BMW 9" Android 11 Radio Head Unit Install

[@sachinshetty4467]

Really well done lads! The fix was not simple but thanks for going through all the details!

[@aerogsat]

Nicely done. I have to do similar job, but I do not think I am ready to modify the heater buttons though...

[@jackpwc01]

I was thinking the same, and then found you can buy them secondhand for $50. Plus, why would you ever go back? It is soo much better as a radio, GPS, phone interface, etc

[@ikingman]

I have the BMW E87 model with stop/start button below the heater controller, how do you install without loosing this button?

[@CBnz]

Did u find a solution ?

[@dj__grizzly]

I meanwhile also watched a couple more reviews, there are a lot of ali express sellers that sell simular units, but some of them need the heating unit to be cut on the side to make it fit, after they finish it does not fit anymore in the original bracket of the car (in case i want to go back to stock) I did not see you cut anything on the side, so.. can you tell me which seller you picked for the unit?

[@jackpwc01]

Hi - it might not show it but I did have to cut the tabs off the old heater controller. I was a bit upset about that until I saw you can buy them for around $100. In any case, we are so happy with the new radio it is unlikely we will ever go back to the old one.

[@Lewis-le6ec]

Hi mate @jackpwc0 how did you get the bottom flush as when I puch my android unit at the bottom the top clips in but the bottom clips are almost a bit to long and leave a gap ? Also I have an automatic how do I get the sensors to work in drive when I'm coming from reverse into drive and them make a noise?

[@jackpwc01]

Hi, You have two questions there: Regarding the metal clips on the side, mine were fine. I did have to play around a bit but got it right in the end. Regarding the sensors, They should work fine if you have chosen the correct code for the CAN to work. That is in the video. Not sure what you mean by when you go to drive - do you have front sensors? Mine has front and rear.

[@karinakastberg4518]

How is the sound when you are on the phone comparing with apple AirPods or similar device And what are the sound in general. Would it be possible for you to share the links to all the items you bought for this install

[@jackpwc01]

After fixing up the subwoofer (see my other video) the sound is awesome. It's also pretty good when using the phone, we fitted the supplied phone mic at the top of the A pillar.

[@dj__grizzly]

Hi at the end i hear you talk about connecting an amplifier. Does this unit have a line out or do you have to use speaker wires and a "high in" on the amplifier to get it to work ? Also, do you know how much watt rms output this unit has? I would like to replace my old android unit (the one that is on top under the window with the 10.25inch screen) because it only has 2 giga of memory and using split screen makes the unit super slow, gps hardly responds

[@jackpwc01]

Hi, Yes, it does have a line out for an amplifier. But what we did, was connect that to a MOST converter box that put the signal on the optical fibre to the original amplifier. So in summary, you can either add an additional amplifier or use the factory one. Regarding the RMS. I will look at up and get back to you.

[@jackpwc01]

If you look on my channel, you can find a video where we added the adapter box

[@dj__grizzly]

@@jackpwc01 thanks for the answer, i will have a look

[@kimarigonzalez6364]

How did you connect the fiber optic wires

[@jackpwc01]

See my other video with the MOST adapter box

[@daltonstone2522]

Hi guys, Having trouble connecting my I phone for Apple car play. Any help would be much appreciated

[@jackpwc01]

Hi - we often use the USB cable, which works well and gives full Carplay. If using Bluetooth Carplay should just work. The Bluetooth name should be in the Z-Link App - in our case CAR-BT

[@daltonstone2522]

Thank you for getting back to me Jack. Might be a stupid question but where do I plug the usb into?

[@jackpwc01]

Hi - No all good - If you have a look at 8:46 you will see the two white connectors which are USB outputs, and at 10:26 and 10:42 you can see the USB-A connectors at the other ends of these cables. The black cables should have come in your kit.

[@Niliooo]

mind providing link to where you bought the unit? Thanks for the vid!

[@jackpwc01]

Sure, I have added it to the description, but unfortunately this supplier is out of stock.

[@Niliooo]

​@@jackpwc01Thank you! Has this unit given you any issues? I seem to be able to find the 'same' unit from other sellers from China. Price seems almost too good to be true. Would like to hear if you've run into any problems with quality in any way with the unit. Cheers!

[@jackpwc01]

All good so far. Just a small glitch when the seat heaters appear on the screen every now and then, but I think that is a problem with the car not the unit.