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      12-19-2024, 05:35 PM   #1
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Just fitted a 15inch 4k android screen in my 6er convertible it's sick what do you think.
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      12-21-2024, 11:32 AM   #2
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Hi everyone,

Just fitted a 15inch 4k android screen in my 6er convertible it's sick what do you think.
Man that looks sick man! Where did you get it from! And you install or someone else? How much $$
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      12-21-2024, 11:58 AM   #3
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Hi everyone,

Just fitted a 15inch 4k android screen in my 6er convertible it's sick what do you think.
Do you have any wider shots? Super curious to see how it mates up with the dash.

Thanks!
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      12-21-2024, 05:12 PM   #4
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Man that looks sick man! Where did you get it from! And you install or someone else? How much $$
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      12-24-2024, 01:00 PM   #5
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This looks amazing.

What speaker system to do you have? How's the sound playing through the Android screen compared to OEM setup?
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      12-24-2024, 05:34 PM   #6
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The sound is using the original harden karmen system but the new android unit has DSP built in which improves the sound so much you have to hear to believe it 😊
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      12-24-2024, 05:42 PM   #7
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Man that looks sick man! Where did you get it from! And you install or someone else? How much $$
Hi Holywood,
The unit was bought from aliexpress, I paid £337 and fitted it myself took me about 45 minutes. Starts up immediately and connects to my phone for android auto, also fitted a separate data sim card so I can watch Netflix or YouTube without connecting a hotspot.
You need ONE
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      12-24-2024, 06:16 PM   #8
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Do you have any wider shots? Super curious to see how it mates up with the dash.

Thanks!
Now mate,

I'll send you some photos after Christmas, have a good one.
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      12-24-2024, 09:09 PM   #9
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Nice brother! I’am gunna look into it man. And Merry Christmas to you as well brother!
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      12-25-2024, 03:07 PM   #10
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Bloody massive aint it lol

Would love it if it was the same style as the OEM version with the silver bezel. Does it need one of those AUX to USB adaptors or does is it just plug and play?
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      12-25-2024, 05:00 PM   #11
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Bloody massive aint it lol

Would love it if it was the same style as the OEM version with the silver bezel. Does it need one of those AUX to USB adaptors or does is it just plug and play?

Hi there,

Yeh just plug and play no wires to root anywhere. Unplug the OEM loom and piggy back with the one supplied all done and the sound is a great deal better. Plus the added bonus of youtube, Netflix android auto or carplay etc.

Treat yourself for Christmas 🎅
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      12-28-2024, 02:57 PM   #12
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Too big for me mate. I might look at the normal 10" one so I can have Apple Car play. Just ordered one for my sisters X2.
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      12-28-2024, 04:25 PM   #13
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Too big for me mate. I might look at the normal 10" one so I can have Apple Car play. Just ordered one for my sisters X2.

Now mate,

Hope your OK just to say before I fitted this I did fit a android box which just connects to all original bmw system I had a 10.25in pro nav screen but when you hold down the menu button it changes to android auto /carplay they are about £85 on AliExpress and easy to fit try one out.
MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR
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      12-29-2024, 11:43 AM   #14
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Cheers mate Happy new year!

Yeah seen those MMI boxes around which seem to be a better option instead of replacing my screen.
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Hi there,

Yeh just plug and play no wires to root anywhere. Unplug the OEM loom and piggy back with the one supplied all done and the sound is a great deal better. Plus the added bonus of youtube, Netflix android auto or carplay etc.

Treat yourself for Christmas 🎅
Happy New Year, I have a convertible 6 and looking to get a screen replacement. How does it handle in the sun with the top down? Is it still viewable?
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Happy New Year, I have a convertible 6 and looking to get a screen replacement. How does it handle in the sun with the top down? Is it still viewable?
Hi there and a HAPPY NEW YEAR I'm in the UK and only just fitted the screen but the British winter unfortunately doesn't allow me to put the roof down. I have just ordered a anti glare screen protector which will eliminate the sun the same as the OEM screen. I would recommend you getting one.

All the best,

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12.9" here. 1hr to install.
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12.9" here. 1hr to install.
Beautiful screen, beautiful car. I love the white stitching.

How's sound quality on B&O with audio streaming via CarPlay?
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juthered Have you got any better quality pics of the screen? Also the resolution on android auto looks pretty low. Can you change it?
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Kolianovskyi How is the audio? does it connect via USB or did you need a AUX box?

@Tungmeister you can't change the resolution, 2560x720 is the 14.9" the 12" has res of 1920x720

14.9 looks like this


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Beautiful screen, beautiful car. I love the white stitching.

How's sound quality on B&O with audio streaming via CarPlay?
I can tell you that sound quality is quite unique and individuals. Some people can say it sucks and for others it will be no different. I am somewhere in the middle. Perhaps, B&O with OEM side of the system is a bit better, but there I have only flac stored on built-in hdd. On android side I have flac stored on external usb and I feel like it is somewhat 80-90% of B&O. Again, my ears.

I do not use carplay, as the only I need from car is video in motion and navigation + music (external drive). So, carplay is useless for me, I use separate apps on android side: vlc player for movies, google maps for navigation, music player and if I really need apple music app or spotify. I also have telegram, youtube, vk video (for live tennis), zoom, karaoke apps as well.

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Kolianovskyi How is the audio? does it connect via USB or did you need a AUX box?
My car has NBT, so I did not use any aux boxes nor plug a male connector inside armrest box. Just regular cables from NBT to a new display.
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      01-10-2025, 07:50 PM   #22
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Kolianovskyi How is the audio? does it connect via USB or did you need a AUX box?

@Tungmeister you can't change the resolution, 2560x720 is the 14.9" the 12" has res of 1920x720

14.9 looks like this

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yU8bad_7gqY

Hi there,

No cables required just make sure your output is on aux and the sound is spot on, and yes with mine you can change the resolution in the menu.

All the best juthered.
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