BMW Retrofit Team: CIC Navigation System Retrofits, Combox Retrofit and Remote Coding

ello888 · 03-07-2011, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by bmwretrofit

Just that you know, in your video, everything was showing Chinese as expected but the map is not showing Chinese. The what supposed to be street names aren't showing in proper Chinese character. It is not decoded properly and therefore showing as funny symbols.

kickdown · 03-07-2011, 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwretrofit

Good day everyone and Thank you for reading!

We are happy to anounce that BimmerRetrofit is now offering CIC systems in all the following languages including Chinese, Japanese and Korean

Complete list of languages which we now offer in any of our CIC systems is:

- English
- French
- German
- Spanish
- Italian
- Dutch
- Arabic
- Chinese Traditional
- Chinese Simplified
- Korean
- Japanese
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Polish
- Swedish
- Romanian
- Hungarian
- Turkish
- Greek

And anything about Bulgarian??? It's one of the oldest European languages! Does BMW offer it or those are made by you? If they are made by you, I can help you with the translation.

Dregonix · 03-09-2011, 07:07 PM

Bmwretrofit,

Any new on when you are releasing the full USA combox telematics retrofit. It seems you were successful in the retrofit while keeping the original BMW assist account. It also mentions you will have a new adapter in the march (date?) package.

bmwretrofit · 03-09-2011, 10:31 PM

@ello888: Thank you for your comment. We are aware of this issue. Actually this is due to the hardware-coding issue. Once CIC is installed and coded in real environment of the target vehicle everything will be displayed correctly.

@kikdown: As to my knowledge at present time there is no Bulgarian language support in CIC. I am sure it will be released in the near soon, especially because it is uses same Cyrillic letters as Russian one, which is supported.

@Dregonix: Yes correct, we got some success in our tests with Telematics version of the Combox. We should be able to release the product by the end of the month. Also we are waiting for the 6NR to be fully released for E series in order to have a good offer to our customers.

Thank you for reading, commenting and suggesting

taibanl · 03-12-2011, 10:18 AM

Any plans to offer a retrofit for the german/french bmw station for apple iphone?

bmwretrofit · 03-13-2011, 09:31 PM

Dear friends !

New software update from BMW is comming soon !

Full support of the iPhone4 (6NR) with many various functions and options.

Stay tuned....

exover · 03-14-2011, 03:10 AM

Hello,

I own a BMW E90 in June 2008. This one has the navigation pro and blutooth,
Can you tell me what kit it takes to have exactly the same thing (that works) and what options are available.
Sorry I do not understand English too and your site is not necessarily very clear.
I could surf?
steering remote work?
voice recognition?
front and rear radar work (PDC)? (no camera, a simple radar)
Bluetooth Audio? (androidPhone and iphone)
SMS via bluetooth?
Video while I drive?
Installation is it complicated?
Possible to have the PDF assembly before purchase, to realize the difficulty?

How it happens at BMW?
obligation to return the old model or no problem for them?

This is google translation, thank you for your reply.

You are in Canada, You speak french?

bmwretrofit · 03-14-2011, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by exover

Hello,

I own a BMW E90 in June 2008. This one has the navigation pro and blutooth,
Can you tell me what kit it takes to have exactly the same thing (that works) and what options are available.
Sorry I do not understand English too and your site is not necessarily very clear.
I could surf?
steering remote work?
voice recognition?
front and rear radar work (PDC)? (no camera, a simple radar)
Bluetooth Audio? (androidPhone and iphone)
SMS via bluetooth?
Video while I drive?
Installation is it complicated?
Possible to have the PDF assembly before purchase, to realize the difficulty?

How it happens at BMW?
obligation to return the old model or no problem for them?

This is google translation, thank you for your reply.

You are in Canada, You speak french?

Bonjour / Hello !

Please email us at info@bimmerretrofit.com and we will be happy to answer all your questions regarding all the products and serives we offer.

Oui, nous parlons français.

Merci.
Thank you.

bmwretrofit · 03-18-2011, 08:10 PM

Good day everyone and Thank you for reading!

