How to Code and Retrofit BMW Apps to your iDrive system

[@Arnamoo]

First of all, thx for showing the entire process! Really appreciate it. But 300 bucks just for coding seems a bit much tbh esp if you can get an entite headunit for the same amount of money

[@MrTimdtoolman1]

If I had a BMW this would be very cool. Great vid.

[@fragout9575]

I have a 320i and just discovered your channel, gotta say, your intro with some Drum n Bass sold me to sub and of course just coding search!!! Good On Ya Mate from the USA!! Thanks for the goods!!

[@davidbusch3176]

Very good video, great presenter knows his stuff and explains very clearly in detail. Much Google searching finallly found this - focuses on the car and the issues, gets to the point, doesn’t waste viewer time like so many others do. Best.

[@boostedmedia]

Thanks very much for the feedback! I’m glad you found the video useful.

[@delroydavey9280]

awesome video, u have opened my eyes to so much possibilities. thanks bro

[@maanvindermangat1812]

Wireless car play is just so easy & intuitive. Just get that activated.

[@Gk-kr5bi]

Cant beat bmw so easy to code too, so many free upgrades can be done to the system and the cluster

[@jamieharris7965]

Listened to 7 minutes of this before your voice done my head in and switched to another video

[@boostedmedia]

Good for you!

[@LongJohn97]

I've got some of those apps already fitted to my Z4 E89 and actually I never use them as all of them are already on my phone and are much easier to use via the phone manually of via Siri..The bimmertec service is really quite expensive and a much better way to get a better "connected" music & 'office' system, is to install a Amazon Echo Dot in your car together with a mobile data dongle. Voice control is much easier & safer than iDrive control. For the BMW specific 'tweeks' Carly is far more flexible and of course user controlled - albeit still quite pricey but still much cheaper than Bimmertec and give you the option to 'tinker' or adjust settings as many times as you like.

[@liminalnetworks7691]

Yeah but no navigation with alexa, plus powering it, plus having to set up the wifi hotspot all the time. Id much rather use carplay

[@gen13pinoy]

You should just install a new Android screen like from Avin USA. Problem solved

[@rockstar_tmt]

Can you do it to Bmw 3 series 2013 model?

[@Andrew-hc3xs]

Great vid mate thanks

[@davidv00]

I very much like the idea of Spotify works natively on the iDrive screen. Currently my F10 having inconsistent Bluetooth connection with my Android phone. I wonder if the ConnectedDrive app will runs well with Android phone.

[@boostedmedia]

I had intermittent issues with Bluetooth too. BMW updated my cars software under warranty and I never had another issue. Also try deleting and repairing on both the phone and the car.

[@davidv00]

Boosted Media thanks for the reply. I did updated my idrive software too but the issue not completely resolved.

[@tbtunes_]

Dave Vo andrioid phones are best

[@shadiandrew]

i have to disappoint you but BMW decided that Iphone is cool and Android users are some kind of plebs that cannot buy a bmw so the development for the Android platform is absolutely trash nothing works it barely connects sometimes and there is no answer from BMW on the app development for over 9 months.

[@user-so2rh9om6y]

@@shadiandrew lol you sound stupid iPhone sales are dropping

[@Fc-cb3tn]

Is it possible to get navigation (BMW OEM) as well? Or do you need to install an extra module in the car? My car is a 6 series F06 with the base screen (6' or 8' can't remember), without sat nav in it.

[@rogerl7309]

Hi do you know if Spotify on BMW apps will work offline without data? iPhone allows the songs on your Spotify account to be downloaded onto the phone storage. If I then turn off data on my iPhone, will BMW apps be apple to read and play the songs stored in the local Spotify app?

[@boostedmedia]

Yeah it works for me.

[@abarcaLoL]

now that is really good music. Pay attention kids

[@lagman7]

Great video mate! Keep up the good work!

[@boostedmedia]

Thanks a lot mate :)

[@rsachoc]

You must be in Melbourne with weather those crazy changes in daily temperatures *edit* scratch that Syndney, nice!

[@julianrgeorge]

Hi will great video,do you know if you tube will work?

