[JohnWB]

Does anyone know of there is a cable that can plug onto the armrest connector to allow conection to an iphone without getting the MINI adaptor

 

[JohnWB]

Anyone have any info please

 

[JVondel]

Have not seen it. Would be a male - female lightning cable.
Just Googled it for you:
http://www.fasttech.com/products/1310/10000978/1286800

I did not go for this option as my iphone will not with a bumper/case it will not fit either., not an iphone 6/7/8 (larger size) will not fit in the future.

So I like your thought!, but is there enough room to get the iphone in the armrest, without clicking it in the kit?

My option is to have a cup iphone holder

with black charger cable to the USB port.

Would love Mini to add a USB port inside the armrest

 

[JohnWB]

Have not seen it. Would be a male - female lightning cable.
Just Googled it for you:
http://www.fasttech.com/products/1310/10000978/1286800

I did not go for this option as my iphone will not with a bumper/case it will not fit either., not an iphone 6/7/8 (larger size) will not fit in the future.

So I like your thought!, but is there enough room to get the iphone in the armrest, without clicking it in the kit?

My option is to have a cup iphone holder

with black charger cable to the USB port.

Would love Mini to add a USB port inside the armrest

The connector inside the Armrest is very different to the one on that cable unfortunately, but thanks for looking.

 

[profiteroles]

I wonder if you could use an old iPhone 4S snap in, and attach a 30-pin extension lead, then a 30-pin-to-lightning adapter.


You can buy the iPhone 4S snap ins cheap on ebay

 

[Paul Hemsley]

How do you stop the contents of the Armrest rattling around ?

 

[crobson1969]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181532185568

 

[pjsjr13]

I just to use the armrest for my ipod touch. Arrrgh

 

[JohnWB]

Does anyone know of there is a cable that can plug onto the armrest connector to allow connection to an iphone 4S without getting the MINI adaptor

 

[Washy]

Does anyone know of there is a cable that can plug onto the armrest connector to allow connection to an iphone 4S without getting the MINI adaptor

I think the arm rest connector is MINI/BMW proprietary and having had a look myself don't think there is anything.

I am not a big fan of the USB connection where it is and would love a solution to connect in the arm rest without the snap in. Especially as one for the iPhone 6 will be a while away.

 

[clatrell]

I wonder if you could use an old iPhone 4S snap in, and attach a 30-pin extension lead, then a 30-pin-to-lightning adapter.


You can buy the iPhone 4S snap ins cheap on ebay

The 4s insert is very snug with an iPhone 4s in it, so I think that adding an adapter would make the whole thing unusable.

 

[Crimguy]

What I would ideally like to do is have a cable run from the armrest to a mount in the dash for my iPhone. Looking forward to seeing what can be learned here.




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[JohnWB]

My idea is not to have the insert, but to connect a cable straight onto the connector that the insert clicks onto.

That should be possible if I can find a cable with the right connector on the end or an adaptor to connect to usb

 

[clatrell]

I have the feeling that that's a proprietary connection, but if you find something that connects, I'd love to hear about it.

 

[JohnWB]

I have the feeling that that's a proprietary connection, but if you find something that connects, I'd love to hear about it.

Will do, but i think you are correct

 

[sirron]

How do you stop the contents of the Armrest rattling around ?

Use a foam spray.>

Seriously - I wrap them in a polishing rag.

 

[jay524]

Use a foam spray.>

Seriously - I wrap them in a polishing rag.

That's a clever solution!