We are pleased to announce that we just release a Software Utility for CIC Language change.

Our software team just released a Beta version of the utility for simple and quick Language change in any E-Series CIC unit.

For now, since the application is Beta we offer it for download and test to anyone who wants.
Simply get it from the link: Download Link

Once downloaded and installed on to Windows based PC simply hit "$" sign button and email us back your Hardware ID. We will be happy to provide you with the testing license.

You must have Ediabas 7.x.x installed on to your PC for our software to work.

SECRET M · 03-19-2011, 08:25 PM

bmwretrofit: can you clarify on the following?

-have you been able to find a source within BMW that will link your BMW Assist account to your new Combox IMEI? if so, will this source also take care of other customers?
-how does the internet function? does it use your BMW Assist account to receive data or does it require that your iPhone 4 has a tethering plan?
-does any of the above information change for US customers?

thanks!

bmwretrofit · 03-29-2011, 10:31 PM

Good day everyone and Thank you for reading!

We are happy to announce that after few days of successful tests we finaly present Connected Drive Solution, which is now available for E6x, E7x and E9x series BMW vehicles equipped with CIC and Combox hardware !!!

BMW ConnectedDrive.
Life is in motion.
BMW ConnectedDrive is a concept from the BMW Group that develops the technology of tomorrow for the automobiles of today. Its focus is on connecting the driver to their vehicle and to their world in an intelligent manner.
BMW ConnectedDrive comprises five services: BMW Assist, BMW Online, BMW Tracking, BMW TeleServices and in-vehicle internet access, the sum of which provides you with a unique range of mobility - the best possible combination of safety, comfort and driving pleasure.

BMW AG (C) Copyrighted

In despite BMW Officially says that this option is now available only for E9x Series (in E-Series line) and will become available for E7x series only in late April we may definitely say: It is already available for E7x series when ordered from Bimmer Retrofit.

Nothing special in terms of hardware.
Minimum requirements will be:

- CIC with latest software on board
- Combox with latest software on board
- 6FL (USB) or Snap In adapter
- Any standard white Apple cable or special iPhone BMW Cable
- Proper coding
That’s it

This and many others solutions are now offered by BMW Retrofit to all of our customers across the globe !

Feel free to forward us any of your questions via the email: info@bimmerretrofit.com

dangla · 03-31-2011, 03:13 AM

Hello,

Will this update also enable the Office feature to work with iPhone 4?

can someone confirm that? :-)

Regards

Danny

bmwretrofit · 03-31-2011, 05:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dangla

Hello,

Will this update also enable the Office feature to work with iPhone 4?

can someone confirm that? :-)

Regards

Danny

At present time no Office features are available while using 6NR + iPhone4
Maybe these will be add in the future

DCTepper · 04-01-2011, 09:13 AM

Stealership just said I need a new CCC unit which will cost me $1,300. This has me seriously considering a retrofit for a few $300 more. Does it really include EVERYTHING I need, no hassles?

bmwretrofit · 04-01-2011, 10:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCTepper

Stealership just said I need a new CCC unit which will cost me $1,300. This has me seriously considering a retrofit for a few $300 more. Does it really include EVERYTHING I need, no hassles?

Please contact us at: info@bimmerretrofit.com and we will be more than happy to answer any of your questions and provide you with all the information. We will be able to supply you with all the parts and services you may be required for successful retrofitting of your CIC system.

DCTepper · 04-01-2011, 10:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bmwretrofit

Please contact us at: info@bimmerretrofit.com and we will be more than happy to answer any of your questions and provide you with all the information. We will be able to supply you with all the parts and services you may be required for successful retrofitting of your CIC system.

Sent!

bmwretrofit · 04-05-2011, 06:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DCTepper

Sent!