[@fabiusmaximuscunctator7390]

weather forecast is so useful while driving

[@fabiusmaximuscunctator7390]

@@tr763 do you have navi pro in your car? If not, the screen shows less detailed information and it is hard to see

[@fabiusmaximuscunctator7390]

Ah ok, now I understand what the problem is. There is a separate weather app in the connected drive menu. Here you can see what I mean: www.bmw.co.za/content/dam/bmw/common/all-models/4-series/gran-coupe/2014/services-and-apps/connected-drive-services-slide-01-en.jpg I guess you need Apple Car Play to make that happen, but it is just a guess as I don't own one. I can't display messages as my 116d lacks Wireless Charging and the Extended Smartphone Connectivity. I just have the navi pro without the business plus package. BMW loves to charge for every piece of plastic lots of money, the connected drive services are cool, but should be a standard in cars with navigation imo. Google does 90% of that for free anyway...

[@Nothinglastsforever]

Bodyjar. Great taste, man.

[@liminalnetworks7691]

Great video! But can you get carplay on a 235i. Not sure which model I will buy yet, anywhere from a 2015 to a 2017 240i, but carplay is a must!

[@AntonioBrandao]

Great video man! Do you know if it is possible to enable the GPS navigation system in a 2015 BMW 116d that come without it from factory? Can it be done via software or does it require additional hardware?

[@MoTz_50]

better upgrade to an Android screen. There is no way to code the GPS Navigation to the low Budget iDrive system.

[@AntonioBrandao]

@@MoTz_50 thanks

[@asianbrooo]

Thanks Will! If only this stuff was available when we had the BRZ haha

[@boostedmedia]

Lol. Primitive

[@stephenwhitehead5351]

Brilliant hand gestures is he related to max bygraves ?? I’m having a spoiler put on the back of my bmw less complicated xx

[@jeremyplc2380]

This video is awesome, thank you for doing it. I just got a question, I now want to code my f30 but it's still under warranty. Will coding void my warranty ?

[@boostedmedia]

It’s a bit of a grey area really. Coding isn’t traceable as long as it’s set back to exactly as it was before you take the car in. Technically it would void any warranty related to the system you’ve modified. So for example if you code your iDrive system and you have a piston go through the block, it’s unlikely they wouldn’t cover it. But if the iDrive failed you’re screwed. Hope that makes sense.

[@jeremyplc2380]

This makes sense thank you for your really fast and clear answer.

[@boostedmedia]

You’re welcome mate.

[@deid4526]

Hi I really need your advice about my f30 . I would like to do this cooding but i dont know if my car support that

[@boostedmedia]

Look up your vin on the bimmer-tech.net website for compatibility.

[@TheoBiturbo]

Hi, I have a bmw M6 F13 with the idrive 2 I guess. Do you know if I can install the I drive 3 software to get the torque and pwr gauge on the screen ? Thanks

[@f.f.thegentlemandriver]

Great work

[@romuelhowe7005]

Awesome video and well explained. Thank you !!

[@boostedmedia]

Thanks very much for the feedback. Glad you liked the video!

[@armandol1826]

please Balance your audio. It will benefit all future videos significantly.

[@kingme6109]

Great Video I have a 2005 645 ci how do I get Bluetooth on to my phone to listen to my music champ

[@MertAlkilic]

Thats working in new head unit 2014 it has Bluetooth music thats possible to code standart headunit to office function thank you

[@andrewmilne1738]

Do u need to upgrade your screen for this

[@rodrickgaither7479]

Just bought 2016 435i. Where do I get this package and where to get the best coding options? I’m new to the bimmer world but want to do these things.

[@LORDMEMESTER420]

Looks dope BUT I’m very skeptical about having a stranger halfway across the world have full access to my personal information...

[@bmw1900]

LORDMEMESTER420 what do you mean

[@dingomatic]

I know exactly what you mean

[@boostedmedia]

I’d definitely use an old laptop with nothing personal on it if available.

[@Synergyperformancecars]

Amazing contents I really like your videos thanks

[@done.8373]

Could you run the OBD to a small switch rather than direct to the PC, and then ethernet cable direct to your router and PC?

[@Muazbs]

Hey mate, How can I get the connected apps like Spotify, weather and such in my Idrive6?

[@ZetMuzic]

Can't wait to retrofit from CIC->NBT PS: Track id from 16:00 please? Thank you

[@kamilm4656]

Zet Muzic not worth going from CIC to NBT they almost the same systems only sports display looks better but it's not worth retrofitting just for that

[@gianna130403]

Does this activate the live traffic for the nav?

