrelevant. The file was posted on this board already multiple times. You may even find a newer one.
Yes, after these updates the system is very responsive and doesn't crash.

The only thing that I would love to improve is the audio quality because, going through the MMI Box, the audio becomes garbage (very low, muffled, noisy etc). The perfect solution would be to switch the audio channels coming from the android device, over the original BMW bluetooth channel, while using the MMI only for the video part. However, I was never successful in this task

[fe7565]

Originally Posted by hagncola

As far as i know, the audio seetings for volume currently only working for Aux not for bluetooth connection. Please correct me, if i am wrong. Siri should be ok if you use the command "hey siri" (iphone micro is used / increase without connection to the car the volume on the iphone during siri conversation) . If the button on the wheel or the idrive is used, siri is low volume.

Have the same issue with some navigation apps, commands are very silent and no idea to fix. Music is playing and will be quieter but the navigation sound is on the same quite level as the music.
Using RoadTop mmi Evo ID6 with ER176 and MCU 23.4.13.117

I believe the equalizer settings are not working in full Bluetooth mode. But you can change the individual volumes, like alert, music, etc..

Also, you may have to adjust your OEM volumes at the time of when the expected audio source is active. For example, if you are playing music from your OEM head unit, make sure you check your volume that it’s not set too low or to zero. You may also have a different level of volume coming from your navigation vs your music.

[hagncola]

Originally Posted by fe7565

I believe the equalizer settings are not working in full Bluetooth mode. But you can change the individual volumes, like alert, music, etc..

Also, you may have to adjust your OEM volumes at the time of when the expected audio source is active. For example, if you are playing music from your OEM head unit, make sure you check your volume that it’s not set too low or to zero. You may also have a different level of volume coming from your navigation vs your music.

I got the info from RoadTop support and it was my experience too. The audio settings on the mmi menu (for main, music, siri and navi) does not take care if full (phone/audio) bluetooth is used. Maybe it´s related to EVO ID6 only, but i assume not. Could be my mistake too, but i checked on two diffrent cars (BMW - RoadTop and VW - Andream) more than one time. For my opinion it´s "clear" because all audio will be go directly to car bluetooth and the box only shows the picture.

If there is any hint to get this working, let me know

[KnighTT]

I got the w/HDMI version, direct from Andream, and got it installed in my 2015 F82 M4 a couple weeks ago.

Install: Once you get the panels off, easy as pie. No wires had to be run long distances. I did not need to run the AUX line, or the MIC line, it was mostly all just plug and play and then put the panels back on.

Use: As plug and play as it gets. Once you get your phone setup (iPhone in this case) it just works. Uses the cars Bluetooth to connect. No aux. OEM mic works with no extra wiring in. Audio is great, call quality is great.

The connection with your phone is almost instant and the Carplay screen comes up in seconds.

100% satisfied. It gave me all of the things the 2015 unit was missing.

[Slippery Shaman]

I got this MMI box and while it works, it pulls up CarPlay 19/20 times without an issue, the audio quality going through bluetooth / now the AUX is pretty bad, which is disappointing.

[blakic]

I've got an issue regarding my G30 10.25 display. I upgraded from an 8.8" screen and coded the new screen. The iDrive works fine (including touchscreen). But if I switch to my Roadtop MMI box the display gets black. If I change to my old 8.8" display, the MMI works fine again (the iDrive of course not since I had to code another screen). I already tried to restart the MMI (Back-button press) and the iDrive (Mute button), but it didn't change anything. Any suggestions?

[blakic]

Originally Posted by blakic

I've got an issue regarding my G30 10.25 display. I upgraded from an 8.8" screen and coded the new screen. The iDrive works fine (including touchscreen). But if I switch to my Roadtop MMI box the display gets black. If I change to my old 8.8" display, the MMI works fine again (the iDrive of course not since I had to code another screen). I already tried to restart the MMI (Back-button press) and the iDrive (Mute button), but it didn't change anything. Any suggestions?

I found the error maybe, since I had to code a higher resolution I have also to switch an extra toggle on the MMI. I will try that and report.

[LOLMEE]

Road top Unit for bmw e82 135i can someone explain what is the CP High speed can for? On diagram dosnt stay connected

[cnicklo]

You need to ensure you are connected via Bluetooth to the car via the BMW setup as well as via CarPlay to the RoadTop box. . .then you should have volume when navigating etc. . . I missed this as well when I first installed.