Thank you !

flowmaster · 04-13-2011, 09:36 PM

amazing what you guys make possibe 8-)

rollinstone157 · 04-13-2011, 10:23 PM

I would jump on this in a heartbeat (I have a 328i xDrive early 2010 model, so no COMBOX...all I want is to be able to bitsream my music from an iPod!! Oh and iPod out would be lovely too

)
but...my CPO warranty isn't going to expire until 2015,

: and I've got a really good feeling this would void that puppy. But, I still support your awesome work, and I assure you, if any component on my CIC fails and BMW drags their feet on replacing it, I will most certainly use it as an excuse to order your kit!

SECRET M · 04-14-2011, 01:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SECRET M

bmwretrofit: can you clarify on the following?

-have you been able to find a source within BMW that will link your BMW Assist account to your new Combox IMEI? if so, will this source also take care of other customers?
-how does the internet function? does it use your BMW Assist account to receive data or does it require that your iPhone 4 has a tethering plan?
-does any of the above information change for US customers?

thanks!

anything..?

DieselDiner · 04-14-2011, 07:28 AM

I emailed them asking about BMW Assist. Their reply: "Unfortunately we cannot keep BMW Assist at this time while using and offering Combox Media only.
Please come back in late May-June and we will be happy to offer a solution which will allow you to keep BMW Assist while switching to the Combox."

So, if we can be patient for another couple of months, we should have BMW Assist integration too.

bmwretrofit · 04-21-2011, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DieselDiner

I emailed them asking about BMW Assist. Their reply: "Unfortunately we cannot keep BMW Assist at this time while using and offering Combox Media only.
Please come back in late May-June and we will be happy to offer a solution which will allow you to keep BMW Assist while switching to the Combox."

So, if we can be patient for another couple of months, we should have BMW Assist integration too.

BMW Assist integration for North American Combox Telematics units is comming soon. We work on this hard during past couple month.
There are few opened questions left at the moment and the most important is the: clean and proper transfer of the existed BMW Assist account to the new hardware.
We do not want to release any solution which is not complete yet.