[@boostedmedia]

Supposedly but it doesn’t work for me.

[@Mr1970827]

Hello and a great video. I want to know if I can add this to my 2015 535I xdrive? Thank you...

[@scott_CA]

Yes I did.

[@scott_CA]

BMW has the same head unit in there cars

[@delroydavey9280]

will I be able to change country map (currently in the caribbean) on bmw idrive screen

[@gta4doom5]

Is this thing also for BMW e87 2011?

[@glenwambach1497]

Watching your amazing video. My wife has a 2017 BMW 220d Active Touring. How can I see what additional apps I can load with the OBD as you did with your 2 series? Will this work for cars in South Africa? I have just now loaded the BMW app on my Samsung phone. Your help would be apreciated. Thanx Glen.

[@boostedmedia]

Best to check the vin on bimmer-tech.net

[@ashleys7416]

Would with be possible with a 135i 2009 with I drive cic ? The apps . I want Google play music

[@ericulator391]

What's the point of the CMD prompt PINGING Google over-and-over again? Is it just to look "Technical" for the video?

[@boostedmedia]

It’s to make sure the connection is active before issuing any commands and so they can monitor for any dropouts I believe.

[@sumerixeddu]

bro you got a thinkware haha nice BUSTEDDD

[@compasstrans]

Question: my bmw f16 has BMW APPS from the factory, BUT they disappeared this year, because of 3G network removal from US, and I will not be able to use them again. Ever. Will your option work at all, if yes, will it work the same way as an original did? I really miss Spotify sound quality. P.S. do I have to have Connected Deive active to use apps?

[@moniquespirlin8640]

Can you please list the apps that will need to be installed?

[@boostedmedia]

That depends entirely on what apps you want to use.

[@miketurin5233]

Looks all nice but you have to ask yourself if this will be used at all in a car apart from music apps. Most of the stuff feels like collecting features these days but never being used. 99% of the time I’m driving my car and not playing with the infotainment system.

[@RubenRamirezDaKingSon]

Link to have this service for my X2. Unfortunately, my car doesn't come with android auto. There are some apps I would love to run on my car

[@JKGarageBMW]

Sorry to resurrect an old topic. I activated BMW Apps through BMW. However, when I plug in my Pixel (Pixel 3) I don't see many apps (any apps?) in the "additional apps" section. Does it simply not work w/ Android or am I missing something else?

[@bizzo44ify]

Can you tell me where to get the cables for my 2015 428i convertible so I can do upgrades?

[@Alikhan78611]

If all you need is FSC code for apps activation, probably you can buy the code from BMW and code it yourself. Will save you after 100-200 bucks

[@boostedmedia]

As far as I’m aware it’s not possible to buy the necessary code from BMW as a customer.

[@andrewpaige9152]

Can you get Carly BMW app on the apps on there then use a K/DCAN USB to diagnostics to code your BMW?

[@christieblizzard]

I have a 2014 X5. ConnectedDrive is on the head unit but apparently I can't use it anymore since the newer ones have come out. Is there a way to enable ConnectedDrive with this?

[@selespeed3]

i just bought a e92 m3 2011 competition with everything original. what apps can i load onto it? i would really like the navigation system to support google map. is this possible?

[@muffdiver86]

is this possible in a bmw f31 -13 with nbt retrofitted?

[@Tburg_1]

Any way I can buy one today ?

[@steveng5503]

Interesting point that not allowed to touch your phone whilst driving in your part of our world. Same here in UK 🇬🇧. But what is interesting, it’s not an offence to touch other things or parts on your person (or other person) whilst driving. Either by self or another person that would certainly make you have a crash. Fully clothed or otherwise. Nice video. ✌️👍🇬🇧

[@lesb2303]

Can you be connected by Bluetooth instead of usb ?

[@loganjanssen3463]

Hey mate. Sounds like you're in Australia. Was wondering if these apps worked while you're driving (apps in motion). I have these apps however I cannot use them while driving. It seems like this is an Australia specific issue but you may not face it as these apps have been coded after the factory.

[@JG-ql7ne]

Does this work for 2013 328i? My car doesn’t have navigation or Bluetooth just usb and aux and the usb won’t work it keeps saying not supported

[@awguo3013]

Would you please tell me the name of the background music near 13:00? Really like it! Thanks!

