@ndal2 can do it, I do it on regularly basis on Evo units and Entrynav2.

 

@ndal2 can do it here...at least if you have an nbt evo headunit. Entrynav2 units dealer can probably do that...

I’ll give an update too! I’m getting my car updated to the latest I-Level today while at the dealership for service. I’m going to try and see if this is something that can be easily enabled via Bimmercode once all updated, or if I still need to get it coded remotely.

I ABSOLUTELY HATE THE FULL SCREEN!!! It came standard on my 2021 JCW Clubman. There is NO way (that I found) to change it back to split-screen. My husband’s 2021 JCW 2-door hardtop has the split screen. I know I’m weird wanting split-screen but can anyone tell me how to get it back. Split screen is checked in options but it’s “grayed out”. Please HELP me get the split screen view

 

Hi folks. I successfully activated fullscreen CarPlay 🥳 Couldn’t find anybody who did it here so i had to be the first one.

What headunit do you have? And how much?

 

I have way. Dealers don’t do it at all as far as i know

 

Just let us know what headunit you have [emoji3] that will make this topic way more interesting, or not...

 

These guys do a coding or USB solution for EVO head units

OEMNAVIGATIONS - EVO IDRIVE

OEMNAVIGATIONS: Services for BMW & MINI - map updates, coding, CarPlay activations, VIN search API, and special deals for resellers.

oemnavigation.ga

 

Like i said i have “WAY” system. This is not usb as you can see in video.

 

I realize chandlerbing is referencing the map version, not the head unit model, but doesn't the "way" maps imply entrynav2?

I thought you needed an emulator to cheat the FSC on those, but I'm seeing some of the BMW guys seem to have figured out a method to do those units.

 

You can also just buy the fsc. What im more curious off is if his unit is on the latest istep and if full screen carplay is just fdl coding now...

 

Now I'm getting interested. Mine is a 2018 LCI with also "WAY" for the navigation. No clue what hardware that implies. That's still a mystery for me.
But if it can be done using a FSC, where/how can I get it?

 

Another LCI that would like 8" full screen. Don't quite understand all the different head units but I have upgraded maps using Way. I also have the idrive control that you can write on, if that makes any difference. Does anyone have a definitive list of the various head units and their capability.

 

You guys probably need to update the istep to the latest possible. If the car is still under warranty ask the dealer to update the istep. After that probably its just coding.

If chandlerbing shares his cafd we could check. I think if you already have carplay you dont need to do any more regarding fsc but im not sure tho...

 

Is there an "istep for dummies" available? Our Mini has the wide display, Carplay and other goodies. But is there a way I can see what istep version and hardware version I have?

 

Probably when you check software version it might show the istep. Else with esys

 

I really hope it wasn’t just fdl coding.
i dind’t check my car before letting him change this. But after i did checkwith binnernav and in expert mode i saw an option under expert mode which says carplay: fullscreen option. But i also asked the dealer to update the car to latest software before delivering my car
I do have entrynav2

 

I have:
Telephone: TT-002.138.001
Media: MT-002.138.001

 

Very interested in getting this done as well! I have a 2019 Mini with CarPlay (Entrynav2).

Do dealers update your software if you ask them to? Like if I go in for another repair and ask them if they can update my iStep while I’m there will they?

 

Most of the time they don’t. You have to pay or have problem which may be software related.

 

I have emailed the guy to see if my car can be updated. I will report progress. I have a 2018 LCI with entrynav2.

 

I’ll give an update too! I’m getting my car updated to the latest I-Level today while at the dealership for service. I’m going to try and see if this is something that can be easily enabled via Bimmercode once all updated, or if I still need to get it coded remotely.

 

I need my software updated before i can get full screen CarPlay coded

it seems to involve;

1) An esys lead that i don’t have.
2) A windows laptop that i don’t have.
3) A spare car that i don’t have.

I bet a dealer would charge the earth, and would probably say they couldn’t do it!

 

I guess the question is, "Has anyone managed to get a dealer to update their istep to the latest version and if so how much did it cost?" I have just had a quote from the guy that does the full screen upgrade including the istep and its a bit too much for the amount I use the car but the full screen upgrade on an updated istep is okay.

 

So anyone that is interested the email for the guy that does the remote update is oempackbmw@gmail.com. I just tried and he is very responsive.If you send him your full VIN he can tell you what is possible and how much. Most updates need the cable, laptop etc but some just need a USB stick.

 

UPDATE: I requested the dealership update my car to the latest I-Level and they did it for $175. That was yesterday. I got my car back today and didn’t notice anything different out of the box. However, I opened up BimmerCode and changed the CarPlay_Fullscreen option from nicht_aktiv to aktiv and now I have Fullscreen CarPlay! Easy peasy!

 

How do you know you have different ilevel? Very happy for you!
how does your screen look when playing music? Mine is a bit compressed so the middle text is not readable very good.

 

I can help with flashing the unit remotely for anyone interested.

 

Yes could you please help me

 

This is how mine looks like and the software version. What version is yours? @norcalmini

 

@chandlerbing did you do a update of the system first? Mine doesn’t look like yours looking at the version (only states mobile and media number). If got a 2017 countryman F60 and did a usb flash to get apple carplay to work in the first place.. only problem is now I can’t read the unit with the obd + BimmerCode app, guess need to let my dealer update it first?