Hope this is your issue and that it helps to get it fixed.

Originally Posted by hagncola

As far as i know, the audio seetings for volume currently only working for Aux not for bluetooth connection. Please correct me, if i am wrong. Siri should be ok if you use the command "hey siri" (iphone micro is used / increase without connection to the car the volume on the iphone during siri conversation) . If the button on the wheel or the idrive is used, siri is low volume.

Have the same issue with some navigation apps, commands are very silent and no idea to fix. Music is playing and will be quieter but the navigation sound is on the same quite level as the music.
Using RoadTop mmi Evo ID6 with ER176 and MCU 23.4.13.117

[hagncola]

Originally Posted by cnicklo

You need to ensure you are connected via Bluetooth to the car via the BMW setup as well as via CarPlay to the RoadTop box. . .then you should have volume when navigating etc. . . I missed this as well when I first installed.

Hope this is your issue and that it helps to get it fixed.

The sound for Navi, Siri and Music i can hear, but more or less no difference in volume level during the navigation commands which is hard to understand. Or the music goes silent but the navi commands in the same silet level -- depends on the navi software.

On Aux, the music goes silent and the navi voice is clear and loud, the same as for Siri.

In the meanwhile i have coded Aux on Evo ID6 (no USB connect anymore needed) and the sound is compared to bluetooth 99 percent the same. All is fine, and all keys on the wheel does work as expected.

After some time finetuning the phone sound on calls is great too on carplay without any echo the last days.

[MMcoding]

Originally Posted by blakic

I've got an issue regarding my G30 10.25 display. I upgraded from an 8.8" screen and coded the new screen. The iDrive works fine (including touchscreen). But if I switch to my Roadtop MMI box the display gets black. If I change to my old 8.8" display, the MMI works fine again (the iDrive of course not since I had to code another screen). I already tried to restart the MMI (Back-button press) and the iDrive (Mute button), but it didn't change anything. Any suggestions?

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[tonyec7]

Does anyone know what would cause audio to only sound on the right side of the car? I've tried moving the cables around but it still persists. Only happens when carplay is connected. With regular radio/bluetooth/internal media it sounds normal.

Where could I buy a new LVDS cable

[muniz_ri]

Originally Posted by dotmaster206

I haven't had that issue - the two disable audio sinks worked for me. My problem is that my Andream unit is competing with my AAWireless unit to grab the Android Auto connection wirelessly, and it usually wins. When it does win, the bluetooth will come in/out as the AAWireless unit tries to connect to my phone that is already connected to the Andream unit. It's infuriating. I tried connecting only to the AAWireless unit and then turning off the option to connect to new stuff in my Android settings but that hasn't fixed it.

One of two things would fix this, I think:
1) A setting in Andream to shut down all wireless connection (why doesn't this exist??)

2) A setting in Andream that would do the same thing that AAWireless does, which is disable audio sinks. It already has the option to route phone calls to your regular bluetooth, why not just do it for all audio? This would be vastly better than the current Aux audio connection it uses.

Anyone have any idea if either of these are possible? Or other fixes I'm not seeing?

Just came across this post and not sure if you've since found the solution. But my Samsung S21FE allows me to block the mmi's bluetooth, or any bluetooth paring request for that matter, so that it will never pair with it and never launch the mmi's native wireless AA.

Keep your phone in the settings > connected devices screen. When the mmi attempts to connect to the phone you get a pop-up box asking you to pair, block, or cancel. Select block.

I'm also using AAWireless with my Carlinkit mmi since the native wireless hardware in my mmi seemed to be breaking.

[hagncola]

Any info which video formats (.avi, .xvid, .mkv ....) are supported and which filesystem(s) on the USB Stick ? How to deal with big files if only Fat32 is supported ?

[sabifa]

Regarding the poorer audio quality via AUX, I have found the following video:

It shows that you can set the audio output via Bluetooth (after updating the MMI box). In the vehicle, the cell phone BT must then be selected as the audio source instead of AUX.

Has anyone tested this and can report whether it improves the audio quality so it matches OEM?

Android Auto for Google Maps navigation really appeals to me, but due to the degradation in audio quality, I've always stayed away of the MMI box so far.