[@boostedmedia]

Bert H & High N Sick - Hourglass You’ll find it on Liquicity Records Soundcloud

[@macbook9657]

I have a F30 2012. Office and ConnectedDrive are already available in the iDrive menu., but there are no apps installed. Is this a permanent activation of apps, and what is the difference with a genuine Connected Drive subscription?

[@boostedmedia]

Yes this is a permanent activation. The difference is a genuine CD activation is only available on vehicles with inbuilt cellular connectivity. This uses your phones connetion.

[@thomasjackson5358]

great video. Most of what you got was on my car from factory. And some of the adds, M logo I was able to do with Carly. Main thing I wanted was windows close and mirror fold with key fob, and Carly did that. Would you know if your way has more capability then Carly?

[@boostedmedia]

Thanks. Yes there are things you can do with this method that Carly can’t do currently. Basically anything that involves FSC activation can’t be done via Carly at present. But Carly is great for the basic coding stuff. I’ve used it myself for tweaking a few things.

[@thomasjackson5358]

do you have a link I could check it out?

[@boostedmedia]

www.bimmer-tech.net

[@contentmaker7777]

and why is that check engine lighting ? i mean i think i didnt had that engine check before coddin ofc when i turn on engine it dissapear but anyway

[@iliascohen]

Cool video indeed! Thanks for sharing man! I had my BMW F30 NBT retrofited, but without any internet access and this is what I am trying now. I think we were in the same possition before your upgrade. And you did great leaving this to professionals. Do you think it could work for me too? I live in europe. And what was the cost? Thank you :-)

[@boostedmedia]

+Ilias Koen it should definitely work for you as long as you have internet access available near your car. Contact bimmer-tech.net for pricing.

[@banjia22]

Can you research this for a Lexus RX 350 2016-2017 models please

[@JonathanLyon]

WHY ARE YOU BOUNCING!!!!! JUST HOW EXCITED ARE YOU??????????????

[@teradac2]

😂😂

[@basdfgwe]

I've got a BMW x3, and I've got a raspberry pi on the odb2 and it does a lot more than this. And, I have Google assistant. All because I hate the BMW (and any other vehicles system).

[@aaronmaddox1821]

Does it have Apple Music?

[@daveclarke05443]

Do you drink coffee ?? Great vid though !!!

[@Ron.engert]

Great video. I drive a 2012 328i E92, will this program work on my vehicle?

[@boostedmedia]

Hi Ron. The options for your car are listed here... www.bimmer-tech.net/shop/bmw-e90-e91-e92-e93-2005

[@williamespanola1520]

Will der be warranty from dem if something breaks

[@pingu_thepengu2782]

I already got Spotify installed as standard on my 2018 X6 when i bought it.

[@MrEJYourSolarExpert]

hey thanks for awesome vid. can this work on a 2014 328d ?

[@boostedmedia]

Should do

[@oksibcn]

You mentioned in one video (not sure if this one) you will upload a video with an apple carplay retrofit from bimmertech. Did you do it?

[@boostedmedia]

Haven’t done it yet. Still deciding what’s the best option for this.

[@oksibcn]

@@boostedmedia Thank you. Can't wait for it. I'm in the same situation with the exact model and year you have (even the same color dude!) and I think I'm gonna go for it.

[@boostedmedia]

Right now the best option is an Idrive 6 retrofit. But it ain’t cheap.

[@oksibcn]

@@boostedmedia that's precisely what I'm about to do. Without changing the screen right?

[@boostedmedia]

Depends what screen you have. Most of the retrofit kits include a screen but you may not need it.

[@contentmaker7777]

but why kilometres got resets and also Clock every time whwn you do codding?

[@erikthompson5992]

What’s the name of the dnb song at 11:22?

[@kishanchauhan6]

Hey @BoostedMedia, could you please tell me the soundtrack name and artist at 0.40 seconds? Can't seem to find it from your comments section. You mention Liquicity but nothing else.... Thank you!

[@tatatonio]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y6nPaaR9j650qpo

[@johnflano]

Do you lose that coding when the next update is installed?

[@nme6725]

John Flanagan yep

[@johnflano]

@@nme6725 thats pretty damn annoying - cheers

[@dingomatic]

I take it you have a fairly new model? BMW doesn't release firmware updates often enough (probably no more than 2-3 years after model year release), and when they do, it's usually for minor bugs. I think you may be alright to do without an update or two unless they're to address a massive oversight (like, a fix incurred by a class action lawsuit).

