Snap in Adapter BMW & Mini (Part 1) conversion from older style fittings and iPhones

Here's my attempt of using out of date expensive BMW/Mini kit and trying to bring it up to date without to much additional expense.
Please contact me on, [e-mail] if you would like more information or to purchase one.

[@chrislee01]

That iPod classic has a hard drive inside it right under the back cover. The magnet may damage or erase it...

[@LifeOfPabs]

The advantage today is the added benefit of being able to tap into the cars antenna. Any idea how much does the antena helps with signal? Especially now that 5G is more widely used

[@captainbobedwardsuscgmerch9678]

2nd request. I have a 2013 535i and would like to locate the media adapter for my Galaxy S22

[@V4N1K22]

You can do all of that just by using the usb port instead of buying an adapter…

[@neilwildy4192]

This is really helpful, thank you. I'm amazed there isn't an aftermarket mini 'adapter' which fits on the pin/connectors within the tray, that then has the respective USB connectors attached. I'm after USB-C for my Mini F54 and hoping to avoid buying the Mini OEM tray...which looks to be a just a USB cable and plastic tray :-(

[@agentbarnesgb]

Hi. Thanks for taking the time to comment. I’m tempted to try and make such an adapter as you say. I’ve ordered and waiting for a 30pin Bluetooth adapter to arrive, that might just be the answer and a quick fix to make use of these older cradles. As soon as it arrives I’ll try it out and put an updated video on here. Thanks again

[@agentbarnesgb]

Hi Neil. Update. The 30 pin adapter has arrived and works brilliantly, with all the functionality of the car controls. I’ll upload a new video to show how it works. Thanks.

[@neilwildy4192]

@@agentbarnesgb thank you for the update... it sounds tragic but I'm way too keen to see how this works out haha Looking forward to the video. Will you also send links to the components? No worries if not, I'll just buy one off you 🤣

[@agentbarnesgb]

Neil Wildy Hi, back to the drawing board I’m afraid. I’ve played around with the Bluetooth set up and realised that my phone was actually connected to the cars inbuilt Bluetooth and not the new 30 pin adapter. I can connect to the adapter but just can’t get it to send the music signal to the car. Scratching my head with how to get this sorted. I’ll let you know if I work it out. Thanks again

[@neilwildy4192]

@@agentbarnesgb Hi there, no worries. I've been giving some thought too... I'm going to buy an old one off ebay (as long as it has useful USB connectivity of some kind, i.e., not the old Nokia type) and strip it down to the pure adapter and board. I know a couple of electronic types who I hope can work out the connections. If they can, I can solder a generic USB socket. We'll get something between us 😁

[@ISO-IC]

What app did you use to connect to the BMW Connected drive? My F15 asks to connect to the app but the app is not available anymore so does that mean the functionality has gone? Does yours still work

[@neil200830]

Hello I have just got a bmw mini f54 mini with the snap in bay in the arm rest, could you show me how you can modify then like in the video please. Thanks very helpful

[@agentbarnesgb]

Hi Neil. Would you like to add a magnetic holder or use an extension cable? I can post some photos for you to help.

[@fahimhussain8916]

Hi there I have a bmw 5 series e60 2008 ccc drive with the 30 pin connector but will that be able to play audio as I'm hearing mixed views

[@2FTermination]

Thanks for the video! What production year is your 6er? I'm trying to judge the iDrive version.

[@agentbarnesgb]

It was a 2015 facelift model

[@markrawson101]

Hi, Thanks for the great video. I have the iPhone 5 kit in my MINI and I desperately need to upgrade the phone. BMW don't make the phone kits for phones more recent than iPhone 7 and don't supply a universal cable to fit the lightning port on an iPhone. I would really appreciate it if you could send me a link to the female to male lightning cable adapter. thanks

[@agentbarnesgb]

Hi Mark. Thanks for watching the video and your comments. I can only source a long cable to fit the female lighting to male connector, this works fine on BMW armrests but isn’t ideal on Mini armrests, it is too long to shut the lid down. I can send you one to try? I now make a mini specific adapter with a lightning to 30pin, 30 pin to lightning usb cable, and a short charging cable, ideal for the mini armrest, if you want to send me your cradle I’ll adapt it for you and just charge you for the parts and postage? My email address is [e-mail] if you need anything else. Thanks again.

