[BMWChap]

Originally Posted by fe7565

My guess is that it's an Andream type firmware based on the format, but do not know ModsUK...maybe someone else does. Some sellers add protection in their firmware (even if it looks like Andream or Road Top) that may brick the MMI if you do not install their files.

I did not get my YouTube on my Road Top NBT working, because after two tries it failed, and I did not have the patience to figure it out since I only use YouTube at home. Someone else may be able to help you there.

Not sure which iPhone had problems with the MMI....14 or 15? But it was not a YouTube issue, if I remember correctly.

You're right about the firmware, my guess is that it's their modified version so I wont be doing any updates as i'm already unimpressed with this unit, updating my brick it. .... would still like to get YouTube working though

[minulache]

Originally Posted by BMWChap

You're right about the firmware, my guess is that it's their modified version so I wont be doing any updates as i'm already unimpressed with this unit, updating my brick it. .... would still like to get YouTube working though

So even with that firmware that you have Airplay does not work?
You have everything like me, except the Cust Version. I asked already Andream to see if they have any updates. In case they give me some updates for CIC, I will attach them here so you can also use them. I am pretty sure you also have the Andream Version.

[Coderedpl]

Originally Posted by fe7565

Nice write up!

I use CarPlay, but some of these may apply universally or to AA...

For steering wheel control scroll, try to code (Bimmercode expert or other).
These are CIC and NBT, so if you have NBT EVO use the equivalent codes:


BASIS_KOMBI_MMI_LIST = aktiv

or...

HU_NBT > KOMBI_CIC > kombi_low

and MMI_List > aktiv


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Phone call issues:

Make sure that in the phone Bluetooth settings the device is set to "car speaker" and that you have given the myriad of permissions that Android requires for BLE and wifi connections.

If no go: try to delete all BLE connections from car and MMI and phone and re-pair all of them again ( I know it's a pain)

If no go: then may want to try to use only BLE between the phone and the MMI only...or the phone and the car only (do not see much benefit).

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The MMI seems to boot up at times a fraction later than the HU. This causes an internal CID bus error that you cannot see unless you use ISTA+, but you can ignore it. But this is also happening when powering off the HU and the MMI. That's when you see the "No Signal" in the CID. This is something that short of a hardware solution the Chinese manufacturer should be fixing via coding.
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I tried using YouTube but could not set it up. Gave up after a couple of tries since it's not a priority. How did you get yours working?

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Yes, as long as you are in BLE range of the car with your phone, it will want to stay connected or may reconnect.

At times, if you go out of BLE range, and then return about 10-20 mins later (assuming that the HU did not yet go to sleep) the MMI will not reconnect to my phone via BLE. May be 1 out of 10 times. I have to press BACK button for 3+ secs to reboot MMI and then it reconnects 19 out of 20 times. If that does not work, I may have to delete the phone to MMI BLE link and re-pair again.

I think you must have read my post way too quick.
1. My steering wheel controls work just fine on the car, there is no need for me to code anything, as seen by others, it simply doesn't seem to work with the Android Auto mmi box.
2. I do not have any bluetooth issues.
3. YouTube I never attempted to use, just made an observation that it will likely want to use the AUX instead of the car Bluetooth. I have no desire in loosing audio quality just to use YouTube via the MMI-Box, I'll have alternatives if I need them.

Considering the box interfaces with the car, stays on and boots after some time, if you have this installed you WILL see codes in the HU_NBT portion when car is scanned, again, not the end of the world. Just something to keep in mind.

[BMWChap]

Originally Posted by minulache

So even with that firmware that you have Airplay does not work?
You have everything like me, except the Cust Version. I asked already Andream to see if they have any updates. In case they give me some updates for CIC, I will attach them here so you can also use them. I am pretty sure you also have the Andream Version.

Is there another way to test AirPlay ?, just so I can rule out if it’s YouTube.. and I’m sure this unit is Andream and I’m hoping that German ModsUK sends out updates to all their customers when they’re released

[minulache]

You just need to connect an iPhone device in the AirPlay menu of the MMI. Also, it says that you have to unselect "Use car's bt phone something" in the setup. I tried today with 3 iPhones, 15 Pro Max, 12 Pro and XR and none of them work so curious to see what Andream says about this.
Regarding your problem, you should send a message to ModsUK to assist you with the updates

[PinkGuy]

Anyone knows where to get the Andream for NBT systems? Im located in Norway and cant seem to find it on AliExpress. Did however find a Andream website, and they also claim to have EU warehouses: https://www.andream-eu.com/product/ewm-bmcp/
Does anyone have any experience with this website?