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bmwretrofit Captain 203 Rep 912 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	@ello888: Thank you for your comment. We are aware of this issue. Actually this is due to the hardware-coding issue. Once CIC is installed and coded in real environment of the target vehicle everything will be displayed correctly. @kikdown: As to my knowledge at present time there is no Bulgarian language support in CIC. I am sure it will be released in the near soon, especially because it is uses same Cyrillic letters as Russian one, which is supported. @Dregonix: Yes correct, we got some success in our tests with Telematics version of the Combox. We should be able to release the product by the end of the month. Also we are waiting for the 6NR to be fully released for E series in order to have a good offer to our customers. Thank you for reading, commenting and suggesting
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bmwretrofit Captain 203 Rep 912 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Dear friends ! New software update from BMW is comming soon ! Full support of the iPhone4 (6NR) with many various functions and options. Stay tuned....
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03-14-2011, 03:10 AM	#161
exover New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: BMW 330XDa june 2008 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Argenteuil, France iTrader: (0)	Hello, I own a BMW E90 in June 2008. This one has the navigation pro and blutooth, Can you tell me what kit it takes to have exactly the same thing (that works) and what options are available. Sorry I do not understand English too and your site is not necessarily very clear. I could surf? steering remote work? voice recognition? front and rear radar work (PDC)? (no camera, a simple radar) Bluetooth Audio? (androidPhone and iphone) SMS via bluetooth? Video while I drive? Installation is it complicated? Possible to have the PDF assembly before purchase, to realize the difficulty? How it happens at BMW? obligation to return the old model or no problem for them? This is google translation, thank you for your reply. You are in Canada, You speak french? Last edited by exover; 03-14-2011 at 05:18 AM..
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bmwretrofit Captain 203 Rep 912 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Good day everyone and Thank you for reading! We are pleased to announce that we just release a Software Utility for CIC Language change. Our software team just released a Beta version of the utility for simple and quick Language change in any E-Series CIC unit. For now, since the application is Beta we offer it for download and test to anyone who wants. Simply get it from the link: Download Link Once downloaded and installed on to Windows based PC simply hit "$" sign button and email us back your Hardware ID. We will be happy to provide you with the testing license. You must have Ediabas 7.x.x installed on to your PC for our software to work. Attached Images
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03-19-2011, 08:25 PM	#164
SECRET M Engineer 38 Rep 276 Posts Drives: N/A Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Northern California iTrader: (1)	bmwretrofit: can you clarify on the following? -have you been able to find a source within BMW that will link your BMW Assist account to your new Combox IMEI? if so, will this source also take care of other customers? -how does the internet function? does it use your BMW Assist account to receive data or does it require that your iPhone 4 has a tethering plan? -does any of the above information change for US customers? thanks! __________________ [Sold] 2008 BMW ///M3 :: Space Gray\|Black
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03-29-2011, 10:31 PM	#165
bmwretrofit Captain 203 Rep 912 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Good day everyone and Thank you for reading! We are happy to announce that after few days of successful tests we finaly present Connected Drive Solution, which is now available for E6x, E7x and E9x series BMW vehicles equipped with CIC and Combox hardware !!! BMW ConnectedDrive. Life is in motion. BMW ConnectedDrive is a concept from the BMW Group that develops the technology of tomorrow for the automobiles of today. Its focus is on connecting the driver to their vehicle and to their world in an intelligent manner. BMW ConnectedDrive comprises five services: BMW Assist, BMW Online, BMW Tracking, BMW TeleServices and in-vehicle internet access, the sum of which provides you with a unique range of mobility - the best possible combination of safety, comfort and driving pleasure. BMW AG (C) Copyrighted In despite BMW Officially says that this option is now available only for E9x Series (in E-Series line) and will become available for E7x series only in late April we may definitely say: It is already available for E7x series when ordered from Bimmer Retrofit. Nothing special in terms of hardware. Minimum requirements will be: - CIC with latest software on board - Combox with latest software on board - 6FL (USB) or Snap In adapter - Any standard white Apple cable or special iPhone BMW Cable - Proper coding That’s it This and many others solutions are now offered by BMW Retrofit to all of our customers across the globe ! Feel free to forward us any of your questions via the email: info@bimmerretrofit.com Attached Images
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dangla Private 8 Rep 62 Posts Drives: PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO - FERRAI Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Denmark iTrader: (0)	Hello, Will this update also enable the Office feature to work with iPhone 4? can someone confirm that? :-) Regards Danny
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04-01-2011, 09:13 AM	#168
DCTepper Private First Class 38 Rep 166 Posts Drives: 2020 Tesla Model 3 Performance Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hudsonville, MI iTrader: (0)	Stealership just said I need a new CCC unit which will cost me $1,300. This has me seriously considering a retrofit for a few $300 more. Does it really include EVERYTHING I need, no hassles?
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04-13-2011, 09:36 PM	#172
flowmaster New Member 0 Rep 23 Posts Drives: e60 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: germany iTrader: (0)	amazing what you guys make possibe 8-)
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04-13-2011, 10:23 PM	#173
rollinstone157 Brotographer 90 Rep 1,742 Posts Drives: F30 335xi Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: US iTrader: (0)	I would jump on this in a heartbeat (I have a 328i xDrive early 2010 model, so no COMBOX...all I want is to be able to bitsream my music from an iPod!! Oh and iPod out would be lovely too ) but...my CPO warranty isn't going to expire until 2015, : and I've got a really good feeling this would void that puppy. But, I still support your awesome work, and I assure you, if any component on my CIC fails and BMW drags their feet on replacing it, I will most certainly use it as an excuse to order your kit!
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04-14-2011, 07:28 AM	#175
DieselDiner Lieutenant Colonel 506 Rep 1,614 Posts Drives: 335d Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Home iTrader: (2)	I emailed them asking about BMW Assist. Their reply: "Unfortunately we cannot keep BMW Assist at this time while using and offering Combox Media only. Please come back in late May-June and we will be happy to offer a solution which will allow you to keep BMW Assist while switching to the Combox." So, if we can be patient for another couple of months, we should have BMW Assist integration too.
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