[@martindavies8311]

iPod 160gb use HHD, you really don’t want to put a magnet near it

[@jondoyle44]

Tremendous video Sir!!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I've just had my 2016 640d..(F06 Gran Coupe). 🚀.... for a few days... loving the car, and I'm trying to figure out how to connect a Galaxy S9+ android phone to the adaptor... Any help greatly appreciated. 👍

[@agentbarnesgb]

jondoyle44 Hi. Thanks for the comments. Do you have a 30 pin phone cradle in the base socket?

[@agentbarnesgb]

Hi, did you get sorted?

[@jondoyle44]

@@agentbarnesgb Hi there , Many thanks for your assistance. Sorry I wasn't watching the comments. Yes I've got the 30 pin cradle in the car but I don't have it sorted.

[@agentbarnesgb]

Hi again. Here’s a link to a 30 pin usb cable adapter, if you have a normal phone charger cable it should work with this. I’ve used the set up in mine with an iPhone and it works well. Thanks again www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232868327336

[@mariogauci8627]

Greetings from Australia…I have a 2017 BMW 7 series like to purchase a phone adapter I check out the link on eBay but could not see any …are you still selling them.. Regards…Mario

[@agentbarnesgb]

Hi Mario. Sorry i haven't had time recently to list them on ebay, please feel free to contact me on [e-mail] and i will gladly put something together for you. Many Thanks

[@jamiehouten911]

So the newer cradle that has the fan, was that originally a 30pin cradle that you have fitted a lightning connector to?

[@agentbarnesgb]

Hi Jamie. There are two ways of doing this, either with the old 30pin, with things like an iPod, or with the newer lightning connection. If yours is the lightning then you can fit a magnet holder and an extension cable to the lightning connector on your phone, it enables you to fit any iPhone to the cradle and still benefit from charging and using the BMW apps.

[@jamiehouten911]

Ah, so you use a female adaptor cable that takes the male 30 pin connector into a male lightning end? Great idea and if your car is a pre LCI model 6 series like mine those apps all appear on idrive 😮. I think I will be doing the same as iPhone 4 and 5 cradles are a fraction of the price of 6/7 ones.

[@agentbarnesgb]

Jamie Houten that’s the idea. I’ve made a few up to sell, not really making any money on them but if you need one let me know Thanks

[@jamiehouten911]

Someone is missing a trick. You would think the Chinese would be churning these cradles out by now. Thanks for the info 👍

[@jamiehouten911]

I have made a rookie mistake in buying an iPhone 4 cradle to use with my iPhone 8. But the adaptor taking the 30 pin to lightning only allows power, no data transfer. I am guessing the oldest version that would open up all the features from my iPhone 8 would need to be for an iPhone 5?

[@neil200830]

Do you no what adapter will fit into my new bmw mini with snap in adapter in the arm rest? I have a iPod classic 160gb. There are just some many versions with the 30pin adapter in it. Any of would be great thanks

[@agentbarnesgb]

neil200830 hi, my wife has a mini F56 and the adapter I’ve shown in my video fits in her car as well. There’s no reason it shouldn’t fit in yours. If you can let me know your address via messenger I’ll send you this one to try out, I have another one that I can modify and sell to you if it works. Thanks again.

[@neil200830]

agentgb how do I send you my address ? Via messenger? So thanks no body else can see it? Also wha would be the postage cost for sending it back to you and what would you charge for a modded one?

[@neil200830]

agentgb they have shut down private message on KZbin. So is there another way to sent you my info?

[@agentbarnesgb]

Hi Neil. I’m stuck as to how to get a message to you privately. I’ll see if I can work something out for you. I could list one of the adapters on eBay and send you the link if that would work?

[@neil200830]

agentgb yes you could try that as I don’t like to give out details as it not private on you tube. Just sent me the link and we can message privately or inc a pic with your email address on as part of the pics or inc it somewhere in the pic as eBay is funny about emailing address and stuff.