[minulache]

Originally Posted by hagncola

Firmware issue, you need 1.6.16_R2 -- than should work.

Did this update and still doesn't work. Maybe I need a new MCU Vers? Can someone help me with the latest one, please?

Originally Posted by PinkGuy

Anyone knows where to get the Andream for NBT systems? Im located in Norway and cant seem to find it on AliExpress. Did however find a Andream website, and they also claim to have EU warehouses: https://www.andream-eu.com/product/ewm-bmcp/
Does anyone have any experience with this website?

I ordered from there and it was good.

[hagncola]

Originally Posted by minulache

Did this update and still doesn't work. Maybe I need a new MCU Vers? Can someone help me with the latest one, please?


I ordered from there and it was good.

Did you try, disable Wifi and Bluetooth on the phone if carplay is connected, afterwards activate Airplay on the MMI and afterwards enable Wifi only on the phone and check if connected by wifi to the mmi box. If connected enable mirroring/airplay on the device.

[minulache]

Originally Posted by hagncola

Did you try, disable Wifi and Bluetooth on the phone if carplay is connected, afterwards activate Airplay on the MMI and afterwards enable Wifi only on the phone and check if connected by wifi to the mmi box. If connected enable mirroring/airplay on the device.

Yes, I even deleted the Carplay connection for the MMI and phone just to be sure that Carplay doesn't affect in any way the Airplay.

[minulache]

So I just received and answer from Andream. Apparently, the Airplay function doesn't work with iOS 17

[hagncola]

Originally Posted by minulache

So I just received and answer from Andream. Apparently, the Airplay function doesn't work with iOS 17

Strange, BMW EVO ID6 with Roadtop MMI Firmware ER1.76R2 and VW Golf with Andream MMI FW 1.6.16R1.

Airplay with iPhone 13 and iPhone 15pro, both with Firmware 17.4.1 works on both cars without isssue.

[minulache]

Hmm, what MCU Version? Maybe that is the problem?

[hagncola]

Originally Posted by minulache

Hmm, what MCU Version? Maybe that is the problem?

MCU on BMW 23.4.13.117
MCU on VW Golf 21.10.21.22


But with older firmware (BMW ER174 and Golf 1.6.14) with the same MCU Airplay does not work, wrote to RoadTop support for BMW and Andream for VW Golf, got for both updates and afterwards it works on both.

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[PinkGuy]

Thinking of buying this Andream unit from this website: https://www.andream-eu.com/product/ewm-bmcp/

Attatched image of my NBT version. I have a 2016 330e. It says i have the NBT Evo, but i dont know if i should order the NBT version or the EVO version from Andreams website. Anyone knows?

Also saw there was an option to flash from ID4 to ID5 or 6, but this requires a whole new headunit?

[fatcatsurfer]

Hi everyone, can someone tell me what software I need to use to update my Andream bmw mmi box? (backside has no small parts)
package has model EW-LBMCP-NBT02B

[TonyB]

Originally Posted by alexusr

Faced the same, had to buy from Amazon to get an order number and then returned.
Here's the B2R176R2 version from a couple of days ago for NBT B2: https://we.tl/t-qs0FcxUAOM

The link is dead, can you re upload please?

[fe7565]

Originally Posted by fatcatsurfer

Hi everyone, can someone tell me what software I need to use to update my Andream bmw mmi box? (backside has no small parts)
package has model EW-LBMCP-NBT02B

This firmware looks like from Europe, somebody else posted one similar recently. I’m not aware of any previous links or more information about these units.

[fe7565]

Originally Posted by PinkGuy

Thinking of buying this Andream unit from this website: https://www.andream-eu.com/product/ewm-bmcp/

Attatched image of my NBT version. I have a 2016 330e. It says i have the NBT Evo, but i dont know if i should order the NBT version or the EVO version from Andreams website. Anyone knows?

Also saw there was an option to flash from ID4 to ID5 or 6, but this requires a whole new headunit?

The best thing is to ask the seller. If they send you the wrong unit, at least you get a chance to return it.

[ddubs]

Can anyone tell me if I have the most recent firmware for my unit? I'm not even sure what B2 version it is or what firmware list I should be looking in on the Page 1.

(of course, it uploads my picture sideways... why not, eh?)