[@johnn.4009]

So if I understand correctly this does not work with an android smartphone?

[@ericknguyen9682]

what can I do to my 2008 E93 M3

[@stanleychen7466]

Do you need to pay the subscription fee to BMW to use connected drive features?

[@boostedmedia]

Explained in the video.

[@troywiltshire5272]

I wonder if all this would work on a R55 Mini

[@rudneralves8237]

Good morning, how are you? First, I need to congratulate and thank you all for all the material thanks. I write from Brazil. Here there is no material of this type available on the network. I'm trying to retrofit the radio, small screen and idrive of my 2012 bmw 328i to the radio/DVD with gps, big screen and idrive of a 2015 BMW 328i. I used Esys 3.30 and PSDZ FULL 4.26. I managed to make the radio and the panel communicate, now the date, the time, and the onboard computer work on the radio and on the paibel. The only thing that still doesn't enable/work is the GPS. Can I ask you to help me? I must be failing to do some procedure in Esys and I can't find a tutorial on the web. I look forward to an answer and I thank you very much for your attention. Thanks.

[@sen8or]

Does it turn off the apps in motion so you can see tune in radio and spotify on the drive screen while driving?

[@boostedmedia]

This is a seperate function but yes you can do that as well as I have done.

[@sen8or]

@@boostedmedia are you able to show a video of this as I'm looking at a couple of BMWs without carplay and while driving with Spotify on the menus are greyed out unless the handbrake is up. thank you

[@boostedmedia]

You need to enable services in motion.

[@carlyfriday7733]

Is there a way to add talk to text?

[@jpbredenkamp5091]

Can I do this to my 2013 328i f30? It’s got an older version of drive than the one you showed in this video

[@mdmdkdks8874]

Can I make than on f20 2012

[@premium2554]

Should i connect my phone with cable?

[@A.DevazKloset]

How do I get BMW Apps for my 2012 F10 550i

[@darshanabamunuarachchi5666]

I own BMW 525i 2009. Cal I upgrade to latest maps ?

[@justthisguy1948]

Darshana Bamunuarachchi nope

[@TDR0721]

I’m thinking about doing it but is it really worth to pay that much for what you get?

[@boostedmedia]

+TDR0721 well you can see in the video what you get for the money so that’s your call. For me it was worth it.

[@thewiseguy7100]

Would this work on a BMW F10?

[@10041967]

My 2015 BMW X5 does not have connected drive, it also does not have "office" and I would like to be able to view my text's, is there a way to code office ?

[@boostedmedia]

Not sure. Check your VIN on bimmer-tech.net

[@RajVeer87156]

Boosted Media how much will all these enhancements cost? Is it possible to Do these tricks through bimmer code app?

[@boostedmedia]

The pricing is all up on the bimmer-tech.net website. This particular retrofit can’t be done with BimmerCode

[@RajVeer87156]

Boosted Media thanks pal... In your opinion is Bimmer Code sufficient for simple codings like changing FM frequency from Japanese to Australia FM frequency, digital speedometer, etc? What's your opinion on Carly's app?

[@boostedmedia]

Carly and BimmerCode are pretty equal these days. Both will take care of the simple stuff. :)

[@williamespanola1520]

Is it Apple Mac Compatible?

[@tri0xin]

Would be nice if the apps were added.. and mobile phone not necessary. Since the car is already connected why does it need the cell phone data? I can already see live news and weather and search yelp reviews.. why can't it connect to a tunein station?

[@boostedmedia]

Older models like mine don’t not have built in 4G so they rely on the phone for connectivity. Newer models with 4G it would require 3rd party apps to be able to run natively. Impossible since it’s not running Android or iOS. Apps would have to be developed specifically for the iDrive platform.

[@tri0xin]

ahh, make sense. Thanks for the explanation. When i originally bought my X3 and saw the connected apps advertisement photo with.. tunein/spotify/pandora etc.. I assumed it meant they were built in. Kinda deceptive.

[@boostedmedia]

It’s kinda like a primitive version of CarPlay.

[@707_gato6]

What year is your car?

[@boostedmedia]

2014

[@pankarmelek3372]

Does this work in the UK too?

[@boostedmedia]

Yes.