[@sexyzabi]

I have samsung galaxy s20 ultra or I could connect my old phone Samsung s9 is there anything for android with c type port?

[@agentbarnesgb]

I have connected this 30 pin to usb connector to one of the cradles, you could then connect a usb to c type cable to connect to your Samsung. I could make one up for you if necessary? Thanks www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232868327336

[@sexyzabi]

Ill order it see if it works, if not if you can get me a proper adapter which connects the both that would be great.

[@martindavies8311]

You can get a universal adapter with a micro USB. Then to the phone end you can add a micro USB to C type. That's what I did and it works.

[@leejones1029]

Have you got a link for that lighting adaptor ?

[@agentbarnesgb]

This is the latest one I’ve used. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/324294580584

[@TheTrillys]

Thanks for video and link. Brought the iPhone adaptor thinking it would fit Iphone11 so pleased to see simple solution and link to cable.

[@imransalahuddin]

Thanks. What is the benefit of using the snap in adapter vs a regular bluetooth connection?

[@agentbarnesgb]

Hi. As far as I can tell, when I’ve switched from one to another, the volume and clarity of the adapter music increases. The BMW Connect Drive app works better in the adapter and with more app functions. This is on my 2015 car so may be slightly different if your vehicle is newer. I’m just waiting on a 30 pin Bluetooth adapter to arrive to see if I can integrate the Bluetooth option on the adapter, I’ll post that one when I get the Bluetooth adapter. Hope that helps?

[@rosinalee1084]

Hi do u have the link for the short female to male adapter you said you had, the only ones I can find are a metre long

[@agentbarnesgb]

Hi Rosina, there are several options I use, is it a 30 pin adapter to lightning? Or a lightning to lightning? Thanks

[@salmanhphotography]

What year is your car?

[@agentbarnesgb]

Mine is a 2015

[@mariobm4027]

Where i can buy it the adapter

[@agentbarnesgb]

Mario bm Hi, can you tell me what phone you have and I’ll help you. I can put something together for you and list it on eBay for you. Thanks.

[@mariobm4027]

It is for a iPhone11

[@agentbarnesgb]

Mario bm okay thanks, same as mine. I can list one for you with the cradle and adapter cable on eBay for £40 incl postage (newer version) or £30 for the older 30 pin connector type, if you’re interested? Money back if it doesn’t work out for you once returned to me. Thanks.

[@mariobm4027]

Send me the ebay link

[@agentbarnesgb]

Mario bm no problem, I’ll need to create the page link etc, I’ll be back in touch. Thanks again

[@neil200830]

Did you manage to sort out a eBay listing or some way to private message you? Thanks neil

[@agentbarnesgb]

Hi, sorry I’ve been mad busy. I’ll put it together for you and send you the link, probably tomorrow now. Thanks again

[@neil200830]

agentgb no Rush as we are all busy. How much would you be selling it for? Just don’t want to try it and fine out that it to much in the first place after you sent it to me and Then sent it back to you

[@neil200830]

agentgb you put a email address into the pic or a phone number as eBay is funny about what you send via email and it may get purchased before I can get to it as well

[@agentbarnesgb]

Don’t worry thanks, I’ll list it at a daft price and let you make me an offer. I’ll let you know beforehand. Thanks

[@agentbarnesgb]

Here you go. If you make me an offer for £30 I’ll accept and post it to you. If it doesn’t work out right send it me back and I’ll refund you. This is the one in the video I used so it should be fine. rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-53481-19255-0/1?icep_ff3=2&pub=5575378759&campid=5338273189&customid=&icep_item=333646742612&ipn=psmain&icep_vectorid=229508&kwid=902099&mtid=824&kw=lg&toolid=11111

[@blessed3228]

Get to the point. Damnnnnnn, You talk too damn much

[@agentbarnesgb]

Hi, thanks for leaving your comments. I was just trying to find your KZbin channel to show me how it should be done? Please let me know and I’ll gladly take some advice from a professional! Thanks again 👍