Can facelift 6 series get apple carplay coded in?

f17_ant · 07-07-2020, 11:36 AM

Hey everyone

title pretty much sums up my question. can a facelift 6 series gran coupe get apple carplay coded in (regardless of year) ?

I think facelift hit the UK around 2015

think this will pretty much determine which M6 GC I go for

thanks in advance

Antony

bimmer12 · 07-07-2020, 02:54 PM

Carplay did not come to BMW until very late. For the 6 series, I believe the first availability was in 2016, for the 2017 US/NA model year. Facelift was 2016 model year (US), so not all facelift 6s would be capable of Carplay.

f17_ant · 07-07-2020, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by bimmer12

Carplay did not come to BMW until very late. For the 6 series, I believe the first availability was in 2016, for the 2017 US/NA model year. Facelift was 2016 model year (US), so not all facelift 6s would be capable of Carplay.

Thanks for the reply. Good to know

Junebug85 · 07-07-2020, 04:14 PM

My 6 GC LCI is April 2016.

I have recently had ID6 update, Car Play and 2020-2 maps put on.

My car already had the WiFi antenna. For cars that don't, the antenna just needs to be installed.

I see you say you're in the UK. Check out Bavarian Coding on Facebook and Instagram. Simon can so the retrofit for you including the antenna if needed.

iamvanja · 07-07-2020, 04:15 PM

You can install an aftermarket CarPlay easily in this cars, regardless if they came with it originally or not.

mjposner · 07-07-2020, 07:03 PM

Hardware option: https://www.bimmer-tech.net/products...fit-carplaymmi

bimmer12 · 07-08-2020, 11:23 AM

I had this retrofitted by a local shop a few months back. Not a bad option to go if you had your mind set on a specific model that isn't Carplay capable.

f17_ant · 07-08-2020, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Junebug85

My 6 GC LCI is April 2016.

I have recently had ID6 update, Car Play and 2020-2 maps put on.

My car already had the WiFi antenna. For cars that don't, the antenna just needs to be installed.

I see you say you're in the UK. Check out Bavarian Coding on Facebook and Instagram. Simon can so the retrofit for you including the antenna if needed.

Thanks buddy this is helpful

mjposner · 07-11-2020, 06:17 AM

I have an early 2016 id4 system and was told that the software update was not possible. I am installing the hardware solution today.

$howtime456 · 07-11-2020, 07:08 AM

you can easily buy the screen for $700+ install and have everything good to go.

Junebug85 · 07-11-2020, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by $howtime456

you can easily buy the screen for $700+ install and have everything good to go.

Do these screennallow the use of Android Auto?

Software coding is cheaper but that's if the car is able to do the updates etc.

I paid £150 to have my updates/upgrade. If I didnt have the wifi antenna, its an extra £50 or so inc installation by 3rd party.

hugo_nz · 07-12-2020, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Junebug85

Do these screennallow the use of Android Auto?

Software coding is cheaper but that's if the car is able to do the updates etc.

I paid £150 to have my updates/upgrade. If I didnt have the wifi antenna, its an extra £50 or so inc installation by 3rd party.

Check out my post and review about the Android screen replacement. Some benefits but it's an average experience at best. You would be better off buying an car play/Android auto interface box. Cheaper option and the integration (from what I've seen) is much better.

mjposner · 07-12-2020, 07:05 AM

https://www.6post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1738722

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